Pokémon TCG Pocket's monumental release has fans buzzing – and feeling a bit let down – about the limited availability of new, beautifully designed full-art cards that are exclusive to the mobile game. The new app has surged interest in the TCG, with 10 million downloads in Pocket's first two days, and even longtime Pokémon Trading Card Game players are interested thanks to the game's unique cards.
One standout example is a full-art Cubone card highlighted alongside two others by Reddit user honkytonkbadonkykong, which has particularly struck a chord with fans, resonating not only for its stunning artwork, but for its depiction of Cubone's tragic backstory as it weeps over its departed mother.
This digital-only release is especially painful for Cubone collectors who relate deeply to its story and are disappointed by the missed opportunity to add this card to their physical collections. As Redditor Trash_Panda_Trading says in the comments, "That Cubone is one of the best they’ve ever released. TCGP is gonna hype up physical product even more. Genius."
The reaction highlights how TCG Pocket's exclusive releases could fuel interest in the physical market, with the game's coolest Genetic Apex set cards potentially enticing players to...
