Tag: Pokemon Trading Card Game
A perfectly normal query, if you ask us
Listen, we're well aware that big companies like to do odd promotional stunts to gain attention – who could forget Jedward starring in Nintendo commercials? – but the latest campaign by The Pokémon Company's UK arm really has us scratching our heads. It has enlisted the aid of the England Football Team...
Random You Can Now Get Paid For Finding Rare Pokémon Cards
As long as you're 18 or older, of course
Lockdown has had an incredible impact on many industries, with video games (and related sectors) benefitting massively from the fact that people haven't been able to leave their homes for months. One of the more unexpected beneficiaries of the Covid-19 pandemic has been the world of Pokémon trading cards,...
News The Pokémon TCG Was In Development Before The First Games Had Even Been Finished
Obvious potential even that early on?
As we know it today, the Pokémon franchise is available to enjoy in almost every form imaginable. There are the video games, of course, but we also have the TV show, films, toys, apps, clothing, and more, including the official Pokémon Trading Card Game. For many, the trading card game holds just as many...
News Brand New Pokémon Cards Announced for Detective Pikachu Movie
The creepy CGI card creations continue
The Pokémon Company International recently announced some additions to its latest line of trading cards, inspired by the upcoming Pokémon film, Detective Pikachu. The three new cards, available beginning April 5th, will include Mr. Mime, Jigglypuff and Psyduck – characters all featured in recent trailers...
Talking Point The Pokémon Trading Card Game Is In Desperate Need of An Evolution
The famous card game is in danger of being left behind by its rivals
Ever since the release of Pokémon GO in the summer of 2016, the Pokémon brand has been going through a period of transition. There’s been a handful of mobile games ranging from the simplistic Magikarp Jump to the surprisingly complex Pokémon Duel. We’ve seen the company’s...
News The Pokémon Company Adds Tag Teams To The Official Trading Card Game
A game-changer
Pokémon battles have continually grown in size over the years. Double battles are also making a comeback with the upcoming release of Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. At this year's Pokémon World Championships, The Pokémon Company revealed new "game-changing" cards for the official trading card game...
News Pokémon TCG Sun & Moon Ultra Prism Expansion Pre-Release Events Get Detailed
Try them out before the official release
Fans of the Pokémon Trading Card Game who are keen to get their hands on the new Sun & Moon Ultra Prism expansion will have the chance to take part in pre-release tournaments, it has been revealed. The pre-release schedule begins tomorrow (26th January) and you can find out where your nearest event...
Guide Getting Started With The Pokémon Trading Card Game
Learning the basics of Pokémon's most popular pastime
Since launching way back in December 1996, the Pokémon Trading Card Game has been an ongoing concern ever since and is the most popular and played aspect of competitive Pokémon - even more so than the video games, incredibly. However, while it's beloved of youngster in playgrounds all over the...
News Pokémon Trading Card Game's Guardians Rising Expansion Is Out In The UK Now
Gotta get those GX cards
Thanks to the incredible success of Pokémon GO and the recent 3DS Pokémon outings, the Trading Card Game has enjoyed a remarkable boost in popularity - and it looks set to continue this trend with the UK release of a new expansion for the Sun & Moon range, Guardians Rising. The second expansion for the Sun...
Feature The Long Evolution of the Pokémon Trading Card Game
Capers in card
Alex attended an event that celebrated the new XY Phantom Forces sets in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. He got a chance to play the game for the first time in over ten years, and this is what he had to say about it. Despite being an enormous fan of the Pokémon series, the Trading Card Game has been a bit of a blind spot for me...