Summary

  • Pokemon TCG Pocket has stunning art with Mew, Pikachu, and Venusaur. Sadly, these cards are not available physically.
  • Fans are creating handmade versions of exclusive cards like Charizard and Mewtwo ex.
  • The Pokemon Company may release a physical set of Genetic Apex cards in the future due to fan enthusiasm.

Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket has some of the best art the Pokemon TCG has ever seen. We’re barely a set in, and there has been some truly stunning art featuring the likes of Mew, Pikachu, and Venusaur. The biggest problem is, at least as of right now, none of these cards are available for collectors of the physical card game. Well, most collectors, at least.

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Over on the game's subreddit, players have been sharing their homebrew versions of the Genetic Apex cards, with some stunning results.

Pokemon TCG Pocket Players Are Making Physical Genetic Apex Cards

Image credit: Flat-Flounder3037 via Reddit

Over the past month or so, a handful of handmade versions of Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket exclusive cards have been shared, and while they're all excellent, Reddit user Flat-Flounder3037 has shared the perfect example.

In a now-removed Reddit post, working with their son, the Redditor created a selection of the game's best-looking cards. Together, they made three ex cards, Charizard ex, Blastoise ex, and Mewtwo ex, two illustration rares, Alakazam and Gengar ex, a Marowak full art card, and the ultra-rare immersive Mewtwo ex.

Not content with just printing out the trading cards, though, Flounder purchased holographic vinyl to make the cards pop and stuck them in a binder to really go the extra mile.

The cards were met with great enthusiasm in the thread, with players declaring that they'd love a physical version of The Pokemon Company's mobile trading card game.

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It's likely their wishes will come true at some point. Given that The Pokemon Company has already based one TCG expansion on a mobile game with Pokemon GO, it's not too far-fetched to assume a Genetic Apex physical set will be released at some point down the line. Especially as Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket is currently a money-printing machine.

Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket

Released October 30, 2024
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WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL

Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket lets you easily collect Pokémon cards. Creatures Inc. has created exciting new visual effects for cards that are only possible digitally.

Pokémon cards, played with by people in 89 countries, are now closer to you than ever!

Enjoy Pokémon cards anytime, anywhere, on your mobile device!

■ You can open packs every day to get cards!
Collect cards every day! You can open two booster packs every day at no cost to collect Pokémon cards featuring heartwarming illustrations from the past as well as all-new cards exclusive to this game.

■ New Pokémon cards!
Immersive cards, a brand-new kind of card, make their debut here! With new illustrations that have a 3D feel, immersive cards will make you feel like you’ve leapt into the world of the card’s illustration!

■ Trade cards with friends!
You can trade certain cards with friends. Use the trade feature to collect even more cards!

■ Show off your collection!
You can use binders or display boards to showcase your cards and share them with the world!

■ Casual battles—alone or with friends!
You can enjoy casual battles during quick breaks in your day! Ranked matches are now available for players who'd like to battle even more.

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