Pokémon TCG Pocket Players Amazed by Cards Featuring Iconic Game Boy Locations

Players of the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket have been captivated by its stunning card art for months, but many are only now discovering that some cards contain hidden details linking them to the classic Game Boy games. The excitement began over the weekend when Reddit user asch_win highlighted that the Spearow card features several recognizable landmarks. The Normal/Flying type Pokémon is depicted amidst grass, a fence, trees, and two distinct buildings. Notably, the purple and yellow structure in the background is unmistakably the Celadon City Department Store from Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. Just to the left of Celadon City lies Route 16 in the Kanto region, known for its fenced-in grassy area where players can encounter Spearow.

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It's clear that developers Creatures Inc. and DeNA deliberately crafted these cards to pay homage to the iconic games that propelled Pokémon to global fame. The fun doesn't end with Spearow; Reddit user jteede uncovered more connections to early titles, such as a full-art Diglett card set just east of Vermillion City and a Haunter card positioned next to the eerie Lavender Town tower. Additionally, asch_win used a magnifying glass to reveal that Supporter cards also reference specific locations from Pokémon history.

While most card illustrations depict Pokémon in dreamlike settings without direct ties to the lore, some cards, like a particular Pikachu variant, can be recognized as collectibles from the real world. Others are unique to Pokémon TCG Pocket, where players are uncovering these cleverly hidden Easter Eggs.

The Pokémon TCG Pocket community has been enthusiastically dissecting other cards over the weekend, searching for more references. Notable discoveries include the S.S. Anne cruise liner subtly featured on a Gyarados full art card, as well as Oddish, Venonat, and Bellsprout cards that together narrate a story set by the seaside Snorlax location from FireRed and LeafGreen.

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Since its launch for mobile gaming fans in October, Pokémon TCG Pocket has released only one additional booster expansion set, Mythical Island, bringing the total to four packs available. More sets are anticipated in the future, with new cards occasionally added through Wonder Pick Events and other updates. As Creatures and DeNA continue to introduce cards spanning various generations, players should remain vigilant for additional hidden references.

In the meantime, you can explore details about the current Wonder Pick event, featuring Charmander and Squirtle. Also, don't miss out on why the developers are being secretive about whether pack choice matters.