Pokémon TCG Pocket Player Discovers Exact Location of a Generation 1 Card

Recently, a sharp-eyed player of the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket discovered an intriguing Easter egg within the Spearow card. This player was able to identify the precise location showcased in the card’s illustration. Notably, this Spearow card can be acquired from the Charizard pack in the Genetic Apex set, the inaugural collection released for this mobile TCG version.

The Pokémon TCG Pocket effectively transforms several existing cards into a digital format, while also introducing many cards exclusive to the mobile application. The Spearow card is among these new additions, featuring an illustration that hasn’t been seen in the physical card game. According to Reddit user asch_win, there are distinctive elements in the background of the Spearow illustration created by Shiburingaru, specifically details that enabled the identification of its real-world counterpart.

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In the illustration of the Spearow, background elements such as trees and a recognizable purple building—the Celadon City Department Store—can be seen. Asch_win cleverly utilized additional contextual cues, including a fence, patches of grass, and a green structure, to determine that the Spearow is likely positioned in a fenced grassy area outside Celadon City along Route 16, as depicted in the Pokémon Fire Red game.

This discovery has garnered praise from the community, highlighting it as a fascinating TCG Easter egg that underscores the meticulous craftsmanship involved in designing TCG cards. Redditor VolkiharVanHelsing emphasizes how the card’s design reflects the coexistence of Pokémon and human life by situating the Pokémon in a humble, recognizable setting from the game. The Redditor commented, “It’s kind of wild that it’s primarily through Pokémon TCG that we actually see how people live alongside Pokémon.”

Comment by u/asch_win from discussion in PTCGP

They further mention various card sets from the TCG that illustrate Pokémon growing and evolving in tandem with their trainers. Additionally, cards showcasing Pokémon engaged in everyday activities—such as the “full art Weezing actively absorbing pollution in its surroundings”—allow fans to visualize a more realistic Pokémon world.

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Hopes for Future Adaptations to Physical Formats

The newly introduced cards within TCG Pocket have been meticulously designed for the mobile platform while preserving the charm of traditional cards, complete with hidden Easter eggs. Many physical TCG cards contain enigmatic details that are only revealed through patient exploration, such as overarching illustrations that span multiple cards, enhancing their collective value.

Numerous enthusiasts from both the digital and traditional TCG spheres express their hope that the Pokémon Company will eventually transition some of these fresh creations into physical cards. With their stunning artwork, the new cards would undoubtedly attract collectors if produced in tangible form. Some dedicated fans have even begun creating unofficial prints of the cards as stand-ins, eager to add them to their collections until they are officially released. It is clear that the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket cards would fit seamlessly into the world of any collector’s binder.

Source: asch_win/Reddit, VolkiharVanHelsing/Reddit (1, 2)

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