Pokémon TCG Pocket Players Blown Away After Discovering Some Cards Reference Iconic Game Boy Locations

Fans of the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket have been raving about the stunning card art for months, but a recent discovery has added a new layer of excitement. Players are now uncovering hidden details in some cards that connect them directly to the iconic Game Boy games, sparking a wave of nostalgia and appreciation for the developers' attention to detail.

The excitement kicked off over the weekend when Reddit user asch_win highlighted some intriguing elements in the Spearow card. This Normal/Flying type Pokémon is depicted amidst grass, a fence, trees, and two distinct buildings. As asch_win pointed out, the purple and yellow building in the background is none other than 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 grass patch where players can encounter Spearow.

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It's clear that Creatures Inc. and DeNA, the developers behind Pokémon TCG Pocket, intentionally included these references to honor the classic games that propelled Pokémon to global fame. The fun doesn't end with Spearow; other cards also contain nods to early titles. Reddit user jteede identified a full-art Diglett card set near Vermillion City, a Haunter card by the Lavender Town tower, and more. Asch_win also used a magnifying glass to reveal that Supporter cards reference specific locations from Pokémon history.

While many card illustrations depict Pokémon in dreamy, lore-unconnected settings, some are recognizable as real-world collectibles, such as a particular Pikachu variant. However, it's within Pokémon TCG Pocket that players are uncovering these cleverly hidden Easter Eggs.

The Pokémon TCG Pocket community has been enthusiastically dissecting other cards all weekend, uncovering more references. Notable finds include the S.S. Anne cruise liner subtly featured in a Gyarados full-art card and a trio of Oddish, Venonat, and Bellsprout cards that together narrate a story set near the seaside Snorlax from FireRed and LeafGreen.

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

In the meantime, fans can explore the current Wonder Pick event, featuring Charmander and Squirtle. It's also worth checking out why the developers are being secretive about whether pack choice matters.