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I Didn’t Expect Pokémon TCG Pocket to Be This Good
The Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket is out for iOS and Android, and now that I've played it I'm here to answer what everyone in the boardroom of The Pokémon Company was probably asking themselves: Is it the next Pokémon GO? Does it have a shot at captivating the world in the same way? Does it say anything at all about the future of the franchise?
Sure!
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Chapters:
0:00 - Where did this thing come from?
6:26 - Is the Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket Good?
9:16 - How Battling Works
12:21 - One Million Currencies
14:08 - The Future of The Pokemon Company
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  • @sebastianfernandez6146
    @sebastianfernandez6146 7 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I became an Industrial Designer bc of Miyamotos background as one and also Nintendo as a whole. Grinding hard rn so i can move to Japan and apply 🙏🏼

  • @hotdoggington6962
    @hotdoggington6962 21 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    So interesting to hear your take on the NES, having started with the Genesis. I started with the NES and that’s exactly how I felt about the Atari generation. But that had always felt…idk, just *right* to me, like NES was when it really started and everything before that was…more historically interesting than anything I’d actually care to play much. But I guess it probably feels that way with whatever generation came before yours!

    • @itswavelengths
      @itswavelengths 21 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      love this!

  • @quandrixtwincaster5738
    @quandrixtwincaster5738 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Compared to most people here, I can personally confirm that the Alarmo is surprisingly good. It's actually worked very well for me so far, and I found the price to be well worth it. I will say it's very picky with your setup, but when you actually have it at the height and distance it requires, it works flawlessly. I hope that Animal Crossing update arrives sooner rather than later, along with a firmware update to set your own brightness.

  • @S0L1016
    @S0L1016 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Is the demon swordsman class from the DLC in offline? If so I might play this fs.

  • @mattliguori2745
    @mattliguori2745 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I loved that funcoland in Paramus. I used to read the trade in price list for hours, I don't know what the hell I was looking at, but it's what I loved.

  • @ldmassey
    @ldmassey 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You hit this right in the nose. Recently I've wanted to start playing the TCG, but it's just too overwhelming and I feel like I just can't get good enough fast enough, pocket removes all of this.

  • @Alex-vm6ef
    @Alex-vm6ef 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video btw I relate completely, I think you're both correct on matters of fact and understandable on matters of opinion

  • @Alex-vm6ef
    @Alex-vm6ef 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    If I complete the quests daily and do a few battles, I get enough hourglasses to open 10 packs once a week or so. It will prolly slow down but you can do it many times by then if you don't use them to rush single packs

  • @ch3ckm8
    @ch3ckm8 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I have to say when I got the PIkachu EX card it was pretty epic. That intro was nice. They should've done that more with the other rare cards.

  • @ch3ckm8
    @ch3ckm8 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It's great because it's casual and easy to win games (for now).

  • @CobaltSpace
    @CobaltSpace 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So, the next switch could be a VR headset

  • @freemovies411
    @freemovies411 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Me, baffled that Pokemon Sleep is what you thought was too complex- Like, I think what's cool about Pokemon Sleep is that there is 0 competitive scene and no mainline goal you have to accomplish. So if you want your personal goal to be "I want to make all the dishes at least once", go for it. If it's "I want to catch my favorite Shiny", shoot. If it's "I want to build an optimal team for just berry farming", right this way. There are spreadsheets and information and datamines to do literally everything, yes; I think that's just the nature of Pokemon. lol But you don't HAVE to. You can simply go to sleep and wake up to a pleasant surprise creature. Catch what you want. Sleep all day or very little. Cook the same boring food each time or go ham on the ingredients. Literally up to you. There's no right or wrong way to play. And the community is people legit just sharing the cool Shiny they found, the big number dish they cooked, or their guesses on which Pokemon or Island will drop next. That said, Pokemon Sleep is changing management hands from the super generous and beloved Select Button to ILCA, so I'm a little worried, ngl lol Still! Def try it again! *goes to watch the rest of the video now*

  • @BrianSavoie-qw6iq
    @BrianSavoie-qw6iq 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Its ok, could be worse but could be better Honestly I would've preferred an elaborate rom hack of the gameboy tcg as an interactive randomizer complete with your personal account seed and it randomizes cards attacks, types, HP, etc thus small infinite possible cards and reason to rip boosters open. You cant develop a meta because every player's cards are different and if they are the same thats sheer coincidence or they might be the same in stat line but a different name like marrowak ex and pikachu ex are just an electric and fighting version of each other but that was just randomized. Have that pokemon Gameboy tcg music too. Could pick the music your opponent hears when they battle you like gym leader, casual trainer, the GR team from that Japan only sequel

  • @furiousdestroyah9999
    @furiousdestroyah9999 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I tried getting into yugioh master duel when it dropped and oh boy did it feel horrendous as a beginner. I also felt to an extent like this with Hearthstone as well quite some years ago which also led me to quit that game too. Too many things happening too fast. Pokemon tcg pocket on the other hand is amazing, it finally feels like I'm not trying to do 12th grade math at 2nd grade 😂

  • @unquestionabletv
    @unquestionabletv 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It’s only good if you spend money. After opening the first twenty packs, it like creeps on so slowly. Difficult to get the cards needed to compete practically.

  • @BladeRabbit
    @BladeRabbit 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I can listen to anyone talk about Echoes of Wisdom for hours on end. Literally nobody expected it to be this good

  • @J-roll1
    @J-roll1 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I think it's good for now but I can see people dropping it. 2 packs isn't enough. I believe 3 or 4 for free to play players is good. Also as it's a collection app, I feel they should give everyone 1 free choice of any card they want

  • @ItsRianCosta
    @ItsRianCosta 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    GO is still my fav

  • @thedancingphantoms4004
    @thedancingphantoms4004 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Yo, I found Sneaky's older brother

  • @ipadbossbaby4558
    @ipadbossbaby4558 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Listerine is def top 5 brands to become genericided (?) next 🔥

  • @Docsfortune
    @Docsfortune 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I’m in love with the game but I’m at a point where I’m only doing events and opening packs and there’s nothing to motivate me to keep playing otherwise. It’s need a compelling rank mode with exclusive rewards

  • @noved15
    @noved15 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I can't get enough of UFO 50 content. Mainly because I can't stop playing Warptank so I need to see the other games through people's videos about it. I bounced off House Party, it just didn't make sense to me, but now I have a better idea of it. Thank you, now back to hour 18 of Warptank.

  • @marbleq9586
    @marbleq9586 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Slight corrections at around 12:05 You actually can keep playing the game for as long as you want, even if you reach your level caps and such. You can play up until the near end of Version 2 but are required to sub to complete it which sucks imo, but you're still allowed to log in and play the game as much as you'd like. Your level cap is actually level 80 for non-subbers. DQX is EXTREMELY generous in that regard actually!

  • @nami1540
    @nami1540 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Can't you just turn it away from you when you want to ignore it?

  • @Bambingobongo
    @Bambingobongo 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    See, I personally could barely get into Pokémon GO. I was in a residential area with not a lot of variety or poke stops nearby. I would see so many screenshots of people in big cities or market areas, with countless poke stops. It was always a huge inconvenience to go out of my way, to find a location with farmable poke stops. I was only ever to do it a handful of times. TCGP is amazing, I haven’t spent a dime and I’ve already acquired some really strong cards. All in the comfort of my home.

  • @Paulxl
    @Paulxl 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The wonder pick option shows you packs other people have opened. Not cards in their collection.

  • @brandoovalle5678
    @brandoovalle5678 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    prefiero el ps5 normal el ps5 pro es una estafa

  • @danielmalinen6337
    @danielmalinen6337 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    First Nintendo patents sleeping and then releases an alarm clock. Humanity is doing well.

  • @cobian2006
    @cobian2006 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video! Loving the game so far. Definitely a game to take to bed on the steam deck before bed.

  • @moise1903
    @moise1903 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The fairy moans one is my favorite one, gets me up while I get up

  • @andic1535
    @andic1535 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    brendo we gotta get you on ffxiv i'll beat arr with you

  • @hgmd3284
    @hgmd3284 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    i miss minecraft earth.

  • @isafarooq1721
    @isafarooq1721 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I was obsessed with the Pokemon TCG on the Gameboy, played it so many times. I was hoping for another TCG game on every new Nintendo console, and I'm glad I finally got one even if it's simplified and on the phone

  • @mcgoo721
    @mcgoo721 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Its been a lot of fun. Theres not a ton of content yet but its kept me busy. I dont look up meta decks and exploits because 1) i think its just lame and not very fun and 2) its stretching out the content some by building fun jank. I was looking for a game with a little bit of strategy but quicker than MTG. The card art is cool and opening packs gets addicting.

  • @pppxxyy
    @pppxxyy 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I use my Playdate as a bedside clock haha, I want to make a frog clock app for it

  • @therealtijuanaman
    @therealtijuanaman 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It's not too late to play TCG live. Just run the Charizard ex deck and once you're more comfortable, branch out into other decks

  • @vekinzb
    @vekinzb 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    starting to think nintendo is the supreme of video game industry?

  • @Osjey
    @Osjey 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    12:10 it's confusing on purpose so that the player just gives up and buys pokegold since pokegold can unlock everything in the game. Buying is kept simple where as free2play is made complicated and tedious.

  • @simonshura9144
    @simonshura9144 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thankfully im not a card collector anymore 😂 im also playing gacha games already lol

  • @glin25
    @glin25 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great vid! Loved the bonus content even if we have to fight now because of your Link to the Past ranking. Would love to a see another tier list. Pokemon games? Just every JRPG you've played? A nice and easy 5 hour vid

  • @rex_melynas
    @rex_melynas 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Pokemon TCG Pocket is all fun and happy memories until your opponent first turn KO you with Articuno EX and misty

    • @Paulxl
      @Paulxl 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Well. 90 % of Misty uses get no heads.

    • @AIIXIII0
      @AIIXIII0 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Tbf if they miss.. they may concede. Easy win 😂

    • @Paulxl
      @Paulxl 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@AIIXIII0 Going first is really punishing and failing both misty is an automatic concede.

  • @nyeonii
    @nyeonii 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    If they want to make money they need to make the premium pass more worthwhile. Right now it doesn’t feel worth it, basically just an extra pack per day and access to a premium shop. The premium pass in Sleep feels way more valuable as you’re constantly getting extra items and points and stuff to accelerate the progression. If the pass in pocket reduced the pack timers or gave you bonus hourglasses every day, that would be much more valuable I think.

    • @Renegadetothe64th
      @Renegadetothe64th 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It’s technically a pretty good deal. If you get 1 free pack a day for 30 days that’s 30 free packs for 10 dollars. 1 pack is the equivalent of 6 gold. If you buy 10 dollars worth of gold that’s 25 gold, which will get you 4 packs. So the premium pass is giving you 26 free packs over the course of one month. But I do agree that it really doesn’t feel worth it at first glance.

  • @vitalepitts
    @vitalepitts 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I think this year of MTG arena has been particularly approachable, there's a new core set coming in a few days that seems like the perfect onramp if you want another shot at the original TCG.

  • @baddragonite
    @baddragonite 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I've been playing it for a few days and I unfortunately can't really see myself playing it long-term. The rewards are kinda just terrible after the initial downpour of them. Like if you win a battle you get 15 exp and maybe a thanks from the opponent. If you win 15,000 battles you get 100 dust for making your card shiny, of which you easily get more than that just opening dupes. It's way too monetization funnely

    • @Osjey
      @Osjey 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Last time I checked you get 2 packs a day for free, what are you talking about?

  • @RiverHawthorn-i4j
    @RiverHawthorn-i4j 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I have a samsung galaxy tab A. Do I need to get a newer phone or tablet to play this game?