A major new feature is coming toPokémon Trading Card Game Pocketnext month, according to well-known leaker. One of the biggest weaknesses of the popular new trading card game app is the lack of a supported competitive scene. While players are encouraged to collect cards and even trade them (well, “encourage” might be a bit strong of a word on the latter),there’s no incentiveto grind out wins against human opponents outside of the occasional Emblem event. However, that is about to change if a new rumor proves true.
The infamous leakerPyoroclaims that ranked matches will be added toPokémon Trading Card Game Pocketlater this month. No further details were revealed about how this would be implemented, butit seems like there will finally be an official competitive scene to challenge players. Ranked play is a standard for other mobile and multiplayer games and has been one of the most-requested features forPokémon TCG Pocketsince launch.
How Realistic Is This Leak?
Pyoro’s Leaks Tend To Be Accurate, Especially When It Comes To Nintendo
Pyoro is one of the most well-known leakers in the gaming industry, specifically when it comes to Nintendo leaks. Pyoro’s original social media accounts were shut down when they accidentally revealed their source worked for Nintendo of Japan, but it relaunched under a more obscure name several months ago. The leaker is still followed by prominent professionals likeThe Game Awards creator Geoff Keighley.Pyoro is one of the few generally reliable sources for Nintendo leaksand tends not to leak things without some kind of informed knowledge about what’s going on.
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It’s also worth noting that Ranked Matches have been stated as a long-term goal for Pokémon TCG Pocketsince launch.Pokémon TCG Pocketdevelopers noted that there was an interest for more robust competitive playandranked matches seem like an easy solutionuntil the game is eventually incorporated into an official competitive league similar to the physicalPokémon TCG. One significant question is whether ranked play will replace the emblem events or if there will be substantial rewards for participating in ranked matches as withPokémon GO.
Pokémon TCG Pocket Sorely Needs Ranked Battles
Ranked Battles Bring New Challenges To Players
The biggest weakness ofPokémon TCG Pocketis that there’s not often much to do in the app besides opening packs. The game desperately needs more things to keep players interested in the lulls when there’s not a major event or a significant incentive to log in more than twice a day to open cards.Ranked play will do that and likely more,especially if it comes with rewards or exclusive promo cards. Personally,Pokémon TCG Pocketwill be a lot more engaging once the game finally has a reason to build powerful decks.
