
Despite its considerable post-launch success, Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket faces criticism regarding its Community Showcase feature. While appreciated, players find the card display visually unappealing due to excessive empty space.
Mirroring the physical Pokémon TCG, Pokémon TCG Pocket offers a free-to-play mobile experience encompassing pack openings, collection, and battles. The game largely replicates its physical counterpart, including a public showcase for players' card collections.
However, the Community Showcase, while a welcome addition, has drawn significant negative feedback. A Reddit thread highlights players' concerns; user atomicblue noted that cards appear as small icons beside their sleeves, rather than prominently displayed within them.
Pokémon TCG Pocket Players Demand Community Showcase Update
The Community Showcase allows players to display cards with various sleeves featuring original Pokémon artwork. Players earn in-game tokens based on the number of "likes" received, redeemable for in-game upgrades.
Reddit comments reveal widespread dissatisfaction with the small card icons displayed in the corner of sleeves. Some criticize developer DeNA for perceived shortcuts, while others suggest the design intentionally encourages closer inspection of each display.
Currently, no updates addressing these criticisms are planned. However, future social features, including virtual card trading, are on the horizon.