Pokémon TCG Pocket (in English: Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket) is just under a week old and there’s already a theory on how players can get better cards. Supposedly, one must pay attention to the appearance of the booster packs to draw rare cards.
What is Pokémon TCG Pocket? Pokémon TCG Pocket is a mobile game where players can collect digital Pokémon trading cards. It is similar to Pokémon TCG Live but represents a lighter version and focuses on the collecting aspect.
The game itself is free; two booster packs containing five cards each can be opened per day. Trainers can also spend real money for more openings.
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A crease in the booster packs may be the key
How can players identify better booster packs? When players open booster packs, they have the choice between several packs arranged in a circle. The packs all have the same design (Pikachu, Mewtwo, or Charizard) but all show slightly different creases and folds.
It is supposedly these creases and folds that provide hints about what cards are inside. A crease or fold is said to imply that there is at least one rare card in the pack.
This theory is supported at least by the Japanese player Jedis_tm on X. However, he himself was cautious, as the method does not work every time.
How are players reacting? Players of Pokémon TCG Pocket are divided. Some claim that it has increased their chances of rare cards, while others say exactly the opposite.
Even the X user SoulSurVGC initially mocked the theory and dismissed it as a “playground rumor.” However, shortly after, he posted that the theory would hold true, at least for him:
Furthermore, players are arguing about what exactly to pay attention to. According to one group, it should be the creases at the top edge, while others suggest that the packs that look slightly thicker are the better ones.
Is the theory correct? It is difficult to say whether user Jedis_tm is right. There is at least no verifiable evidence for the trick. For some players, it works, while others experience no success.
Even though Pokémon TCG Pocket has only been out for a few days, fans of the franchise are already excited. Our author Jasmin Beverungen finds the game successful: The new trading card game of Pokémon does almost everything better than the original from earlier and doesn’t even cost anything
