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

Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket players are discovering delightful hidden details in the game's card art, connecting the illustrations to the beloved Game Boy games. The excitement began when Reddit user asch_win highlighted that the Spearow card features landmarks resembling Celadon City Department Store from Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, and Route 16, a known Spearow habitat.

This intentional referencing of classic games isn't limited to Spearow. Reddit user jteede uncovered further connections, including a Diglett card set near Vermillion City and a Haunter card positioned near Lavender Town's tower. asch_win also revealed location references within several Supporter cards.

Many card illustrations depict Pokémon in fantastical settings, some even mirroring real-world collectible cards. However, others exist uniquely within Pokémon TCG Pocket, serving as cleverly hidden Easter eggs for players to uncover. The community is actively searching for more, with recent discoveries including the S.S. Anne on a Gyarados card, and a story unfolding across Oddish, Venonat, and Bellsprout cards set near the Snorlax location in FireRed and LeafGreen.

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Since its October launch, Pokémon TCG Pocket has released four booster expansion sets, including the recent Mythical Island. Further expansions are anticipated, with additional cards introduced through Wonder Pick Events and updates. As more cards from across the Pokémon generations are added, players are encouraged to continue their search for these delightful hidden references.

For those interested, the current Wonder Pick event features Charmander and Squirtle. You can also find discussions on the ongoing debate about whether pack choice impacts card rarity.