This weekend, the Pokémon World Championship brought together the best players in the world, who competed in various titles of the renowned franchise. Amid the excitement of the event, The Pokémon Company announced important news, including the upcoming expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, which will arrive in autumn and will feature the feared Mega Evolved Pokémon.
Matches from another league
This new expansion marks the first time that players will be able to use the Mega Evolved versions of their Pokémon, such as Mega Altaria, Mega Gyarados, and Mega Blaziken, all presented with high-quality illustrations. However, the player community is divided regarding this inclusion, as the Mega Evolution mechanic grants three points for a victory, which could drastically alter the duration and strategy of battles.
To win a match, players must earn three points, which they currently achieve by defeating two EX rank Pokémon or another Mega Evolved Pokémon. The concern arises that a player might choose to hold back their Mega Evolution as a last resort, first eliminating two other Pokémon to power up the “final boss,” which could lead to shorter confrontations and potentially less balanced gameplay.
Aside from the strategic implications, the arrival of cards from group B means that many previously collected cards could become obsolete, a situation that worries competitive players, but is unlikely to affect collectors. As the release date approaches, fans should keep an eye out for future updates and announcements that may clarify how these new mechanics will influence the competitive landscape of the game.