Why This is the Ideal Moment for Pokémon to Revive a Forgotten Mobile Game

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Man, it’s kinda wild being a Pokemon fan these days, right? Not just because of the usual stuff like the new Pokemon Legends: Z-A or those Switch 2 upgrades for Scarlet and Violet. Nah, I’m talking about the whole mobile scene. Seriously, it’s blowing up in ways that are kinda hard to ignore.

So, right now, we’ve got eleven Pokemon games on our phones. Crazy, huh? There’s Pokemon Cafe ReMix if you’re into the chill vibes, and of course, Pokemon GO for those who still love walking around pretending to catch ‘em all. And, honestly, each game seems to have its own little quirk. Like, for character lovers, Pokemon Masters EX is a comfy fit, and if you’re itching for competition, Unite’s waiting for you. And, yep, Pokemon Smile is still a thing for kids brushing their teeth — remember that!

But you know what really took me by surprise? Pokemon TCG Pocket went beyond just being an app about collecting cards. It smashed some expectations, getting even the skeptics talking. Makes me wonder if Pokemon Duel could ever pop back into the picture. Could it? Would they?

Okay, let’s rewind a sec. What even was Pokemon Duel? Launched back in 2017, and poof, gone by 2019. You’d snag figures through some gacha madness and try to outmaneuver the other player on this board. Honestly, its digital designs were like eye candy compared to its IRL predecessor, the Pokemon Trading Figure Game. But ambition isn’t always the golden ticket, is it?

Sure, it was ambitious, but maybe… too ambitious? Players grumbled about the high rates for OP figures, calling it pay-to-win. It seemed like luck, not skill, ruled the day. I mean, seriously, a roulette wheel to pick moves during battles? Sounded neat on paper, but in reality, not so much. And wearing its Pokemon Trading Figure Game badge so proudly might’ve confused folks—like, did they need to buy toys for this?

Let’s pivot to Pokemon TCG Pocket. Ducking into the mindset of collecting rather than just battling was genius. Collecting cards, opening packs—it made folks giddy just to show off rare finds. Imagine a game where you casually gather figures you like without the pressure of constant battling. That’s kinda what TCG Pocket nailed.

Maybe, just maybe, if Pokemon Duel had embraced collecting more, its flaws might’ve felt less crushing. Flip the script a bit – stress less on battling, more on the fun of collecting. But yeah, with all these Pokemon mobile games dropping left and right, it’s gotta wait its turn… I guess? Or maybe it just needs the right time to shine, like a chaotic comeback. Who knows?

Anyway, not every day you hear about a game that dances between luck and strategy quite like that, huh?

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And there we are!