Pokemon TCG Card is Overpowered

Days after the global release of Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket, some players pointed out on social media that Farfetch’d is a Basic Pokemon that can pack a punch in solo and PVP battles. This is due to Farfetch’d having a cost-effective attack, decent HP, and the ability to fit into most Pokemon TCG Pocket decks without too many issues.

In the short time that Pokemon TCG Pocket has been available, it became a worldwide hit on iOS and Android devices. Co-developed by The Pokemon Company, Creatures, and DeNA, Pokemon TCG Pocket was first revealed during the 2024 Pokemon Day episode of Pokemon Presents. Within a day of its release, industry analysts stated that Pokemon TCG Pocket garnered just under $2 million in revenue, and had over 10 million downloads on compatible devices. While the game is still in its early days, Pokemon TCG Pocket has already attracted an audience of players looking to collect and duel on the go with their favorite decks.

While the gameplay side of Pokemon TCG Pocket is still in its infancy, players have already taken notice of an easily obtainable card. On the r/PTCGP subreddit, Reddit user MacNPieces compared the game’s Farfetch’d card to three notable cards from the Pokemon TCG‘s early days. Back in the late ’90s to early 2000s, the “Haymaker” deck gained notoriety for featuring Basic Pokemon that not only had decent HP but could attack effectively with one to three Energy Cards attached. The Pokemon featured in Haymaker decks were Hitmonchan, Scyther, and Electabuzz, who each had moves that could take down Basic and Stage 1 Pokemon in just two to three turns. Though Haymaker decks have long since been outclassed by other deck types, its legacy has seemingly been revived by beginner-level Pokemon TCG Pocket players seeking to learn the game.

Farfetch’d Is the Best Beginner-Friendly Card in Pokemon TCG Pocket

Even though the Wild Duck Pokemon has a modest 60 HP, its Leek Slap attack can deal 40 damage after attaching a single Energy Card. Since Farfetch’d is a Colorless Pokemon, it can use any type of Energy Card to attack and retreat, making it a valuable Basic Pokemon in a majority of Pokemon TCG decks, regardless of the deck’s dominant type.

In short, having a Farfetch’d ready can help Pokemon TCG Pocket players clear Solo Battles and quickly earn rewards such as Pack Hourglasses. With future Pokemon TCG Pocket expansions planned, how long Farfetch’d will remain in the spotlight remains to be seen.

Experience the fun of collecting Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) cards with Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, an upcoming game for iOS and Android devices from Creatures Inc., the original developers of the Pokémon TCG, and DeNA Co., Ltd.In this game, you will be able to open two booster packs every day at no cost. You can collect digital cards featuring nostalgic artwork from the past as well as brand-new cards that are exclusive to Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket.

Be on the lookout for new “immersive cards,” which will make you feel as though you’ve leapt into the world of the card’s illustration.

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Released

October 30, 2024

Developer(s)

DeNA , Creatures Inc.

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Online Multiplayer

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