Pokedex Completion Rewards in Pokémon TCG Pocket: A Letdown?
Completing the Pokedex in the Pokémon TCG Pocket may not be as rewarding as one might hope. Players investing their time and effort to gather every card in the current expansion may find that the rewards fail to justify the grind involved in this endeavor.
Current Card Availability
At its launch, Pokémon Pocket offers a total of 226 cards, excluding alternative art variants. To collect them all, players will need to engage in extensive pack opening. While the game includes many free packs as incentives, these are distributed across multiple log-ins and the completion of various in-game objectives, acting as a strategy to maintain player interest.
Discussion on Rewards
A recent discussion thread on the PTCGP subreddit highlighted the disappointing rewards for collecting all cards in Pokémon Pocket. Players receive just three icons—featuring Pikachu, Charizard, and Mewtwo—as their only incentive for completing the Pokedex.
3 icons are unlocked once you complete the 226 Pokédex! by u/macbookvirgin in PTCGP
The Challenge Ahead
Many players participating in the thread have yet to achieve this collection goal, particularly due to the random nature of card draws which prolongs the hunt for remaining cards. The uncertain timeline for completing their sets means players are under no pressure to rush the process.
Importantly, it has been confirmed that booster packs from the upcoming Genetic Apex set will remain available even after the next expansion is introduced, although details beyond that remain unclear.
Why the Current Reward System Falls Short
Critics argue the rewards for completing the Pokedex are lackluster. Given that the icons are purely cosmetic—essentially collections of visuals players already have access to—many feel that this diminishes the incentive to complete the Pokedex. With more cosmetic options expected to be introduced in the future, these icons may soon feel commonplace.
What Could Have Been
A more impactful alternative would have been to include exclusive cards as rewards. Notably, players who collect all the Kanto Pokémon can already unlock a secret Mew card; expanding this model to the entire Pokedex could enhance player motivation.
Additional rewards, such as in-game currency or special items, could also provide greater satisfaction and motivation to engage with further expansions. Building a system of rewards that offers real value—whether through card exclusivity or impactful gameplay enhancements—could significantly boost player engagement.
A Historical Perspective
As it stands, the current effort to farm packs for icons does not feel worthwhile. This experience echoes the early days of the Pokémon franchise, where completing the Pokedex primarily yielded cosmetic advantages. For players seeking meaningful rewards, the system clearly needs enhancement.
For further details, check out the original discussion on Dexerto.
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