The "Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket" still surprises fans with hidden features, and the latest uncovered mechanic has everyone excited.
The new mobile game brings the nostalgic "Pokémon TCG" gameplay to the digital world, letting players open digital booster packs, earn unique cards, and engage in battles with other players. But there's one unobserved but engrossing aspect that's remained under the radar—until today.
Hidden Card Flip Animation in 'Pokémon TCG Pocket'
One of the coolest finds in "Pokémon TCG Pocket" is a secret animation that makes card flipping more rewarding than ever. Redditor Potatozeng just shared his find and demonstrated the feature in action.
Based on his post, zooming in or out of the Pokédex page generates a cascading flip effect of cards, making everything even more immersive.
This sneaky UI option isn't ever described in-game, hence the reason so many players were completely unaware of it. We bet that this is the first time that some of you know about this feature.
Fans have since experimented with it and are enjoying the funny animation, calling it a lovely little addition to the game's immersion for many.
How to Enable the 'Pokémon TCG Pocket Card' Flip Function
Enabling this secret feature is surprisingly easy—but there is a caveat. It only happens when the Pokédex is not sorted. Here's how you can test it yourself:
- Open your Pokédex page on "Pokémon TCG Pocket."
- Perform a pinch-to-zoom gesture (spreading fingers apart) to zoom out.
- See the cards flip over in a pleasing cascade.
- Do it again to resize the cards smaller with each zoom.
- Pinch your fingers together to zoom back in, which causes the animation to play again.
Although this feature is a delightful surprise for fans, it doesn't function when the Pokédex is organized by set, which restricts how many times it can be used. Nevertheless, players are delighted to have found this hidden but satisfying animation.
'Pokémon TCG Pocket' Players Love the Hidden Detail
Since the discovery, enthusiasts have used social media and Reddit to post about how much they love the animation.
One poster, Chiicken_Tendies, joked, "Just got my dopamine fix from this!"—a feeling shared by most players, it would appear.
"Thanks for the PSA I didn't know this," another Redditor said.
While others were bummed that the feature won't function if the Pokédex is filtered, the reaction has otherwise been very positive overall. Little gestures like this just make the digital TCG experience feel more dynamic and interactive.
Why 'Pokémon TCG Pocket 'Is a Must-Try for Card Game Fans
For some collectors, there is nothing quite satisfying like tearing the packaging of physical Pokémon cards. That being said, with the sets getting harder to find and rare cards becoming more expensive, Pokémon TCG Pocket is a convenient alternative to get your fix on the hobby.
As opposed to the actual TCG market in the real world, where the scalpers and shortages can make collecting difficult, "Pokémon TCG Pocket" allows all players an equal opportunity to find rare and exclusive cards. The best part is that the game offers two free booster packs daily, so everyone has an opportunity to add to their collection.
Although it will not fully replace the pleasure of handling physical cards, small things such as being able to flip and move cards serve to make "Pokémon TCG Pocket" an immersive and fun substitute.
Meanwhile, some users are debating what improvements can be made to "Pokémon TCG Pocket's" trading system. Some of the proposals from some users include revising the trade token system, utilizing the wishlist feature, and adjusting the limits on card amounts.
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