As a long-time collector and enthusiast of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, I find myself deeply immersed in the captivating world of these iconic cards. The excitement of acquiring new cards, especially promo ones from special events like the Venusaur Drop Solo Battle event, never fails to stir my heart. However, there’s one aspect that’s been causing a bit of a headache for me and fellow collectors – the placement of the promo icon on these stunning cards.
symbols on Pokemon trading cards have been a longstanding feature in the physical Pokemon Trading Card Game (TCG), marked with promo stamps to distinguish cards from special, themed packs. Similarly, the mobile game Pokemon TCG Pocket is introducing Promo Cards, which can be acquired through unique events like the Venusaur Solo Battle Event or Wonder Pick Events. While the prospect of more cards to accumulate might seem thrilling, players have a major concern regarding these promo packs.
It turns out that although the promotional icon is useful for identifying special cards, its size and positioning are a different story. The promotional icon is positioned squarely in the center right of the card, which happens to be a prime spot that often overlaps with beautiful artwork, such as the full Venusaur illustration currently being offered. As a result, players have started making light-hearted comments about how large the promotional icon can potentially be.
What a beautiful new card
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In response to the initial post, some players decided to make the image bigger, extending it across the entire promo card, effectively placing the icon right in the middle of a tranquil Venusaur. Although the icon isn’t as intrusive as this description suggests, it does stand out boldly on the serene Venusaur, disrupting the peaceful atmosphere of the card art. Given the stunning and calming artwork, it feels somewhat odd to have an icon placed right in the middle, detracting from the player’s immersion within the card’s world.
The icons you see in that specific location have been there since the app was first introduced. A casual browse through the promotional card section of the Pokemon TCG Pocket card area will verify this. Moreover, their positioning mimics the layout of promo icons found in the actual Pokemon Trading Card Game, where items like the Pikachu Halloween Booster pack badge are usually placed at the bottom right corner of the image panel.
On cards such as Venusaur, which feature full illustrations, the prominent badge in its current position can be quite jarring. A player proposes a straightforward adjustment to relocate the badge, ensuring it doesn’t interfere with the original artwork and enhances overall visual appeal.
This is where promo mark should be located
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Instead of shifting the icon to the bottom for cards with complete illustrations, the game keeps them in their original position. Consequently, an area that typically houses a small illustration panel transforms into an unexpected interruption right in the middle of the card image. This placement obstructs part of Venusaur’s back where he is resting comfortably.
It’s quite noticeable that the promotional mark on some Pokemon TCG Pocket illustration cards stands out more than others, which don’t have this mark. To many collectors who appreciate the aesthetics of these cards, the placement of the promo badge in the center of the illustrations feels a bit jarring, much like having an unexpected sticker on a collection of physical Pokemon cards detracts from their beauty.
As a devoted Pokémon TCG Pocket player, I can’t help but voice a minor concern: The badges used to indicate rarity might detract from the overall beauty of the cards. With such an abundance of stunning and distinctive Pokémon artwork, it’s a pity that these less attractive badges could disrupt our gaming experience.
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2024-12-01 00:39