Pikachu’s Surprised Face and Bidoof’s Overpowered EX Card: Fans Want These April Fool’s Day Promos

Enthusiastic collectors of Pokemon take it quite seriously, yet humor is still an integral part of the community. Over time, Pokemon has accumulated numerous beloved memes and inside jokes, and now, fans of the Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket edition are eager to see these incorporated into the latest installment of the series. As we approach the first April Fool’s Day for Pokemon TCG Pocket, Niantic has already shown that mobile Pokemon games can celebrate prank day. Luckily, DeNA doesn’t have to start completely anew – fans have come up with some fantastic ideas for Promo Cards they could give out in the spirit of April Fool’s Day.

Among Pokemon enthusiasts, two memes stand out as the most popular. The first is undeniably the iconic “Astonished Pikachu” meme. In the original version, we see Pikachu from the initial anime season, observing Ash’s battle against Bulbasaur. In this scene, Pikachu appears in the background with a look of astonishment on its face. However, due to its position and slight blurriness, the expression seems insincere, which is exactly what gave rise to the meme’s primary function – pretending to be surprised at something that is already obvious. Now, fans of the Pokemon Trading Card Game (Pocket version) are adopting this meme, feigning surprise whenever it appears on a Promo Card.

Give us this card as an April Fool’s Day promo DeNA, you cowards
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According to replies to Redditor @Polendri’s initial post, there’s a shared wish that DeNA will take the appropriate action this April Fool’s Day. One commenter addressed an issue by magnifying the Promo Sticker over Pikachu’s face in the image, as the original didn’t provide sufficient size. This mirrors ongoing criticism and joking about the promo sticker positioning on Pokemon TCG Pocket cards, which often spoils the aesthetically pleasing card art. While it can be frustrating when appreciating one’s digital card collection, fans are at least finding amusement in this situation on social media platforms.

Fans Give Pokemon TCG Pocket Plenty of April Fool’s Joke Ideas

While not everyone is excited about DeNA using the Pikachu face meme as their initial April Fools’ Day promotion, another humorous concept has gained popularity among fans. Instead of a Pikachu-themed gift, some believe that an EX card featuring Bidoof would make a better joke present for the first April Fool’s prank in the Pokemon TCG Pocket edition.

Fans of the Pokemon series often humorously refer to the Pokemon Bidoof as the ‘Pokemon deity,’ a joke that has grown so popular over time that many repeat it without realizing its origins. This jest originates from when Bidoof was first introduced in the games, Pokemon Diamond and Pearl. Players found the goofy-looking design of this new Pokemon unappealing, assuming it would be useless. However, due to its ability to learn numerous essential HM moves, many trainers found themselves always having a Bidoof on their team. Consequently, joking about Bidoof being the best Pokemon has become a common theme within the Pokemon franchise, even earning official recognition from The Pokemon Company. In fact, there’s an annual celebration dedicated to Bidoof on July 1st.

In the world of Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket, there’s a Bidoof card, and enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating a powerful Bidoof EX promo as a humorous tribute to its first April Fool’s Day event. However, it’s crucial that they find a way to prevent this card from becoming too dominant in the game dynamics. With several holidays approaching before Pokemon TCG Pocket reaches its first anniversary, this could be an exciting time for fans as they speculate about upcoming celebrations. Whether or not Pokemon TCG Pocket acknowledges April Fool’s Day is uncertain, but one thing is clear: fans are hoping for a dose of amusement during their card-collecting adventure.

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2025-02-19 19:11