Pokémon Fans Demand Revamp of Key Card Feature

Pokemon TCG Pocket's Community Showcase: A Visual Critique

Players are expressing dissatisfaction with the visual presentation of the Community Showcase feature in Pokemon TCG Pocket. While the feature itself is appreciated, many find the display of cards alongside sleeves underwhelming and visually unappealing due to excessive empty space.

Pokemon TCG Pocket faithfully recreates the physical Pokemon trading card game experience on mobile, allowing players to open packs, collect cards, and battle. It offers a robust feature set, including a Community Showcase where players can publicly display their collections.

Despite its popularity, the Community Showcase has drawn criticism. A Reddit thread highlighted the issue: cards are presented as small icons beside their sleeves, rather than seamlessly integrated within them. This has prompted complaints, with some players suggesting developer DeNA cut corners, while others speculate the design choice aimed to encourage closer examination of each display.

Community Feedback and Future Plans

The Community Showcase allows players to showcase cards with various themed sleeves, earning in-game tokens based on received "likes." However, the small card icon placement within the sleeve design is widely considered a missed opportunity for a more visually engaging experience.

Currently, there are no announced plans to revise the Community Showcase's visuals. However, future updates will introduce virtual card trading, adding a new social dimension to the game.