Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket players are discovering delightful hidden details in the card art, connecting the illustrations to the beloved Game Boy games. The excitement began when Reddit user asch_win noticed that the Spearow card features landmarks strikingly similar to Celadon City Department Store and Route 16 from Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. The purple and yellow building, along with the fenced-in grassy area, perfectly mirrors the in-game locations where Spearow can be found.
This discovery sparked a wave of investigation, with Reddit user jteede uncovering further connections. A full-art Diglett card appears to be set just east of Vermillion City, while a Haunter card is situated near Lavender Town's iconic tower. asch_win also revealed subtle location references within several Supporter cards.
Many card illustrations depict Pokémon in fantastical settings, some even mirroring real-world collectible cards. However, others, like the ones mentioned above, are unique to Pokémon TCG Pocket, making these Easter eggs all the more rewarding to find. The community is actively searching for more hidden references, with recent discoveries including the S.S. Anne on a Gyarados full-art card, and a storyline connecting Oddish, Venonat, and Bellsprout cards to the seaside Snorlax location in FireRed and LeafGreen.
Since its October release, Pokémon TCG Pocket has received one additional booster expansion, Mythical Island, bringing the total to four. More expansions are expected, with additional cards periodically added through Wonder Pick Events and updates. As more cards from across the Pokémon generations are introduced, players are eagerly anticipating further hidden references.
Meanwhile, players can participate in the current Wonder Pick event featuring Charmander and Squirtle, and explore the ongoing debate about whether pack choice influences card rarity.
