Pokemon TCG Pocket’s Baby Cards Could Mitigate a Long-Lasting Issue

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One interesting reveal from the recent A4 leak of Pokemon TCG Pocket is the inclusion of baby Pokemon such as Pichu and Cleffa, which some players view as a temporary fix for the game’s issue with random number generator (RNG)-based coin tosses. These coin tosses significantly impact various elements of Pokemon TCG Pocket matches, but the one at the start of matches has been a recurring topic of criticism.

At the moment, the game’s start is determined by a coin flip, and the initial player doesn’t get any Energy during their opening move. This means they can only initiate an attack or use a move on their first turn if they generate Energy, which is tricky because there aren’t many cards available to help with that. In contrast, the second player can both add Energy and launch attacks right from their first turn, giving them an advantage that often feels unfair due to its randomness.

It’s intriguing to note that the latest Pokemon TCG Pocket leaks reveal that the new baby cards can execute their moves without needing Energy and don’t have a retreat cost. This means that the player starting the game won’t be at such a significant disadvantage due to the lack of Energy on their initial turn. Additionally, they might even be able to swap out the typically frail baby Pokemon after using its move, thus avoiding losing a point. Although these cards won’t address the broader combat balance problems within the game, they could potentially minimize the influence of the opening coin toss, benefiting certain decks.

Baby Cards Could Be the New ‘Misty Exploit’ in Pokemon TCG Pocket

In the initial stages of Pokemon TCG Pocket, certain Water decks would utilize Misty’s skill to counteract the disadvantage of playing first. As a Supporter card, Misty could generate enough Energy on the opening turn to trigger the attacking player’s initial move. Nevertheless, her ability is contingent on coin flips, so it’s not always assured she’ll allow for an attack on the very first turn.

Instead, beginner cards provide a predetermined opening play. Generally speaking, the only requirement seems to be having a hand with a Baby Pokémon. To put it another way, if a player starts with a Baby Pokémon in their initial turn, they should theoretically activate the text on their active Pokémon. It’s worth mentioning that the leaked cards from the A4 set only depict no-damage baby cards. If this pattern continues for similar creatures, they might become useful by drawing cards or generating Energy instead of inflicting damage.

Keep in mind that newborn Pokémon cards generally come with very minimal Health Points (HP). As hinted by the latest leaks from Pokemon TCG Pocket, creatures like Cleffa and Pichu have just 30 HP, which makes them vulnerable to early-game attacks. Whether these cute characters will leave a lasting mark on the game or eventually disappear with upcoming expansions remains to be seen. However, their unique no-Energy status could potentially provide an advantage for players who take the first turn in a game.

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2025-07-23 12:35