Meowth Card Sails Back to Its Roots

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Summary

  • A Meowth card from the upcoming Journey Together set contains an Easter egg referencing Cerulean City, delighting Pokemon TCG fans.
  • Pokemon TCG’s new Journey Together expansion features over 180 cards including N’s Zoroark, Iono’s Bellibolt, and more.
  • Pokemon TCG Pocket is a popular digital alternative to the physical card game, and recently collaborated with McDonald’s for a special promo.

A passionate fan of the Pokemon Trading Card Game has brought an exciting revelation to the card-collecting community, highlighting the upcoming Meowth card in the forthcoming Journey Together expansion. The Pokemon TCG’s Journey Together collection is set for release on March 28, 2025, as part of the Scarlet and Violet series, boasting over 180 cards such as N’s Zoroark ex, Iono’s Bellibolt ex, Lillie’s Clefairy ex, Hop’s Zacian ex, and various Trainer’s Pokemon.

In October 2024, Creatures Inc. and DeNA introduced a digital counterpart to the classic trading card game, Pokemon TCG Pocket, which quickly gained popularity as a free mobile version. More recently, it was announced that Pokemon TCG Pocket would team up with McDonald’s for a special promotion. This collaboration includes offering exclusive Happy Meals containing a TCG booster pack, poster, and sticker sheet. These limited-edition meals pay tribute to McDonald’s past partnerships with the franchise and stir feelings of nostalgia in long-term fans.

As I marveled at Begooderrr’s Reddit post, I couldn’t help but notice the captivating side-by-side comparison of the upcoming full-art Meowth card and an image from Pokemon Red and Blue’s Cerulean City. The keen-eyed fan spotted elements from the city, like the Poke Mart and a house, hidden in the backdrop of Meowth’s artwork, suggesting that this mischievous cat was lounging among the tree branches nearby. This delightful Easter egg is sure to bring smiles to longtime fans who remember Game Freak and Nintendo’s original games.

In 2021, the Normal-type Pokemon Meowth played a fascinating role in another intriguing card detail that left fans spellbound. The Meowth and Inkay cards from the Pokemon TCG Roaring Skies expansion told a tale through their artwork, captivating collectors as they pieced together the story.

Pokemon TCG Fan Spots Cerulean City Easter Egg in Journey Together Meowth Card

The Pokemon enthusiast crowd swiftly took a liking to this subtle reference, a stark contrast to the unsettling Easter egg found by a Pokemon TCG player on a Shedinja card. A Reddit user also noted that Meowth can be spotted hiding among the tall grass to the south of Cerulean City, showcasing the intricacy of the card design. Another devotee even discovered that Meowth was taking a nap in the tree that players had to chop down in the initial versions of the game.

At present, collectors of cards are reaping the benefits from the latest expansion called “Prismatic Evolutions,” which debuted on January 17, 2025. Regrettably, the demand for this set in the popular retailer GameStop was so high that they had to restrict sales due to a lack of stock. However, The Pokemon Company has announced plans to ramp up production in order to address this shortage.

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2025-01-23 17:44