Pokemon TCG Pocket’s Shocking Baby Pokemon Absence Revealed!

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Summary

  • Pokemon TCG: Pocket lacks baby Pokemon like Budew, upsetting some fans.
  • Baby Pokemon were introduced within Generation 2 and are the lowest forms in their evolution lines.
  • Since Budew is Roselia’s predecessor, Budew should be the Basic card instead of its evolution.

A player of the Pokemon Trading Card Game: Pocket edition has pointed out that one of the baby Pokemon is conspicuously absent from the mobile game, specifically mentioning Budew, which evolves into Roselia. Baby Pokemon were first introduced in Generation 2 and represent the initial stages in their evolutionary chains that cannot be bred. Some examples of baby Pokemon in the Pokemon universe include Togepi, Pichu, Elekid, Munchlax, and Cleffa. The community has expressed disappointment over the omission of these baby Pokemon’s cards in the Pokemon Trading Card Game: Pocket.

In October 2024, the mobile version of the ongoing physical trading card game produced by Creatures Inc. and DeNA hit the market and quickly gained popularity. Interestingly, even though this mobile game doesn’t feature baby Pokémon, a dedicated player of the Pokémon TCG: Pocket has come up with an idea for a tool card, aiming to adjust the game’s chip damage system to ensure balance. While players are always looking for ways to enhance their tabletop gaming experience, the absence of baby Pokémon in this digital adaptation has sparked some controversy among fans.

As a dedicated fan, I recently stumbled upon a post by Ravagore on the Pokemon TCG: Pocket subreddit. The post showcased the Roselia card, but what caught my eye was an edited image of Budew, Roselia’s precursor, superimposed over it. Accompanying this image was a caption that read, “Look at how they massacred my boy…”

The reason for this sentiment is quite understandable. In the Pokemon universe, Budew should have been the Basic card instead of Roselia, its evolved form. This discrepancy highlights a glaring omission in the mobile game – the lack of baby Pokémon, a feature that was prominently showcased in Pokémon GO during their Hatching Day event last year.

Pokemon TCG: Pocket Player Notes Baby Pokemon Are MIssing From the Mobile Game

As a passionate Pokemon gamer, I’ve noticed that infant Pokemon have been stealing the spotlight in our beloved game for quite some time now. They’re adorable additions to the already charming pocket monsters. Interestingly, one player has even crafted baby variants of the legendary Pokemon!

Now, Budew is one such example that comes with a paper card in its infant form. However, some Redditors pointed out that both Budew and Roselia are considered Basic cards in the physical trading card game, functioning independently of their evolutions. It seems that the Pokemon TCG: Pocket might be adopting a similar approach, opting not to incorporate baby versions but treating these infants as standalone entities instead.

Beyond the wide variety of merchandise associated with the Pokemon brand, such as Funko Pops, apparel, and high-end plushies, it’s worth mentioning that Build-a-Bear Workshop has a successful Pokemon line featuring baby creatures. This line saw the introduction of Riolu, a Fighting-type baby Pokemon, last year. In addition to Riolu, fans can choose from Cubone, Jigglypuff, and various Eevee evolutions in the Build-a-Bear collection. The selection of cuddly characters is set to grow further throughout 2025.

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2025-02-11 13:37