Pokémon continues for free – but completely different than you think

Pokémon Crimson & Purple, Sword & Shield, Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Let’s Go, Pikachu! & Eevee! – the list of Pokémon games on the Nintendo Switch is almost endless. And then there are the spin-offs like Detective Pikachu, New Pokémon Snap and Mystery Dungeon as well as Retro classics on Nintendo Switch Online, such as Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Snap. And as if that wasn’t enough, the next Pokémon game out – but that completely different becomes.

New Pokémon games in the starting blocks

Whether it’s toys, cuddly toys, films, series or trading card games: even outside of video games, the Pokémon series is a gigantic success that is unparalleled. In the 28 years since the release of the very first Pokémon games Over the years, Nintendo and Co. have earned several billions with the popular pocket monsters. And it is still no end for a long time.

For example, next year a new Pokémon game for the Switch, which has the somewhat mysterious name Pokémon Legends: ZA. Many Pokémon fans are certainly looking forward to the new Pokémon game, This was officially announced at the Pokémon Day in late February. But a much earlier new Pokémon game which was also revealed on Pokémon Day – but is completely different.

New Pokémon game coming soon and will be completely different

Because on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, appears Pokémon Trading Card Game (Bag) – also in about eight weeks. TCG stands for “Trading Card Game”. And that describes the game exactly: Pokémon TCG Pocket is a digital version of the popular trading card game. What do you do in the game?