During the Pokémon World Championship, The Pokémon Company announced a new expansion for Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, which will arrive in the fall. The major new feature will be the addition of Mega-Evolved Pokémon, a mechanic that has never before been present in the mobile version.
Among the first confirmed are Mega Altaria, Mega Gyarados, and Mega Blaziken, which join with standout illustrations and combat power above average. These cards feature more hit points and devastating attacks, capable of knocking out opponents in a single blow.
Concern about competitive balance
Far from being met with unanimous enthusiasm, the news has raised doubts within the community. The main reason is that the game rules award three victory points for defeating a Mega-Evolved Pokémon. This means that by defeating just one of these cards, a player could win the match, reducing game time and altering the usual strategy.
Many players fear that this will turn Mega Evolutions into a "final card" that is practically unbeatable. The idea of saving them for the end of a duel draws comparisons to a "final boss," which could unbalance matches.
