Pokemon TCGhas released a lot of collectible trading cards since it was first launched in Japan in 1996. Reaching western shores in 1999, the trading card game has amassed such a dedicated community over the years that somePokemon TCGitems have been priced expensivelydue to their rarity. To celebrate both the trading card game and its loving fanbase,Pokemon TCGhas recently opened a special exhibit online that features the many illustrations that have appeared on the game’s collectible cards over time.
With every newPokemongeneration, thePokemon TCGplayerbase likely expects that the release of a new generation of trading cards will soon follow. AsPokemon ScarletandVioletreleases this November 2022, fans are probably anticipating the new deck ofPokemoncards that the company will release and how it will change the meta. Part of the community’s excitement likely also lies in what kind of new illustrations the next generation of cards will feature, as this likely gives them more incentive to collect pieces that cater to their visual preferences.
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To celebrate the manyPokemoncard illustrations found in the game,Pokemon TCGhas opened an online exhibit from August to October 2022. According to the site, the illustrations are categorized in different ways for visitors to appreciate. There are three main categories in the online exhibit titled “Life,” “History,” and “Artist.” The “Life” category features Pokemon in different landscape settings while “History” tells the story of howPokemoncard illustrations have evolved over time. Finally, the “Artist” category shares the works of different artists that have contributed to thePokemon TCGindustry.
Visitors would likely appreciate that there are other special rooms that focus on specificPokemon TCGillustrations. This includes pieces fromTakumi Wada, a illustrator known for his work in Nintendo series such asThe Legend of Zelda, Super Mario,andSuper Smash Bros.Other rooms in the exhibit also feature different Pikachu card illustrations and the winners of therecentPokemon TCG2022 illustration contest. Fans should note that they need to make a free account within the website in order to gain access to the different rooms in the online exhibit.
ThePokemon TCGOnline Illustration Exhibition is a great way for long-time and new fans to appreciate the different artworks featured on their belovedPokemoncards. Hopefully The Pokemon Company keeps thePokemon TCGexhibit open beyond October 2022, to give the community more time to really get into each of the exhibition’s rooms.
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