Pokemon TCG Pocket is adding win streaks to ranked. On top of that, both Master and Ultra Ball ranks will receive decay protection, meaning you won't get demoted mid-season once you reach them.
Ranked in Pokemon TCG Pocket was a long-requested feature ever since the digital card game was fully released this past October. Added on March 28, five months after release, the addition was initially met with a positive reception.
As the first few months have gone by, it seems the ranked system was in need of some overhauls, with these two updates rolling out in the coming months.
When are win streaks being added to Pokemon TCG Pocket?
The win streak bonus is being added after the season beginning in late June. It will apply to those players in the Ultra Ball and Master Ball ranks.
No extra specific details were shared about how win streaks are going to work but expect more news in the coming weeks.
When isderank protection coming to Pokemon TCG Pocket?
Derank protection will be added after the season beginning in July. Once you reach a certain rank, no matter how many times you lose, you won't derankto a previous one.
The ranks affected are:
- Master Ball won't be able to derank to Ultra Ball
- Ultra Ball won't be able to derank to Great Ball
While the hardcore Pokemon TCG Pocket fans might not like these changes, it's definitely a welcome set of additions that will make climbing less frustrating and more rewarding.
Newer players often struggle to keep up with the meta, as the game is continuously getting new card sets that shake things up considerably each month. Some might even think that the new sets are being released, perhaps, way too fast.
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