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A Reddit user reveals why a specific Pokémon performs poorly in the TCG - is it being discriminated against by the creators?
In the world ofTCG Pocket, there is nothing more exciting than finding strong cards and perfecting your decks. But while millions of players around the world are enjoying the digital version of the popular trading card game, one...-Post now for discussion. One player believes that the developers are systematically putting a very specific Pokémon at a disadvantage - and even has mathematics on his side.
Who is the unloved child in Pokémon TCG Pocket?
That's what it's about:The focus of criticism is the Pokémon “Kleoparda”, the dark Pokémon from the Unova region. Reddit user “Handsome_Claptrap” has taken the trouble to analyze the stats of Stage 1 Pokémon - i.e. Pokémon that can evolve with minimal energy expenditure and be brought into play quickly. Typically, these cards are designed to provide a balance between attack power, health points (HP), and retreat cost. But this is exactly where Cleoparda fails completely.
While other Stage 1 Pokémon do 40 damage with just one energy and have a solid 100 HP, Cleoparda only has 90 HP. A bad start, you might think, but it gets worse: Cleoparda also only does 40 damage, but has an additional cost to be withdrawn from combat. A real downgrade compared to its peers - and a clear disadvantage for players who want to rely on the elegant Dark Pokémon. You can find the entire Reddit post here:
This is what the Reddit community says:Many theories emerged under the post as to why Cleopadra might no longer stand out. A common thought is that Cleoparda may be intended as a transitional Pokémon for later, stronger versions. Some players believe that Kleoparda will have improved abilities or a new development in future expansions - and the current card is more of a preparation for that.
At the same time, the comments agree that too strong a Dark Pokémon could limit the meta dominance of Mewtwo decks, which the developers certainly want to prevent. Little tip:.
Other players notice that many Pokémon cards that initially started out weak became significantly stronger. Cleoparda could also follow this development and take on a more important role in a future expansion. Legendary Pokémon in particular, like Mewtwo, have variants in their cards that are significantly stronger and often dominate the meta. Also interesting:
