Why This is the Ideal Time for Pokémon to Revive a Forgotten Mobile Game

Okay, here goes nothing. So, being a Pokémon fan these days is, well, kind of a trip. But not exactly for reasons you’d expect. Sure, we’ve got Pokémon Legends: Z-A and possibly some cool upgrades with the Switch 2 for Scarlet and Violet. But honestly, the whole mobile scene is where things get… interesting.

Right now, there’s like, what, 11 Pokémon mobile games you can dive into? Everything from going Zen with Pokémon Cafe ReMix to catching ’em all on Pokémon GO. Each game’s like its own flavor of the Pokémon universe. Maybe you’re into the characters? Pokémon Masters EX is your jam. Competitive spirit? Try Pokémon Unite. And I guess Pokémon Smile is still doing its thing, helping kids brush their teeth. But Pokémon TCG Pocket—wow, that one really went beyond what anyone expected. Makes me wonder if Pokémon Duel might rise from the ashes or something.

Alright, Pokémon Duel—remember that? Launched in 2017, and then poof! Gone by 2019. Such a whirlwind. It was this board game thing where you moved figures around, trying to outmaneuver your opponent. Those digital designs? Pretty sick, breaking limitations and all that. The idea was ambitious. Maybe too ambitious? Critics were, uh, not quiet about it, that’s for sure. The pull rates felt like a cash grab, and battles were determined by this roulette wheel. Gambly, right? Some folks thought you needed physical toys to play—it was a mess. Yet, maybe they could iron out those kinks now.

Collecting—that’s Pokémon TCG Pocket’s bread and butter. Who knew just changing that angle would turn things around? Deckbuilding is cool, but it’s really about the thrill of the pack—catching rares, like some shiny trophy. Free packs every day? Two, if you’re counting—easy peasy. Imagine if Duel had let players just collect—no pressure. I mean, the other issues? Sure, they’d need a do-over, but let’s be real, shifting focus could be enough.

So, maybe it’s time for this laid-back game where fans collect figures, play when they feel like it, and just chill. Let the luck of the game shine, not fight against it. It’s a possibility, but with all these games in the Pokémon mobile family? Maybe Duel’s comeback needs to wait for its moment.