A fan-made concept has addressed multiple quality-of-life issues of Pokemon TCG Pocket. Since launch, the game has faced criticism for missing basic qualtiy-of-life features. Examples include the lack of dark mode and a “claim all” button for certain rewards. The development team, on the other hand, has been rather slow to respond; it has seemingly been focused more on expansions and new cards. In response, a Pokemon TCG Pocket fan has stepped in with a unique interface concept.
As DeNA's digital trading card game ages, more fans are calling for QoL improvements. One common argument is that Pokemon TCG Pocket should pause releasing new sets. That way, it can give precedence to UI adjustments. For context, the current release schedule includes at least one expansion per month. And that feels overloaded to some people. Many also believe these frequent updates contribute to a cluttered UI. So much so that even simple actions—like switching the preferred booster pack—require navigating through multiple, often redundant menus.
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Pokemon TCG Pocket players voice their frustration with opening packs, and discuss a change that could be made to improve the experience.
Posts 1Reddit user Mikefromto shared a UI concept that improves Pokemon TCG Pocket's current pack-opening menu by introducing a "swipe and flick" feature. This makes it much easier to scroll through different packs. Instead of showing only the two or three most recent sets, the design uses a carousel layout. It shows multiple expansions, letting players easily swipe left or right to browse. The UI also remembers the player's last choice, keeping their most recently opened pack in the front.
Pokemon TCG Pocket Players Seem to Love the Fan-Made UI
Mikefromto's design addresses one of the biggest UI/UX complaints: redundant clicks. But that's not the only improvement in the concept. As many fans have noted, the reworked UI also teases a dark mode, a long-requested feature in Pokemon TCG Pocket. It even includes smaller touches, like displaying the player's Shop Tickets directly on the store button.
CloseFans have responded positively to Mikefromto's concept design. Many have urged the developer to take notes, while others joked that the design is "too good to be implemented." These comments likely reflect the common sentiment that mobile games often prioritize monetization over usability. While Pokemon TCG Pocket is seen as relatively F2P-friendly, it hasn't escaped similar criticism.
For the record, the last major quality-of-life update for Pokemon TCG Pocket came in March. It introduced highly requested features like additional deck slots, synchronized coin flips, and the ability to view all cards in a deck. Since then, the game has focused primarily on releasing new packs, many of which seem aimed at driving microtransactions.
