A peculiar “MissingNo” glitch has surfaced in Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket, causing a digital misprint effect during pack openings. While the glitch doesn’t appear to have any lasting impact on players’ collections, it has yet to be acknowledged or addressed in any recent updates or bug fixes.
A Digital Misprint in Pokemon TCG Pocket
Following its October 30, 2024, launch, Pokemon TCG Pocket quickly became a massive success, reaching 10 million downloads within two days. Monthly updates and special events have kept the momentum going, with new features such as card trading keeping players engaged. However, while opening new packs, some players have reported a peculiar glitch affecting the visual presentation of their cards.
Reddit user mole_man1992 recently shared screenshots of a glitched pack that they humorously dubbed “MissingNo,” referencing the infamous glitch from Pokemon Red and Blue. The affected cards displayed misaligned artwork and visual distortions, resembling GPU artifacting. This digital misprint primarily affected the player’s Poochyena and Manaphy cards, with one card being nearly unrecognizable due to graphical errors. Fans in the thread compared the glitch to a digital version of a real-world printing error on physical Pokemon cards.
Key Details of the Digital Misprint Glitch
- The glitch only occurs during pack openings and does not impact stored collections.
- Affected cards revert to their normal appearance once added to a player’s inventory.
- The issue is purely visual, unlike the original MissingNo glitch, which could corrupt save data in Pokemon Red and Blue.
We Experienced Similar Glitches on Pokemon Go.
Interestingly, similar glitches have been encountered in Pokemon GO as well. I personally experienced moments where Pokemon appeared glitched out, with their textures not loading properly or displaying in strange forms. Additionally, I have encountered wacky text bugs and even invisible gifts that never properly rendered in the game. These visual hiccups, while frustrating, never seemed to affect actual gameplay but certainly added an eerie and unintended twist to the experience.
Fortunately, Pokemon TCG Pocket players don’t need to worry about any long-term effects, as the glitch appears to be harmless. While developers have not yet addressed the issue, a fix is likely in the works for an upcoming update.
Upcoming Updates and Events in Pokemon TCG Pocket
If recent Pokemon TCG Pocket leaks hold true, a major update is expected later this month, possibly resolving this visual bug. Additionally, an upcoming distribution event is rumored to feature rare Genetic Apex expansion cards. Supposedly, players will receive three packs containing Pikachu, Charizard, and Mewtwo-themed cards. This event is expected to begin on February 27 and run until April 30.
For now, players experiencing the digital misprint glitch should know that their collections remain unaffected, and the developers are likely working on a patch. With exciting events on the horizon, Pokemon TCG Pocket continues to thrive despite occasional technical hiccups.
