These New Pokémon Cards Of Gen 1 Favorites Will Be Instant Classics

Some of the upcoming ’s new virtual trading cards have already been revealed to be instant classics, presenting impressive renditions of fan-favorite Generation 1 Pokémon. The artwork of the has long since become a major draw for countless collectors, being a major contributor to the desirability and, by extension, value of individual cards for many years now. The cards now known to be a part of are clearly following this trend, which will undoubtedly prove to be a major asset to the new game upon its release.

As befitting the name, will effectively be a slimmed-down version of the normal, featuring differences such as a points-based victory system instead of Prize Cards. Meanwhile, being based in a digital medium allows the game’s cards to draw upon a wider range of visual effects than what would be possible in reality, as demonstrated by ’s “Immersive Cards.” However, as even physical Illustration Rares can prompt players to open countlessbooster packs, it should come as little surprise that cards can be stunning regardless of such effects.

The Scarlet and Violet series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game has provided players with a dazzling array of sets to collect and play with.

will include digital renditions of both new and classic card designs, released through the virtual set. As reported by, new adverts and partial demonstrations of the game at the 2024 Pokémon World Championships have revealed part of ’s contents. These include new renditions of Gen 1’s Squirtle and Pidgeot, depicted swimming and plucking a Magikarp from a river, respectively, in full-art cards that come complete with iridescent borders.

Although none of these cards appear to be Immersive Cards, they nevertheless serve as beautiful windows into the natural world of the franchise. For example, Squirtle’s swimming through a river is rendered in simplistic but beautiful colors and detail, including the glistening ripples the Tiny Turtle Pokémon leaves in its wake.

Pidgeot’s artwork,