Summary
Pokemon TCG Pockethas announced that win streak bonuses are coming to Ultra Ball and Master Ball. These two ranks are known for having the slowest progression, with some estimates suggesting it could take over 300 wins to climb from Ultra Ball to Master Ball. Now, it seemsPokemon TCG Pocketis introducing changes to help ease that grind for skillful players.
Ranked matches were introduced back in March, and since then, thousands of players have been chasing the goal of joining the top 10,000. While mostPokemon TCG Pocketfans enjoy ranked matches' rewards, many feel that the time and effort needed to reach the highest ranks is excessive. It’s also been noted that climbing the ranked ladder beyond Great Ball is nearly impossible for casual players, regardless of skill level.
In an effort to make ranked matches more enjoyable for everyone,Pokemon TCG Pocketis introducing a consecutive win bonus to the top two ranks, Ultra Ball and Master Ball. Previously, this bonus was only available in the lower three ranks: Beginner, Poke Ball, and Great Ball. While the exact details haven’t been revealed, if the system mirrors the lower tiers, high-ranked players could earn up to 12 extra points per match with a 5-win streak. These changes are expected to roll out afterPokemon TCG Pocket’s upcoming Extradimensional Crisis seasonends, likely going live with the next set in late June.
Pokemon TCG Pocket’s Upcoming Changes to Ranked Matches
Another key change coming with the June season is the removal of mid-season rank drops for the top two tiers, Ultra Ball and Master Ball. According to the developer, players will no longer fall from Master to Ultra, or from Ultra to Great Ball. Combined with the addition of bonus points for higher ranks, this update has many fans believing that ranking up inPokemon TCG Pocketwill soon become more accessible. It’s worth noting that rank drops at the end of each season will remain in place.
For those wondering, rank-ups offer two main advantages. First, players earn a unique emblem based on their rank, which can be displayed on their profile. Many players chase this emblem as a mark of prestige. Additionally, at the end of each season, participants in ranked matches receivePokemon TCG Pocket’s Pack Hourglassesas a reward. The number of hourglasses increases with rank, with Master Ball players earning the highest reward of 100 Pack Hourglasses.
The newly announced changes seem to place more emphasis on skill rather than sheer time investment. Currently, skilled players who can’t commit to playing hundreds of matches have little chance of reaching the top ranks. With the addition of a win streak bonus and the removal of mid-season rank loss, these players might now have a better shot at climbing the ladder based on performance. Of course, it’s still too early to say for sure. Fans will have to wait forupcomingPokemon TCG Pocketupdatesto see if these adjustments truly improve the ranked experience.
