Pokémon is no stranger to memes but is in a realm of its own. The digital version of the popular physical card game lets players experience the joy of opening booster packs and battling live opponents with none of the associated spending.
This has made the game immensely popular, and the app reached 30 million downloads less than a month after it launched. Within mere weeks of its release, the digital trading card game gave rise to countless memes and in-jokes.
Some of these memes make sense to even the most casual fan, while others are of a more «you had to be there» nature. Playing even a little bit of the game makes it abundantly clear that even the most ridiculous memes are hilarious.
adapts as much of the card game experience to the digital world, but it misses out on one key element: Resale value.
Many real-world cards and packs gain value as time passes, and it can sometimes make more sense to keep packs sealed rather than open and risk pulling duds.