As we all know, JCC Pokémon Pocket is being quite a worldwide success. In fact, it is being a success not only because of its large number of players, but also in its income, already generating more than 120 million dollars in just three weeks.
One of the main reasons for its such good reception is due to its gameplay and its cardswhich motivate players to get them all. Because of this, millions of players are eager to Open your packs, build your deck and take on rivals from all over the world.
However, one of the main complaints about the Pokémon Pocket TCG is due to its metajuego. Many players consider this something “stagnant” and there are too powerful cards. A perfect example of them are the calls EX cards.
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Because of this, many players have been frustrated faced with this situation and have decided take action (literally). To do this, the community has created a new “format”so if you are one of those players who gets frustrated playing against powerful EX cards, this is going to interest you.
The NOEX format
As we have pointed out, in the Pokémon Pocket TCG universe, EX cards, like Pikachu EX, They are extremely powerful and dominate the metagame too much. While it is true that they have a disadvantage when defeated, their impact on the games is too great.
Because of this, many players are tired of constantly facing the same decks with the same cards EX. Therefore, to counteract this, the community has created the NOEX Format.
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This is a community rule that prohibits the use of EX cards in the games. The objective of this is to offer more varied, balanced and more strategic gamesand that depend more on the ingenuity of the players.
But, as we have pointed out, it is a community and unofficial format. So how can we access these kinds of games? We explain it to you below.
How to join NOEX battles
If this curious Pokémon Pocket TCG format has caught your attention and you want to access it, only you must follow the following steps:
- Ve al battle menu and select the option “Private game”.
- In the section of passwordwrites “NOEX”.
This way, you can match up with other players which, in theory, also respect the rule not to include EX cards in your deck. However, as it is an unofficial format, it is possible that some players break this rule. Despite this, the community seems to be very committed with this new format and these new rules.
But, most surprising of all, is that This new format is being very well received by the community and many players have expressed their enthusiasm for it. In fact, many hope that it will end up being a official format in Pokémon Pocket TCG.
An official future for the NOEX format?
As we have just seen, NOEX is being a success in the community: Varied metagame, fun games, intense and long-lasting combats… And it is possible to find everything in this new community format.
Furthermore, due to this huge success, rumors of big updates on the way, and the community's desire for changes to the metagame, it wouldn't be at all strange for developers consider implementing an official NOEX mode in the future.
However, for the moment, there is no official confirmation. But, if we take all these factors into account, it is very possible that ends up reaching JCC Pokémon Pocket in the future.
Now we ask you. Have you tried this new format? What do you think of the EX cards? We are waiting for you in the comments.