I recent started to follow Pokemon again after not really caring about it since the early 2000s and notice the game has been coming back a bit and that its starting to gain a little respect again. Does anyone else notice this?
According to ICV2, in the summer of 2012, Pokemon is currently 2nd in mass channel collectable games (behind MTG) and was 4th in hobby channel CCGs (behind MTG, YGO, Marvel/DC Heroclix). Is this because Pokemon is not played at hobby places as much as these games and is more informal (like at the league level)?
I notice the reintroduction of EX's and the addition of Full Arts and Ace Specs has also breathed life into the game. Even though EXs have overpowered a lot of various cards, they seem very popular.
What does everyone think? Is Pokemon making a comeback? If so how and in what ways?
According to ICV2, in the summer of 2012, Pokemon is currently 2nd in mass channel collectable games (behind MTG) and was 4th in hobby channel CCGs (behind MTG, YGO, Marvel/DC Heroclix). Is this because Pokemon is not played at hobby places as much as these games and is more informal (like at the league level)?
I notice the reintroduction of EX's and the addition of Full Arts and Ace Specs has also breathed life into the game. Even though EXs have overpowered a lot of various cards, they seem very popular.
What does everyone think? Is Pokemon making a comeback? If so how and in what ways?