Game Freak broke new ground with the release of Pokemon X and Y in October of 2013. It marked the first time that the gaming giant had a simultaneous release of games across all key regions globally.

It still suffered from some technical flaws that, unfortunately, have come to define Pokémon’s time on Switch, but the core gameplay of ... Pokémon X and Y aren’t particularly great games.

The Surging Sparks set has taken the Pokémon Trading Card Game by storm in 2024, captivating both avid collectors and casual players.