The Pokémon TCG Pocket community is rallying behind a call for a seemingly simple yet impactful feature: dark mode.  While the game boasts impressive downloads and engaging card art, the absence of this common functionality has sparked ongoing discussion and even humorous appeals to developers The Pokemon Company and DeNA.

This isn't the first instance of players voicing their desire for improvements.  Earlier this year, the lack of deck-arrangement options drew criticism, highlighting a recurring theme of missing quality-of-life features.  These omissions are puzzling, especially considering the potential benefits of features like dark mode, which can alleviate eye strain, conserve battery power, and improve accessibility for visually impaired players.

The recent addition of new Houndoom cards with captivating artwork has provided a lighthearted backdrop for the dark mode debate.  Reddit user MrSpiritMolecule articulated the community's sentiment in a detailed post outlining the advantages of the feature, prompting a wave of support and witty comments from fellow players.

One player jokingly suggested that dark mode would increase in-game purchases by making it easier to see the “buy” button, satirizing the perceived prioritization of monetization over player well-being.  While The Pokemon Company has a history of engaging with its community, its responsiveness to quality-of-life requests in TCG Pocket has been underwhelming.

Despite being in its early stages, the game has achieved remarkable success, surpassing 100 million downloads.  However, this success underscores the importance of addressing player feedback and implementing essential features.  The community hopes that the developers will take inspiration from other mobile games like Pokemon Sleep, which eventually incorporated a night mode after persistent requests.

The precedent set by Pokemon Sleep offers a glimmer of hope for TCG Pocket players.  If the game maintains its popularity and the community continues to advocate for improvements, the addition of dark mode and other quality-of-life enhancements could be on the horizon. The continued growth and engagement of the player base may be the key to encouraging The Pokemon Company and DeNA to prioritize these much-needed changes.