It was just lately confirmed that the brand new Pokemon board game will formally be primarily based on the illustrious sequence’ beloved buying and selling card game.
The announcement was made in an official press launch from The Pokemon Company earlier at this time. Officially known as the Pokemon Trading Card Game Battle Academy, the upcoming Pokemon board game is about to change into the primary ever official adaptation of the Pokemon TCG.
“Battle Academy is designed to be easy to learn and fun to play for all types of Trainers, including children and parents that may be new to the Pokémon TCG,” stated J.C. Smith, senior director of client advertising for The Pokemon Company, within the official press launch.
“Pokémon has a unique ability to bring people together, and we look forward to seeing families enjoy Battle Academy at their next game night, as parents bond with their kids over one of their favourite entertainment brands and collectible Pokémon TCG cards.”
The press launch additionally options particulars on what to anticipate from Battle Academy. Apparently each field will include a two-player game board, in addition to three decks, quite a lot of tutorial guides, and extra.
Despite its comparatively current announcement, Battle Academy is because of launch quickly. According to the press launch, it will likely be launched on July 31, 2020.
Although it will likely be out there to buy in-person, main retailers can even inventory the Pokemon board game on-line, which means that these in quarantine on account of considerations in regards to the coronavirus ought to have the ability to order a bodily copy of Battle Academy on-line and have it shipped to them.
In associated Pokemon information, there are a whopping 22 different Gigantamax Pokemon available to encounter in Pokemon Sword and Shield Max Raid Battles this month. Meanwhile, Pokemon Go is presently down for server upkeep, however don’t fear: servers are scheduled to go back up soon.
