Pokémon TCG Pocket will change card art after plagiarism accusations

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July 30, 2025, 3:53 PM

• •The Pokémon TCG Pocket game is changing two cards from its Johto-themed expansion due to concerns about art theft.
• •The game is updating the immersive Ho-Oh and Lugia cards after similarities were found between the Ho-Oh card and art by lanjiujiu.
• •The Pokémon Company stated they will update the cards and conduct a broader investigation.
• •This is the latest instance of a card game facing accusations of using fan art without permission, following similar issues with Marvel Snap.

Pokémon TCG Pocket is updating two cards in its new Johto expansion after accusations of art theft. The immersive Ho-Oh card's art appeared to be traced from work by artist lanjiujiu, prompting the change. The Pokémon Company is also investigating other potential issues and apologizing to players and artists. This incident mirrors previous controversies in the mobile card game world, such as those faced by Marvel Snap.

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