Pokemon TCG Pocket is set to revolutionize its ranked match system by implementing win streak bonuses for its highest tiers: Ultra Ball and Master Ball. These ranks, notorious for their slow progression (requiring an estimated 300+ wins to advance from Ultra to Master Ball), will now reward consecutive victories with bonus points. This strategic move by Pokemon TCG Pocket developers seeks to balance competitive play by valuing player skill over time investment.

Since their March introduction, ranked matches have attracted thousands of players competing for top 10,000 positions. While Pokemon TCG Pocket's ranked rewards remain popular, the community has voiced concerns about the excessive time commitment required beyond Great Ball rank. The new changes directly address these concerns by making high-tier progression more accessible to skilled players with limited playtime.

Key Changes Coming to Pokemon TCG Pocket Ranked Matches

• Win streak bonuses extended to Ultra Ball and Master Ball ranks
• Elimination of mid-season rank drops for top tiers

The upcoming June season will bring significant quality-of-life improvements to ranked play. High-tier players will no longer face mid-season demotions between Master/Ultra Ball or Ultra/Great Ball ranks. Combined with the new win streak bonuses (potentially offering +12 points per match for 5-win streaks), these changes promise to make competitive climbing more rewarding. Seasonal resets will maintain their current structure.

Rank advancement offers dual incentives: exclusive profile emblems that showcase player achievement, and increased Pokemon TCG Pocket Pack Hourglass rewards at season's end. Master Ball players currently earn 100 Hourglasses - the maximum seasonal reward.

These updates represent a philosophical shift toward skill-based progression. By reducing the advantage of sheer playtime and protecting high-rank players from mid-season drops, Pokemon TCG Pocket creates fairer competition. The changes are expected to launch after the current Extradimensional Crisis season, coinciding with the late June card set release.

While the community awaits these improvements, questions remain about their implementation details. Players can stay updated through official Pokemon TCG Pocket channels as the June update approaches. These changes could mark a turning point for competitive play, making top ranks achievable through skill rather than endless grinding.