Pokemon’s Next Gym Gimmick Could Come From its Card Game Spin-Off

Pokemon‘s gyms are a cornerstone of the series, and a great gimmick for future gyms can be found in one of its spin-off titles. After nine generations, Pokemon needs to keep finding new ways to innovate its many features, including the iconic gyms, even as their role largely remains the same. Since players have to visit every gym in order to beat the games, it’s best to make sure that they’re memorable in some way, lest they become time-fillers rather than special encounters. Thankfully, a new idea to change gyms has already been tested in another game – Pokemon Trading Card Game.