Honestly, I had a similar experience. The gameplay didn’t really hook me either—it can feel a bit repetitive after a while. But for me, the main draw is the nostalgia. There’s something special about seeing those cards again and reliving the memories of playing Pokémon back in the day.
I agree with you about the potential gap between free players and paying players, especially when new packs or collections drop. It can make things feel a little unbalanced, which is frustrating. But at the same time, I think it’s still fun to dabble in it casually for the nostalgia trip. For me, that’s really where the charm is. 😊