The official FAQ page on the Pokemon website says Canada was chosen for the limited beta to help the development team "collect gameplay feedback that will help shape a positive experience at scale once the online game is globally released"

transparent graphics youll need to be able to see stuff behind other stuff layers (non-destructive editing) since were dealing with lots of text, backgrounds, artwork, symbols, etc, we want to make sure we can always go back and change things without it interfering with something else text handling (fonts, spacing) not just typing game text, but having control over font sizes, use of different typefaces, etc image import/export naturally any graphics program should be able to open and save images, however WHAT format you can save to is just as important basic alignment/positioning (guides/grids) making sure text and graphics are properly aligned to one another increases authenticity high resolution support not just with pixel dimensions, but also being able to set DPI for printing purposes Ultimately the goal is to find a graphics editing program that gives you options, flexibility and control over your card designs

Evidently, its clear that this art isnt for everyone, which begs the question, why isnt it being viciously torn apart
And of course, a few new cards were dropped into the mix
Naturally, that means fans are excited and the Destined Rivals design is primed to hold substantial value
Bandai has a strong presence in Asian markets, providing a solid opportunity for Bandai to capitalize on the increasing entertainment spending in those regions