Maximize Your Pokémon TCG Pocket Experience: A Booster Pack Guide
At launch, Pokémon TCG Pocket offers three booster packs from the Genetic Apex set: Charizard, Mewtwo, and Pikachu. This guide prioritizes which packs to open first to optimize your card collection and deck building.
Table of Contents
- Which Booster Packs Should You Open First?
- Booster Pack Priority
Which Booster Packs Should You Open First?
The Charizard pack is undoubtedly the best starting point. It offers key cards for building a high-damage Fire-type deck centered around Charizard Ex. More importantly, it includes Sabrina, a top-tier Supporter card valuable across various deck strategies. Additional powerful cards like Starmie Ex, Kangaskhan, and Greninja are also found within this pack, along with Erika and Blaine, essential for Grass and Fire decks respectively.
Booster Pack Priority
Here's the recommended order for opening your booster packs:
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Charizard: Focus on acquiring the versatile and crucial cards within this pack first. Sabrina alone makes this pack a priority.
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Mewtwo: This pack provides excellent cards for a strong Psychic deck built around Mewtwo Ex and the Gardevoir line.
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Pikachu: While the Pikachu Ex deck is currently meta, its cards are less versatile and its dominance may be short-lived with the introduction of Promo Mankey.
While you'll eventually need to open all three packs to complete secret missions, prioritizing the Charizard pack allows you to build a strong foundation and acquire essential cards. Use any remaining Pack Points to target specific cards you need to complete your preferred deck.
