Best Booster Packs to Open in Pokemon TCG Pocket

Maximize Your Pokémon TCG Pocket Experience: A Booster Pack Guide

At launch, Pokémon TCG Pocket offers three Genetic Apex booster packs: Charizard, Mewtwo, and Pikachu. This guide prioritizes which packs to open first to optimize your card collection and deck building.

Which Booster Packs Should You Open First?

The Charizard pack is undoubtedly the best starting point. It offers crucial cards for building a high-damage Fire-type deck centered around Charizard Ex. Beyond Charizard Ex, you'll find Sabrina (the game's top Supporter card), Starmie Ex, Kangaskhan, Greninja, Erika, and Blaine—all powerful cards with broad application.

Booster Pack Priority:

Here's the recommended opening order:

1. Charizard: Focus on acquiring versatile, key cards usable across various deck types.
2. Mewtwo: Build a strong Psychic deck featuring Mewtwo Ex and the Gardevoir line.
3. Pikachu: While currently meta, the Pikachu Ex deck's cards are highly specialized and may become less relevant with future updates (like the Promo Mankey).

While completing secret missions requires opening all three packs eventually, prioritizing the Charizard pack provides a strong foundation and crucial cards for various decks. Use Pack Points to acquire any missing cards after building your initial deck.