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Which pack to choose when you start Pokémon TCG Pocket?

When you play Pokémon TCG Pocket for the first time, you’re immediately prompted to choose one of three booster packs to open. This choice influences these elements:

  • the starter deck you get first
  • the preset EX monster included in the pack
  • the full-art card you receive during the tutorial’s Wonder Pick

The EX card you get powers up the deck it comes with.

Find the list of all the cards and decks you get by default according to the pack you pick first in the game.

Table of Contents

If you pick the Charizard pack...

…You will get a Pinsir Deck

Beginner deck - Genetic Apex - Charizard

  • Grass
Paras A1-14 Genetic Apex from Pokemon TCG Pocket
Paras
Parasect A1-15 Genetic Apex from Pokemon TCG Pocket
Parasect
Exeggcute A1-21 Genetic Apex from Pokemon TCG Pocket
Exeggcute
Scyther A1-25 Genetic Apex from Pokemon TCG Pocket
Scyther
Pinsir A1-26 Genetic Apex from Pokemon TCG Pocket
Pinsir
Cottonee A1-27 Genetic Apex from Pokemon TCG Pocket
Cottonee
Whimsicott A1-28 Genetic Apex from Pokemon TCG Pocket
Whimsicott
Rattata A1-189 Genetic Apex from Pokemon TCG Pocket
Rattata
Raticate A1-190 Genetic Apex from Pokemon TCG Pocket
Raticate
Jigglypuff A1-193 Genetic Apex from Pokemon TCG Pocket
Jigglypuff
Farfetch'd A1-198 Genetic Apex from Pokemon TCG Pocket
Farfetch’d
Poké ball Promo A P-A from Pokemon TCG Pocket (preview)
Poké Ball
Professor's Research (Oak) Promo-A-4 from TCG Pocket
Professor’s Research (Professor Oak)

The rare in the first pack is an Exeggutor ex; the full art card you get from the Wonder Pick is Charmander.

Exeggutor ex A1-23 Genetic Apex from Pokemon TCG Pocket
Charmander A1-230 Genetic Apex from Pokemon TCG Pocket

If you pick the Pikachu pack...

…You will get a Rapidash Deck

Beginner deck - Genetic Apex - Pikachu

  • Fire

The rare in the first pack is an Arcanine ex; the full art card you get from the Wonder Pick is Squirtle.

Arcanine ex A1-41 Genetic Apex from Pokemon TCG Pocket
Full art Squirtle A1 Genetic Apex from Pokemon TCG Pocket

If you pick the Mewtwo pack...

…You will get a Sandslash Deck

Beginner deck - Genetic Apex - Mewtwo

  • Fighting

The rare in the first pack is a Marowak ex; the full art card you get from the Wonder Pick is Bulbasaur.

Marowak A1-153 Genetic Apex from Pokémon TCG Pocket
Bulbasaur A1-227 Genetic Apex from Pokemon TCG Pocket

Which pack should I pick?

Although they’re rather similar in power, the Charizard pack gives you access to Exeggutor ex which can be played in the competitive deck Venusaur ex. Marowak ex from the Mewtwo pack is also playable in competitive decks, although they’re slightly lower on the current tier list.

What to do afterwards?

Your journey in Pokémon TCG Pocket just started! Feeling a little lost? Check out our beginner’s guide to understand the basics of the game, how to collect resources and which packs to open from Genetic Apex.