The all-new Pokemon TCG Pocket is now here! Aimed at avid collectors and casual battlers, this new iteration of the Pokemon TCG could become your daily mobile game with its unique approach to TCG mechanics and stunning card illustrations.
Veteran Pokemon TCG fans will have no problems adjusting to the more casual mechanics of Pokemon TCG Pocket. As its name implies, Pokemon TCG Pocket is perfect for making moments such as your daily commute or quick lunch breaks shine throughout the day with how addicting and satisfying opening packs in this game are.
However, newbies may have a hard time learning the complicated mechanics of the original Pokemon TCG Live. Pokemon TCG Pocket is now here to help newer fans ease into the lovely world of Pokemon and its TCG.
If you are new to Pokemon TCG or Pokemon in general, do not worry. We have the top 10 beginner tips to help you on your journey to having the best Pokemon TCG Pocket collection ever!
Link Your Nintendo Account
As with any other modern Nintendo game, linking your Pokemon TCG Pocket account to your Nintendo Account allows you to log back into your device should you need to change devices.
The game also saves a file that you can access if you need to change platforms, such as switching from Android to iOS.
You Can Reroll When Starting a Game
Yes, you can reroll in Pokemon TCG Pocket. However, each reroll requires you to delete your saved data, so you must be 100% sure if you want to reroll.
While rerolling has benefits, it may take some time to have your preferred cards. This will eat more of your time instead of earning Pack Hourglasses that you can use to open more booster packs.
Be Sure to Keep Track of Your Daily Pulls
You can open two booster packs daily; opening one will consume Pack Stamina.
Your Pack Stamina recovers every 12 hours. If you want to maximize your daily pulls and Pack Stamina, take note of when you opened your packs and be sure to open them at the same time again the next day.
This ensures that you don't miss out on any extra hours that can be deducted for your Pack Stamina recovery.
Complete Your Daily Missions
Pokemon TCG Pocket makes everything more exciting by adding Daily Missions.
These Missions reward you for various tasks, such as logging in, opening a pack, or battling other players—Daily Missions net you awesome rewards, such as Hourglasses.
Always Check The News Tab
Checking the News tab daily is a great habit to practice when playing Pokemon TCG Pocket. It has all the updates that you can find about the game, especially event news that is currently happening.
Participating in these events will reward you with custom cards and playmats.
Complete The Collection Challenges
Pokemon TCG Pocket features Themed Collections, which contains different Pokemon depending on the theme.
Completing these Themed Collections will also win you unique rewards, as some are quite challenging and require cards with specific illustrations.
If you want to complete a Themed Collection, do not miss out on your daily pulls.
Always Check the Wonder Pick Tab
Wonder Picks are cards that you can also obtain using Wonder Stamina. These cards are from booster packs opened by other players, such as your friends.
You'll see the available Wonder Picks for the day, and tapping on these Wonder Picks will allow you to choose between the 5 cards of that pack randomly. You can always perform Wonder Picks if you have Wonder Stamina, and you don't have to worry about the other person losing the card, as they'll still keep theirs!
Watch Out for Foreign Language Cards
Some Wonder Picks can be from people in different regions and contain cards in foreign languages.
These cards are unique and will be considered different if you have the same card in your language. You can also showcase your foreign cards in your profile, so keep an eye out for these cards in your Wonder Picks.
Practice Your Battle Deck in Solo AI Battles
Pokemon TCG Pocket allows you to battle the AI to test your battle deck's viability and strength. Feel free to experiment with your tactics and the cards that you have, and try your new strategy on Pokemon TCG Pocket's battle AI.
Since Pokemon TCG Pocket has a much more casual mechanic for card battles, utilizing these short AI battles is a sure way to build the battle deck of your dreams slowly.
Use The Free Rental Decks
If you want to try how a different booster pack or battle deck feels, these rental decks can help you get started.
You don't have to complete a different battle deck to try one out. It is also a great way to know how a different deck works so you can further optimize your deck should you come face-to-face in battle with a different battle deck.
So there you have it, a quick and easy way to maximize your newbie experience in Pokemon TCG Pocket. So get out there, open your booster packs, and stay updated with the latest TCG news by following and subscribing to TCG Rocks.