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.
If you pick the Charizard pack...
…You will get a Pinsir Deck
Beginner deck - Genetic Apex - Charizard
- Grass
The rare in the first pack is an Exeggutor ex; the full art card you get from the Wonder Pick is Charmander.
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.
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.
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 Marowak ex decks. These two options are very good: ultimately, the Mewtwo pack might be slightly better as Sandslash complements Marowak ex really well.
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.
