Unlocking the Best Pokémon TCG Pocket Booster Packs: A Guide to Genetic Apex
The Pokémon TCG Pocket Genetic Apex set offers three booster packs at launch: Charizard, Mewtwo, and Pikachu. This guide prioritizes which packs to open first to maximize your card collection and deck-building potential.
Which Booster Packs Should You Prioritize?
The Charizard pack is undoubtedly the best starting point. This pack offers a significant advantage by providing access to:
- Charizard Ex: A powerful Fire-type Pokémon crucial for high-damage decks.
- Sabrina: Arguably the game's strongest Supporter card.
- Other valuable cards: Starmie Ex, Kangaskhan, Greninja, Erika, and Blaine, providing versatility and support for various deck types (Fire and Grass).
Booster Pack Priority Ranking:
Here's the recommended order for opening your booster packs:
- Charizard: Focus on acquiring versatile, essential cards for multiple deck builds.
- Mewtwo: Excellent for building a strong Psychic-type deck centered around Mewtwo Ex and the Gardevoir line.
- Pikachu: While currently a top meta deck, the Pikachu Ex cards are more niche and its meta dominance may be short-lived due to the introduction of Promo Mankey.
While completing secret missions will eventually require opening all three packs, concentrating on the Charizard pack first allows you to acquire highly valuable and widely applicable cards. Use your Pack Points strategically to acquire any missing cards after maximizing the Charizard pack's potential.
