U4GM Pokemon TCG Pocket: Where to Start With Packs

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Your first Genetic Apex choice in Pokémon TCG Pocket matters more than it looks. It decides the pack you open and the starter deck you're handed, so it can shape your first few days quite a bit. If you're still learning the game, or checking what other players start with through Pokemon TCG Pocket Accounts, the safest early pick is still the Charizard pack for many beginners.
Why Charizard still makes sense earlyThe Charizard pack isn't just about Charizard ex. The real reason people like it at the start is Exeggutor ex. It's simple, sturdy, and doesn't ask you to build some perfect list before it works. Exeggutor ex decks have spent plenty of time around the middle to high end of tier lists, which is good enough for a new player trying to win games without overthinking every turn. The pack also gives you access to Erika later, and if you keep opening Charizard packs, you can chase a second Exeggutor ex to make the deck feel much smoother.
Don't rush past the first missionsBefore locking yourself into one plan, play through the opening steps. Do your first Wonder Pick. Clear the beginner missions. Open the free packs the game throws at you. Early Pokémon TCG Pocket is quite generous with Pack Hourglasses, and you'll level up fast if you keep opening boosters. A dozen packs can come quicker than you'd expect. That matters, because your early pulls might push you toward a different deck. Maybe you hit Moltres ex. Maybe you pull Sabrina. Maybe the game just hands you something better than your original idea.
How the main packs compareAmong the Genetic Apex packs, Charizard has the best mix for a fresh account: Moltres ex, Charizard ex, Exeggutor ex, Erika, Greninja pieces, Blaine cards, and Sabrina. Pikachu has Pikachu ex, Arcanine ex, Misty, and Magneton, but it's less flexible for most new players. Mewtwo used to be a great deckbuilding pack, though newer releases have pushed it down hard. Mythical Island's Mew pack had Leaf, Druddigon, Gyarados ex, Celebi ex, and Marshadow, but it's also fallen behind the current pace of the game.
Newer packs with stronger long-term valueSpace-Time Smackdown is where many players now look first. Dialga is packed with useful cards: Darkrai ex, Rampardos, Dialga ex, Gallade ex, Pachirisu ex, Lucario, Giant Cape, Pokémon Communication, and Dawn. Palkia has Cyrus, one of the best control-style supporter cards in the game, plus Palkia ex, Weavile ex, Manaphy, Infernape ex, and Rocky Helmet. Both packs can also give Magnezone, which is a very strong one-point Pokémon. Shining Revelry is another top pick because Giratina ex is still scary, especially with Darkrai ex or Greninja support.
Best beginner direction right nowIf you want the strongest start today, Extradimensional Crisis, Shining Revelry, and Dialga from Space-Time Smackdown sit at the top. Extradimensional Crisis gives you the base for Buzzwole ex and Guzzlord ex, plus Silvally, which is one of the best Stage 1 Pokémon around. Charizard, Eevee Grove, Solgaleo, Lunala, and Palkia are all fine beginner choices too. Eevee Grove has Sylveon ex for draw power, while Celestial Guardians packs share Rare Candy, a must-have for Stage 2 decks. Some players also compare pulls before they buy Pokemon TCG Pocket Accounts, but for normal play, pick a pack that gives you both a deck now and cards you'll still use later.