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The best packs to open in TCG Pocket are those with strong, meta-relevant cards, typically found in newer packs. Read on for a full list of recommended Expansions, Packs, and their contents, as well as information on the best cards in both new and existing sets.
List of Contents
Best Packs to Open
| Which Packs Should You Pull From? |
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・Open from Packs with Strong Cards: ┣ Mega Rising - Mega Gyarados ┣ Mega Rising - Mega Altaria ┗ Pulsing Aura ・Save Your Pack Hourglasses for New Sets |
Open from Packs with Strong Cards
Mega Rising - Mega Gyarados
 Mega Rising - Mega Gyarados |
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Mega Gyarados packs from Mega Rising is highly recommended because it features highly usable cards for competitive play. Copycat is used in most decks, while Mega Absol ex and Hydreigon are relevant competitive Pokemon.
| Decks Centered Around Cards from Mega Gyarados Packs |
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List of Mega Gyarados Pack Cards in Mega Rising (B1)
Mega Rising - Mega Altaria
 Mega Rising - Mega Altaria |
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You can pull Lisia from Mega Altaria packs from Mega Rising, as well as Mega Altaria ex and Indeedee ex.
| Decks Centered Around Cards from Mega Altaria Packs |
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List of Mega Altaria Pack Cards in Mega Rising (B1)
Pulsing Aura
 Pulsing Aura |
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Pulsing Aura is a highly competitive set with lots of meta-relevant exs and Trainer staples. You can find Mega Lucario ex in this set, as well as Mega Sceptile ex, Zoroark ex, and Magnezone ex.
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Save Your Pack Hourglasses for New Sets
New sets often have staples and synergies that work with other cards within that set. It is a good idea to save your Pack Hourglasses for the newest set, and attempt to pull the set's best cards!
Recommended Packs to Open
| Recommendation Level | Pack |
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Mega Rising - Mega Gyarados
Mega Rising - Mega Altaria
Pulsing Aura
Everyday Wonders
Paradox Drive
Mega Shine
Fantastical Parade
Crimson Blaze
Mega Rising - Mega Blaziken
Secluded Springs
Paldean Wonders
Shining Revelry
Celestial Guardians - Solgaleo
Space-Time Smackdown - Dialga
Genetic Apex - Charizard
Wisdom of Sea and Sky - Lugia
Extradimensional Crisis
Celestial Guardians - Lunala
Eevee Grove
Triumphant Light
Space-Time Smackdown - Palkia
Wisdom of Sea and Sky - Ho-Oh
Mythical Island
Genetic Apex - Mewtwo
Genetic Apex - Pikachu
Deluxe Pack exWe recommend opening packs from Mega Rising - Mega Gyarados, Mega Rising - Mega Altaria, and Pulsing Aura.
Mega evolution Pokemon, especially the Mega evolution from these packs boast top-class performance and can be expected to perform at the highest level in Ranked Battles.
These packs are recommended for players who enjoy battling, but are also recommended for collectors, as the artwork on Mega evolution cards are gorgeous.
Explanation of Pack Recommendations
| Pack | Reasons for Recommendation |
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| Mega Rising - Mega Gyarados |
★★★★★ Gives you access to relevant Trainer cards and Pokemon, which can help you build relevant meta decks. Mega Absol ex and Jolteon ex are easy to build around and pilot in Ranked Battles. |
| Mega Rising - Mega Altaria |
★★★★★ Gives you access to relevant Trainer cards and Pokemon, which can help you build relevant meta decks. Mega Altaria ex is consistent and powerful and works with most Psychic-type Pokemon found in newer sets. |
| Pulsing Aura |
★★★★★ Gives you access to relevant Trainer cards and Pokemon, which can help you build relevant meta decks. Mega Lucario ex is an efficient Mega ex Pokemon that can deal lots of damage with minimal effort. |
 Everyday Wonders |
★★★★ You can find Mega Diancie ex in this set, as well as cMega Diancie ex Card - Everyday Wonders. |
 Paradox Drive |
★★★★ Miraidon ex and Professor Turo have synergy. Juliana is great for Stage 2 decks. |
 Paldean Wonders |
★★★★ Chien-Pao ex, Baxcalibur, Bellibolt ex are usable cards from this set. |
 Fantastical Parade |
★★★★ Lucky Ice Pop is a powerful recovery tool. Training Area is great for achieving KOs. Diantha can keep your Psychic-type Pokemon healthy. |
 Crimson Blaze |
★★★★ Clemont is a great addition for Magneton decks. Crimson Blaze's Magnezone is a great non-ex attacker. |
 Mega Rising - Mega Blaziken |
★★★★ Mega Blaziken ex is found in this set, as well as Flame Patch and May. |
 Secluded Springs |
★★★★ Top tier Pokemon, Suicune ex is found in this set, as well as Mantyke. |
 Shining Revelry |
★★★ Giratina ex can be pulled from Shining Revelry as well as Red. |
 Genetic Apex - Pikachu |
★★★ Sabrina, Erika, and the ever-present Greninja can be pulled from this sub set. |
 Celestial Guardians - Solgaleo |
★★★ Rare Candy can be found in this set, which is a staple in any Stage 2 deck. You can also pull Lillie, Pom-Pom Oricorio, and Leaf Cape from this sub set. |
 Space-Time Smackdown - Dialga |
★★★ Darkrai ex can be pulled from this sub set. Rampardos, and cRampardos Card - Space-Time Smackdown can be found here too. |
 Wisdom of Sea and Sky - Lugia |
★★ Baby Pokemon, Pichu and Cleffa can be pulled here, as well as Elemental Switch. |
 Extradimensional Crisis |
★★ Pull from this set if you're looking to build an Ultra Beast deck. Silvally can also be pulled here |
 Eevee Grove |
★★ Sylveon ex is a useful setup Pokemon which can be pulled from this set. You can also pull Flareon ex, a useful Fire-type attacker. |
 Triumphant Light |
★★ Arceus ex and Leafeon ex can be obtained in this set. |
 Space-Time Smackdown - Palkia |
★★ Cyrus, Mars, and cRocky Helmet Card can all be pulled from this sub set. |
 Celestial Guardians - Lunala |
★★ Rare Candy can be pulled from this set, but also Guzma and Decidueye ex |
 Wisdom of Sea and Sky - Ho-Oh |
★ Silver is a disruptive option. You can also pull Ho-Oh ex and Magby from this sub set. |
 Mythical Island |
★ Does not include a lot of top priority staples, but does include Leaf. |
 Genetic Apex - Pikachu |
★ Includes Misty and Magneton. |
 Genetic Apex - Pikachu |
★ Not a lot of top-tier staples, but includes Giovanni, a lower priority staple. |
Criteria for Choosing Packs
Aim for Core Cards for Meta Decks
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Top tier decks are built for ease and consistency, and can often lead you to wins in the easiest and most consistent ways possible. It is recommended that you pull from sets that feature Pokemon from top-rated decks.
Best Decks Tier List (Updated for Everyday Wonders)
Pull from One Pack at a Time
It is recommended that you pull from one pack at a time until you pull the cards you need, instead of pulling from different packs at random. Aim to pull staples and meta-relevant Pokemon so that you can build decks for Ranked Battles.
Use the Trade Board for Hunting Few Cards
If you are only after a few cards in a set, try trading for them instead of spending resources to pull from packs. Our Trading Board can help you find other Trainers to trade cards with!
Collect Staples
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The cards listed here are versatile and usable in many different decks. Having multiple copies of these or at least two will significantly broaden the range of decks you can build. It is recommended that you prioritize acquiring these cards.
List of Staple Cards for Every Deck
Should I Pull from the New Set?
| ・Mega Diancie ex is a powerful attacker in Mega Gardevoir ex decks. |
| ・Elegant Cape is great in Stage 1 decks. |
| ・Lots of versatile cards but only few are used at the top level of competitive play. |
Mega Diancie ex Synergizes with Mega Gardevoir ex
Mega Diancie ex is a powerful new Mega ex that synergizes with Mega Gardevoir ex. Mega Gardevoir ex can easily load it up with Energy, to power up Mega Diancie ex's Brilliant Storm.
Best Mega Diancie ex Decks and Card List
List of Decks from Everyday Wonders
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Elegant Cape for Stage 1 Decks
Elegant Cape is a highly useful card that fits in any Stage 1 deck. Its ability to increase a Stage 1 Pokemon's HP by 30 can deny opponents of valuable KOs, making it a valuable inclusion in Stage 1 decks.
List of Staple Cards for Every Deck
There Are Not Many Powerful Cards in the Set
While Everyday Wonders has lots of usable cards, there are but only a few truly powerful ones. If you're looking to build highly competitive decks with usable staples in the current metagame, consider prioritizing other sets.
What are the Differences Between Packs?
Some Cards are Exclusive to Certain Packs
Some cards are exclusive to certain packs in an Expansion. Cards that have a Pokemon underneath the Expansion's name, like Mega Rising - Mega Blaziken
have cards that are exclusive to that sub set.
Some Cards are Common to All Packs
There are cards in packs that are common to all sub sets in an Expansion. If it only has a set name, like Mega Rising
, it can be obtained regardless of whether you open Mega Rising - Mega Gyarados, Mega Blaziken, or Mega Altaria.
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