Opening booster packs, growing your collection, and battling are all core aspects of Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) Pocket. Just remember that you’ll need to obtain enough experience to reach level 3 to unlock Pokémon TCG Pocket’s unique take on Pokémon TCG battling. We’re going to break down how to quickly reach level 3 so you can start battling to be the very best.
Get Started
Everyone starts their Pokémon TCG Pocket experience the same way—at level 1 with no experience and no cards in your collection. You’ll be able to open a booster pack to jumpstart your collection right away though—and then stamina will be required to open any future packs.
After you’ve opened your first pack, you’ll be able to open more whenever your stamina bar is full. It takes twelve hours for the stamina bar to fill, so at least two booster packs can be opened each day. You can speed up the process by using pack hourglasses, which fill the stamina bar instantly. This allows you to open a booster pack on demand.
Earn Experience
Opening booster packs is key because doing so is the primary way you’ll reach level 3 in Pokémon TCG Pocket. Each time you open a pack, you’ll grow your card collection and get closer to the next level. Experience can be earned by opening regular booster packs and by wonder picking, so you’ll need to open plenty of packs if you want to start battling as soon as possible. Once you’ve unlocked battles, you’ll also be able to earn experience by completing various battle challenges.
Reach Level 3 and Unlock Battling
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To help you open enough booster packs to reach level 3, you should keep an eye on the Missions tab. Here, you’ll find various objectives related to the number of cards in your collection, the amount of booster packs you’ve opened, and much more. Many missions can be quickly completed on a brand-new account and will award pack hourglasses, which you can use to refill your stamina bar. Doing that will allow you to open even more booster packs and keep the experience coming.
Make sure to keep track of your mission progress and redeem any pack hourglasses you get your hands on, and you’ll be level 3 in no time—and ready for your first battles in Pokémon TCG Pocket.
Once unlocked, you'll have access to a variety of tasks that showcase how battling works in Pokémon TCG Pocket. If you’re a seasoned Pokémon TCG player, these initial tasks won’t be difficult—and if Pokémon TCG Pocket is your first experience with Pokémon TCG-style battling, you’ll get the hang of it quickly. Once you’ve finished the tasks, you’ll be fully prepared to undertake battles in both solo and versus mode using pre-built decks and your own creations!
Good luck, Trainers!
