Guides
What we have learned watching thousands of restarts, written down without the padding.
How to restart in Pokémon TCG Pocket
The fastest reliable restart loop for Pokémon TCG Pocket, what to do between attempts, and the honest answer on how long it takes.
5 min read
Which cards are actually worth restarting for
Not every rare card is worth restarting for. Which pulls change how you play, which are just pretty, and how to set a target you will not regret.
4 min read
Buying an account versus restarting yourself
What each option really costs in time, money and risk — including the parts a shop selling accounts would normally leave out.
4 min read
What a god pack is, and why everyone restarts for one
What makes a god pack, roughly how rare it is, and what actually happens to the players chasing one.
3 min read
How to make a bought account properly yours
The five minutes after you get the login decide whether the account stays yours. What to change, in what order, and why the order matters.
3 min read
What to restart for in Genetic Apex
Which Genetic Apex pulls change how you play, which are collector pieces, and how to set a target that does not cost you a fortnight.
4 min read
Every card rarity in Pokémon TCG Pocket, explained
Every rarity from one diamond to the crown: what each symbol means, which ones change a game, and which are only ever for the binder.
5 min read
The rarest card in every Pokémon TCG Pocket expansion
The hardest card to pull in every expansion, with real per-card odds — and why a set with three crown rares makes each one rarer than a set with one.
4 min read
Work out your odds first
Before you spend weeks opening packs, see what the real odds are. It is free and it takes ten seconds.