Pokemon TCG Pocket already has a way to win on turn one, and it probably always will.

So this guide details exactly how Pokemon TCG Pocket battles are different from battles in other Pokemon TCG games.

Along with the reduced deck size, youre also restricted totwo copies of cards with the same name.

Charizard and Mewtwo battle it out in Pokemon TCG Pocket.

You cant include four Charmander to ensure that you have the right Basic Pokemon to evolve into Charizard later.

First, there areno Prize Cards in Pokemon TCG Pocket.

Most Pokemon are worth a single point, but ex Pokemon are worth two points.

34-If you’re looking for a balanced meta in Pokemon TCG Pocket youre playing the wrong game

Next, there are no Energy cards, butthere is an Energy Zone that supplies one Energy per turn.

Another similarity to the My First Battle game packs is thatthe Bench is reduced to three Pokemon.

Finally,you cannot lose by running out of cardsin your deck.

A partial view of cards in a simple Pokemon TCG Pocket deck.

Even if you’re a Pokemon TCG veteran, double-check you read the cards.

The number of Bench positions is reduced from five to three, but this mechanic is otherwise unchanged.

Instead, you receive one Energy per turn from the Energy Zone, to the right of your Bench.

Players earn points instead of prizes in Pokemon TCG Pocket.

However,you might play a Supporter on your first turn, even if you go first.

However, cards in Pokemon TCG Pocket have some layout changes, as well.

Copies of Professor’s Research show that cards with the same name can have entirely different effects.

The Eevee card, #207 in Genetic Apex, from Pokemon TCG Pocket.

The Dragonite Illustration Rare, from Genetic Apex

Blaine full art card, from Pokemon TCG Pocket.

Comparison between Arcanine cards from Genetic Apex and Sun & Moon.

Pokemon Pocket Pack Hour Glass against a card background.

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