We run down the basics of Pokemon TCG Pocket and how battles work.

What Are Rental Decks?

Rental Decks arelimited-use decks that you’ve got the option to unlock by meeting certain requirements.

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A highlight card is the card thatthe deck is built around and named after.

For example, the highlight card of the Blaine deck is the Supporter, Blaine.

Some Rental Decks havemultiple highlight cards, such as the Nidoqueen and Nidoking Rental Deck.

The Venusaur ex Rental Deck, along with a partial card list.

to make it unlock these decks, you’ll need toobtain all the highlight cards.

The Deck Missions banner, showing the Venusaur ex, Charizard ex, and Blastoise ex Rental Decks.

The Blaine Rental Deck box image from Pokemon TCG Pocket.

Blaine Pokemon TCG Pocket Card Art.

Blastoise ex Pokemon TCG Pocket Card Art.

Brock Pokemon TCG Pocket Card Art.

Charizard EX Pokemon TCG Pocket Card Art.

The Aerodactyl, Kabutops, and Omastar cards from the Genetic Apex set.

Koga card art in Pokemon TCG Pocket.

Lt. Surge Pokemon TCG Pocket Card Art.

The Machamp ex card from Genetic Apex.

Mewtwo EX Pokemon TCG Pocket Card Art.

Nidoqueen and Nidoking, from Pokemon TCG Pocket’s Genetic Apex set.

Pikachu EX Pokemon TCG Pocket Card Art.

Venusaur Ex Pokemon TCG Pocket Card Art.

Wigglytuff ex Pokemon TCG Pocket Card Art.

Erika holding a Grass-type deck featuring Vileplume.

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