Complete Guide to Earning Flairs in Pokemon TCG Pocket

Experience the thrill of card collecting and opening packs with Pokémon TCG Pocket, a newly launched game that lets players curate their own decks featuring a wide range of Pokémon cards. The appeal of these cards varies, primarily based on how visually striking and rare they are. What’s more, there’s a unique feature that can further enhance your card collection: Flairs.

Flairs serve as cosmetic upgrades that add an animated flair—think sparkles, stars, and flames—that bursts forth from the cards when they are viewed. This adds an exciting visual aspect that can make your cards stand out even more.

1. How to Obtain Flairs in Pokémon TCG Pocket

To create Flairs for your cards, you’ll need to combine Shinedust with duplicates of the card you wish to enhance. The amount of Shinedust and the number of duplicates required can differ based on the specific card.

Flair Effect | Source: In-game screenshot

Flairs are categorized into two types: Cosmetic Flair and Battle Flair. Cosmetic Flair can be crafted using single diamond rarity cards and certain promotional cards. Once applied, it provides a persistent effect on the card.

Conversely, Battle Flair is exclusively applicable to Pokémon decks. Any Pokémon with a single diamond rarity possesses at least one Battle Flair, which is activated when the card enters play. To unlock Flairs for your Pokémon or Support cards, gather multiple copies of the corresponding cards alongside Shinedust. You can accumulate Shinedust by finishing Missions, competing in Battles, and leveling up, in addition to opening standard packs.

2. Applying Flairs to Your Cards

Flairs can be added to any unlocked Cosmetic Flair when you select cards for your Binders or Display Boards from the My Cards menu.

Obtain Flair | Source: In-game screenshot

Upon selecting a card, an icon for Flair will appear beside any card eligible for Flair enhancements. Simply tap this icon to apply it, and the Flair will be visible in your Binder or Display Board.

For Battle Flair, you’ll need to set the Flairs during the deck setup phase in the Deck menu. As you choose the 20 cards for your deck, the Flair icon will again indicate available Flairs for unlocked cards.

3. Cost Analysis of Flairs Across Card Types

Different Flairs — Different Stages of Flairs | Source: In-game screenshot

Flairs are classified into four stages, and you must unlock lower stages before you can access the higher, costlier ones. Below is a breakdown of the Shinedust and duplicates needed for each Flair stage:

Rarity	Duplicates Needed	1st Flair Shinedust Cost	2nd Flair Shinedust Cost	3rd Flair Shinedust Cost	4th Flair Shinedust Cost
1-diamond	3 cards	50	75	150	225
2-diamond	2 cards	80	120	240	360
3-diamond	1 card	360	540	1080	1620
4-diamond	1 card	720	1080	2160	3420
Promo	1 card	50	75	150	225
1-crown	1 card	500	750	1500	2250
2-crown	1 card	1800	2700	5400	8100
3-crown	1 card	4000	6000	12000	18000
4-crown	1 card	20000	30000	60000	90000
Promo	No card	500	750	1500	2250

By understanding these costs, you can confidently upgrade your cards and show off your beautifully decorated collection to fellow players.

4. Overview of Pokémon TCG Pocket

Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, known as Pokémon TCG Pocket, is a free-to-play digital edition of the beloved Pokémon Trading Card Game. Launched globally on October 30, 2024, this game initially saw a soft release in New Zealand on September 26, 2024. The application is available in multiple languages, including Japanese, English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Korean, and Traditional Chinese.

Gameplay incorporates a diverse selection of cards, featuring Pokémon cards, energy cards, trainer cards, and the unique stadium cards, which are variants of trainer cards.

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