On October 30, 2024, Pokémon TCG Pocket made its debut on both iOS and Android platforms, introducing users to an exciting new avenue for collecting rare cards. This mobile game diverges from Pokémon TCG Live by shifting focus from strict adherence to the physical game’s rules to an engaging experience centered around collecting and displaying card pulls, spanning from common cards to the elusive Gold Crown cards.
Curious about the rarity of chase cards in Pokémon TCG Pocket? We’ve compiled a comprehensive overview of the game’s rarest Genetic Apex cards, detailing pull rates for the distinguished Gold Crown cards in addition to the less rare Three-Star and Two-Star Card rarities. It’s important to note that this guide excludes any cards whose pull rates exceed 1% overall rarity. For instance, while One-Star Squirtle may have a pull rate of 0.321%, a standard pack offers a 2.5% chance of including a One-Star rarity card.
With that in mind, let’s explore the rarest cards available in Pokémon TCG Pocket.
Rarity Rates for Gold Crown Cards
The likelihood of pulling any Gold Crown card from a Genetic Apex pack is as follows: there’s a 0.040% chance for a Gold Crown card to be positioned in the fourth card slot, which increases to 0.16% for the fifth slot. These cards, which are highly sought after, can be pulled from all three pack designs: Charizard, Mewtwo, and Pikachu.
| Card | Set Number | Pull Rate (Standard Pack) | Pull Rate (Rare Pack) | Pull Rate (God Pack) | Craft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Charizard EX |
A1 284 | 0.013% (Any Genetic Apex Pack) | 0.053% | 5.0% | 2,500 Pack Points |
 Pikachu EX |
A1 285 | 0.013% (Any Genetic Apex Pack) | 0.053% | 5.0% | 2,500 Pack Points |
 Mewtwo EX |
A1 286 | 0.013% (Any Genetic Apex Pack) | 0.053% | 5.0% | 2,500 Pack Points |
Three-Star Rarity Pull Rates
In the Genetic Apex series, there are only three Three-Star cards, each of which can only be obtained from their specific pack art. For example, Pikachu EX can only be found in Pikachu packs.
| Card | Set Number | Pull Rate (Standard Pack) | Pull Rate (Rare Pack) | Pull Rate (God Pack) | Craft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Charizard EX |
A1 280 | 0.222% (Charizard Pack only) | 0.888% | 5.0% | 1,500 Pack Points |
 Pikachu EX |
A1 281 | 0.222% (Pikachu Pack only) | 0.888% | 5.0% | 1,500 Pack Points |
 Mewtwo EX |
A1 282 | 0.222% (Mewtwo Pack only) | 0.888% | 5.0% | 1,500 Pack Points |
Two-Star Rarity Pull Rates
The chances of pulling Two-Star cards are comparatively better, yet they still present a challenge: players have a 0.500% chance of obtaining any Two-Star card in the fourth card slot, and 2% in the fifth slot. This category includes Full Art Trainer cards and variants of specific Pokémon.
| Card | Set Number | Pull Rate (Standard Pack) | Pull Rate (Rare Pack) | Pull Rate (God Pack) | Booster Pack | Craft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Venusaur EX |
A1 251 | 0.055% (Mewtwo Pack only) | 0.222% | 5.0% | Mewtwo Genetic Apex | 1,250 Pack Points |
Flair Requirements
To add some visual appeal to cards, players can acquire Flair, which enhances how their cards appear in collections and during gameplay. To obtain Flair, individuals must use duplicate cards in conjunction with Shinedust.
| Rarity | Duplicate Cards Required | Shinedust per Flair (1st – 4th Flair) |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Crown | x1 | 1st Flair: 20,000 2nd Flair: 30,000 3rd Flair: 60,000 4th Flair: 90,000 |
| Three-Star | x1 | 1st Flair: 4,000 2nd Flair: 6,000 3rd Flair: 12,000 4th Flair: 18,000 |
| Two-Star (only Pokémon cards) | x1 | 1st Flair: 1,800 2nd Flair: 2,700 3rd Flair: 5,400 4th Flair: 8,100 |
This guide encompasses the rarest cards currently available in Pokémon TCG Pocket. However, it should be noted that certain special cards, like Mew, can only be obtained through alternative means. Stay tuned for updates as new sets are introduced, and discover how Pokémon TCG Pocket is already becoming a formidable competitor to Pokémon Go.
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