Pokemon TCG Pocket Genetic Apex Deck Strategy and Themed Mission Guides

The Pokémon TCG Pocket’s Genetic Apex Deck and Themed Missions require players to gather specific cards to unlock in-game rewards. Each mission is linked to a particular expansion, offering an array of rewards such as rental decks and emblem tickets.

Additionally, Pokémon TCG Pocket presents a variety of missions categorized as Beginner, Advanced, Dex, Premium, and Daily, which trainers can engage with throughout their gameplay for diverse rewards.

Overview of Genetic Apex Deck and Themed Missions in Pokémon TCG Pocket

Genetic Apex Deck Missions in Pokemon TCG Pocket (Image via The Pokemon Company) — Genetic Apex Deck Missions in Pokémon TCG Pocket (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Deck Missions for Genetic Apex

These missions are specifically designed for the Genetic Apex expansion and provide rewards including rental and theme deck lists. To receive rental decks, players need to acquire the highlight card for each deck, while for the theme deck lists, all required cards must be collected.

In total, players can complete 24 Deck Missions within Genetic Apex.

Objective	Reward
Acquire the highlight card for Venusaur ex Deck	Rental deck for Venusaur ex
Gather all cards for Venusaur ex Deck	Theme deck list for Venusaur ex
Acquire the highlight card for Charizard ex Deck	Rental deck for Charizard ex
Gather all cards for Charizard ex Deck	Theme deck list for Charizard ex
Acquire the highlight card for Blastoise ex Deck	Rental deck for Blastoise ex
Gather all cards for Blastoise ex Deck	Theme deck list for Blastoise ex
Acquire the highlight card for Pikachu ex Deck	Rental deck for Pikachu ex
Gather all cards for Pikachu ex Deck	Theme deck list for Pikachu ex
Acquire the highlight card for Mewtwo ex Deck	Rental deck for Mewtwo ex
Gather all cards for Mewtwo ex Deck	Theme deck list for Mewtwo ex
Acquire the highlight card for Machamp ex Deck	Rental deck for Machamp ex
Gather all cards for Machamp ex Deck	Theme deck list for Machamp ex
Acquire the highlight card for Nidoqueen & Nidoking Deck	Rental deck for Nidoqueen & Nidoking
Gather all cards for Nidoqueen & Nidoking Deck	Theme deck list for Nidoqueen & Nidoking
Acquire the highlight card for Kanto Fossils Deck	Rental deck for Kanto Fossils
Gather all cards for Kanto Fossils Deck	Theme deck list for Kanto Fossils
Acquire the highlight card for Blaine Deck	Rental deck for Blaine
Gather all cards for Blaine Deck	Theme deck list for Blaine
Acquire the highlight card for Lt. Surge Deck	Rental deck for Lt. Surge
Gather all cards for Lt. Surge Deck	Theme deck list for Lt. Surge
Acquire the highlight card for Brock Deck	Rental deck for Brock
Gather all cards for Brock Deck	Theme deck list for Brock
Acquire the highlight card for Koga Deck	Rental deck for Koga
Gather all cards for Koga Deck	Theme deck list for Koga

Genetic Apex Themed Missions in Pokemon TCG Pocket (Image via The Pokemon Company) — Genetic Apex Themed Missions in Pokémon TCG Pocket (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Themed Missions for Genetic Apex

These missions comprise card collection tasks that are distinct to the Genetic Apex expansion. Players need to gather cards that align with specific themes. For instance, the initial mission, First Choice, requires Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle.

There are a total of 19 Normal Themed Collection Missions, alongside 7 Hidden Themed Collection Missions.

Collection	Required Cards	Rewards
First Choice	Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle	12x Wonder Hourglass, 2x Shop Ticket, 1x Emblem Ticket
Electabuzz and Magmar	Magmar , Electabuzz	12x Wonder Hourglass, 2x Shop Ticket, 1x Emblem Ticket
Viridian Forest	Caterpie , Metapod , Weedle , Kakuna , Pikachu (or Pikachu ex )	12x Wonder Hourglass, 2x Shop Ticket, 2x Emblem Ticket
Pidgey Squad	Pidgey , Pidgeotto , Pidgeot	7x Emblem Ticket
A Day with Family	Nidoran (Female) , Nidorina , Nidoqueen , Nidoran (Male) , Nidorino , Nidoking	14x Emblem Ticket
Pokémon of Ancient Times	Omanyte , Omastar , Kabuto , Kabutops , Aerodactyl	20x Emblem Ticket
The Legendary Flight	Moltres (or Moltres ex), Articuno (or Articuno ex), Zapdos (or Zapdos ex)	17x Emblem Ticket
Triple Power	Exeggutor (or Exeggutor ex), Magneton, Dugtrio, Dodrio	12x Emblem Ticket
A Big Snorlax Nuisance	Oddish, Venonat, Bellsprout, Snorlax	14x Emblem Ticket
Touring the Kanto Region	Tentacool, Haunter, Jynx, Grimer, Rattata, Spearow, Doduo	24x Wonder Hourglass, 5x Shop Ticket, 4x Emblem Ticket
The Gym Leaders of the Kanto Region	Erika, Misty, Blaine, Koga, Giovanni, Brock, Sabrina, Lt. Surge	24x Wonder Hourglass, 5x Shop Ticket, 8x Emblem Ticket
Different Journeys, Different Growth	Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur (or Venusaur ex), Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard (or Charizard ex), Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise (or Blastoise ex)	22x Emblem Ticket
Safari Zone	Exeggcute , Scyther , Pinsir , Slowpoke , Rhyhorn , Dratini , Dragonair , Doduo , Chansey , Kangaskhan , Tauros	12x Emblem Ticket
Category: Mouse Pokémon	Pikachu (or Pikachu ex ), Raichu , Sandshrew , Sandslash , Rattata , Raticate	3x Emblem Ticket
Pokémon Super Express	Arcanine (or Arcanine ex), Rapidash, Zebstrika, Dragonite	12x Wonder Hourglass, 2x Shop Ticket, 2x Emblem Ticket
Collect 3 Electrode cards	3x Electrode	Electrode (profile icon)
Collect 5 Gardevoir cards	5x Gardevoir	Gardevoir (profile icon)
Collect 5 Charizard cards	5x Charizard	Charizard (profile icon)
Collect 5 Mewtwo cards	5x Mewtwo	Mewtwo (profile icon)

Hidden Themed Collections

Collection	Required Cards	Rewards
Complete the Kanto Pokedex!	Gather 1 card of every Generation I Pokémon (specific to Genetic Apex)	1x Mew, 48x Wonder Hourglass
Genetic Apex Museum 1 (Mewtwo)	Bulbasaur, Cubone, Golbat, Weezing, Dragonite, Pidgeot, Ditto, Porygon	12x Pack Hourglass, 36x Wonder Hourglass, 20x Shop Ticket
Genetic Apex Museum 2 (Charizard)	Gloom, Pinsir, Charmander, Rapidash, Lapras, Alakazam, Slowpoke, Meowth	12x Pack Hourglass, 36x Wonder Hourglass, 20x Shop Ticket
Genetic Apex Museum 3 (Pikachu)	Squirtle, Gyarados, Electrode, Diglett, Nidoqueen, Nidoking, Eevee, Snorlax	12x Pack Hourglass, 36x Wonder Hourglass, 20x Shop Ticket
The Gym Leaders of the Kanto Region 2	Erika, Misty, Blaine, Koga, Giovanni, Brock, Sabrina, Lt. Surge	12x Pack Hourglass, 48x Wonder Hourglass, 10x Shop Ticket
The Legendary Flight Continues	Moltres ex, Articuno ex, Zapdos ex	12x Pack Hourglass, 36x Wonder Hourglass, Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno (emblem)
The Immersive 4	Charizard ex, Pikachu ex, Mewtwo ex, Mew	12x Pack Hourglass, 48x Wonder Hourglass, 20x Shop Ticket