Top Wonder Pick Strategies for Pokémon TCG Pocket

In Pokemon TCG Pocket, the selection made during a Wonder Pick is inconsequential. Essentially, the specific card players choose has no bearing on the outcome, as a card is automatically allocated to them upon pressing the OK button. This means that the choice of card becomes moot, making the process somewhat misleading.

Nevertheless, players can enhance their odds of success with the Wonder Pick feature by adjusting their strategy. Instead of fixating on the individual card picked, it is more beneficial to concentrate on selecting the appropriate card group within the packs.

Optimizing Wonder Picks in Pokemon TCG Pocket

One effective strategy is to avoid packs containing only a single missing card. Instead, players should seek packs that present two different cards that they require. By ensuring both cards share the same Wonder Stamina cost, players amplify their chances of acquiring valuable cards while optimizing their Wonder Stamina usage. This approach essentially doubles their likelihood of success with each pick.

Understanding Wonder Stamina Costs

Card Rarity	Wonder Stamina Cost
◇	One Wonder Stamina
◇◇	One Wonder Stamina
◇◇◇	Two Wonder Stamina
◇◇◇◇	Three Wonder Stamina
★	Three Wonder Stamina
★★	Four Wonder Stamina
★★★	N/A (Unavailable in Wonder Picks)

When targeting specific rarities, players should prioritize obtaining holo cards (◇◇◇), ex cards (◇◇◇◇), and full arts (★). Since common and non-holo rare cards will likely be collected naturally over time, players may feel inclined to chase ex cards exclusively. However, it’s essential to note that the probability of obtaining a specific holo card is not significantly greater than acquiring a specific ex card. Moreover, since holos require only two Wonder Stamina—a lesser investment—they provide a comparatively better return.

As players progress, the number of remaining cards needed to complete their collection will diminish, creating challenges in finding Wonder Pick packs that feature two required cards. In such circumstances, it’s advisable to pivot and search for packs that contain one essential card alongside a duplicate with the same Wonder Stamina cost. If the duplicate is chosen, it can still be traded or exchanged for Trade Tokens in the future.

The pursuit of two-star cards can be subjective and depends on individual player goals. For those keen on completing their set, pursuing these cards is advisable, though without investing real money, the probability of success remains low. Players should exercise caution before committing four Wonder Stamina to a pick when faced with an 80% failure rate. The only scenario where attempting to acquire two-star cards is unequivocally justified is when encountering a God pack, which are exceedingly rare.

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