It’s clear that TCG Pocket isn’t intended to be a one-to-one re-creation of the tabletop version. In the analog version of the game, the choice would matter, since separately packaged booster packs contain different combinations of cards. But with TCG Pocket, the developers won’t say if your choice impacts the cards you get.

Pokémon TCG Pocket has introduced a decent amount of cards through its Genetic Apex expansion. And even though all of its many currencies and systems can make for a confusing impression, it didn’t take long for players to figure out metas.

Pokémon TCG Pocket's online mode is a viper's den, so we've rounded up the best cards in the game to help you fight off all the ex Pikachus.