Starter Deck List & Alternative Cards

List of starter decks and alternative cards in Pokemon TCG Pocket (Pokemon Card App). Learn how to play with starter decks and optimize your deck builds in Pokemon TCGP.

Starter Deck List and How to Play

Pinsir Deck

Pinsir Deck (Starter)

Use Farfetch'd and Scyther in the Early Game

It's recommended to place either Farfetch'd or Scyther in the Active Spot at the start. Since you can attack with just one Energy, you can attack your opponent's Pokemon from the start.

Prepare Pinsir for the Late Game

On the Bench, focus on building up Pinsir and Parasect for the late game. The goal is to prepare them before your early-game Pokemon are knocked out so they can fight in the later stages.

Alternative Cards

Card	Description
	Exeggutor ex - Can swap with Jigglypuff, Pidgey, and Raticate lines - Evolves from Exeggcute - High HP and can use Attack with just 1 Energy
	Exeggutor - Can swap with Jigglypuff, Pidgey, and Raticate lines - Evolves from Exeggcute - High HP and can use Attack with just 1 Energy
	Scyther - Can swap with Jigglypuff, Pidgey, and Raticate lines - Can use a move with just 1 Energy - Excellent as an early-game attacker
	Farfetch'd - Can swap with Jigglypuff, Pidgey, and Raticate lines - Can use a move with just 1 Energy - Excellent as an early-game attacker
	Potion - Swappable with any card - Heals your Pokemon - Increases chances of surviving attacks
	X Speed - Swappable with any card - Reduces retreat cost by 1 Energy - Allows smooth switching with Bench
	Erika - Can swap with Jigglypuff, Pidgey, and Raticate lines - Restores a significant amount of HP to Grass-type Pokemon - Ideal for long battles
	Sabrina - Swappable with any card - Can bring a Benched Pokemon to the Active Spot - Allows target switching or delays
	Giovanni - Swappable with any card - Increases Attack damage by 10 - Expands the range of Pokemon that can be defeated

It's recommended to prioritize adding Exeggutor and Exeggutor ex to your deck. Additionally, Scyther and Farfetch'd are excellent early-game attackers, so consider adding a second copy of each.

Sandslash Deck

Sandslash Deck (Starter)

Use Farfetch'd and Hitmonchan in the Early Game

It is recommended to place either Farfetch'd or Hitmonchan in the Active Spot first. Since you can use Attack with just one Energy, you can attack your opponent's Pokemon from the start.

Prepare Sandslash for the Late Game

On the Bench, work on evolving Sandslash and Mienshao for the late game. The goal is to have them fully evolved and ready to battle before your early-game Pokemon are knocked out.

Alternative Cards

Card	Description
	Marowak ex - Can swap with Jigglypuff, Pidgey, and Raticate lines - Evolves from Cubone - High maximum damage
	Marowak - Can swap with Jigglypuff, Pidgey, and Raticate lines - Evolves from Cubone - Can use a move with just 1 Energy
	Hitmonlee - Can swap with Jigglypuff, Pidgey, and Raticate lines - Can use a move with just 1 Energy - Can directly attack Benched Pokemon
	Hitmonchan - Can swap with Jigglypuff, Pidgey, and Raticate lines - Can use a move with just 1 Energy - Excellent as an early-game attacker
	Farfetch'd - Can swap with Jigglypuff, Pidgey, and Raticate lines - Can use a move with just 1 Energy - Excellent as an early-game attacker
	Potion - Swappable with any card - Heals your Pokemon - Increases chances of surviving attacks
	X Speed - Swappable with any card - Reduces retreat cost by 1 Energy - Allows smooth switching with Bench
	Brock - Can swap with cards other than Onix - Energy acceleration for Onix - Cannot be used for Pokemon other than Onix
	Sabrina - Swappable with any card - Can bring a Benched Pokemon to the Active Spot - Allows target switching or delays
	Giovanni - Swappable with any card - Increases Attack damage by 10 - Expands the range of Pokemon that can be defeated

It's recommended to prioritize adding Marowak and Marowak ex to your deck. Additionally, Hitmonchan and Farfetch'd are excellent early-game attackers, so consider adding a second copy of each.

Rapidash Deck

Rapidash Deck (Starter)

Use Farfetch'd and Heatmor in the Early Game

It's recommended to place either Farfetch'd or Heatmor in the Active Spot first. Since you can use Attack with just one Energy, you can attack your opponent's Pokemon from the start.

Prepare Centiskorch for the Late Game

On the Bench, try to evolve Centiskorch as much as possible for the late game. While it requires 4 Energy, which is a high cost, it can deal a powerful 130 damage.

Alternative Cards

Card	Description
	Arcanine ex - Can swap with Jigglypuff, Pidgey, or Raticate lines - Evolves from Growlithe - High HP and significant Attack damage
	Arcanine - Can swap with Jigglypuff, Pidgey, or Raticate lines - Evolves from Growlithe - High HP and significant Attack damage
	Moltres ex - Can swap with Jigglypuff, Pidgey, or Raticate lines - Can provide Energy Acceleration to Benched Pokemon - Pairs well with Centiskorch
	Heatmor - Can swap with Jigglypuff, Pidgey, or Raticate lines - Can use a move with just 1 Energy - Excellent as an early-game attacker
	Rapidash - Can swap with Jigglypuff, Pidgey, or Raticate lines - Can use a move with just 1 Energy - Excellent as an early-game attacker
	Potion - Swappable with any card - Heal your Pokemon - Increases chances of surviving attacks
	X Speed - Swappable with any card - Reduces retreat cost by 1 Energy - Allows smooth switching with Bench
	Blaine - Swappable with Jigglypuff, Pidgey, or Raticate lines - Increases the firepower of Magmar and Rapidash - Expands the range of Pokemon that can be defeated
	Sabrina - Swappable with any card - Can bring a Bench Pokemon to the Active Spot - Allows target switching or delays
	Giovanni - Swappable with any card - Increases Attack damage by 10 - Expands the range of Pokemon that can be defeated

It's recommended to prioritize adding Arcanine and Arcanine ex to your deck. Additionally, Energy Acceleration with Moltres ex pairs well with Centiskorch. Consider adding a second copy of Heatmor and Rapidash as they are strong early-game attackers.

How to Get Starter Deck

Starter Decks Differ Based on the Tutorial Booster Pack

The starter deck is determined by the Booster Pack you choose during the tutorial's 'Please choose the Booster Pack you want.' You cannot receive other starter decks after completing the tutorial.

Selection	Booster Pack	Wonder Pick	Starter Deck
Charizard	Exeggutor ex	Charmander	Pinsir
Mewtwo	Marowak ex	Bulbasaur	Sandslash
Pikachu	Arcanine ex	Squirtle	Rapidash

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