Ready to unlock new Pokémon treasures? In Pokémon TCG Pocket, switching booster packs is your gateway to exploring fresh expansions and rare cards-yet it’s hidden behind a simple extra menu that many players overlook. Whether you want to revisit classic Genetic Apex packs or dive into the latest Space-Time Smackdown expansion, mastering how to switch booster packs will elevate your card collection and gameplay experience like never before.
This update brings 140 new cards to the game and introduces trading to the game. It also changes how the application looks on the frontend. Most notably: You can no longer choose to open booster packs from the launch-day expansion, Genetic Apex, directly from the home page.
This guide will show you how to switch booster packs in Pokémon TCG Pocket.
How to switch booster packs in Pokémon TCG Pocket
To switch booster packs in Pokémon TCG Pocket, start from the game’s homepage and select any booster pack shown. Then, look for the button labeled “Select other booster packs” at the bottom right corner of the screen and tap it. This will open a menu where you can choose from all available expansions, including previous ones like Genetic Apex. Simply select the booster pack you want to open, and you will be able to draw cards from that expansion. This process allows you to access older sets even after new expansions have launched.
Switching which pack you open in Pokémon TCG Pocket is a matter of opening an extra menu. Here is how to do it:
- From the game homepage, select any booster pack you see. (I tapped Mythical Island, but it doesn’t matter which you pick. The directions from here are still the same.)
- You should see the booster pack. From there, look at the bottom right-hand corner of your screen. Tap the button that says, “Select other booster packs.”
- From there, you will see a screen that allows you to select any expansion. As you see, old packs, like Genetic Apex are shown there. Tap whichever pack you like, and boom! You are ready to pull from older packs in Pokémon TCG Pocket.
Want to learn how to easily switch booster packs in Pokémon TCG Pocket
To easily switch booster packs in Pokémon TCG Pocket, start from the home screen and select any booster pack displayed. Then, look to the bottom right corner and tap the button labeled “Select other booster packs.” This will open a menu where you can choose from all available expansions, including older ones like Genetic Apex. Simply pick the booster pack you want, and you’ll be ready to open packs from that set, allowing you to explore different cards and expansions within the game.
How do I access the booster pack menu in Pokémon TCG Pocket
To access the booster pack menu in Pokémon TCG Pocket, start from the home screen and tap on the booster packs banner. Once on the pack screen, look to the lower right corner and tap the button labeled “Select other booster packs.” This will open a menu where you can freely switch between different expansion sets, including older ones like Genetic Apex.
