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Solo Battle Guides: All Decks, Battle Tasks and Counters

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Pokemon TCG Pocket - Solo AI Battle

Solo AI battles in Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket (PTCG Pocket) is a feature where players can battle against bots to test decks and get rewards. Read on for a list of all solo battles in the game, the rewards you can get, and more!

All Solo Battle Guides

Solo Battle Guides Per Difficulty

Solo Battle Guides
Pokemon TCG Pocket - Expert Solo Battle Expert Pokemon TCG Pocket - Advanced Solo Battle Advanced
Pokemon TCG Pocket - Intermediate Solo Battle Intermediate Pokemon TCG Pocket - Beginner Solo Battles Beginner

There are four difficulties available for Solo Battles. Players will get better rewards from winning higher difficulty battles, so it is recommended to hone your skills and win these battles!

There will only be one battle available per expansion in each difficulty when you start. You will need to win battles to unlock more of them, which makes it ideal to prepare a variety of decks to counter each one.

Each expansion will add more Solo Battles, so be sure to check the Solo Battle tab after each update.

Solo Battle Guide Missions

Beginner Missions

All Beginner Missions
Pokeball Icon 00: Let's Start Battling

Pokeball Icon 01: Prepare for battle!

Pokeball Icon 02: Use an Attack!

Pokeball Icon 03: Attach Energy!

Pokeball Icon 04: Play Pokemon from your hand!

Pokeball Icon 05: End your turn!

Pokeball Icon 06: Evolve your Pokemon!

The Beginner tasks that are part of the guide need to be completed to unlock Battles in general.

Tasks here cover the basics of battling, such as how to attack, set Pokemon on the field or bench, and evolving.

Advanced Missions

All Advanced Missions
Pokeball Icon 07: Attach Energy to your Benched Pokemon!

Pokeball Icon 08: Play an Item Card!

Pokeball Icon 09: Play a Supporter Card!

Pokeball Icon 10: Retreat!

Pokeball Icon 11: Attack the Weakness!

Pokeball Icon 12: Use an Ability!

Pokeball Icon 13: Apply Special Conditions!

Advanced Missions are tasks for more advanced mechanics of the game. Completing these tutorials reward players with a variety of rewards, including Item Cards, and the final reward being the Wigglytuff ex Rental Deck!

Unlocks Wigglytuff ex Rental Deck

Unlike the other Rental Decks, the Wigglytuff ex Rental Deck is received as a reward for completing the Advanced Section of the Battle Guide.

The Wigglytuff ex Rental Deck is easy to use, and since it is a Colorless Deck, it can be used to clear most of the Solo Battles without much difficulty!

Solo Battle Features

Battle Against AI Opponents

Pokemon TCG Pocket - Solo Battles

Pokemon TCG Pocket's battles against AI is the lone single-player mode, as the game does not have a story mode.

In these battles, you will be matched against computer-controlled opponents with varying skills levels depending on the difficulty.

Same Match Rules Apply

Solo AI battles have the same rules as a regular match against another player, so you'll be able to experience all the aspects of a normal match while testing your deck.

Battle System Explained

Test Decks Against Bots

Pokemon TCG Pocket - Test Decks Against Bots

Solo battle mode is a great feature to use if you want to test out decks without facing another live player in multiplayer, but do note that facing an AI will not guarantee a similar experience when facing an actual person.

A same feature is also available in Pokemon TCG Live, wherein TCG decks can also be tested without going into ranked matches.

Best Decks Tier List

Get Various Rewards

Pokemon TCG Pocket - Solo Battle Rewards

Completing each solo battle for the first time will reward you with Pack Hourglasses, Shinedust, and Shop Tickets.

Each solo battle also has their own set of additional battle tasks, and clearing them will net you additional Shop Tickets.

Pokemon TCG Pocket Related Guides

Battle Guides Battle Guides ## Battle Guides

All Battle Guides
Energy Zone Explained Are There Ranked Battles or a Ladder System?
How Do Weaknesses Work? Are There Resistances in Pokemon TCG Pocket?
How do Retreat Costs Work? Time Limit Explained
Point System Explained Solo AI Battle Mode
How Do Types Work? How Many Cards in a Deck?
How Do Multiplayer Battles Work? All Pokemon TCG Pocket Rule Differences
Pokemon TCG Pocket Meta Guide Is it Better to Go First or Second?
Auto-Battle Guide How to Change and Edit Decks
Coin Toss Bug: Can You Rig to Always Flip Heads? What is Pokemon Checkup?
Evolution Explained
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Poison Status Effect - Pokemon TCG Pocket Poison Sleep - Pokemon TCG Pocket Sleep Paralysis - Pokemon TCG Pocket Paralysis
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6 Iancu Ungureanu Iancu Ungureanu 10 months

would love the in depth walkthrough for space smackdown as well

5 Anonymous one Anonymous one 10 months

Oh wait never mind I missed them

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