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Pokemon TCG Pocket (PTCGP)

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Pokemon TCG Pocket - Level Up Guide
You can level up in Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket (PTCG Pocket) to earn rewards and unlock new features. Read on for a list of the EXP requirements per level, the max level cap, the features unlocked, and the rewards you can get by leveling up!

Level Up Rewards and Unlocked Features

Level Up Rewards

Rewards for Leveling Up
Pokemon TCG Pocket  Pack Hourglass Image Pack Hourglass
x12
Pokemon TCG Pocket  Wonder Hourglass Image Wonder Hourglass
x12
Pokemon TCG Pocket  Rewind Watch Image Rewind Watch
x1
Pokemon TCG Pocket  Poke Gold Image Poke Gold
x1 or x2

Each time you level up, you earn Pack Hourglasses, Wonder Hourglasses, a Rewind Watch, and Poke Gold. The amount may occasionally vary, but usually you receive 12 of each Hourglass, one Rewind Watch, and one bar of Poke Gold.

Every five levels, you will be given an extra bar of Poke Gold, allowing you to receive two pieces of Poke Gold at levels 5, 10, 15, 20, and so on.

Level Up Features

Level Unlocked Gameplay Feature
Level 2 Wonder Pick
Level 3 Battle
Deck Missions
Level 4 Display Boards
Level 6 Binders

Wonder Pick

Pokemon TCG Pocket - Wonder Pick Basics

Wonder Pick allows you to choose a random card from a booster pack that another player has opened by using Wonder Stamina. The amount of Wonder Stamina needed to Wonder Pick a pack depends on the rarity of the cards in the set.

How to Use the Wonder Pick Feature

Battles

Versus and Solo Battle Menu

You'll unlock the Battle Menu upon reaching level 3. Only solo battles will be available at first, but once you complete the battle tutorial, you'll be able to access the PvP versus battles.

Battle System Explained

Deck Missions

Deck Missions Genetic Apex

Upon unlocking battles, you'll also be able to start getting rental decks through Deck Missions. Rental decks can be used in solo battles, but they have a limited number of uses.

Deck Missions can be completed by obtaining the highlight card of a given deck as well as finding all cards that comprise the deck.

List of Deck Missions

Display Boards

Display Boards

A display board allows you to showcase one card of your choice by putting it onto a backdrop. More backdrops can be obtained by purchasing them from the shop or by completing missions.

If made public, your display board can be seen by others through the Social Hub. Players who like your showcase can gift you with a Shop Ticket as thanks.

List of Display Board Backdrops

Binders

Favorites Binder with Special Illustration Cards

Similar to display boards, binders are a way for you to show off your card collection. Whereas display boards can only hold one card, binders can hold up to 30 cards of your choice.

You can also make your binders public and receive Shop Tickets from players who like your showcase.

List of Binder Covers

Pokemon TCG Pocket EXP Farming

How to Get EXP in Pokemon TCG Pocket

Method EXP Gained
Open a Booster Pack 25 EXP
Solo Battles 25 - 100 EXP
Win a Versus Battle 15 EXP
Wonder Pick 15 EXP
(each Wonder Stamina)

Open Booster Packs

Pokemon TCG Pocket - Opening Packs

Each time you open a booster pack, you are rewarded with 25 EXP. This is the easiest way to gain EXP and level up in Pokemon TCG Pocket.

Best Pack to Open

Solo Battles

Pokemon TCG Pocket - Solo Battle Rewards

The amount of EXP you get from solo battles depends on the difficulty. Each Beginner Step-Up Battle rewards 25 EXP upon defeating a deck for the first time.

Another 25 EXP is added to succeeding difficulty levels, with a total of 50 EXP rewarded for Intermediate Step-Up Battles, 75 EXP for Advanced, and 100 EXP for Expert Solo Battles.

EXP can only be obtained for the first win against each deck in solo battles. If you decide to fight a deck you've beaten again to complete battle tasks, you will not earn any EXP.

Solo Battle Guides: All Decks, Battle Tasks and Counters

Win a Versus Battle

Random Match in Versus Battle

Random Matches or Ranked Matches give 15 EXP for winning. Private matches against friends do not reward you with EXP if you win.

Best Meta Decks Tier List

Wonder Pick

Pokemon TCG Pocket - 4 Wonder Stamina

Getting a card from Wonder Pick also provides EXP. The amount of EXP you receive will depend on how much Wonder Stamina you've used.

Each unit of Wonder Stamina consumed will give you 15 EXP. If you select a set that costs 2 Wonder Stamina, you'll be given 30 EXP, and if you use 3 Wonder Stamina, you'll be given 45 EXP upon selecting a card. The rarity of the card you've randomly selected will not affect the EXP you earn.

How to Farm Wonder Hourglasses

Pokemon TCG Pocket Max Level Cap

Now Capped at Level 60

As of the Mega Rising set's release, the maximum level for TCG Pocket players has been increased to level 60.

EXP Requirements Per Level

Level EXP Required for Next Level
Level 1 25
Level 2 150
Level 3 150
Level 4 180
Level 5 210
Level 6 240
Level 7 270
Level 8 300
Level 9 330
Level 10 360
Level 11 390
Level 12 420
Level 13 450
Level 14 480
Level 15 510
Level 16 540
Level 17 570
Level 18 600
Level 19 635
Level 20 670
Level 21 710
Level 22 750
Level 23 795
Level 24 840
Level 25 890
Level 26 940
Level 27 990
Level 28 1040
Level 29 1090
Level 30 1145
Level 31 1205
Level 32 1270
Level 33 1340
Level 34 1415
Level 35 1495
Level 36 1580
Level 37 1670
Level 38 1765
Level 39 1865
Level 40 1975
Level 41 2095
Level 42 2225
Level 43 2365
Level 44 2515
Level 45 2675
Level 46 2845
Level 47 3025
Level 48 3215
Level 49 3415
Level 50 -
More level EXP to be confirmed!

Pokemon TCG Pocket Related Guides

Tips and Tricks

Tips and Tricks

Gameplay Guides

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Best Starter Booster PackBest Starter Booster Pack How to Reroll Starter PacksHow to Reroll for the Best Start
Wonder Pick Top BannerHow to Use the Wonder Pick Feature When is Trading Coming to Pokemon TCG Pocket Top BannerTrading Release Date
Best Device to Play On Top BannerBest Device to Play Pokemon TCG Pocket on Gameplay Loop and List of Daily TasksGameplay Loop: List of Daily Tasks
F2P Guide How to Play Without SpendingF2P Guide: How to Play Without Spending Level Up Guide Level Up Guide
How to Link Accounts How to Link Accounts How to Add Friends How to Add Friends
Best Pack to OpenBest Pack To Open Daily Reset Time Daily Reset Time: What Time Do Servers Reset?
How to Change Your Profile Icons and Settings How to Change Your Profile Icon and Settings How to Change Your Username How to Change Your Username
Social Hub and Multiplayer FeaturesSocial Hub and Multiplayer Features Bonus Pick Bonus Pick Guide
Is it Better to Buy Single Pack or 10 Pack 10 Packs: Cost and Differences vs Single Pack No Items Can Be Claimed From Thanks Explained No Items Can Be Claimed From Thanks Explained
UI Explained Pokemon TCG Pocket UI Explained Is PTCGP a Gacha Game Is Pokemon TCG Pocket a Gacha Game?
Rare Pick GuideRare Pick Guide How to Fix Mythical Island Error CodesHow to Fix Mythical Island Error Codes
How to Open Previous Packs How to Open Previous Booster Packs Which Booster Pack Should You Pull Which Space-Time Smackdown Pack Should You Pull From
Which Celestial Guardians Pack Should You Pull From Which Celestial Guardians Pack Should You Pull From How to Recover a Lost Account How to Recover a Lost Account
How to Evolve Baby Pokemon How to Evolve Baby Pokemon How to Use the Wishlist How to Use the Wishlist
Which Mega Rising Pack Should You Pull Which Mega Rising Pack Should You Pull From Share Feature Guide Share Feature Guide

Card and Pull Rate Guides

Card Rarity Guide Top BannerCard Rarity Guide PTCGP - Best and Rarest Pull RatesBest and Rarest Pull Rates
How to Get Other Language CardsAlternate Language Cards God Pack Pull Rates God Pack Pull Rates
Can You Identify Rare Packs Bent Corner Packs: Is There a Way to Identify Rare Packs? Six-Card Packs Explained Six-Card Packs Explained

Premium Pass Guides

PTCGP - Premium Pass Guide and FeaturesPremium Pass Guide PTCGP - All Premium Missions and RewardsPremium Missions and Rewards

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1 Anonymous Anonymous about 1 year

23 - 795 xp 24 - 840 xp Seems that the pattern is an increase of 5 xp for 2 levels. 18 and below 30 xp increase from previous level. 19-20 35 xp increase 21-22 40 xp increase 23-24 45 xp increase 25 might be at 890 for a 50 xp increase

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