Beginner Step-Up Battles are the first and easiest AI battles in Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket (PTCG Pocket).Read on for a list of all beginner solo battles in the game, the rewards you can get, and more in this guide!

Beginner Event Solo Battle Guides and Rewards

Lapras Deck (Genetic Apex)

All Solo Battles
Lapras Deck (Event)	Water Deck Tasks: ・Knock Out your Opponent's Active Pokemon 1 time with an attack from a Lightning-type Pokemon ・Put 3 Basic Pokemon into play Best Deck to Beat: Lightning Deck

Note: The Lapras Solo Battle is only available until 11/18/2024 at 0:59 am EST

Lapras Deck Card List

Lapras Deck (Genetic Apex) Deck List
Pokemon Cards
Poliwag ×1				Poliwhirl ×1				Tentacool ×1				Krabby ×1
Horsea ×1				Seadra ×1				Goldeen ×2				Staryu ×2
Lapras ×2				Ducklett ×1				Swanna ×1				Pidgey ×1
Pidgeotto ×2				Lickitung ×1
Trainer Cards
Poke Ball ×2

Lapras Deck Rewards

Mission	Reward
Knock Out your Opponent's Active Pokemon 1 time with an attack from a Lightning-type Pokemon	Event Hourglass x1
Put 3 Basic Pokemon into play	Event Hourglass x3

Lapras Deck Strategy

Defeat Lapras quickly Use Lightning-Type Pokemon

Lapras with 4 energy can be hard to deal with, even when using evolved Pokemon. Make sure to take out Lapras quickly, or finish the game before the AI can stack energy on Lapras!

Since this deck consists of mainly Basic Pokemon, it should not be too difficult, but using Lightning-Type Pokemon should speed up getting a victory!

Lapras ex Drop Event Guide: Best Decks to Counter

All Step-Up Battle (Beginner) Solo Battle Guides and Rewards

Ivysaur Deck

All Solo Battles
Ivysaur Deck (Genetic Apex)	Grass Deck Tasks: ・Knock Out your Opponent's Active Pokemon 1 time with an attack from a Fire-type Pokemon ・Put 4 Basic Pokemon into play Best Deck to Beat: Fire Deck

Ivysaur Deck Card List

Ivysaur Deck (Genetic Apex) Deck List
Pokemon Cards
Bulbasaur ×1				Ivysaur ×1				Paras ×2				Exeggcute ×2
Cottonee ×2				Petilil ×2				Pidgey ×2				Rattata ×2
Spearow ×1				Jigglypuff ×2				Doduo ×1
Trainer Cards
Poke Ball ×2

Ivysaur Deck Rewards

Mission	Reward
Knock Out your Opponent's Active Pokemon 1 time with an attack from a Fire-type Pokemon	Shop Ticket x3
Put 4 Basic Pokemon into play	Shop Ticket x3

Ivysaur Deck Strategy

Defeat Ivysaur quickly Use Fire-Type Pokemon

Ivysaur stands out as the most powerful card in this deck, so taking out Ivysaur or even Bulbasaur early on eliminates the biggest threat you will face against this deck.

Since this deck consists of mainly Basic Pokemon, it should not be too difficult, but using Fire-Type Pokemon should speed up getting a victory!

Ivysaur (Genetic Apex) Solo Battle Guide

Charmeleon Deck

All Solo Battles
Charmeleon Deck (Genetic Apex)	Fire Deck Tasks: ・Knock Out your Opponent's Active Pokemon 1 time with an attack from a Water-type Pokemon ・Put 4 Basic Pokemon into play Best Deck to Beat: Water Deck

Charmeleon Deck Card List

Charmeleon Deck (Genetic Apex) Deck List
Pokemon Cards
Charmander ×1				Charmeleon ×1				Vulpix ×2				Growlithe ×2
Salandit ×2				Sizzlipede ×2				Pidgey ×2				Rattata ×2
Spearow ×1				Jigglypuff ×2				Dodrio ×1
Trainer Cards
Poke Ball ×2

Charmeleon Deck Rewards

Mission	Reward
Knock Out your Opponent's Active Pokemon 1 time with an attack from a Water-type Pokemon	Shop Ticket x3
Put 4 Basic Pokemon into play	Shop Ticket x3

Charmeleon Deck Strategy

Defeat Charmeleon quickly Use Water-Type Pokemon

Charmeleon stands out as the most powerful card in this deck, so taking out Charmeleon or even Charmander early on eliminates the biggest threat you will face against this deck.

Since this deck consists of mainly Basic Pokemon, it should not be too difficult, but using Water-Type Pokemon should speed up getting a victory!

Charmeleon (Genetic Apex) Solo Battle Guide

Wartortle Deck

All Solo Battles
Wartortle Deck (Genetic Apex)	Water Deck Tasks: ・Knock Out your Opponent's Active Pokemon 1 time with an attack from a Lightning-type Pokemon ・Put 4 Basic Pokemon into play Best Deck to Beat: Lightning Deck

Wartortle Deck Card List

Wartortle Deck (Genetic Apex) Deck List
Pokemon Cards
Squirtle ×1				Wartortle ×1				Goldeen ×2				Magikarp ×2
Ducklett ×2				Froakie ×2				Pidgey ×2				Rattata ×2
Spearow ×1				Jigglypuff ×2				Dodrio ×1
Trainer Cards
Poke Ball ×2

Wartortle Deck Rewards

Mission	Reward
Knock Out your Opponent's Active Pokemon 1 time with an attack from a Lightning-type Pokemon	Shop Ticket x3
Put 4 Basic Pokemon into play	Shop Ticket x3

Wartortle Deck Strategy

Defeat Wartortle quickly Use Lightning-Type Pokemon

Wartortle stands out as the most powerful card in this deck, so taking out Wartortle or even Squirtle early on eliminates the biggest threat you will face against this deck.

Since this deck consists of mainly Basic Pokemon, it should not be too difficult, but using Lightning-Type Pokemon should speed up getting a victory!

Wartortle (Genetic Apex) Solo Battle Guide

Swoobat Deck

All Solo Battles
Swoobat Deck (Genetic Apex)	Psychic Deck Tasks: ・Knock Out your Opponent's Active Pokemon 1 time with an attack from a Darkness-type Pokemon ・Put 4 Basic Pokemon into play Best Deck to Beat: Darkness Deck

Swoobat Deck Card List

Swoobat Deck (Genetic Apex) Deck List
Pokemon Cards
Abra ×1				Slowpoke ×2				Drowzee ×2				Ralts ×2
Woobat ×1				Swoobat ×1				Golett ×1				Pidgey ×1
Pidgeotto ×1				Rattata ×2				Spearow ×1				Jigglypuff ×2
Dodrio ×1
Trainer Cards
Poke Ball ×2

Swoobat Deck Rewards

Mission	Reward
Knock Out your Opponent's Active Pokemon 1 time with an attack from a Darkness-type Pokemon	Shop Ticket x3
Put 4 Basic Pokemon into play	Shop Ticket x3

Swoobat Deck Strategy

Defeat Golett and Woobat quickly Use Dark-Type Pokemon

Golett and Swoobat are the most powerful cards in this deck, so taking out Golett and Woobat early on eliminates the biggest threat you will face against this deck.

Since this deck consists of mainly Basic Pokemon, it should not be too difficult, but using Dark-Type Pokemon should speed up getting a victory!

Swoobat (Genetic Apex) Solo Battle Guide

Grapploct Deck

All Solo Battles
Grapploct Deck (Genetic Apex)	Fighting Deck Tasks: ・Knock Out your Opponent's Active Pokemon 1 time with an attack from a Grass-type Pokemon ・Put 4 Basic Pokemon into play Best Deck to Beat: Psychic Deck

Grapploct Deck Card List

Grapploct Deck (Genetic Apex) Deck List
Pokemon Cards
Sandshrew ×1				Diglett ×2				Mankey ×2				Machop ×1
Geodude ×1				Graveler ×1				Cubone ×1				Rhyhorn ×1
Mienfoo ×1				Clobbopus ×1				Grapploct ×1				Pidgey ×1
Pidgeotto ×2				Rattata ×1				Spearow ×1				Dodrio ×1
Trainer Cards
Poke Ball ×2

Grapploct Deck Rewards

Mission	Reward
Knock Out your Opponent's Active Pokemon 1 time with an attack from a Grass-type Pokemon	Shop Ticket x3
Put 4 Basic Pokemon into play	Shop Ticket x3

Grapploct Deck Strategy

Defeat Grapploct quickly Use Dark-Type Pokemon

Grapploct's attack that forces a switch every time can be quite annoying and expensive with Energy if you are forced to retreat other Pokemon every turn, so focus on eliminating Clobbopus early, or finishing the match before it can be played.

Since this deck consists of mainly Basic Pokemon, it should not be too difficult, but using Psychic-Type Pokemon should speed up getting a victory!

Grapploct (Genetic Apex) Solo Battle Guide

Nidorina & Nidorino Deck

All Solo Battles
Nidorina & Nidorino Deck (Genetic Apex)	Darkness Deck Tasks: ・Knock Out your Opponent's Active Pokemon 1 time with an attack from a Fighting-type Pokemon ・Put 4 Basic Pokemon into play Best Deck to Beat: Fighting Deck

Nidorina & Nidorino Deck Card List

Nidorina & Nidorino Deck (Genetic Apex) Deck List
Pokemon Cards
Ekans ×2				Nidoran F ×1				Nidorina ×1				Nidoran M ×1
Nidorino ×1				Zubat ×2				Grimer ×2				Koffing ×2
Pidgey ×1				Pidgeotto ×1				Spearow ×1				Dodrio ×1
Minccino ×1				Wooloo ×1
Trainer Cards
Poke Ball ×2

Nidorina & Nidorino Deck Rewards

Mission	Reward
Knock Out your Opponent's Active Pokemon 1 time with an attack from a Fighting-type Pokemon	Shop Ticket x3
Put 4 Basic Pokemon into play	Shop Ticket x3

Nidorina & Nidorino Deck Strategy

Finish the match quickly Use Fighting-Type Pokemon

Letting the AI set up both Nidorino and Nidorina can be quite troublesome if you are using a deck that consists mainly of Basic Pokemon, so scoring points while your opponent has Basic Pokemon is the best course of action.

Since this deck consists of mainly Basic Pokemon, it should not be too difficult, but using Fighting-Type Pokemon should speed up getting a victory!

Nidorina & Nidorino (Genetic Apex) Solo Battle Guide

Step-Up Battle (Beginner) Solo Battle First Clear Rewards

EXP and Currencies

First-Time Clear Rewards
EXP x25	Pack Hourglass x2
Shinedust x50	Shop Ticket x1

Clearing all the beginner Solo Battles for the first time will reward you with EXP, Pack Hourglass, Shinedust, and Shop Tickets, regardless if you complete the other tasks or not.

Finishing all of the Beginner Solo Battles should provide players with enough Pack Hourglasses and EXP to progress their game and expand their collection easily!

Pokemon TCG Pocket Related Guides

Solo Battle Guides:
All Decks, Battle Tasks and Counters

Event Battles

Blastoise Drop Event Guide
Wartortle Deck	Blastoise & Cramorant Deck
Blastoise ex Deck	Blastoise ex and Vaporeon Deck
Venusaur Drop Event
Ivysaur Deck	Venusaur & Scyther Deck
Venusaur ex Deck	Venusaur ex & Lilligant Deck
Lapras ex Drop Event
Lapras Deck	Lapras & Starmie Deck
Lapras ex Deck	Starmie ex & Lapras ex Deck

Event Solo Battle Guides

Step-Up Battle (Beginner)

Ivysaur Deck	Charmeleon Deck
Wartortle Deck	Heliolisk Deck
Swoobat Deck	Grapploct Deck
Nidorina & Nidorino Deck

Step Up Beginner Solo Battle Guides

Step-Up Battle (Intermediate)

Venusaur & Exeggutor Deck	Charizard & Arcanine Deck
Blastoise & Gyarados Deck	Magneton & Eelektross Deck
Alakazam & Mewtwo Deck	Golem & Machamp Deck
Nidoking & Muk Deck

Step Up Intermediate Solo Battle Guides

Step-Up Battle (Advanced)

Genetic Apex Solo Battles
Venusaur ex Deck	Charizard ex Deck	Blastoise ex Deck
Pikachu ex Deck	Mewtwo ex Deck	Machamp ex Deck
Nidoqueen & Nidoking Deck
Mythical Island Solo Battles
Celebi ex Deck	Volcarona & Blaine Deck	Gyarados ex Deck
Raichu & Lt. Surge Deck	Mew ex Deck	Aerodactyl ex Deck
Golem & Brock Deck	Blue & Pidgeot ex Deck

Step Up Advanced Solo Battle Guides

Expert Solo Battle

Genetic Apex Solo Battles
Venusaur ex and Exeggutor ex Deck	Charizard ex and Moltres ex Deck	Starmie ex and Greninja Deck
Pikachu ex and Raichu Deck	Mewtwo ex and Gardevoir Deck	Machamp ex and Marowak ex Deck
Mythical Island Solo Battles
Venusaur ex & Serperior Deck	Celebi ex & Serperior Deck	Volcarona & Moltres ex
Gyarados ex & Vaporeon Deck	Raichu & Magneton Deck	Mew ex & Mewtwo ex Deck
Aerodactyl ex & Marowak ex Deck	Blue & Pidgeot ex Deck

Expert Solo Battle Guides