This is a guide for Genetic Apex SP Emblem Event 1 in Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket (PTCG Pocket), which ran from December 9 to December 16. Read on for more details about this event and learn all of the obtainable Emblems and mission rewards!

Genetic Apex SP Emblem Event 1 Guide

Event Has Ended!

The Genetic Apex SP Emblem Event 1 has ended! This event allowed players to battle others in PvP matches and earn various rewards, including unique Emblems.

The event ran from December 9 to December 16, 2024 at 0:59 AM EST.

Win Consecutive Matches to Get Emblems

During this Emblem Event, you can get Genetic Apex Emblems by getting consecutive wins against other players. You can participate in these matches by choosing the ’Event Match’ in the battle menu.

You need to get the total number of win streaks required to get the respective Emblem before the event ends.

Best Decks Tier List

Complete Event Missions

Similar with other events, there are also missions available during the event where you can obtain Shinedust and Pack Hourglasses.

List of Event Missions

Pokemon TCG Pocket Event Calendar

All dates and times are displayed in current local time.

List of Events

Best Decks to Use for Genetic Apex SP Emblem Event 1

Use Strong Meta Decks

Best Decks to Use
Pikachu ex Deck	Starmie ex and Articuno ex Deck
Mewtwo ex and Gardevoir Deck	Articuno ex Deck

If you want to obtain all available Emblems during this event, you need to win a lot of PvP matches. The best way to do so it to use decks that currently dominate the metagame, namely Pikachu ex, Starmie ex and Articuno ex, and Mewtwo ex and Gardevoir.

You can also use Articuno ex, which is a specialized deck that aims for quick battles.

Best Decks Tier List

Pikachu ex Deck

Pikachu ex Deck List
Pokemon Cards
Pikachu ex ×2				Zapdos ×1				Zapdos ex ×2				Blitzle ×2
Zebstrika ×2
Trainer Cards
Giovanni ×1				Sabrina ×2				Potion ×2				X Speed ×2
Poke Ball ×2				Professor's Research ×2

Pikachu ex is quick and easy to set up. All the Pokemon in the deck are similar, with inexpensive Attack and retreat costs. This deck is always a good pick as it is consistent and efficient and matches up favorably against top Water decks.

Packs Required for Pikachu ex Deck

Pack	Featured Card
Any Pack

Pikachu ex Deck Strategy Guide and Card List

Starmie ex and Articuno ex Deck

Starmie and Articuno Deck List
Pokemon Cards
Staryu ×2				Starmie ex ×2				Articuno ex ×2				Farfetch'd ×1
Trainer Cards
Misty ×2				Giovanni ×1				Sabrina ×2				Potion ×2
X Speed ×1				Poke Ball ×2				Red Card ×1				Professor's Research ×2

This deck is able to set up attackers efficiently and with minimal effort. Although it sometimes relies on luck when it comes to playing Misty, it is not too heavily dependent on it and can function without it.

Starmie ex and Golduck pack a solid one-two and can 2HKO most Pokemon, while Articuno ex can also be a menace by itself once set up.

Packs Required for Starmie and Articuno Deck

Pack	Featured Card

Starmie ex Deck Strategy Guide and Card List

Mewtwo ex Deck

Mewtwo and Gardevoir Deck List
Pokemon Cards
Mewtwo ex ×2				Ralts ×2				Kirlia ×2				Gardevoir ×2
Meowth ×2
Trainer Cards
Sabrina ×2				Potion ×2				X Speed ×2				Poke Ball ×2
Professor's Research ×2

Mewtwo ex decks are very consistent and are a great deck to use for anybody who wants to play strong Pokemon.

Packs Required for Mewtwo and Gardevoir Deck

Pack	Featured Card

Mewtwo ex Deck Strategy Guide and Card List

Articuno ex Deck

Articuno ex Deck List
Pokemon Cards
Articuno ex ×2
Trainer Cards
Old Amber ×2				Misty ×2				Giovanni ×2				Sabrina ×2
Potion ×2				X Speed ×2				Poke Ball ×2				Red Card ×2
Professor's Research ×2

An Articuno ex deck with no backup attackers maximizes consistency in exchange of flexibility with Pokemon options. This deck maximizes its Trainer card options however, so every card in your hand is usable most of the time.

Packs Required for Articuno ex Deck

Pack	Featured Card

Articuno ex Deck Strategy Guide and Card List

Which Deck Worked Best For You?

If the deck you used was not included on this poll, feel free to leave a comment on which deck worked best for you!

Let us know in the comments!

Genetic Apex SP Emblem Event 1 Rewards

Genetic Apex SP Emblems

Emblem	Requirement
Genetic Apex SP Emblem Event 1 Participation Emblem	Win 2 battles continuously.
Genetic Apex SP Emblem Event 1 Bronze Emblem	Win 3 battles continuously.
Genetic Apex SP Emblem Event 1 Silver Emblem	Win 4 battles continuously.
Genetic Apex SP Emblem Event 1 Gold Emblem	Win 5 battles continuously.

List of Emblems

Event Mission Rewards

Mission	Reward
Win 1 versus battle	Shinedust x5
Participate in 1 versus battle	Pack Hourglass x3

List of Event Missions

What are Emblem Events?

PvP Events

Emblem events in Pokemon TCG Pocket are PvP events which feature various missions and rewards.

These events will require players to win matches, and either aim to get a number of victories or build a streak of wins.

To participate in Emblem Events, nagivate to the battle menu and choose ’Event Match’.

List of Events

Earn Emblems

Unique Emblems can be obtained during Emblem Events, which can be displayed in your player profile.

To obtain these Emblems, you must battle against other players and win matches to progress through the event.

List of Emblems

Pokemon TCG Pocket Related Links

All New and Upcoming Events Schedule

Current and Upcoming Events

All Events
Wonder Pick Event Part 2 (Bulbasaur and Magnemite)	Duration: Dec. 13 ~ Dec. 20

Event Guides

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