How to access older packs in Pokemon TCG Pocket

Pokemon TCG Pocket has come a long way with over five expansions introduced in the virtual card collecting game. Since its release the title has seen a variety of familiar Trainers, Shiny variants, Ultra Beasts and Legendary Pokemon.

However, with the introduction of every new expansion, some players have noticed that the older pack is no longer visible on the main screen. This has often caused some confusion, leaving many to wonder if these packs can never be revisited.

Fortunately, the older packs are still in the game — it just requires a few extra steps to access.

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How to access older Pokemon TCG Pocket packs

Gaining access to older packs is simple (Image via The Pokemon Company)

If you’re looking to open Genetic Apex or any other older expansion pack, follow these steps:

1. From the home screen, tap on the section where you normally open booster packs.
2. You will enter a screen where you can choose which pack to open. Don’t select a pack yet.
3. Look at the bottom right of the screen and find the button labeled “Select other booster packs.”
4. Tap this button and a list of all past pack expansions in the game will appear.
5. From here, simply select Genetic Apex or any other older pack you wish to open.

This method allows players to continue collecting cards from previous sets, even if they’re no longer featured on the main pack selection screen.

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Can you transfer Pack Points to newer Pokemon TCG Pocket sets?

You can keep track of your Pack Points from the main screen (Image via The Pokemon Company)

No, Pack Points cannot be transferred between different pack expansions.

In Pokemon TCG Pocket, Pack Points serve as a form of currency that allows players to purchase specific cards, including ultra-rare ones like Gold Crown Pokemon. Players earn Pack Points passively by opening booster packs, receiving five points per non-promotional pack opened. This is regardless of whether the pack was obtained through Stamina, Hourglasses, or Poke Gold.

However, Pack Points are exclusive to the set they were earned from. This means that if you earn Pack Points from Genetic Apex, you can only use them to craft cards from that specific set. If you want to acquire cards from Space-Time Smackdown, you will need to earn Pack Points by opening booster packs from that expansion.

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With new packs taking center stage almost every month, it’s understandable that older expansions like Genetic Apex are no longer prominently displayed. However, players can still pull older packs by using the “Select Other Booster Pack” option. While Pack Points remain tied to their respective sets, opening older packs can still be beneficial for completing collections or crafting specific cards.

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