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The first Pokémon TCG Pocket Emblem Event is underway, where players battle against each other and win special Emblems based on the wins they have during the event duration, as well as bonus Missions to complete for additional rewards! Here's everything you need to know about the event.
One thing to note: This event makes it a bit more clear now that from the leaks previously shared, these events serve as the "ranked mode" equivalent that serve a similar purpose. We'll share with you as we know more!
Event Period
- Start: November 7, 2024 at 6 AM UTC
- End: November 28, 2024 at 5:59 AM UTC
Emblems
Players can head to the Battle > Versus > Event Match section of the game to select a deck and start. You gain Emblems based on the amount of wins you gain during the event period.
After 45 wins, players will not be able to queue in the event.
| Wins | Emblem |
|---|---|
| 1 win |  Participation |
| 5 wins |  Bronze |
| 25 wins |  Silver |
| 45 wins |  Gold |
Missions
Genetic Apex Emblem Event 1 Missions are also live, granting rewards for participation as well as winning.
| Mission | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Participate in 1 versus battle |  3 Pack Hourglass |
| Participate in 3 versus battles | 3 Pack Hourglass |
| Participate in 5 versus battles | 6 Pack Hourglass |
| Participate in 10 versus battles | 12 Pack Hourglass |
| Win 1 versus battles |  50 Shinedust |
| Win 3 versus battles | 100 Shinedust |
| Win 5 versus battles | 200 Shinedust |
| Win 10 versus battles | 500 Shinedust |
| Win 25 versus battles | 1000 Shinedust |
| Win 50 versus battles | 2000 Shinedust |
Recommended Decks
This event incentivizes winning, so it is bound to get competitive. First, you can check out our meta tier list here for the best Pokémon TCG Pocket decks right now:
It may feel daunting for new players getting started, but the event lasts for 3 weeks and is enough time to collect many cards even as a free-to-play (F2P) player. Below is an example of a budget Blaine Aggro deck for example:
