How to Use Premium Tickets in Pokémon TCG Pocket (Without Wasting Them)

If you’ve been playing Pokémon TCG Pocket for a bit, you’ve probably picked up a few Premium Tickets (from the Premium Pass, an event, maybe even a bundle drop).

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You know they’re valuable… yes, they guarantee a Rare or better, but the game doesn’t do a great job explaining how to actually use them properly.

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Do you save them for a big expansion, use them on your next ten-pull, or just throw them on whatever pack you’re opening?

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This guide breaks it all down: when to use Premium Tickets, what to avoid, and how to actually get value out of them. Because if you’re spending (or planning to), the last thing you want is to waste them on a pack that didn’t deserve it.

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What Are Premium Tickets in Pokémon TCG Pocket?

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Premium Tickets are special items that let you guarantee a Rare or better card when opening a booster pack. You’ll usually earn them through the Premium Pass, event rewards, or as bonuses in special bundles.

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They don’t replace Poké Gold (you still need to spend Gold to open the pack), but attaching a Premium Ticket to your pull gives you a guaranteed upgrade. Instead of getting stuck with all commons, you’re at least walking away with something useful or trade-worthy.

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You’ll know a Premium Ticket is active when you see that little gold ticket icon before opening a pack. And while it might seem like a small bonus, timing your usage is everything, especially if you’re aiming for EXs, Immersive cards, or a specific spark.

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When to Use Premium Tickets for Best Value

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You could just slap a Premium Ticket on the next pack you open, but if you want to get real value out of it, a little timing goes a long way.

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Here’s when it actually makes sense to use them:

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1. When a New Expansion Drops

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This is the sweet spot. New sets usually mean new EXs, fresh Immersive art, and better Wonder Pick windows.

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Using Premium Tickets during launch week gives you a better chance to pull cards that are valuable and relevant. Don’t waste them on an old set you’re not collecting anymore.

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2. When You’re Pulling Rare Packs

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Rare Packs give you better odds by default, so stacking a Premium Ticket on top is just smart. You’re already spending Poké Gold, so why not boost the floor on what you’ll get?

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3. During Special Events

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Wonder Pick events, raid challenges, or shop-exclusive promos? That’s when you want to cash in. These windows often come with limited-time cards that might not be available later, and Premium Tickets help you grab them without relying fully on luck.

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How to Get More Premium Tickets (Without Grinding for Days)

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If you’ve only earned a few Premium Tickets here and there, you might be wondering how the whales end up with dozens. But if you know where to look, and when to top up, you can actually stack a decent amount without going full grind mode.

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The easiest and most consistent way to get Premium Tickets is through the Premium Pass. If you’re logging in daily and doing the usual pack openings or missions, you’ll end up with nearly 30 tickets by the end of the month.

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That’s more than enough to boost your pulls, especially if you’re timing it around new expansions.

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You’ll also find Premium Tickets bundled into some of the limited-time offers and top-up deals that show up when a new set drops.

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These are usually tied to Poké Gold purchases, so if you’re already planning to spend, grabbing a bundle with bonus tickets is just a smarter way to do it.

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And every now and then, event missions or shop promos will include a couple of free tickets. It’s not super common, but it’s worth checking when a big event goes live, especially if you’re already completing missions or using Wonder Pick charges anyway.

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Want to Get More Out of Every Ticket?

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Premium Tickets are already one of the best ways to guarantee something solid with your pulls, but they work even better when you’ve got more packs to pair them with.

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That’s where Packsify comes in…

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If you’re already spending on Poké Gold, don’t pay full price through the in-game store. Packsify lets you top up at up to 35% off, so you can pull more, stack more Rare Packs, and make every Premium Ticket hit harder.

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You’re still getting the same Gold, just more of it, for less. And when a new expansion drops or a Wonder Pick event kicks off, you’ll be ready.

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See how Packsify works ›

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