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Mastering Pack Points in Pokémon TCG Pocket: How to Craft Rare Cards
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If you’ve ever found yourself pulling pack after pack, just hoping that elusive EX or Crown Rare finally drops, there's actually a smarter way…
Pokémon TCG Pocket offers a guaranteed path to the cards you really want, and it's called Pack Points (or Surging Spark, as the game officially calls it).
Pack Points let you "spark" a specific chase card after a certain number of pack pulls.
But here's the catch: most players don't use them efficiently. If you're already spending Poké Gold and opening packs regularly, mastering Pack Points can save you from wasting your pulls and get you your dream cards faster.
We'll show you exactly how Pack Points work, the smartest way to build them quickly, and how to redeem them strategically for maximum value. Ready to stop gambling and start crafting?
What Exactly Are Pack Points?
Pack Points or "Surging Spark," as Pokémon TCG Pocket officially calls them, are essentially your safety net in the game’s pack-opening system. Every time you open a booster pack, you'll earn Pack Points, regardless of what cards you pull.
Once you've accumulated enough points, you can directly spark a specific chase card you’ve been aiming for (no luck, no RNG, just a guaranteed pull).
The required number of points varies depending on the rarity and type of card, but for those hard-to-get EX cards or Crown Rares, expect to pull quite a few packs first.
How Many Pack Points Do You Actually Need?
Let's get practical. You're probably wondering, “How many packs do I really need to open?” That’s a great question, and here’s what you can expect:
- Standard Rares and Holos. Usually on the lower end, around 100–200 points.
- Full-Art and EX Cards. These typically land in the 400–600 points range. You're looking at dozens of packs here.
- Top-End Chase Cards (Crown Rares, special promos), often 800+ Pack Points. Yup, it's an investment.
So, why does this matter? Because knowing your spark number can help you strategize your pack pulls smarter. If you’re spending Poké Gold, you want each pull to count toward something concrete, and not just luck.
How Pack Points Work in Pokémon TCG Pocket (a.k.a. Surging Spark)
Every time you open a booster pack in Pokémon TCG Pocket, you earn Pack Points, also referred to in-game as Surging Spark.
Think of it as a pity system: after a certain number of pulls, you can exchange those points for a specific high-rarity card, usually an EX, Crown Rare, or another banner card from the current set.
You can view your Pack Points progress in the banner shop. Once you’ve opened enough packs to hit the spark threshold (usually around 200 points), you’ll unlock the option to redeem one of the featured “sparkable” cards of your choice.
Here’s the catch: your Pack Points only apply to that specific banner set. When a new set drops, your points reset. That means if you're sitting at 180 points and a new banner launches, you just missed your shot to spark. Ouch…
So if you're targeting a chase card, like Ultra Necrozma EX or a Crown Rare Mewtwo, you need to commit to that set and build up your spark before it disappears.
And don’t worry… your points won’t disappear overnight. You’ll usually have several weeks to build them up before a new set launches.
How to Build Pack Points Faster (Without Wasting Gold)
If you’re going for a spark, your goal should be simple: open as many packs as possible in the shortest amount of time, without throwing your Poké Gold down the drain.
That starts with choosing the right packs. Pack Points only accumulate when you open booster packs from the current featured banner, so don’t waste Gold on off-banner packs unless you’re opening casually or chasing a specific older card.
Next, go for 10-pack bundles whenever possible. Not only do they feel more satisfying to open, but they also guarantee at least one Rare-or-better pull and stack your spark progress faster. Singles work too, but they’re less efficient and eat up time and Hourglasses.
Now, here's a tip: don’t spread your pulls across different banners. If you’re chasing a Crown Rare or Immersive card, go all-in on that set.
If you stop halfway through and move to another banner, all your progress resets. That’s where most players trip up. They get distracted by new cards before finishing their spark.
And if you want to go hard on opening, timing matters. Drop events and Wonder Pick boosts often appear during the first few days of a new set.
That’s your window to get more value from every pull and maybe even snipe a high-rarity card through Wonder Pick while building your spark.
Last but not least: top up smart. Spending $99.99 in-game gets you 690 Poké Gold. But using Packsify gets you that same amount at up to 35% off. That’s more pulls, more Pack Points, and a better shot at sparking your dream card.
Want to Spark Sooner Without Spending More?
If you're already grinding for Pack Points, you know the drill: every pull brings you closer to your dream card. But if you're paying full price for Poké Gold, you're probably burning through your budget faster than necessary.
Well… that’s where Packsify comes in.
We help Pokémon TCG Pocket players top up safely and save up to 35% compared to standard in-game prices. That means more packs opened, more Pack Points earned, and more chances to redeem for your top chase cards, all without breaking the bank.
So whether you're going for your first spark or hunting that full-art EX, Packsify helps you go further with the same spend.
More pulls. Faster sparks. Smarter spending.
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