Genetic Apex (Japanese: 最強の遺伝子 Strongest Gene) is the first ever set released for Pokemon TCG Pocket. It will launch alongside the app on October 30th, 2024.

Genetic Apex features 286 digital cards. There are 226 cards in its main set and 60 secret rares.

The set name appears to be a reference to Mewtwo, the Genetic Pokemon. It gets a special immersive card in the set.

The booster packs feature Charizard, Pikachu, and Mewtwo. Each pack includes five cards.

Unlike the real Pokemon TCG, each pack design features exclusive cards. For example, you can only find Pikachu ex in the Pikachu booster pack. There are about 80 cards exclusive to each pack.

The majority of the Pokemon and human characters in this set come from Generation I. This is likely to market the app to as many Pokemon fans as possible, since Generation I has the most familiar batch of characters. Other fan-favorite Pokemon include the Gardevoir and Greninja lines.

Cards in the set use a mix of new artwork and recycled artwork from the TCG’s 28 year history. However, the cards that reuse artwork have no relation to the originals. For example, they use different attacks and are sometimes different types.

The set features a unique “extended art” of Slowpoke from Fossil. It’s drawn by the original artist, Miki Tanaka.

The last card in the set is an immersive Mew, at #286. Its placement as the last secret rare may be a reference to Mew being the last revealed Pokemon of Generation I. Mew was originally hidden in the coding for Pokemon Red & Green.

Unlike the real Pokemon TCG, Genetic Apex‘s card list and booster packs are the same across all languages. The set’s codename is A1.

“Genetic Apex” Main Set Cards

If a card is exclusive to a specific pack, it’s shown in parenthesis.

“Genetic Apex” Secret Rare Cards

Promo-A Cards

These promos can be obtained through the game’s tutorials or store. They released alongside Genetic Apex.

Thanks goes to ChicoEevee for providing the images!