The Sneak Peek option in Pokemon TCG Pocket gives users an insight into their opponent’s cards, providing an upper hand in the Wonder Pick phase. Unfortunately, many players remain confused because the game does not adequately explain its features. In this guide, I will show you how to maximize the effectiveness of Sneak Peek and increase your likelihood of obtaining rare cards.

Activating Sneak Peek

Not every Wonder Pick has Sneak Peek access, and the caveat is, you will only find out if it is usable after initiating a Wonder Pick. If you are fortunate, a notification will appear after the cards have been shuffled, allowing Sneak Peek to be used.  

For use of Sneak Peek, these steps should be followed:

1. Begin the Wonder Pick process as usual.
2. Wait for the Sneak Peek prompt, If eligible, a message will appear allowing you to proceed.
3. Select a card to preview by tapping on it, which causes an orange magnifying glass icon to appear.
4. Press the ‘Take a Peek’ button to reveal what’s behind the chosen card.
5. Make your decision: If it’s a card you want, select it again. Otherwise, pick from the remaining options.

Understanding Sneak Peek Success Rates

The appeal of Sneak Peek lies in its ability to improve your odds of landing desired cards. Without any assistance, your chances of picking a specific card from a Wonder Pick are 20%, but triggering Sneak Peek can double these odds to 40% if you’re aiming for a single specific card. When targeting two cards simultaneously, Sneak Peek increases your odds from 40% to around 70%. However, Sneak Peek doesn’t always activate. The chance of triggering Sneak Peek is estimated to be around 50%, which means the overall probability for a single card objective is approximately 30% and for two cards, it’s around 55%. Factoring these probabilities into your strategy can make a big difference in your success rate.

• Standard Odds (No Sneak Peek): Without any assistance, your chances of picking a specific card from a Wonder Pick are 20% (1 out of 5).
• Using Sneak Peek: Triggering Sneak Peek doubles your odds to 40% if you’re aiming for a single specific card.
• Strategic Wonder Picks: When targeting two cards simultaneously, Sneak Peek increases your odds from 40% to around 70%.

Nevertheless, activation of Sneak Peek isn’t guaranteed. It is stated that the odds of activating Sneak Peek are 50%. Keeping this in mind, for a single card objective, the total likelihood of success drops to around 30%. When aiming for two cards, the success rate climbs to about 55%.

Tips for Maximizing Success

• Save your hourglasses for moments when you’re chasing two desired cards to leverage the best odds.
• Avoid spending resources on Wonder Picks with only one desired card unless absolutely necessary.
• Stay patient and selective, especially during Sneak Peek campaigns where the odds can be more favorable.

Sneak Peek offers capabilities that will greatly streamline your collection-building endeavors. From seeking art rares to ex cards, using the perk of Sneak Peek makes a world of difference.