Pokémon TCG Pocket offers a more casual approach to the Trading Card Game, but a competitive meta still exists. This tier list highlights the strongest cards and deck strategies currently available.
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Best Decks Tier List in Pokemon TCG Pocket
S-Tier Decks
A-Tier Decks
B-Tier Decks
Best Decks Tier List in Pokemon TCG Pocket
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Understanding strong cards is crucial, but effective deck building is key to success. Here are the top decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket:
S-Tier Decks
Gyarados Ex/Greninja Combo
Froakie x2, Frogadier x2, Greninja x2, Druddigon x2, Magikarp x2, Gyarados Ex x2, Misty x2, Leaf x2, Professor’s Research x2, Poké Ball x2. This deck utilizes Druddigon as a sturdy 100 HP wall, chipping away at opponents while Greninja and Gyarados Ex build up. Greninja inflicts additional chip damage, acting as a secondary attacker, while Gyarados Ex delivers powerful finishing blows.
Pikachu Ex
Pikachu Ex x2, Zapdos Ex x2, Blitzle x2, Zebstrika x2, Poké Ball x2, Potion x2, X Speed x2, Professor’s Research x2, Sabrina x2, Giovanni x2. Currently the dominant deck, Pikachu Ex boasts incredibly efficient damage output (90 damage for two Energy). Adding Voltorb and Electrode provides additional attack options and strategic retreat capabilities via Electrode's free retreat.
Raichu Surge
Pikachu Ex x2, Pikachu x2, Raichu x2, Zapdos Ex x2, Potion x2, X Speed x2, Poké Ball x2, Professor’s Research x2, Sabrina x2, Lt. Surge x2. While slightly less consistent than the main Pikachu Ex deck, Raichu and Lt. Surge offer surprising burst damage. Zapdos Ex provides solid support, with Pikachu Ex and Raichu serving as primary attackers depending on draws. Lt. Surge mitigates Raichu's Energy discard drawback, and X Speed enables quick retreats.
A-Tier Decks
Celebi Ex and Serperior Combo
Snivy x2, Servine x2, Serperior x2, Celebi Ex x2, Dhelmise x2, Erika x2, Professor’s Research x2, Poké Ball x2, X Speed x2, Potion x2, Sabrina x2. The Mythical Island expansion boosted Grass decks, with Celebi Ex and Serperior forming a powerful core. The goal is rapid Serperior evolution, leveraging its ability to double Grass Pokémon Energy counts, amplified by Celebi Ex’s coin flips. Dhelmise offers additional attack options. Fire decks, particularly Blaine/Rapidash/Ninetales, pose a significant threat.
Koga Poison
Venipede x2, Whirlipede x2, Scolipede x2, Koffing x2, Weezing x2, Tauros, Poké Ball x2, Koga x2, Sabrina, Leaf x2. This deck focuses on poisoning opponents and exploiting their weakened state with Scolipede’s high damage output. Weezing and Whirlipede aid in poisoning, while Koga facilitates Weezing deployment and reduces retreat costs. Tauros serves as a powerful finisher against Ex decks.
Mewtwo Ex/Gardevoir Combo
Mewtwo Ex x2, Ralts x2, Kirlia x2, Gardevoir x2, Jynx x2, Potion x2, X Speed x2, Poké Ball x2, Professor’s Research x2, Sabrina x2, Giovanni x2. This deck revolves around Mewtwo Ex supported by Gardevoir. Rapid evolution of Ralts to Gardevoir is crucial, powering Mewtwo Ex's Psydrive. Jynx acts as a stalling or early-game attacker.
B-Tier Decks
Charizard Ex
Charmander x2, Charmeleon x2, Charizard Ex x2, Moltres Ex x2, Potion x2, X Speed x2, Poké Ball x2, Professor’s Research x2, Sabrina x2, Giovanni x2. Charizard Ex delivers the highest damage potential but requires careful setup. Moltres Ex assists with early Energy generation and Charmander evolution.
Colorless Pidgeot
Pidgey x2, Pidgeotto x2, Pidgeot, Poké Ball x2, Professor’s Research x2, Red Card, Sabrina, Potion x2, Rattata x2, Raticate x2, Kangaskhan, Farfetch’d x2. This deck utilizes basic Pokémon with high value. Rattata and Raticate provide early-game damage, while Pidgeot’s ability forces opponent switches, disrupting strategy.
This concludes our current Pokémon TCG Pocket tier list.
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