Pokémon TCG Pocket offers a more casual TCG experience, but a competitive meta still exists. This tier list highlights the best decks to build.
Table of Contents
- S-Tier Decks
- A-Tier Decks
- B-Tier Decks
Best Decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket
Knowing strong cards is crucial, but deck construction is key. Here are the top decks:
S-Tier Decks
Gyarados Ex/Greninja Combo
This deck utilizes a synergistic approach with Gyarados Ex and Greninja. The inclusion of Druddigon provides a sturdy 100 HP wall and consistent chip damage without energy investment. Greninja adds further chip damage and serves as a secondary attacker, while Gyarados Ex delivers powerful finishing blows.
- Key Cards: Froakie (x2), Frogadier (x2), Greninja (x2), Druddigon (x2), Magikarp (x2), Gyarados Ex (x2), Misty (x2), Leaf (x2), Professor’s Research (x2), Poké Ball (x2)
Pikachu Ex
Currently the dominant deck, Pikachu Ex boasts speed and aggression. Its consistent 90 damage output for only two Energy is exceptionally efficient. Adding Voltorb and Electrode provides additional attack options and strategic retreat capabilities.
- Key Cards: 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)
Raichu Surge
While slightly less consistent than the pure Pikachu Ex deck, the Raichu Surge variant offers surprise bursts of damage. Zapdos Ex provides solid support, while Pikachu Ex and Raichu serve as primary attackers. Lt. Surge mitigates the Energy discard drawback of Raichu, and X Speed facilitates strategic retreats.
- Key Cards: 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)
A-Tier Decks
Celebi Ex and Serperior Combo
The Mythical Island expansion boosted Grass-type decks, with Celebi Ex and Serperior at the forefront. Serperior's ability doubles Grass Pokémon Energy counts, amplified by Celebi Ex's coin flip advantage for massive damage potential. Dhelmise provides an additional attacking option. Fire-type decks pose a significant counter.
- Key Cards: 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)
Koga Poison
This deck focuses on poisoning opponents and exploiting their weakened state with Scolipede's high damage output. Weezing and Whirlipede inflict Poison, while Koga facilitates efficient Pokémon deployment. Leaf provides retreat cost reduction, and Tauros acts as a powerful finisher against Ex decks. This deck excels against Mewtwo Ex.
- Key Cards: Venipede (x2), Whirlipede (x2), Scolipede (x2), Koffing (x2), Weezing (x2), Tauros, Poké Ball (x2), Koga (x2), Sabrina, Leaf (x2)
Mewtwo Ex/Gardevoir Combo
This combo relies on Mewtwo Ex's Psydrive attack, supported by Gardevoir. Rapid evolution of Ralts to Gardevoir is crucial, providing energy to Mewtwo Ex. Jynx acts as a stalling/early-game attacker.
- Key Cards: 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)
B-Tier Decks
Charizard Ex
Charizard Ex boasts high damage potential but suffers from setup reliance. Moltres Ex provides early-game support and rapid energy accumulation for Charizard Ex.
- Key Cards: 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)
Colorless Pidgeot
This deck utilizes basic Pokémon with high value. Rattata and Raticate offer early-game damage, while Pidgeot's ability disrupts opponent strategies.
- Key Cards: 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 tier list provides a snapshot of the current Pokémon TCG Pocket meta. Remember that deck building and strategic play are crucial for success.
