Pokemon TCG Pocket: Tier List of the Best Decks and Cards
Pokemon TCG Pocket offers a more casual approach to the Trading Card Game, but a competitive meta is still emerging. This tier list highlights the best decks to build, helping you determine which cards to prioritize.
Table of Contents
- S-Tier Decks
- A-Tier Decks
- B-Tier Decks
Best Decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket
Understanding strong cards is crucial, but effective deck construction is equally important. Here are the top decks currently in Pokemon TCG Pocket:
S-Tier Decks
Gyarados Ex/Greninja Combo
This deck leverages a synergistic strategy between Gyarados Ex and Greninja. The inclusion of Druddigon provides a sturdy 100 HP wall that inflicts consistent chip damage without energy investment, buying you time to set up your primary attackers. Greninja contributes additional chip damage and serves as a viable main attacker if needed. Gyarados Ex then delivers the finishing blow, capitalizing on the weakened opponent.
Sample Decklist: Froakie x2, Frogadier x2, Greninja x2, Druddigon x2, Magikarp x2, Gyarados Ex x2, Misty x2, Leaf x2, Professor’s Research x2, Poke Ball x2
Pikachu Ex
Currently the top deck in Pokemon TCG Pocket, the Pikachu Ex deck prioritizes speed and aggression. Pikachu Ex's 90 damage output for only two Energy is exceptionally efficient.
Sample Decklist: Pikachu Ex x2, Zapdos Ex x2, Blitzle x2, Zebstrika x2, Poke Ball x2, Potion x2, X Speed x2, Professor’s Research x2, Sabrina x2, Giovanni x2 (Consider adding Voltorb and Electrode for additional attack options).
Raichu Surge
While slightly less consistent than the pure Pikachu Ex deck, the Raichu Surge variant offers surprising power bursts. Zapdos Ex provides a solid secondary attacker, while Pikachu Ex and Raichu serve as your primary offensive threats, depending on your hand. Lt. Surge mitigates the drawback of discarding energy from Raichu. X Speed facilitates quick retreats.
Sample Decklist: Pikachu Ex x2, Pikachu x2, Raichu x2, Zapdos Ex x2, Potion x2, X Speed x2, Poke 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 forming a powerful core. The strategy focuses on rapidly evolving Snivy to Serperior, utilizing its Jungle Totem ability to double Grass Pokémon energy counts. Combined with Celebi Ex's coin flip doubling effect, this results in high damage potential. Dhelmise provides a secondary attacker that benefits from Serperior's ability. However, the deck's vulnerability to Fire-type decks (e.g., Blaine/Rapidash/Ninetales) is a notable weakness.
Sample Decklist: Snivy x2, Servine x2, Serperior x2, Celebi Ex x2, Dhelmise x2, Erika x2, Professor’s Research x2, Poke Ball x2, X Speed x2, Potion x2, Sabrina x2
Koga Poison
This deck uses poison-based attacks to overwhelm opponents. Scolipede delivers significant damage to poisoned Pokémon. Weezing and Whirlipede spread poison, while Koga facilitates efficient Pokémon deployment. Leaf provides retreat cost reduction if Koga isn't available. Tauros serves as a strong finisher against Ex decks. This deck counters popular Mewtwo Ex decks effectively.
Sample Decklist: Venipede x2, Whirlipede x2, Scolipede x2, Koffing x2, Weezing x2, Tauros, Poke Ball x2, Koga x2, Sabrina, Leaf x2
Mewtwo Ex/Gardevoir Combo
This deck utilizes Mewtwo Ex's Psydrive attack, supported by Gardevoir. The strategy prioritizes rapid evolution of Ralts to Gardevoir to power Mewtwo Ex. Jynx serves as a stalling or early-game attacker.
Sample Decklist: Mewtwo Ex x2, Ralts x2, Kirlia x2, Gardevoir x2, Jynx x2, Potion x2, X Speed x2, Poke Ball x2, Professor’s Research x2, Sabrina x2, Giovanni x2
B-Tier Decks
Charizard Ex
Charizard Ex boasts high damage potential, but its reliance on specific draws and setup time makes it less consistent. Moltres Ex assists in early energy acceleration.
Sample Decklist: Charmander x2, Charmeleon x2, Charizard Ex x2, Moltres Ex x2, Potion x2, X Speed x2, Poke Ball x2, Professor’s Research x2, Sabrina x2, Giovanni x2
Colorless Pidgeot
This deck utilizes basic Pokémon with strong utility. Rattata and Raticate offer early-game damage, while Pidgeot's ability forces opponent Pokémon switches, causing disruption.
Sample Decklist: Pidgey x2, Pidgeotto x2, Pidgeot, Poke Ball x2, Professor’s Research x2, Red Card, Sabrina, Potion x2, Rattata x2, Raticate x2, Kangaskhan, Farfetch’d x2
This tier list provides a current snapshot of the Pokemon TCG Pocket meta. The meta is dynamic, so continued observation and adaptation are key to success.
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