Pokémon TCG Pocket offers a more casual TCG experience, but a competitive meta still exists. This tier list highlights the best decks to build.
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Best Decks Tier List in Pokémon TCG Pocket S-Tier Decks A-Tier Decks B-Tier Decks
Best Decks Tier List in Pokémon TCG Pocket
Effective deck building is crucial. Here are the top decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket:
S-Tier Decks
Gyarados Ex/Greninja Combo
This deck utilizes Gyarados Ex and Greninja synergistically. The strategy involves using Druddigon (100 HP) as a sturdy defender to inflict chip damage while simultaneously developing Greninja for additional damage and Gyarados Ex as a powerful finisher.
Sample Deck List: 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 top deck, Pikachu Ex boasts incredible speed and aggression. Pikachu Ex consistently deals 90 damage with only two Energy.
Sample Deck List: 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 (Optional additions: Voltorb, Electrode)
Raichu Surge
While slightly less consistent than the pure Pikachu Ex deck, Raichu and Lt. Surge provide surprising bursts of power. Zapdos Ex offers additional attack options, complemented by Pikachu Ex and Raichu depending on card draws. Lt. Surge mitigates the Energy discard drawback of Raichu. X Speed facilitates quick retreats.
Sample Deck List: 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
Grass-type decks are rising in popularity. Celebi Ex and Serperior create a powerful combination. Serperior's Jungle Totem ability doubles Grass Pokémon Energy, while Celebi Ex increases coin flip chances for higher damage output. Dhelmise provides a secondary attacker. Fire-type decks pose a significant counter.
Sample Deck List: 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 utilizes poison to weaken opponents. Scolipede delivers significant damage to poisoned Pokémon, aided by Weezing and Whirlipede for poison application. Koga is crucial for free Weezing deployment, while Leaf reduces retreat costs. Tauros serves as a powerful finisher against Ex decks. Effective against Mewtwo Ex.
Sample Deck List: Venipede x2, Whirlipede x2, Scolipede x2, Koffing x2, Weezing x2, Tauros, Poké Ball x2, Koga x2, Sabrina, Leaf x2
Mewtwo Ex/Gardevoir Combo
Mewtwo Ex and Gardevoir are the core of this deck. The strategy involves rapid evolution of Ralts to Gardevoir to support Mewtwo Ex's Psydrive attack. Jynx offers stalling or early-game attack options.
Sample Deck List: 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 output but relies on successful early-game draws to evolve Charmander to Charizard Ex efficiently, utilizing Moltres Ex for early Energy gain via Inferno Dance.
Sample Deck List: 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/Raticate provide early-game damage, while Pidgeot's ability forces opponent switches, causing disruption.
Sample Deck List: 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 current snapshot of Pokémon TCG Pocket deck effectiveness.
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