This Pokemon TCG Pocket tier list ranks the best decks and cards to help you dominate the game. While the game aims for casual play, a meta has emerged, making strategic deck building crucial.
Table of Contents
- S-Tier Decks
- A-Tier Decks
- B-Tier Decks
Best Decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket
Understanding strong cards is only half the battle; effective deck construction is key. Here are the top-performing decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket.
S-Tier Decks
Gyarados Ex/Greninja Combo
This deck utilizes a synergistic strategy. The core consists of: Froakie x2, Frogadier x2, Greninja x2, Druddigon x2, Magikarp x2, Gyarados Ex x2, Misty x2, Leaf x2, Professor’s Research x2, Poke Ball x2. Druddigon, with 100 HP, acts as a sturdy defender and inflicts consistent chip damage without energy investment. Greninja provides additional chip damage and serves as a secondary attacker. Gyarados Ex delivers the final blow, capitalizing on the weakened opponent.
Pikachu Ex
Currently the top deck, Pikachu Ex excels in speed and aggression. The core includes: 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. Pikachu Ex's 90 damage for two energy is exceptionally efficient. Adding Voltorb and Electrode provides further attack options and strategic retreat capabilities via Electrode's free retreat.
Raichu Surge
A slightly less consistent variant of the Pikachu deck, Raichu Surge utilizes surprise power bursts. The deck includes: 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. While Raichu's energy discard might seem detrimental, Lt. Surge mitigates this effectively. Zapdos Ex offers a reliable alternative attacker. X Speed facilitates quick retreats.
A-Tier Decks
Celebi Ex and Serperior Combo
The Mythical Island expansion boosted Grass-type decks, with Celebi Ex and Serperior at the forefront. The core includes: 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. Serperior's Jungle Totem ability doubles Grass Pokemon energy, synergizing perfectly with Celebi Ex's coin flips for high damage potential. Dhelmise offers a supplementary attacker. However, this deck is vulnerable to Fire-type decks.
Koga Poison
This deck focuses on poisoning opponents and overwhelming them with Scolipede's damage. The core consists of: Venipede x2, Whirlipede x2, Scolipede x2, Koffing x2, Weezing x2, Tauros, Poke Ball x2, Koga x2, Sabrina, Leaf x2. Koga facilitates Weezing deployment, while Leaf reduces retreat costs. Tauros serves as a powerful finisher against Ex decks. This deck counters Mewtwo Ex effectively.
Mewtwo Ex/Gardevoir Combo
This deck relies on Mewtwo Ex's Psydrive attack, supported by Gardevoir. The core includes: 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. The strategy involves rapid evolution to Gardevoir and energy accumulation for Mewtwo Ex. Jynx provides early game support and stalling capabilities.
B-Tier Decks
Charizard Ex
Charizard Ex boasts high damage potential, but its reliance on specific draws makes it less consistent. The core includes: 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. Moltres Ex aids in early energy accumulation for Charizard Ex's devastating Inferno Dance attack.
Colorless Pidgeot
This deck utilizes basic Pokemon with strong synergistic abilities. The core includes: 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. Rattata and Raticate offer early game damage, while Pidgeot's ability disrupts opponents by forcing Pokemon switches.
This tier list provides a snapshot of the current meta. The Pokemon TCG Pocket meta is dynamic, so continuous adaptation and experimentation are key to success.
