This tier list ranks the best decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket, a more casual and beginner-friendly version of the main Trading Card Game. Note that the meta is dynamic, and this list reflects the current state of the game.
Table of Contents
- S-Tier Decks
- A-Tier Decks
- B-Tier Decks
S-Tier Decks
Gyarados Ex/Greninja Combo: This deck utilizes a synergistic strategy. Druddigon provides a sturdy 100 HP wall and inflicts chip damage without energy. Greninja adds further chip damage and serves as a secondary attacker. Gyarados Ex acts as the powerful finisher, capitalizing on the weakened opponent.
Recommended 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: This aggressive deck excels in speed and efficiency. Pikachu Ex consistently delivers 90 damage with only two Energy.
Recommended 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 (Optional additions: Voltorb, Electrode)
Raichu Surge: While slightly less consistent than the pure Pikachu Ex deck, Raichu and Lt. Surge provide powerful burst damage. Zapdos Ex offers additional offensive capabilities. Energy discard from Raichu is mitigated by Lt. Surge. X Speed facilitates strategic retreats.
Recommended 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: This Grass-type deck leverages the synergy between Celebi Ex and Serperior. Serperior's Jungle Totem doubles Grass Pokémon energy, amplifying Celebi Ex's coin flip damage potential. Dhelmise offers a secondary attack option. Vulnerable to Fire-type decks.
Recommended 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 then delivering significant damage with Scolipede. Weezing and Whirlipede aid in poison application, while Koga facilitates strategic Pokémon placement. Leaf offers retreat cost reduction. Tauros provides a strong finisher against Ex decks. Effective against Mewtwo Ex.
Recommended 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 deck relies on the combination of Mewtwo Ex and Gardevoir. Rapid evolution of Ralts to Gardevoir is crucial to power up Mewtwo Ex's Psydrive attack. Jynx provides stalling and early-game offense.
Recommended 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: This deck boasts high damage potential with Charizard Ex, but relies heavily on successful draws to set up Moltres Ex and evolve Charmander efficiently.
Recommended 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 strong value. Rattata and Raticate provide early-game damage, while Pidgeot's ability disrupts opponents.
Recommended 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 is subject to change as the Pokémon TCG Pocket meta evolves.
