*Pokemon TCG Pocket* is designed to be a more casual and beginner-friendly version of the traditional Trading Card Game, yet it's inevitable that a meta will emerge with certain cards outperforming others. To help you navigate this new landscape, here's our *Pokemon TCG Pocket* tier list, which highlights the best cards and decks to focus on.
Table of contents
- Best Decks Tier List in Pokemon TCG Pocket
- S-Tier Decks
- A-Tier Decks
- B-Tier Decks
Best Decks Tier List in Pokemon TCG Pocket
Understanding which cards are strong is crucial, but mastering deck-building is a whole different challenge. Here are the top decks to consider in *Pokemon TCG Pocket*:
S-Tier Decks
Gyarados Ex/Greninja Combo
- Froakie x2
- Frogadier x2
- Greninja x2
- Druddigon x2
- Magikarp x2
- Gyarados Ex x2
- Misty x2
- Leaf x2
- Professor’s Research x2
- Poke Ball x2
This deck focuses on building up both Greninja and Gyarados Ex while using Druddigon as a frontline defender. Druddigon's 100 HP makes it a sturdy wall, and it can deal chip damage without needing Energy. As Druddigon holds the line, you can ramp up Greninja to inflict more chip damage or use it as a primary attacker. Once set up, Gyarados Ex can finish off opponents weakened by the chip damage.
Pikachu Ex
- 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
Currently, the Pikachu Ex deck is the top performer in *Pokemon TCG Pocket*. It's fast and aggressive, with Pikachu Ex delivering 90 damage for just two Energy, making it incredibly efficient. Adding Voltorb and Electrode can enhance your attack options, and Electrode's free retreat cost can be a lifesaver when you're out of X Speeds.
Raichu Surge
- 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 not as consistent as the main Pikachu Ex deck, Raichu and Lt. Surge can deliver powerful surprise attacks. Zapdos Ex is a reliable attacker, but your primary strategy will revolve around Pikachu Ex or Raichu, depending on your draws. Lt. Surge can mitigate the Energy discard required by Raichu, and X Speed offers a quick retreat option if needed.
A-Tier Decks
Celebi Ex and Serperior Combo
- 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
With the Mythical Island expansion, Grass decks are climbing the ranks. Celebi Ex, paired with Serperior, is the star here. Your goal is to evolve Snivy into Serperior quickly and use its Jungle Totem ability to double the Energy on your Grass Pokemon. Combined with Celebi Ex, this setup offers high damage potential. Dhelmise adds another attacking option, but the deck's success hinges on getting Serperior out, making it vulnerable to Fire decks like the Blaine/Rapidash/Ninetales combo.
Koga Poison
- Venipede x2
- Whirlipede x2
- Scolipede x2
- Koffing x2
- Weezing x2
- Tauros
- Poke Ball x2
- Koga x2
- Sabrina
- Leaf x2
The strategy here is straightforward: poison your opponents and then hit them hard with Scolipede. Weezing and Whirlipede help spread Poison, while Koga can bring out Weezing for free, setting up Whirlipede or Scolipede. Leaf can reduce retreat costs if you don't have Koga. Tauros serves as a strong finisher against Ex decks, though it requires some setup time. This deck excels against popular Mewtwo Ex decks.
Mewtwo Ex/Gardevoir Combo
- 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
This deck revolves around Mewtwo Ex supported by Gardevoir. Your aim is to evolve Ralts and Kirlia into Gardevoir quickly, then power up Mewtwo Ex to activate Psydrive. Jynx can stall or attack early on, buying time for your main strategy to come online.
B-Tier Decks
Charizard Ex
- 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
Charizard Ex is the go-to deck for high damage output in *Pokemon TCG Pocket*. Once set up, Charizard Ex can deal the highest damage in the game, overwhelming any opponent. The challenge lies in getting the right draws to evolve Charmander into Charizard Ex while using Moltres Ex and Inferno Dance to build Energy quickly.
Colorless Pidgeot
- 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 deck may use basic Pokemon, but they offer significant value. Rattata and Raticate provide strong early game damage, while Pidgeot's ability to force your opponent to switch their active Pokemon can disrupt their strategy. This deck is all about leveraging the utility of seemingly simple cards to gain an edge.
And that wraps up our *Pokemon TCG Pocket* tier list for now. Keep an eye out for updates as the meta evolves and new cards are introduced.
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