*Pokemon TCG Pocket* is designed to be a more casual and beginner-friendly version of the classic Trading Card Game, yet it still features a competitive edge with a meta and standout cards. To help you navigate this new game, we've put together a *Pokemon TCG Pocket* tier list to guide you on 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 effective is crucial, but mastering deck-building takes your game to the next level. 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 your frontline defender. Druddigon's 100 HP makes it an excellent wall, and it can deal damage without needing Energy attached. As Druddigon stalls, you can ramp up Greninja to chip away at your opponent's health or use it as a primary attacker. Once set up, Gyarados Ex can finish off weakened opponents with ease.
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
The Pikachu Ex deck is currently the top performer in Pokemon TCG Pocket. Its speed and aggressive playstyle make it a formidable choice. Pikachu Ex can deal 90 damage with just two Energy, showcasing its efficiency. Adding Voltorb and Electrode can provide additional attack options, and Electrode's free retreat can be a lifesaver when you're out of X Speed.
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 slightly less consistent than the Pikachu Ex deck, Raichu Surge offers bursts of power. Zapdos Ex is a strong standalone attacker, but your focus should be on Pikachu Ex or Raichu, depending on your draws. Raichu's energy discard can be mitigated by Lt. Surge, and X Speed allows for quick retreats to keep the pressure on your opponent.
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 have risen in popularity. Celebi Ex and Serperior form a powerful duo. Your strategy is to evolve Snivy into Serperior quickly, using its Jungle Totem ability to double Energy on your Grass Pokemon. Celebi Ex amplifies this effect, doubling your coin flips for high damage potential. Dhelmise adds another offensive option, though the deck's reliance on Serperior makes 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
This deck revolves around poisoning your opponents and using Scolipede to deal massive damage to poisoned foes. Weezing and Whirlipede help apply Poison, while Koga can summon Weezing for free, setting up Whirlipede or Scolipede. Leaf reduces retreat costs if you lack Koga. Tauros serves as a potent finisher against Ex decks, though it may take time to set up. This deck excels against Mewtwo Ex, a common opponent in the current meta.
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's strategy is to evolve Ralts into Gardevoir quickly and use it to support Mewtwo Ex. Gardevoir on the bench feeds Energy to Mewtwo Ex, enabling its Psydrive attack. Jynx can stall or attack early in the game, buying time to set up your main attackers.
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 ultimate high-damage deck in Pokemon TCG Pocket. Once set up, it can obliterate any opponent. The challenge lies in drawing the right cards. Start with Moltres Ex and evolve Charmander to Charizard Ex, using Inferno Dance to accumulate Energy quickly. With the right setup, Charizard Ex can dominate the battlefield.
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 uses basic Pokemon to great effect. Rattata offers early game damage, becoming even more threatening as Raticate. Pidgeot's ability to force your opponent to switch their active Pokemon can disrupt their strategy significantly. Despite its simplicity, this deck can be surprisingly effective.
And that wraps up our Pokemon TCG Pocket tier list for now. Keep an eye out for updates as the meta evolves.
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