This Pokemon TCG Pocket tier list reveals the top decks to dominate the game. While the game aims for casual play, a meta already exists. This guide helps you identify the strongest cards and build winning decks.
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
Knowing strong cards is crucial, but deck building is key. Here are the top decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket.
S-Tier Decks
Gyarados Ex/Greninja Combo
This deck utilizes a synergistic approach. 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 acts as a sturdy 100 HP wall, inflicting chip damage without energy investment. Greninja adds further chip damage and serves as a secondary attacker. Gyarados Ex delivers the final blow, capitalizing on the weakened opponent.
Pikachu Ex
Currently the best deck. This fast, aggressive deck features: 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 consistently deals 90 damage with only two Energy. Adding Voltorb and Electrode provides additional attack options and strategic retreat capabilities.
Raichu Surge
While slightly less consistent than the main Pikachu Ex deck, this deck offers surprise bursts of power. It 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. Pikachu Ex and Raichu are the main attackers, with Zapdos providing support. Lt. Surge mitigates the drawback of discarding energy from Raichu. X Speed facilitates quick retreats.
A-Tier Decks
Celebi Ex and Serperior Combo
Grass decks are rising in popularity. This deck uses: 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 ability doubles Grass Pokémon energy, combined with Celebi Ex's coin flips, creates high damage potential. Dhelmise offers a secondary attack option. However, it's vulnerable to Fire decks.
Koga Poison
This deck focuses on poisoning opponents. It includes: Venipede x2, Whirlipede x2, Scolipede x2, Koffing x2, Weezing x2, Tauros, Poke Ball x2, Koga x2, Sabrina, Leaf x2. Scolipede deals heavy damage to poisoned Pokémon. Weezing and Whirlipede inflict poison, and Koga assists in deploying Weezing. Tauros acts as a strong finisher against Ex decks. This deck excels against Mewtwo Ex.
Mewtwo Ex/Gardevoir Combo
This deck relies on Mewtwo Ex supported by Gardevoir. The lineup is: 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 goal is to quickly evolve Ralts to Gardevoir to power up Mewtwo Ex's Psydrive. Jynx provides stalling and early-game attack options.
B-Tier Decks
Charizard Ex
This deck boasts high damage potential with Charizard Ex. It features: 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. The challenge lies in setting up Charizard Ex effectively using Moltres Ex and Inferno Dance.
Colorless Pidgeot
This deck uses basic Pokémon for consistent value. It 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 provide early-game damage, while Pidgeot's ability disrupts the opponent.
This concludes our Pokemon TCG Pocket tier list. Further updates may be needed as the meta evolves.