This tier list ranks the best decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket, a more casual and beginner-friendly version of the main Trading Card Game. While it's designed for casual play, a meta still exists, and some decks are undeniably stronger.
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 acts as a sturdy 100 HP wall, chipping away at opponent's health without needing energy. Simultaneously, Greninja inflicts additional chip damage, acting as a secondary attacker. Finally, Gyarados Ex delivers the knockout blow once the opponent is weakened.
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: Currently the top deck, Pikachu Ex boasts incredible speed and aggression. Its ability to consistently deal 90 damage with only two Energy is exceptionally efficient.
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 (Consider Voltorb and Electrode for additional attack options.)
Raichu Surge: While slightly less consistent than the pure Pikachu Ex deck, Raichu and Lt. Surge provide surprising bursts of power. Zapdos Ex offers additional attacking potential, but Pikachu Ex and Raichu are the primary attackers, depending on your hand. Lt. Surge mitigates the drawback of discarding energy from Raichu. X Speed facilitates quick 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: The Mythical Island expansion boosted Grass-type decks. Celebi Ex, paired with Serperior, is the core. Serperior's Jungle Totem doubles Grass Pokémon energy, amplified by Celebi Ex's coin flip doubling. Dhelmise provides a secondary attacker. However, Fire-type decks can easily counter this strategy.
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 overwhelming them with Scolipede's high damage. Weezing and Whirlipede spread poison, while Koga helps deploy Weezing efficiently. Leaf reduces retreat costs. Tauros serves as a powerful finisher against Ex decks. Effective against Mewtwo Ex decks.
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: Mewtwo Ex is the main attacker, supported by Gardevoir. Rapid evolution of Ralts to Gardevoir is crucial to power up Mewtwo Ex's Psydrive. Jynx provides stalling and early-game attacking capabilities.
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: Charizard Ex deals massive damage but relies heavily on getting the right draws. Moltres Ex helps with early energy acceleration.
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 uses basic Pokémon with high value. Rattata and Raticate offer early-game damage, while Pidgeot's ability forces opponent switches, causing disruption.
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 a snapshot in time; the meta may shift with future updates and card releases.
