*Pokemon TCG Pocket* is designed to be a more casual and beginner-friendly version of the classic Trading Card Game, but even in a more relaxed setting, some cards and decks will naturally rise to the top. Here's our *Pokemon TCG Pocket* tier list to guide you in selecting the most competitive decks to enhance your gameplay experience.
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 powerful is crucial, but mastering deck-building is where the real strategy comes into play. Here are the top decks currently dominating 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
In this deck, your strategy revolves around building up both Greninja and Gyarados Ex while using Druddigon in the Active slot. Druddigon serves as an excellent wall with 100 HP and can inflict chip damage without needing Energy. As Druddigon stalls, you can develop Greninja to deal additional chip damage and even use it as a primary attacker when necessary. Once ready, Gyarados Ex acts as a powerful finisher, capable of wiping out opponents weakened by the initial 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 stands out as the most dominant in *Pokemon TCG Pocket*. It's fast and aggressive, with Pikachu Ex delivering a consistent 90 damage for just two Energy, showcasing incredible efficiency. Adding Voltorb and Electrode can provide additional attack options, with Electrode's free retreat cost being particularly valuable in tight spots.
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 surprising bursts of power. Zapdos Ex is a solid attacker, but your primary strategy will revolve around Pikachu Ex or Raichu, depending on your draws. Although discarding Energy from Raichu might seem challenging, Lt. Surge can easily compensate for this. If needed, use X Speed for a quick retreat to switch to another Pokemon.
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 surged in popularity. Celebi Ex, when paired with Serperior, becomes a formidable force. Your goal is to evolve Snivy into Serperior quickly and utilize its Jungle Totem ability to double the Energy counts on all your Grass Pokemon. Combined with Celebi Ex, this setup offers high damage potential through increased coin flips. Dhelmise adds another attacking option that benefits from Serperior’s ability. However, this deck is vulnerable to Fire decks, especially those featuring 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 unleash devastating damage with Scolipede. Weezing and Whirlipede help inflict Poison, while Koga is invaluable for getting Weezing out for free and setting up Whirlipede or Scolipede. If you lack Koga, Leaf can reduce your retreat cost by two points. Tauros serves as a powerful 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
Your main strategy involves backing Mewtwo Ex with Gardevoir. Quickly evolve Ralts and Kirlia to get Gardevoir on the bench, then supply Mewtwo Ex with the Energy needed to activate Psydrive. Jynx can stall or attack early in the game, buying time as you set up Gardevoir or wait for Mewtwo Ex draws.
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 those seeking high damage output. Once set up, Charizard Ex can obliterate any opponent. The challenge lies in drawing the right cards at the right time. Start with Moltres Ex and keep Charmander in reserve, using Inferno Dance to rapidly accumulate Energy on Charmander as it evolves into Charizard Ex. At that point, you'll be unstoppable.
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 provides early game damage, becoming even more threatening when evolved into Raticate. The core of the deck is Pidgeot, whose ability forces your opponent to switch out their active Pokemon, causing disruption. This can be a game-changer in the right situations.
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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