This tier list ranks the best decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket, a more casual and beginner-friendly version of the main TCG. While there's a meta, this list helps determine which cards offer the greatest advantage.

Table of Contents

• S-Tier Decks
• A-Tier Decks
• B-Tier Decks

Best Decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket

Effective deck building is crucial. Here are the top performing decks currently available:

S-Tier Decks

Gyarados EX/Greninja Combo

This deck utilizes a synergistic strategy. 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, Poké Ball x2. Druddigon, with its 100 HP, acts as a sturdy defender and inflicts consistent chip damage without energy investment. Simultaneously, Greninja delivers additional chip damage and serves as a primary attacker if needed. Finally, Gyarados EX finishes off opponents weakened by the chip damage.

Pikachu EX

Currently the top deck. This aggressive, fast-paced deck includes: 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. Pikachu EX's 90 damage for two energy is exceptionally efficient. Adding Voltorb and Electrode provides further attack options, with Electrode's free retreat being a significant advantage.

Raichu Surge

While slightly less consistent than the main Pikachu EX deck, this deck leverages surprise bursts of power. The key cards are: 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. Pikachu EX and Raichu serve as primary attackers, with Zapdos EX providing additional offensive capabilities. Lt. Surge mitigates the energy discard drawback of Raichu, and X Speed facilitates quick retreats.

A-Tier Decks

Celebi EX and Serperior Combo

Grass-type decks are rising in popularity. This deck features: 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. Serperior's Jungle Totem doubles Grass Pokémon energy counts, synergizing perfectly with Celebi EX's coin flip mechanic for high damage potential. Dhelmise offers a secondary attack option. However, it's vulnerable to Fire-type decks.

Koga Poison

This deck focuses on poisoning opponents. It includes: Venipede x2, Whirlipede x2, Scolipede x2, Koffing x2, Weezing x2, Tauros, Poké Ball x2, Koga x2, Sabrina, Leaf x2. Scolipede delivers significant damage to poisoned Pokémon. Weezing and Whirlipede spread poison, while Koga facilitates Weezing's deployment. Leaf reduces retreat costs, and Tauros acts as a powerful finisher against EX decks. This deck counters Mewtwo EX effectively.

Mewtwo EX/Gardevoir Combo

This deck relies on Mewtwo EX supported by Gardevoir. The key cards are: 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. The goal is to quickly evolve Ralts to Gardevoir to power up Mewtwo EX's Psydrive attack. Jynx provides early game stalling and attack options.

B-Tier Decks

Charizard EX

A high-damage deck centered around Charizard EX. It includes: 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. Charizard EX deals immense damage but relies on specific draws to set up effectively, using Moltres EX to accelerate energy build-up.

Colorless Pidgeot

This deck utilizes basic Pokémon for consistent value. The key cards are: 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. Rattata and Raticate provide early game damage, while Pidgeot's ability forces opponent switches, disrupting their strategy.

This tier list represents the current meta. The Pokémon TCG Pocket meta is dynamic, so strategies and deck effectiveness may change over time.