Pokemon TCG Pocket Tier List – Best Decks & Cards (December 2024)

*Pokemon TCG Pocket* is designed to be a more casual and beginner-friendly version of the classic Trading Card Game. However, the competitive nature of the game will inevitably lead to a meta where some cards outperform others. Here's our comprehensive *Pokemon TCG Pocket* tier list to guide you in selecting the most effective cards and 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

Understanding which cards are strong is essential, but mastering deck-building is crucial for success. Below, we outline the top decks in *Pokemon TCG Pocket* that you should consider building to enhance your gameplay.

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 utilizing Druddigon as your Active Pokémon. Druddigon is an excellent choice as it serves as a sturdy wall with 100 HP and can inflict chip damage without Energy. As Druddigon holds the line, you can prepare Greninja to deal additional chip damage or serve as a primary attacker. Once set up, Gyarados Ex can act as a devastating finisher, capable of sweeping through opponents weakened by the 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

The Pikachu Ex deck is currently the top contender in *Pokemon TCG Pocket*. It's known for its speed and aggressive playstyle, with Pikachu Ex delivering a consistent 90 damage for just two Energy, making it incredibly efficient. Consider adding Voltorb and Electrode for additional attack options; Electrode's free retreat cost can be a lifesaver when you're short on 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 not as consistent as the main Pikachu Ex deck, Raichu and Lt. Surge can deliver unexpected bursts of power. Zapdos Ex stands alone as a strong attacker, but your primary strategy will revolve around Pikachu Ex or Raichu, depending on your draws. Lt. Surge helps mitigate the Energy discard required by Raichu, and X Speed can facilitate quick retreats to switch out your Active Pokémon.

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 introduction of the Mythical Island expansion, Grass decks are climbing the ranks. Celebi Ex, combined with Serperior, forms a powerful duo. Your strategy is to evolve Snivy into Serperior quickly, utilizing its Jungle Totem ability to double the Energy on your Grass Pokémon. Pairing this with Celebi Ex's double coin flips significantly boosts your damage output. Dhelmise adds versatility, but be cautious as Fire decks, particularly the Blaine/Rapidash/Ninetales combo, can counter this deck effectively.

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 massive damage with Scolipede. Weezing and Whirlipede aid in poisoning, while Koga is invaluable for getting Weezing out for free and setting up Whirlipede or Scolipede. Leaf can reduce retreat costs if you lack Koga. Tauros is included as a strong finisher against Ex decks, though it requires some setup time. This deck performs exceptionally well against the popular Mewtwo Ex deck.

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

The core strategy involves backing Mewtwo Ex with Gardevoir. Quickly evolve Ralts and Kirlia into Gardevoir to support Mewtwo Ex's Psydrive. Jynx serves as a stalling option or early game attacker, buying time as you set up Gardevoir or draw into Mewtwo Ex.

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 high damage output in *Pokemon TCG Pocket*. When fully set up, it can obliterate any opposing Pokémon. The challenge lies in getting the right draws; ideally, you'll start with Moltres Ex and have Charmander ready to evolve while using Inferno Dance to accumulate Energy swiftly. Once evolved into Charizard Ex, you're ready to 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

Despite featuring basic Pokémon, this deck offers significant value. Rattata provides solid early game damage, becoming even more formidable as Raticate. The centerpiece, Pidgeot, disrupts opponents with its ability to force them to switch their Active Pokémon, causing chaos on the battlefield.

That concludes our current *Pokemon TCG Pocket* tier list. Stay tuned for updates as new cards and strategies emerge.

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