The Shining Revelry expansion has ignited the Pokémon TCG Pocket competitive landscape with innovative mechanics, premium shiny reprints, and impactful new cards. Players are experimenting with brand-new deck concepts, while established archetypes are evolving to remain relevant. Whether you are training for high-stakes tournaments or simply aiming to keep a competitive edge, understanding the top decks in the Shining Revelry meta is critical. This guide analyzes the five most dominant competitive decks, detailing their key strengths, potential vulnerabilities, and the reasons for their current success.
Giratina EX and Darkrai EX Deck
The essential cards for this deck are listed below:
Darkrai EX x 2
Giratina EX x 2
Sabrina x 1
Leaf x 1
Giant Cape x 2
Rocky Helmet x 2
Cyrus x 1
Mars x 1
Pokémon Center Lady x 1
Red x 1
Potion x 2
Poké Ball x 2
Professor’s Research x 2

This strategy leverages Manaphy as an Energy accelerator, enabling Origin Forme Palkia and Bibarel to serve as the main attackers. If Manaphy is defeated or unavailable, Origin Forme Palkia can function as a defensive wall while you prepare Bibarel for battle.
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