Pokémon TCG Power Rankings: Tier List & Meta Analysis

This tier list ranks the best decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket, a more casual and beginner-friendly version of the main Trading Card Game. Note that the meta is dynamic, and this list reflects the current state of the game.

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 and inflicts chip damage without energy. Greninja provides additional chip damage and serves as a secondary attacker. Gyarados Ex delivers the final blow once enough chip damage has been accumulated. A sample decklist includes: 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: This highly aggressive and fast deck relies on Pikachu Ex's efficient 90 damage output for only two Energy. The deck's speed and consistent damage make it a top contender. A sample decklist 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. Optional additions include Voltorb and Electrode for additional attack options and strategic retreat capabilities.

• Raichu Surge: Similar to the Pikachu Ex deck, this deck utilizes Raichu and Lt. Surge for powerful bursts of damage. Zapdos Ex provides additional attacking power. While discarding energy from Raichu can be a drawback, Lt. Surge mitigates this effectively. X Speed facilitates quick retreats. A sample decklist includes: 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: This Grass-type deck, boosted by the Mythical Island expansion, leverages Celebi Ex and Serperior's synergy. Serperior's Jungle Totem ability doubles the energy count on Grass Pokémon, significantly increasing Celebi Ex's damage potential. Dhelmise offers an alternative attacker. However, it's vulnerable to Fire-type decks. A sample decklist includes: 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 exploiting that weakness with Scolipede's high damage output. Weezing and Whirlipede inflict poison, while Koga facilitates strategic Pokémon placement. Leaf provides retreat cost reduction, and Tauros serves as a powerful finisher against Ex decks. A sample decklist includes: Venipede x2, Whirlipede x2, Scolipede x2, Koffing x2, Weezing x2, Tauros, Poké Ball x2, Koga x2, Sabrina, Leaf x2.

• Mewtwo Ex/Gardevoir Combo: This deck utilizes Mewtwo Ex as the primary attacker, supported by Gardevoir. The strategy involves rapid evolution to get Gardevoir onto the bench and powering up Mewtwo Ex's Psydrive attack. Jynx acts as a stalling or early-game attacker. A sample decklist includes: 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: This deck boasts Charizard Ex's high damage potential, but its success depends on drawing the right cards at the right time. Moltres Ex aids in early-game energy acceleration. A sample decklist 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.

• Colorless Pidgeot: This deck utilizes basic Pokémon with high value. Rattata and Raticate provide early-game damage, while Pidgeot's ability disrupts opponents by forcing Pokémon switches. A sample decklist includes: 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 subject to change as the Pokémon TCG Pocket meta evolves. Remember that skillful deck building and strategic play are crucial for success, regardless of card tier.