In the current Pokemon TCG Pocket meta, the most formidable decks are the Mewtwo ex and Pikachu ex builds, which revolve around bolstering their respective cards. While there are certainly other strong and effective decks out there, these two are at the forefront with the highest win percentages.
To help you navigate the competitive scene, we’ve compiled a list of the top-performing decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket. While no deck can promise a win every time, these options will maximize your chances in battle.
Top Decks in the Pokemon TCG Pocket Meta
The leading decks in the Pokemon TCG Pocket Meta right now are:
- Mewtwo ex (Psychic): This deck prioritizes Mewtwo ex while also utilizing Gardevoir on the bench to quickly power it up for significant damage.
- Pikachu ex (Lightning): A fast-paced deck that aims to inflict damage before the opponent can establish their strategy.
We’ll delve deeper into these decks shortly, but it’s important to remember that even the top decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket can be brought down by various factors—type mismatches, a poor opening hand, or clever moves from your opponent can all play a role. Additionally, as the meta evolves, we may see counter-decks emerging, especially with the introduction of new cards like the current Lapras ex event and promo card.
Mewtwo ex Deck
The Mewtwo ex deck stands out in the current meta, featuring the following cards:
- Mewtwo ex x2
- Ralts x2
- Kirlia x2
- Gardevoir x2
- Potion x2
- X Speed x2
- Poke Ball x2
- Red Card x1
- Professor’s Research x2
- Sabrina x1
- Giovanni x2
This deck aims to bring Mewtwo ex into play quickly while using Gardevoir’s “Psy Shadow” ability to supply it with free energy each turn. If executed properly, you can unleash Mewtwo’s Psydrive attack, inflicting 150 damage without costing yourself any resources.
However, the initial phase can be challenging. Evolving Ralts into Gardevoir can take time, and if you don’t draw Poke Ball or Professor’s Research quickly, you may find yourself stuck. Until you stabilize your board, utilize Sabrina, Potions, and X Speed to buy yourself some time.
- Pros
- Consistent high damage once set up.
- Both Gardevoir and Mewtwo have solid durability.
- Effective against fighting-type decks.
- Cons
- Early weaknesses make it vulnerable.
- Poor draws can leave you with no options.
- Weakness to Dark-type decks.
Pikachu ex Deck
Matching Mewtwo in power, the Pikachu ex deck has also established itself as a top contender. Here’s the card composition:
- Pikachu ex x2
- Zapdos ex x2
- Voltorb x2
- Electrode x2
- Poke Ball x2
- Potion x2
- Red Card x1
- X Speed x2
- Sabrina x2
- Professor’s Research x2
- Giovanni x1
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This deck operates as an aggressive “glass cannon,” aiming to place powerful Pokémon into play and deal high damage quickly. Both Pikachu ex and Zapdos ex can unleash considerable damage in the early turns, potentially leading to a victory by turn six if luck is on your side.
However, if you don’t finish off your opponent quickly, the situation can get complicated. Both cards have lower health compared to other “ex” cards, meaning losing one could cost you two prize points. Additionally, this deck can be luck-dependent: Pikachu’s damage scales with the number of benched Pokémon, and Zapdos’ primary attack relies on coin flips, possibly leaving you empty-handed.
- Pros
- Quick set-up and high damage output.
- Simple mechanics without the need for evolution.
- A good match-up against flying and water-type decks.
- Cons
- Key attacks are reliant on chance.
- Low health makes it fragile.
- Weak against electric and fighting-type decks.
Additional Strong Decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket
Not everyone may have the exact cards to assemble the previously mentioned decks, so here are some other successful deck ideas that are also quite competitive:
- Starmie ex: A water-type deck that ramps up the powerful Starmie ex card quickly. Combine it with Golduck, Misty, Articuno ex, and Greninja.
- Charizard ex/Moltres ex: A fire-type setup that takes advantage of Moltres ex’s Inferno Dance to quickly power up Charizard ex, similar to the Mewtwo strategy.
- Marowak ex: A focused fighting-type deck featuring two Marowak ex cards and two Dugtrios. This deck plays defensively until it’s time to hit back.