The best decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket: These are the current meta decks + tier list (November 2024)

These are currently the best decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket.

In addition to collecting, there is alsothe fight in the foreground. In order to win matches against other players or the CPU, you need the strongest possible decks (with 20 cards). Here we show you the current tier list with the best decks and those that are played in the meta.

This is our deck tier list in Pokémon TCG Pocket

In the tier list, the decks are divided into categories S to C. While card decks below S are among the best, the rating decreases with each category. The worst decks can therefore be found under C. This means:S > A > B > C

How does this Tier List come about?We have multiple sources including community platforms like Reddit, sites likePokémon-Zoneorgame8as well as incorporating our own experience.

Are the decks set in stone like that?Of course, you're also welcome to play around with the configurations of the decks yourself, and when it comes to support cards in particular, there are essential cards like the Poké Ball or Professor's Research, as well as a few things that you can swap out as you wish.

Basically, you should have a maximum of 8-10 Pokémon in your deck and if they are based on evolutions, don't put too many basic monsters in your deck.

These are the S-tier decks with their strengths and weaknesses

Pikachu EX

You need these cards:

  • 2x Pikachu EX
  • 2x Zapdos EX
  • 2x Elezeba
  • 2x Zebritz
  • 2x Professor's Research
  • 2x Pokéball
  • 2x X-Initiative
  • 2x potion
  • 2x Sabrina
  • 1x John
  • 1x red card (or another Giovanni)

Strengthen:

  • Very simple setup.
  • You can weaken the opponent's setup thanks to Zebritz.
  • There is a quick damage output after just a few rounds.

Weaken:

  • Zapdos EX is weak against Electric attacks.
  • The EX Pokémon have low HP compared to other EX cards.

Death EX & Gardevoir

You need these cards:

  • 2x Death EX
  • 2x Trasla
  • 2x Kirlia
  • 2x Guardevoir
  • 2x Professor's Research
  • 2x Pokéball
  • 2x X-Initiative
  • 2x potion
  • 2x Sabrina
  • 1x John
  • 1x red card (or another Giovanni or a Rossana)

Strengthen:

  • Once Gardevoir is set up in the background, you can attack with Mewtwo every turn.
  • Few cards can stop the background buildup.
  • Simple strategy that, when it works, is very powerful.

Weaken:

  • Gardevoir must be placed in order to play the deck at full power.
  • There is only one strategy to play the deck effectively.

Starmie EX & Arktos EX

You need these cards:

  • 2x Sterndu
  • 2x Starmie EX
  • 2x Arktos EX
  • 2x Meowth (to draw cards faster)
  • 2x Professor's Research
  • 2x Pokéball
  • 1x X-Initiative
  • 2x potion
  • 2x Misty
  • 2x Sabrina
  • 1x Giovanni (or a red card)

Strengthen:

  • Starmie has a strong attack very quickly.
  • You save yourself an X-Initiative slot by withdrawing Starmie EX for free.
  • Arktos can do a lot of damage very quickly through Misty.

Weaken:

  • Weak against Electro, which is currently played a lot thanks to Pikachu EX.
  • The deck relies entirely on rare cards.
  • Quick setup can be completely prevented by a bad coin flip.

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All other decks in the Tier List at a glance

Below we will show you how you can build the remaining decks in the Tier List. We'll just go through the individual cards quickly.

Basically, your deck should consist of as few energy types as possible. You should also avoid many different Pokémon with long evolution chains in order to be able to reach your final setup as quickly as possible.

These are the A-tier decks

  • Glurak EX & EX Washes: 2x Charmander, 2x Glutexo, 2x Charizard EX, 2x Lavados EX, 2x Professor's Research, 2x Poké Ball, 2x X-Initiative, 2x Potion, 2x Sabrina, 1x Giovanni, 1x Red Card (or another Giovanni or a Meowth)
  • Bisaflor EX & Kokowei EX: 2x Bisasam, 2x Bisaknosp, 2x Bisaflor EX, 2x Owei, 2x Kokowei EX, 2x Forschung des Professors, 2x Pokéball, 2x X-Initiative, 2x Erika, 2x Sabrina (oder 2x Trank)

These are the B-Tier decks

  • Lapras EX & Starmie EX: 2x Sterndu, 2x Starmie EX 2x Lapras EX, 2x Mauzi, 2x Forschung des Professors, 2x Pokéball, 2x X-Initiative, 2x Trank, 2x Misty, 2x Sabrina
  • Rasaff & Knogga EX: 2x Menki (Promo-Variante), 2x Rasaff, 2x Tragosso, 2x Knogga EX, 2x Forschung des Professors, 2x Pokéball, 2x X-Initiative, 2x Trank, 1x Rote Karte, 2x Sabrina, 1x Giovanni
  • 18 Trainer-Deck: 2x Arktos EX (or 2x Zapdos EX), 2x Fossil (doesn't matter which one), 2x Professor's Research, 2x Poké Ball, 2x X-Initiative, 2x Potion, 2x Red Card, 2x Sabrina, 2x Giovanni, 2x Misty (if Arktos) , 2x any additional trainer card (if Zapdos)
  • Arbok & Tauboss: 2x Rettan, 2x Arbok, 2x Taubsi, 2x Tauboga, 2x Tauboss, 2x Forschung des Professors, 2x Pokéball, 2x X-Initiative, 2x Trank, 2x Sabrina

These are the C-tier decks

  • Knuddeluff EX: 2x Pummeluff, 2x Knuddeluff EX, 2x Smogon, 2x Smogmog, 2x Koga, 2x Forschung des Professors, 2x Pokéball, 1x X-Initiative, 2x Trank, 1x Giovanni, 2x Sabrina
  • Gengar EX:2x Nebulak, 2x Apollo, 2x Gengar EX, 2x Traumato, 2x Hypno, 2x Forschung des Professors, 2x Pokéball, 2x X-Initiative, 2x Trank, 2x Sabrina
  • Arkani EX & Lavados EX:2x Fukano, 2x Arkani EX, 2x Lavados EX, 2x Forschung des Professors, 2x Pokéball, 2x X-Initiative, 2x Trank, 2x Giovanni, 2x Sabrina, 2x Rote Karte

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These are the currently best decks that you can build with the cards in Pokémon TCG Pocket. As already mentioned, you can also customize the decks and add more Pokémon. Additionally, the list will continue to change as new cards are added to the game.

What is your favorite deck currently and what do you have the most success with in the fights?