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

This Pokémon TCG Pocket tier list highlights the top decks, assisting players in crafting effective strategies. While a casual game, competitive advantages exist.

Table of Contents

• S-Tier Decks
• A-Tier Decks
• B-Tier Decks

Best Decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket

Understanding strong cards is crucial, but deck construction is key. Here are currently top-performing decks.

S-Tier Decks

Gyarados EX/Greninja Combo

This deck leverages a synergistic approach. The core consists of: Froakie x2, Frogadier x2, Greninja x2, Druddigon x2, Magikarp x2, Gyarados EX x2, Misty x2, Leaf x2, Professor’s Research x2, Poké Ball x2.

Druddigon acts as a sturdy 100 HP wall, inflicting consistent chip damage without energy investment, buying time to develop Greninja for additional chip damage and potential offensive roles. Gyarados EX serves as a powerful finisher, capitalizing on the weakened opponent.

Pikachu EX

Currently the dominant deck, Pikachu EX boasts speed and aggression. The core 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.

Pikachu EX's 90 damage for two energy is exceptionally efficient. Adding Voltorb and Electrode provides additional attack options, with Electrode's free retreat being a valuable asset.

Raichu Surge

While slightly less consistent than the primary Pikachu EX deck, Raichu and Lt. Surge offer surprising bursts of power. The deck 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.

Pikachu EX and Raichu serve as primary attackers, with Zapdos EX providing solid support. Lt. Surge mitigates the energy discard drawback of Raichu, and X Speed enables strategic retreats.

A-Tier Decks

Celebi EX and Serperior Combo

Grass-type decks are rising, spearheaded by Celebi EX and Serperior. The deck 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.

Rapid Serperior evolution and its Jungle Totem ability (doubling Grass Pokémon energy) combined with Celebi EX's coin flip doubling creates immense damage potential. Dhelmise offers a supplementary attacker. Vulnerability to Fire-type decks (Blaine/Rapidash/Ninetales) is a notable weakness.

Koga Poison

This deck focuses on poisoning opponents and exploiting that weakness. The core consists of: Venipede x2, Whirlipede x2, Scolipede x2, Koffing x2, Weezing x2, Tauros, Poké Ball x2, Koga x2, Sabrina, Leaf x2.

Scolipede delivers devastating damage to poisoned opponents, while Weezing and Whirlipede spread poison. Koga facilitates Weezing deployment, and Leaf reduces retreat costs. Tauros provides a powerful finisher against EX decks. Effective against Mewtwo EX decks.

Mewtwo EX/Gardevoir Combo

This deck utilizes Mewtwo EX supported by Gardevoir. The deck 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.

Rapid Gardevoir evolution is key, powering Mewtwo EX's Psydrive. Jynx serves as a stalling or early-game attacker.

B-Tier Decks

Charizard EX

Charizard EX offers high damage potential, but relies on specific draws. The deck 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.

Moltres EX and Charmander synergy is crucial for rapid Charizard EX evolution and energy build-up using Inferno Dance.

Colorless Pidgeot

This deck utilizes basic Pokémon for consistent value. The deck 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.

Rattata and Raticate provide early-game damage, while Pidgeot's ability disrupts opponents by forcing active Pokémon switches.

This tier list reflects the current meta and is subject to change.