Top Pokemon TCG Pocket Decks and Cards for December 2024

*Pokemon TCG Pocket* is designed to be a more accessible and beginner-friendly version of the classic Trading Card Game, yet it still features a competitive edge with a meta where certain cards stand out. To help you navigate this new landscape, here's our comprehensive *Pokemon TCG Pocket* tier list, highlighting the best cards and decks to consider.

Table of contents

• Best Decks Tier List in Pokemon TCG Pocket
  • S-Tier Decks
  • A-Tier Decks
  • B-Tier Decks

Best Decks Tier List in Pokemon TCG Pocket

Understanding which cards are powerful is crucial, but mastering deck-building takes your game to the next level. Here are the top decks to consider in *Pokemon TCG Pocket*:

S-Tier Decks

Gyarados Ex/Greninja Combo

• Froakie x2
• Frogadier x2
• Greninja x2
• Druddigon x2
• Magikarp x2
• Gyarados Ex x2
• Misty x2
• Leaf x2
• Professor’s Research x2
• Poke Ball x2

This deck focuses on building up Greninja and Gyarados Ex while using Druddigon as a sturdy wall in the Active slot. Druddigon's 100 HP and ability to deal chip damage without Energy make it an excellent stalling tactic. Meanwhile, Greninja's chip damage can weaken opponents, setting the stage for Gyarados Ex to deliver a devastating finishing blow.

Pikachu Ex

• Pikachu Ex x2
• Zapdos Ex x2
• Blitzle x2
• Zebstrika x2
• Poke Ball x2
• Potion x2
• X Speed x2
• Professor’s Research x2
• Sabrina x2
• Giovanni x2

The Pikachu Ex deck is currently the most dominant in *Pokemon TCG Pocket*. It's fast, aggressive, and incredibly efficient, with Pikachu Ex capable of dealing 90 damage for just two Energy. Adding Voltorb and Electrode can enhance your attack options, and Electrode's free retreat cost can be a game-changer in tight situations.

Raichu Surge

• Pikachu Ex x2
• Pikachu x2
• Raichu x2
• Zapdos Ex x2
• Potion x2
• X Speed x2
• Poke Ball x2
• Professor’s Research x2
• Sabrina x2
• Lt. Surge x2

While not as consistent as the Pikachu Ex deck, Raichu and Lt. Surge can deliver powerful surprise attacks. Zapdos Ex remains a strong attacker, but your primary strategy will revolve around either Pikachu Ex or Raichu, depending on your draws. Lt. Surge helps mitigate the Energy discard requirement of Raichu, making it a versatile deck with multiple paths to victory.

A-Tier Decks

Celebi Ex and Serperior Combo

• Snivy x2
• Servine x2
• Serperior x2
• Celebi Ex x2
• Dhelmise x2
• Erika x2
• Professor’s Research x2
• Poke Ball x2
• X Speed x2
• Potion x2
• Sabrina x2

With the Mythical Island expansion, Grass decks have risen in popularity. Celebi Ex and Serperior are the stars here, aiming to evolve Snivy into Serperior quickly to leverage its Jungle Totem ability, which doubles Energy counts on Grass Pokemon. This synergy with Celebi Ex boosts damage potential significantly. However, this deck can be vulnerable to Fire decks, particularly the Blaine/Rapidash/Ninetales combo.

Koga Poison

• Venipede x2
• Whirlipede x2
• Scolipede x2
• Koffing x2
• Weezing x2
• Tauros
• Poke Ball x2
• Koga x2
• Sabrina
• Leaf x2

This deck's strategy is straightforward: poison your opponents and then hit them hard with Scolipede. Weezing and Whirlipede help apply poison, while Koga allows for a free Weezing and sets up Whirlipede or Scolipede. Leaf can reduce retreat costs, and Tauros serves as a powerful finisher against Ex decks. This deck excels against popular Mewtwo Ex decks.

Mewtwo Ex/Gardevoir Combo

• Mewtwo Ex x2
• Ralts x2
• Kirlia x2
• Gardevoir x2
• Jynx x2
• Potion x2
• X Speed x2
• Poke Ball x2
• Professor’s Research x2
• Sabrina x2
• Giovanni x2

In this deck, Mewtwo Ex is supported by Gardevoir, aiming to evolve Ralts and Kirlia quickly to get Gardevoir on the bench. Jynx serves as an early game attacker or staller, buying time to set up Gardevoir or draw into Mewtwo Ex. The goal is to power up Mewtwo Ex's Psydrive for massive damage.

B-Tier Decks

Charizard Ex

• Charmander x2
• Charmeleon x2
• Charizard Ex x2
• Moltres Ex x2
• Potion x2
• X Speed x2
• Poke Ball x2
• Professor’s Research x2
• Sabrina x2
• Giovanni x2

Charizard Ex is the go-to deck for players seeking high damage output. It can deal the most damage in the game, but setting up requires some luck. Start with Moltres Ex, use Inferno Dance to build Energy on Charmander, and evolve it into Charizard Ex to dominate the battlefield.

Colorless Pidgeot

• Pidgey x2
• Pidgeotto x2
• Pidgeot
• Poke Ball x2
• Professor’s Research x2
• Red Card
• Sabrina
• Potion x2
• Rattata x2
• Raticate x2
• Kangaskhan
• Farfetch’d x2

This deck may use basic Pokemon, but it's packed with value. Rattata and Raticate provide early game damage, while Pidgeot's ability to force opponents to switch their active Pokemon can disrupt their strategy significantly. This deck is a testament to the power of seemingly simple cards.

That wraps up our *Pokemon TCG Pocket* tier list. Stay tuned for updates as the meta evolves, and consider exploring these decks to enhance your gameplay experience.

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