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

This tier list ranks the best decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket, categorizing them into S-Tier, A-Tier, and B-Tier based on their effectiveness and win potential. 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

These decks consistently perform at a high level and are considered top contenders.

• Gyarados Ex/Greninja Combo: This deck utilizes a synergistic strategy. Druddigon provides early defense and chip damage, Greninja adds further chip damage, and Gyarados Ex delivers the knockout blow. Key cards include: Froakie, Frogadier, Greninja, Druddigon, Magikarp, Gyarados Ex, Misty, Leaf, Professor's Research, and Poke Ball.

• Pikachu Ex: A fast and aggressive deck centered around Pikachu Ex's efficient 90 damage output for two Energy. Consider adding Voltorb and Electrode for additional offensive options. Key cards include: Pikachu Ex, Zapdos Ex, Blitzle, Zebstrika, Poke Ball, Potion, X Speed, Professor's Research, Sabrina, and Giovanni.

• Raichu Surge: Similar to the Pikachu Ex deck, but incorporates Raichu and Lt. Surge for powerful burst damage. Zapdos Ex provides additional offensive support. Key cards include: Pikachu Ex, Pikachu, Raichu, Zapdos Ex, Potion, X Speed, Poke Ball, Professor's Research, Sabrina, and Lt. Surge.

A-Tier Decks

These decks are strong and competitive, but may lack the consistent dominance of S-Tier decks.

• Celebi Ex and Serperior Combo: A Grass-type deck leveraging Celebi Ex and Serperior's Jungle Totem ability to maximize Energy and damage. Dhelmise offers additional attacking potential. Key cards include: Snivy, Servine, Serperior, Celebi Ex, Dhelmise, Erika, Professor's Research, Poke Ball, X Speed, Potion, and Sabrina.

• Koga Poison: This deck focuses on poisoning opponents and then unleashing devastating attacks with Scolipede. Weezing and Whirlipede facilitate poison application, while Koga and Leaf aid in strategic card deployment. Tauros serves as a powerful finisher against Ex decks. Key cards include: Venipede, Whirlipede, Scolipede, Koffing, Weezing, Tauros, Poke Ball, Koga, Sabrina, and Leaf.

• Mewtwo Ex/Gardevoir Combo: This deck relies on the combined power of Mewtwo Ex and Gardevoir. Jynx provides stalling and early-game attack options. Key cards include: Mewtwo Ex, Ralts, Kirlia, Gardevoir, Jynx, Potion, X Speed, Poke Ball, Professor's Research, Sabrina, and Giovanni.

B-Tier Decks

These decks are viable but may struggle against the top-tier decks more consistently.

• Charizard Ex: A high-damage deck featuring Charizard Ex, but its reliance on specific card draws can make it inconsistent. Moltres Ex aids in early Energy acceleration. Key cards include: Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard Ex, Moltres Ex, Potion, X Speed, Poke Ball, Professor's Research, Sabrina, and Giovanni.

• Colorless Pidgeot: This deck uses basic Pokémon with strong utility. Rattata and Raticate provide early-game damage, while Pidgeot's ability disrupts opponent strategies. Key cards include: Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Pidgeot, Poke Ball, Professor's Research, Red Card, Sabrina, Potion, Rattata, Raticate, Kangaskhan, and Farfetch'd.

This tier list is a guideline and individual player skill and deck customization significantly impact results. Remember to adapt your strategy based on your opponent's deck and play style.