The fun in Pokémon TCG Pocket goes beyond collecting cards. In this game, players can compete against each other or challenge CPU opponents strategically. For a comprehensive list of the best decks available in the game. This guide will help you discover good battle decks as well as those that should be avoided as much as possible. If you have any suggestions or different experiences feel free to leave your thoughts below!

• How Are the Decks Structured?
• S-Tier Decks
• A-Tier Decks
• B-Tier Decks
• C-Tier Decks
• D-Tier Decks
• Closing Thoughts

↖ How Are the Decks Structured?

The decks which tend to be stronger in Pokémon TCG pocket are those revolving around ex-cards. These are incredibly strong Pokémon that yield two victory points when defeated, instead of one like normal. Consequently, ex-cards are central in making the competitive play successful.

↖ S-Tier Decks

Consistency and power make these top performing decks.

Pikachu-ex & Zapdos-ex

This deck specializes in quick and strong blows. Pikachu-ex applies pressure early on with low energy costs while Zapdos-ex simply adds more firepower to the mix.

Mewtwo-ex

Another card that works well in conjunction with Gardevoir is Mewtwo – ex since it can quickly attach energy allowing Mewtwo to use its powerful attacks. However the evolution of stage three for Gardevoir takes time to put together.

Gyarados-ex

Potentially the best stage one Pokémon we have currently available Gyarados -ex boasts an immense health pool with a whopping one forty damage attacks. When combined with Misty for early game acceleration of energy, it can carry most matchups.

↖ A-Tier Decks

Strong but slightly weaker and require more setting up.

Articuno-ex & Starmie-ex

Articuno ex and Starmie ex relate to each other very well. The ability of starmie is to retreat after attacking and it means that Articuno can step in once it has become fully loaded. This, however, is a strategy that depends on luck.

Charizard-ex & Moltres-ex

Enough energy allows Charizard ex deal huge damage. When compared with Charizard its damage output is moderate but Moltres ex gives additional assistance.

Venusaur-ex & Exeggutor-ex

Venusaur and exeggutor are heavy duty pokemon. They only realize their true potential when they reach their final stage of evolution.

Venusaur-ex & Exeggutor-ex Strategy Deck

Venusaur-ex and Exeggutor-ex are powerful tank Pokémon with high HP. While it takes time to evolve Venusaur to Stage 3 and Exeggutor to Stage 2, once fully evolved, they become nearly unbeatable.

Lapras-ex Strategy Deck

Lapras-ex can heal itself through its attack and has naturally high HP, making it a tough Pokémon to defeat. However, it struggles against decks with Pokémon that can deal more than 140 damage in a single attack.

Celebi-ex Strategy Deck

Celebi-ex can deal 50 damage for each successful coin flip per attached energy. To quickly supply Celebi-ex with energy, pairing it with Serperior is essential. Serperior's Jungle Ruler ability doubles the effect of each attached energy. However, the attack relies on luck, and evolving Serperior takes some time.

Mew-ex Strategy Deck

Mew-ex is a versatile fighter, adapting to the opponent similarly to Ditto. With low retreat costs and the Adventurer's Newcomer card, it can be easily swapped out when in danger. However, its downside lies in its reliance on energy—without sufficient energy, Mew-ex deals minimal damage, and rebuilding a retreated Mew-ex can be challenging.

Aerodactyl-ex Strategy Deck

Aerodactyl-ex's ability, Law of the Ancient Times, prevents Pokémon in the active position from evolving, making it a strong counter to evolution-based decks. Sabrina is a crucial addition to this deck to support its strategy. However, Aerodactyl-ex struggles against decks built around non-evolving Pokémon such as Celebi-ex or Pikachu-ex.

Tauboss-ex Strategy Deck

Tauboss-ex's ability can deal up to 140 damage if the opponent has three Pokémon on their bench. Using the Poké Flute card, you can help ensure the opponent's bench is well-filled. However, Tauboss-ex requires two pre-evolutions (Pidgey and Pidgeotto), which makes it slower to reach its full potential. On the flip side, as the game progresses, the likelihood of the opponent having a full bench increases, enhancing Tauboss-ex's effectiveness over time.

 ↖ B-Tier Decks

Decent, but with downsides.

Blastoise ex

If Misty card effect happens correctly, Blastoise can inflict massive damage. It has a high HP but is inconsistent because it relies on a three-stage evolution.

Machamp ex and Marowak ex

Combining Machamp's raw power and luck-based attacks of Marowak make this deck. However, the time for Machamp setup is significant.

↖ C-Tier Decks

Conditional, unpredictable and unreliable.

Wigglytuff ex

It enables you to chip away at their HP by keeping opponents' Pokémon asleep. The use of Frosmoth strengthens this strategy further.

Arkani-ex & Lavados-ex Strategy Deck

This deck focuses on the firepower of Arkani-ex and Lavados-ex. Arkani-ex is efficient in energy usage compared to other Fire-type Pokémon and retains energy once attached, making it a reliable attacker. However, its self-damaging attacks are a significant drawback, requiring careful management of healing cards like Potion. Lavados-ex serves as a secondary attacker, providing additional firepower and versatility. The deck balances offense and support, with Trainer cards like Giovanni and Sabrina to enhance strategy.

↖ D-Tier Decks

Outclassed, weak in competitive play.

Gengar ex

Its damage output falls short compared to other multi-stage Pokémon despite Gengar's ability being compatible with Red Card.

↖ Closing Thoughts

As new decks are released, we will keep this tier list up-to-date to match the changing meta. Always be on the lookout for future updates to make sure you're always making the best deck you can. Concentrate at present on acquiring and building around these ex-cards which sit at the top of the tier in order to win your battles in Pokémon TCG Pocket!