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's inevitable that a meta will emerge, with certain cards outperforming others. To help you navigate this new landscape, here's our comprehensive *Pokemon TCG Pocket* tier list, highlighting the top cards and decks to enhance your gameplay experience.

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 is where the real strategy comes into play. 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 both Greninja and Gyarados Ex while using Druddigon as a frontline defender. Druddigon's 100 HP makes it an excellent wall, and it can deal chip damage without needing Energy. As Druddigon stalls, you can ramp up Greninja to inflict more chip damage or use it as a primary attacker. Gyarados Ex then acts as a powerful finisher, capable of sweeping the board after the initial damage has been dealt.

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

Currently, the Pikachu Ex deck stands out as the most dominant in *Pokemon TCG Pocket*. It's fast, aggressive, and incredibly efficient, with Pikachu Ex dealing 90 damage for just two Energy. Adding Voltorb and Electrode can provide additional attack options, and Electrode's free retreat cost can be a lifesaver in tight spots.

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 main Pikachu Ex deck, Raichu and Lt. Surge offer bursts of surprise power. Zapdos Ex is a reliable attacker, but your primary strategy will revolve around Pikachu Ex or Raichu, depending on your draws. Lt. Surge can mitigate the Energy discard required by Raichu, and X Speed provides a quick retreat option if needed.

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 surged in popularity. Celebi Ex, paired with Serperior, is the star of this deck. The goal is to evolve Snivy into Serperior quickly and use its Jungle Totem ability to double Energy counts on Grass Pokemon. Combined with Celebi Ex, this setup offers high damage potential. Dhelmise adds versatility, but the deck's reliance on Serperior makes it vulnerable to Fire decks, especially those featuring Blaine, Rapidash, and Ninetales.

Koga Poison

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

The strategy here is straightforward: poison your opponents and then hit them hard with Scolipede. Weezing and Whirlipede help apply Poison, while Koga can get Weezing into play for free, setting up Whirlipede or Scolipede. Leaf reduces retreat costs, and Tauros serves as a strong finisher against Ex decks, though it requires some setup time. 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

This deck revolves around Mewtwo Ex supported by Gardevoir. The goal is to evolve Ralts and Kirlia into Gardevoir quickly, then power up Mewtwo Ex to activate Psydrive. Jynx serves as an early game attacker or staller, buying time to set up Gardevoir or draw into Mewtwo Ex.

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 those seeking high damage output. Once set up, Charizard Ex can deal the most damage in the game, making it a formidable opponent. The challenge lies in drawing the right cards to evolve Charmander into Charizard Ex while using Moltres Ex and Inferno Dance to build Energy quickly.

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 they offer significant value. Rattata and Raticate provide early game damage, while Pidgeot's ability to force your opponent to switch their active Pokemon can disrupt their strategy. This deck is all about leveraging the strengths of seemingly simple cards to create a powerful and disruptive force on the battlefield.

And that concludes our *Pokemon TCG Pocket* tier list for now. Stay tuned for updates as the meta evolves and new strategies emerge.

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