What are the best decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket? [Tier List #1]

Are you embarking on the Pokémon TCG Pocket adventure? You'll need the best card combinations to win every match! In this article, we'll take a look at the tier list of the best decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket. On the program: the best cards and boosters to combine to beat your opponents!

We have sorted our tier list by power. The rating system ranges from S to C to give you a clear idea of the power of each deck.

• 🏆 Rank S : the best Pokémon TCG Pocket card combinations
• 🏆 Rank A : a very good alternative to S-rank decks
• 🏆 Rank B : emergency decks if that's the best you can do
• 🏆 Rank C : correct but not exceptional card combinations

Tier list of the best decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket

Rank S: The best decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket (META)

1. Arceus EX Deck

✅ Carried by the Arceus EX card, this is one of the most powerful decks in the game. Once together, Arceus EX and Dialga EX are virtually invincible, because they can take any blow!

❌ The deck Arceus EX is only truly effective when Arceus-EX is on the field.

2. Palkia EX Deck

✅ Thanks to this deck, you can unleash Palkia EX's super-powerful attack on your opponents. With the Palkia EX deck, your opponent's Active Pokémon takes 150 damage, but it's not the only one! Your opponent's Bench Pokémon also take 20 damage when the attack hits.

❌ As worn by Palkia EXThis deck is vulnerable to card combinations with Fairy and Dragon Pokémon.

3. Darkrai EX Deck

✅ Darkrai EX is a fearsome Pokémon! This deck lets you combine its skills with the right Pokémon, items and supporters to inflict multiple damage at the start of the game.

❌ This deck is quite slow and the proceedings could drag on a little too much for your taste.

4. Mewtwo EX Deck

✅ The Mewtwo EX deck is fairly simple to use, but above all, it is very powerful. Indeed, let's not forget that Mewtwo's attacks can wreak havoc on many Pokémon!

❌ Unfortunately, this card combination is quite weak against an Obscurity deck.

5. Pikachu EX Deck

✅ The Pikachu EX deck is the perfect choice for players who prefer rapid damage. Indeed, its ability to inflict massive damage in just a few turns makes it a formidable opponent.

❌ On the other hand PV weakness can make it vulnerable in longer games.

Rank A: Pokémon TCG Pocket decks to win matches

1. Artikodin EX Deck

✅ The Artikodin EX deck is perfect if you want to make rapid damage to your opponents' Pokémon (including those on the bench). With Ondine, Artikodin is formidable.

❌ This deck is unfortunately weak against Electrik decks. What's more, if the Blizzard attack fails, you'll have little chance of winning the battle.

2. Firecracker EX Deck

✅ This deck is supported by two key cards: Dracaufeu EX and Sulfura EX which complement each other. Charizard EX can eliminate any Pokémon with a single strike. Moltres EX is a valuable ally for keeping the enemy busy while the trump card builds up energy.

❌ The Firecracker EX deck is vulnerable to the Water and Electrik decks. Be particularly wary of the Staross EX and Pikachu EX decks, which are quicker to set up.

3. Leviator EX Deck

✅ We're dealing with a powerful water deck with a Leviator EX in top form. The latter is capable of withstanding the most formidable attacks thanks to its very high health points. You can also count on Leviator EX to inflict maximum damage to opposing Pokémon.

❌ The power of Leviator EX deck relies heavily on Ondine. If she fails, the deck becomes quite long.

4. Florizarre EX Deck

✅ Carried by a powerful Pokémon, the deck Florizarre EX allows you to inflict heavy damage on your opponent with the first strike. This deck is even more interesting because your star Pokémon is capable ofattack and heal at the same time.

❌ This deck is rather slow, as you have to evolve Bulbizarre. It is also vulnerable to Fire decks.

5. Ossatueur EX Deck

✅ The deck Ossatueur EX allows you to eliminate your opponents' Pokémon in one turn. It is effective with almost all decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket.

❌ This deck is mainly based on on luck.

Rank B: The best Pokémon TCG Pocket decks at the start of the game

1. Lucario Deck

✅ This is an aggressive battle deck that will give your enemies a hard time! When both of your Lucario cards are in play, you get a double buff of its attacks the most powerful. And while you're wreaking havoc on your opponents, Regirock is protecting your back.

❌ This combo is weak against slow, powerful decks like the Darkrai EX and Florizarre EX decks.

2. Deck Smogo

✅ With this deck, you can gradually beat your opponent by putting his Pokémon to sleep.

❌ The Smogo deck relies heavily on luck.

3. Staross EX Deck

✅ The Staross EX deck is an excellent option if you need a powerful deck that is easy to learn. Its no retirement costscombined with effective support cards (Ondine, Giovanni...), makes it an ideal solid, versatile choice to combat all adversaries!

❌ However, the Staross EX deck is vulnerable to Electrik deckincluding the Pikachu EX combo.

4. Empiflor Deck

✅ If you like to surprise your enemies, the Empiflor deck is for you! Thanks to your master card, you can force the opposing side to change its active Pokémon for a basic Pokémon on the Bench. In this way, you can block your opponent's strategy and beat it more easily.

❌ You must have need the Pokémon Flute card to support the strength of the Empiflor deck.

5. Dracolosse Deck

✅ With this powerful deck, you can inflict 200 damage in one hit to your opponent! This is obviously thanks to Dragonite and its Meteor Mash attack. But to be at its best, Dragonite will need Beldeneige to attack first and Ondine to support it with energy.

❌ It is imperative to prepare the ground well to make it work! It all depends on your luck too.

Rank C: Correct decks to use on Pokémon TCG Pocket

1. Grodoudou EX Deck

✅ With this card combination, you can put Pokémon to sleep while attacking them. The tandem Grodoudou - Smogogo will allow you to inflict heavy damage on your enemy.

❌ Carried by Grodoudou, this deck is vulnerable to combos from Steel and/or Poison-type Pokémon.

2. Mackogneur EX Deck

✅ This combat deck features combine the power of Mackogneur EX and Ossatueur EX to effectively attack Pokémon on the opposing side, inflicting heavy damage without backlash.

❌ Setting up this deck is fairly slowbecause Machoc and Machopeur need to evolve.

3. Tortank EX Deck

✅ The deck Tortank EX is effective when the game drags on. Thanks to Ondine, you can boost the energy of your trump card and enable it to strike hard.

❌ This deck is rather slow to set up. Furthermore, the Ondine asset relies on luck.

4. Deck Nidoqueen

✅ Thanks to Nidoqueen and Nidoking, this deck allows you toinflict heavy damage to your opponents. You can deal up to 180 damage without needing an EX Pokémon.

❌ The energy requirements are quite substantial with this deck.

5. Deck Arbok/Roucarnage

✅ No lightning KOs with this deck. The tandem Arbox / Roucarnage is especially effective against decks that need time to set up. The duo allows you to slow down opposing Pokémon by gradually weakening them. All you'll have to do is deliver the fatal blow when the time comes.

❌ The Arbok / Roucarnage deck is no match for ultra-aggressive opponents such as Firecracker EX or Mewtwo EX. 

You now have all the cards in hand to win all your battles in Pokémon TCG Pocket However, it is important to note that this third list is not set in stone. It will be update depending on how the game progresses.

In the meantime, which of these decks are you most eager to try? Tell us everything in the comments.

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