Pokémon TCG's Latest Deck Tier List Released for December 2024

This tier list ranks the best decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket, a more casual and beginner-friendly version of the main Trading Card Game. While it's designed for casual play, a meta still exists, with some decks significantly stronger than others.

Table of Contents

• S-Tier Decks
• A-Tier Decks
• B-Tier Decks

Best Decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket

Building a strong deck requires strategic card selection. Here are the top-performing decks:

S-Tier Decks

Gyarados Ex/Greninja Combo

This deck utilizes a synergistic approach. The core strategy involves using Druddigon (100 HP) as a defensive wall and chip damage dealer, requiring no Energy. While Druddigon stalls, Greninja inflicts additional chip damage, serving as a secondary attacker. Finally, Gyarados Ex delivers the knockout blow, capitalizing on the accumulated damage.

Sample Decklist: Froakie x2, Frogadier x2, Greninja x2, Druddigon x2, Magikarp x2, Gyarados Ex x2, Misty x2, Leaf x2, Professor’s Research x2, Poké Ball x2

Pikachu Ex

Currently the strongest deck, Pikachu Ex boasts speed and aggression. Pikachu Ex consistently deals 90 damage with just two Energy, making it incredibly efficient.

Sample Decklist: Pikachu Ex x2, Zapdos Ex x2, Blitzle x2, Zebstrika x2, Poké Ball x2, Potion x2, X Speed x2, Professor’s Research x2, Sabrina x2, Giovanni x2 (Optional additions: Voltorb and Electrode for alternative attack options.)

Raichu Surge

While slightly less consistent than the pure Pikachu Ex deck, the Raichu Surge deck offers surprising burst damage. Raichu and Lt. Surge combine for powerful attacks, while Zapdos Ex provides a solid backup attacker. X Speed facilitates quick retreats.

Sample Decklist: Pikachu Ex x2, Pikachu x2, Raichu x2, Zapdos Ex x2, Potion x2, X Speed x2, Poké Ball x2, Professor’s Research x2, Sabrina x2, Lt. Surge x2

A-Tier Decks

Celebi Ex and Serperior Combo

The Mythical Island expansion boosted Grass-type decks, with Celebi Ex and Serperior forming a powerful combination. Serperior's Jungle Totem ability doubles Energy counts on Grass Pokémon, significantly amplifying Celebi Ex's damage potential through increased coin flips. Dhelmise provides a secondary attacker. However, this deck is vulnerable to Fire-type decks.

Sample Decklist: Snivy x2, Servine x2, Serperior x2, Celebi Ex x2, Dhelmise x2, Erika x2, Professor’s Research x2, Poké Ball x2, X Speed x2, Potion x2, Sabrina x2

Koga Poison

This deck relies on poisoning opponents and then exploiting that weakness with Scolipede's high damage output. Weezing and Whirlipede spread Poison, while Koga facilitates efficient Pokémon placement. Tauros serves as a powerful finisher against Ex decks.

Sample Decklist: Venipede x2, Whirlipede x2, Scolipede x2, Koffing x2, Weezing x2, Tauros, Poké Ball x2, Koga x2, Sabrina, Leaf x2

Mewtwo Ex/Gardevoir Combo

Mewtwo Ex and Gardevoir work together to deliver significant damage. The strategy centers on evolving Ralts to Gardevoir quickly and using it to support Mewtwo Ex's Psydrive attack. Jynx provides early-game stalling and attack options.

Sample Decklist: Mewtwo Ex x2, Ralts x2, Kirlia x2, Gardevoir x2, Jynx x2, Potion x2, X Speed x2, Poké Ball x2, Professor’s Research x2, Sabrina x2, Giovanni x2

B-Tier Decks

Charizard Ex

Charizard Ex boasts high damage potential, but its reliance on specific draws makes it less consistent than S-Tier decks. Moltres Ex aids in the early-game Energy build-up.

Sample Decklist: Charmander x2, Charmeleon x2, Charizard Ex x2, Moltres Ex x2, Potion x2, X Speed x2, Poké Ball x2, Professor’s Research x2, Sabrina x2, Giovanni x2

Colorless Pidgeot

This deck utilizes basic Pokémon with strong utility. Rattata and Raticate provide early-game damage, while Pidgeot's ability disrupts opponents by forcing Pokémon switches.

Sample Decklist: Pidgey x2, Pidgeotto x2, Pidgeot, Poké Ball x2, Professor’s Research x2, Red Card, Sabrina, Potion x2, Rattata x2, Raticate x2, Kangaskhan, Farfetch’d x2

This tier list provides a snapshot of the current Pokémon TCG Pocket meta. The game's dynamic nature means this list may change with future updates and card releases.