Pokémon TCG Pocket Tier List Update: Top Decks and Cards in 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. Deck-building strategy is crucial, even with powerful cards.

Table of Contents

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

S-Tier Decks

Gyarados EX/Greninja Combo: This synergistic deck utilizes Druddigon as a sturdy early-game defender, inflicting consistent chip damage. Greninja provides additional chip damage and acts as a secondary attacker. Gyarados EX delivers powerful finishing blows once the opponent's Pokémon are weakened.

Recommended Cards: 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: A highly aggressive and fast-paced deck. Pikachu EX's efficient 90 damage output for two Energy makes it incredibly effective.

Recommended Cards: 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 extra attack options)

Raichu Surge: While slightly less consistent than the pure Pikachu EX deck, Raichu and Lt. Surge offer surprising burst damage. Zapdos EX serves as a reliable secondary attacker. Energy discarding from Raichu is mitigated by Lt. Surge.

Recommended Cards: 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: This Grass-type deck, boosted by the Mythical Island expansion, leverages Celebi EX and Serperior's synergy. Serperior's Jungle Totem ability doubles Grass Pokémon Energy, significantly increasing Celebi EX's damage potential. Dhelmise provides a secondary attacker. Vulnerable to strong Fire-type decks.

Recommended Cards: 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 focuses on poisoning opponents and then exploiting their weakened state 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.

Recommended Cards: Venipede x2, Whirlipede x2, Scolipede x2, Koffing x2, Weezing x2, Tauros, Poké Ball x2, Koga x2, Sabrina, Leaf x2

Mewtwo EX/Gardevoir Combo: This deck utilizes Mewtwo EX as the primary attacker, supported by Gardevoir. Rapid evolution of Ralts to Gardevoir is key to maximizing Mewtwo EX's Psydrive attack. Jynx acts as a stalling or early-game attacker.

Recommended Cards: 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: This deck boasts Charizard EX's high damage potential, but relies on successful early-game setup and drawing the right cards. Moltres EX assists in rapid Energy accumulation.

Recommended Cards: 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 aggression, while Pidgeot's ability disrupts opponents' strategies.

Recommended Cards: 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 is a snapshot in time; the meta may shift with future updates and card releases.