## Unleash Your Inner Trainer: Dominate the Pokémon TCG Pocket Meta with These Top Decks
The Pokémon TCG Pocket journey starts with building a solid collection. But once you’ve mastered the basics and battled your friends, it’s time to level up your game. To truly compete in the online arena, you need a deck that can stand against the best. Fear not, trainers! We’ve got you covered with a breakdown of the most dominant decks currently ruling the meta.
1. Mewtwo ex – Psychic Domination
This deck is all about psychic power, fueled by the mighty Mewtwo ex. Your goal is to unleash its devastating attacks, and with the right strategy, you might only need one to secure victory. Ralts, Kirlia, and Gardevoir form a crucial support system, with Gardevoir’s passive ability granting extra psychic energy to your active psychic Pokemon. This means you can keep spamming Mewtwo’s powerful attacks, even with just one Gardevoir on the bench.
2. Articuno ex – Frozen Fury
The Articuno ex deck focuses on overwhelming your opponent with cold, hard damage. The star of the show is, of course, Articuno ex, who can deal 80 damage to the active Pokémon while simultaneously hitting all benched Pokémon for 10 damage. The key to this deck is getting enough energy early on, and with the help of Misty, you can achieve that goal and unleash Articuno’s devastating abilities. Don’t underestimate Greninja’s ability to inflict damage from the bench, adding an extra layer of pressure on your opponent.
3. Pikachu ex – Electric Blitz
The Pikachu ex deck shines with its versatility. It only needs three other Lightning-type Pokémon on the bench to unleash its full potential, hitting for a powerful 90 damage each turn. While Zapdos ex is the ideal partner, you can experiment with other lightning-type Pokémon like Helioptile, Heliolisk, Voltorb, or even Eevee to Jolteon for a dynamic attack strategy.
4. Dragonite – Dragon Fury (Non-Ex)
While the other decks rely on the power of EX cards, the Dragonite deck proves that a well-crafted strategy can be just as effective. The key is to focus on Water and Lightning energy, avoiding Dark energy. Koffing and Weezing act as shields, absorbing damage while you build up to the mighty Dragonite. Use Koga to swap Weezing back to your hand, allowing you to unleash Dragonite’s power. If you lack Koffing and Weezing, swap them out for other Pokémon with good HP to withstand enemy attacks.
5. Venusaur ex – Grassy Dominance
The Venusaur ex deck takes advantage of Lilligant’s ability to grant extra energy to a benched Pokémon whenever it attacks. This helps you build up to a powerful Venusaur ex with plenty of energy, allowing you to unleash its 100-damage attack and heal itself for 30 HP. Since healing is crucial for this deck, prioritize Erika cards over potions, as Erika can heal a Grass-type Pokémon for a whopping 50 HP.
6. Starmie ex – Aquatic Assault
Starmie ex is a powerhouse in the Pokémon TCG Pocket, boasting no retreat cost and a devastating 90-damage attack with only two energy required. Pair it with Greninja on the bench for an added 20 damage per turn to any of your opponent’s Pokémon. Misty can also provide a vital boost to your Water energy supply if the coin flips are in your favor. If you lack Greninja, Articuno ex or Lapras ex can be decent substitutes.
7. Charizard ex – Inferno Blaze
The Charizard ex deck relies on Moltres ex’s Inferno Dance ability to provide your benched Charizard cards with extra fire energy based on coin flips. Moltres ex’s 140 HP lets it absorb damage while you build up to a powerful Charizard ex, who can deal a staggering 200 damage with four energy (although it consumes two). This deck is so powerful that you may not even need a Giovanni.
8. Blastoise ex – Hydro Power
Blastoise ex is an often underestimated powerhouse. Its Hydro Bazooka attack deals 100 damage with three energy, but it can be boosted to 160 damage with two extra Water energy attached. The Lapras ex card is a valuable partner, acting as a tank while you build up Blastoise’s energy. If you lack Lapras ex, Articuno ex is a solid alternative. With two Misty cards on hand, building up your Water energy shouldn’t be a problem.
Master the Meta and Conquer the Battleground
With these top decks and their strategic breakdowns, you have the knowledge to dominate the Pokémon TCG Pocket meta. Experiment with these decks, adapt your strategies, and prepare to unleash your inner Pokémon trainer. The battleground awaits!
