Pokémon TCG Pocket: The best meta decks in the tier list

Are you looking for the best decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket? In this tier list, you will find strong meta decks that you can use to challenge your opponents – including of course the latest cards from the expansion Dimensional Crisis.

What makes the best decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket?

The ex-cards in Pokémon TCG Pocket are particularly strong Pokémon. They are so powerful that defeating one of these pocket monsters gives you 2 victory points instead of just one. It’s no wonder that the strongest decks are built around the ex-cards. However, there are also a few decks that function without the powerful ex-cards.

So you can assess which decks you should use in battles, we have created a tier list for you. Based on this, you can see which decks are well suited for combat and which ones you should only use in emergencies.

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The meta decks in overview:

S-Tier Decks
A-Tier Decks
B-Tier Decks
C-Tier Decks

Update on July 7, 2025: Decks have been revised and ranks adjusted.

What is a Tier List and how was it created?

What is a Tier List and how was it created? In the Tier List, individual decks are categorized into letters. In this case, S stands for the best deck, followed by alphabetical order. A is the second-best tier, B the third-best tier, and so on.

C-Tier: Here you find less popular decks of the current meta. They may appear rarely, but they cannot compete with all other decks in the article.

S-Tier: These are the best decks of the current meta. They can adapt to various opposing decks. You frequently encounter these decks in PvP mode. They also secure the top spots in tournaments.

A-Tier: These are popular decks that have solid performance. They can partially compete with S-Tier decks but have greater weaknesses. You still encounter them in tournaments and PvP mode.

B-Tier: Here are less popular decks that can still win despite their weaknesses. However, these weaknesses can be easily exploited. They are hardly represented in PvP mode and tournaments anymore.

The tier list is based on personal experiences as well as the lists from game8.co and pokemon-zone.com. Additionally, we look at the results of the latest tournaments every two weeks. It is relevant for us which decks were able to achieve victory in a tournament (via Pokémon Meta). If you have had different experiences or have suggestions for improvement, let us know in the comments!

To help you find the meta deck you’re looking for faster, you can search for it in the following table of contents.

One of the currently best decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket can also be seen here in the video:

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What kind of list is this? Below you will find the tier list with all the decks that were created around an ex-card. We will also write which cards we would recommend for each deck. Of course, there are other variations that you can try out.

Additionally, we have summarized ex-cards that would complement each other well. S-Tier is considered the best rating in this list, while D-Tier is the worst.

S-Tier Decks – The best card combinations in the Pokémon TCG meta

Feelinara-ex & Quajutsu

2x Froxy
2x Quajutsu
1x Giratina-ex
2x Feelinara-ex
2x Evoli
1x Pokémon Communication
1x Huge Robe
2x Zyrus
2x Rare Candy
2x Pokéball
1x Red Card
2x Professor’s Research

What are the strengths? The ability of Feelinara-ex allows you to draw cards even faster. Quajutsu weakens the opponent’s cards, which can then be taken out by Giratina-ex.

What are the weaknesses? The main attacker of this deck, Giratina-ex, deals damage to itself when attacking.

Amigento & Rameidon

1x Koknodon
2x Rameidon
2x Typ:Null
2x Amigento
1x Giovanni
1x Sabrina
2x Kopffossil
1x Riesige Robe
1x Mars
1x Enigmara
2x Sonderbonbon
2x Gladion
2x Forschung des Professors

What are the strengths? With this deck, you always start with a Typ:Null in hand, as it does not contain any other basic Pokémon. If it evolves quickly into Amigento and a supporter card is played each turn, this deck can deal high damage quickly. Rameidon also offers high damage.

What are the weaknesses? Amigento only has 110 hit points, which means it can be quickly defeated by some strong opponent cards once they are in play and equipped.

Masskito-ex & Schabelle

2x Masskito-ex
2x Schabelle
2x Kaguron
2x Erika
1x Zyrus
1x Mars
1x Pokémon-Center-Dame
2x Blätterumhang
1x Bestienit
2x Samantha
2x Pokéball
2x Forschung des Professors

What are the strengths? Masskito-ex is a basic Pokémon with sufficient hit points and a strong attack. The ability of Kaguron allows Masskito-ex to be switched out when it cannot use its strong attack.

What are the weaknesses? If Masskito-ex is not drawn, it can be difficult to use this deck.

Giratina-ex & Darkrai-ex

2x Shardrago
2x Darkrai-ex
2x Giratina-ex
2x Leaf
2x Beulenhelm
2x Rot
2x Trank
2x Pokéball
2x Forschung des Professors
1x Zyrus
1x Sabrina

What are the strengths? If you do not attack during your turns, Giratina-ex can quickly be powered up with energies. Darkrai-ex can also deal additional damage from the bench.

What are the weaknesses? Giratina-ex damages itself when attacking. Furthermore, cards like Galagladi-ex can cause your cards with many energy cards to take greater damage.

A-Tier Decks – Strong combinations in Pokémon TCG Pocket

Flamara-ex & Folipurba-ex

2x Eevee
1x Folipurba
2x Eevee-ex
2x Flamara-ex
2x Folipurba-ex
1x Feelinara-ex
2x Eevee Backpack
2x Poké Ball
1x Huge Robe
1x Mars
2x Professor’s Research
1x Red
1x Sabrina

What are the strengths? This deck is played only with Fire Energy. This allows Flamara-ex to be equipped while Folipurba-ex can supply itself with Grass Energy through its ability. The regular variant of Folipurba is perfect for countering Choreogel.

What are the weaknesses? The strong attackers of this deck have no more than 150 HP, allowing a deck with very strong attackers to defeat many cards in one turn.

Schlingking-ex & Anego

2x Anego
2x Schlingking-ex
2x Kaguron
1x Sabrina
1x Zyrus
1x Mars
2x Pokémon-Center-Lady
1x Rot
2x Poison Stitch
2x Samantha
2x Pokéball
2x Professor’s Research

What are the strengths? Schlingking-ex provides a strong attacker that can further hinder the opponent’s setup. The deck also focuses on poisoning the opponent’s monsters, which is even stronger thanks to Anego’s ability.

What are the weaknesses? If not all 3 monsters from the deck are drawn and brought into play early, it can become problematic.

Kapu-Riki-ex & Zeraora

1x Choreogel
2x Zeraora
1x Pikachu-ex (Shiny Festival)
2x Kapu-Riki-ex
2x Pokéball
1x Protection
1x X-Initiative
1x Zyrus
1x Lucia
2x Electric Cable
1x Giant Cape
1x Giovanni
1x Bromley
1x Mars
2x Professor’s Research

What are the strengths? Zeraora can be quickly equipped through its ability and deal 50 damage early, while Kapu-Riki-ex can also quickly cause damage. If more damage is needed, Pikachu-ex comes into play.

What are the weaknesses? If the opponent is not defeated quickly, the deck can cause problems as none of the Pokémon have particularly high hit points.

Knakrack-ex & Rameidon

2x Kaumalat
1x Knarksel
2x Knakrack-ex
1x Koknodon
2x Rameidon
1x Pokéball
2x Sonderbonbon
1x Zyrus
1x Riesige Robe
1x Enigmara
2x Lilly
2x Forschung des Professors
2x Kopffossil

What are the strengths? With Knakrack-ex and Rameidon, you have 2 very strong attackers in this deck. Knakrack-ex also allows you to defeat weaker Bench Pokémon of the opponent. With the special candies, you can quickly evolve both monsters.

What are the weaknesses? Both strong cards in the deck require 2 evolutions each to be played, which means you will need some luck with your card draws.

Choreogel & Magnezone

2x Magnetilo
2x Magneton
2x Magnezone
1x Shaymin
2x Choreogel
2x Pokéball
1x Pokémon-Kommunikation
2x Trank
1x Zyrus
2x Riesige Robe
2x Forschung des Professors
1x Sabrina

What are the strengths? While Choreogel is immune to attacks from opposing ex-Pokémon, you can heal some damage with Shaymin and the potions. Once you have Magnezone ready, you can deal significant damage with the card.

What are the weaknesses? Choreogel and Shaymin have low hit points. If you can’t get Magnezone into play in time, you could run into problems.

Charizard-ex & Fuegro-ex

1x Charmander (Shiny Festival)
1x Charmander (Unbeatable Genes)
1x Charmeleon
2x Charizard-ex (Shiny Festival)
1x Litten
1x Fuegro-ex
2x Poké Ball
1x Pokémon Communication
2x Rare Candy
1x Red Card
1x Giant Cape
1x Enigmara
2x Lily
2x Professor’s Research
1x Red

What are the strengths? With Charizard-ex and Fuegro-ex, you have 2 very strong attackers in this deck that can heat up your opponent. Fuegro-ex can also set opposing Pokémon on fire.

What are the weaknesses? The deck requires Phase-2 cards to be played properly. You need some time and luck to get the cards into play.

Solgaleo-ex & Panzaeron

2x Panzaeron
2x Cosmog
1x Cosmovum
2x Solgaleo-ex
2x Poké Ball
2x Rare Candy
1x Cyrus
2x Giant Cape
1x Mars
1x Poison Sting
2x Professor’s Research
1x Helmet
1x Sabrina

What are the strengths? Solgaleo-ex not only has a lot of HP and a strong attack but also a special ability that allows you to switch the Pokémon from the bench to the active position at no cost during your turn. Panzaeron can deal solid damage without evolution and with just one energy and one Pokémon tool.

What are the weaknesses? If you cannot get Solgaleo-ex into play, it can quickly cost you the victory.

Maskagato & Bibor-ex

1x Hornliu
1x Kokuna
1x Bibor-ex
2x Felori
2x Feliospa
2x Maskagato
2x Erika
2x Pokéball
2x Forschung des Professors
1x Pokémon-Kommunikation
1x Riesige Robe
1x Zyrus
1x Rot
1x Rüpel von Team Rocket

What are the strengths? Maskagato requires only 2 energy cards to deal 130 damage to ex-Pokémon. With Bibor-ex you can also cause problems for your opponent if they haven’t been able to play enough energy cards yet.

What are the weaknesses? Both strong Pokémon in the deck are Stage-2 cards. It may take a few rounds before you can fully evolve them.

Arceus-ex & Dialga-ex

2x Dialga-ex
2x Arceus-ex
2x Shaymin (Plant)
2x Pokéball
2x Forschung des Professors
2x X-Initiative
1x Zyrus
1x Riesige Robe
1x Sabrina
1x Trank
1x Giovanni
1x Beulenhelm
1x Leaf
1x Lucia

What are the strengths? With Dialga-ex and Arceus-ex, this deck has 2 strong attackers that can be played without prior developments. With Shaymin on the bench, you can also heal your strong attackers a little each round.

What are the weaknesses? It takes several rounds for Dialga-ex and Arceus-ex to be fully supplied with energies.

Lucario

2x Koknodon
2x Rameidon
2x Riolu
2x Lucario
1x Marshadow
1x Mogelbaum
1x Zyrus
2x Pokéball
1x Sabrina
2x Pokémon-Kommunikation
2x Forschung des Professors
1x Kopffossil

What are the strengths? The deck is the perfect counter for all decks built around Arceus-ex. The fighting Pokémon require only one or two energy tokens to attack. Mogelbaum can be significantly boosted with Lucario’s ability.

What are the weaknesses? The deck does not contain any ex-Pokémon. Many of the pocket monsters have relatively low HP and damage, allowing them to be easily outdone by powerful ex-Pokémon.

Arceus-ex

2x Arceus-ex
2x Venuflibis
2x Rotom
2x Shaymin (Normal)
2x Zyrus
2x Riesige Robe
2x Pokéball
2x Pokémon-Kommunikation
2x Forschung des Professors
1x Giovanni
1x Beulenhelm

What are the strengths? In addition to Arceus-ex as a strong attacker, this deck includes Pokémon that can benefit from an Arceus-ex with their abilities. Thanks to Shaymin, you can also quickly and cheaply switch your Pokémon.

What are the weaknesses? If you absolutely cannot draw an Arceus-ex, you have no way to deal significant damage.

Galagladi-ex

2x Trasla
2x Kirlia
2x Galagladi-ex
2x Kicklee
1x Marshadow
2x Zyrus
1x Mars
2x Pokéball
1x Pokémon-Kommunikation
2x Beulenhelm
1x Sabrina
2x Forschung des Professors

What are the strengths? Galagladi-ex is the perfect counter for Pokémon that have a lot of energy attached. Additionally, it can withstand quite a bit with 170 HP. The energy costs are manageable with 2 marks.

What are the weaknesses? The ex-Pokémon is a Stage 2 Pokémon, so it takes time to fully evolve.

Palkia-ex

2x Palkia-ex
2x Ur-Palkia
2x Manaphy
1x Zyrus
1x Sabrina
2x Riesige Robe
2x Misty
2x Leaf
2x Perla
2x Pokéball
2x Forschung des Professors

What are the strengths? Manaphy can supply Palkia-ex with water energy while Palkia-ex is on the bench. Combined with Misty, Palkia-ex can deal devastating damage in the early rounds.

What are the weaknesses? Using Misty requires luck. The deck could also struggle against fast electric monsters like Pikachu-ex. Moreover, Ur-Palkia’s strong attack depends on luck.

Kokowei-ex & Celebi-ex

2x Owei
2x Kokowei-ex
1x Celebi-ex
2x Pokéball
2x Potion
1x Pokémon Communication
1x Helmet
2x Large Robe
1x Cyrus
2x Erika
2x Professor’s Research
2x Sabrina

What are the strengths? The attack of Kokowei-ex only requires one energy, allowing you to knock out most basic Pokémon as early as turn 2 if you’re lucky with the coin flip. With Erika and its high HP, it stays alive for a long time.

What are the weaknesses? The longer the battle lasts, the less likely a victory becomes. There are some Pokémon that can still defeat Kokowei-ex with an attack.

Darkrai-ex & Magnezone

2x Darkrai-ex
2x Magnetilo
2x Magneton
2x Magnezone
2x Shardrago
2x Professor’s Research
2x Leaf
2x Pokéball
1x Cyrus
1x Pokémon Communication
1x Helmet
1x Large Robe

What are the strengths? Magnezone also works in the Dark deck as Magneton powers itself up once per round with its ability, even if you don’t generate electric energy. Magnezone and Darkrai-ex are both strong attackers. Shardrago, on the other hand, acts as a blocker and buys time to power up Magneton or deal damage from the bench through Darkrai-ex’s ability.

What are the weaknesses? It can take time to fully charge Magnezone and get it ready. It has 2 pre-evolutions and requires 3 energy points.

Folipurba-ex & Celebi-ex

Folipurba provides Celebi with additional energy

2x Evoli
2x Folipurba-ex
1x Celebi-ex
2x Erika
2x Perla
2x Pokéball
2x Potion
2x Professor’s Research
2x Float Stone
1x Sabrina
1x Pokémon Communication

What are the strengths? With Folipurba-ex’s ability, you can attach an additional energy to Celebi-ex each turn, making Celebi’s attack stronger quickly.

What are the weaknesses? If the Celebi-ex card gets knocked out, you won’t have any other strong attackers available in this deck.

Snibunna-ex & Darkrai-ex

2x Sniebel
2x Snibunna-ex
2x Kryppuk
2x Darkrai-ex
2x Pokémon Communication
2x Cyrus
2x Lucia
2x X Initiative
2x Pokéball
2x Professor’s Research

What are the strengths? Snibunna-ex has low energy costs and can deal 70 damage with one energy point. Furthermore, with Darkrai-ex and Snibunna-ex, little evolution is needed.

What are the weaknesses? The strategy of requiring little energy can easily be countered. Pokémon like Kokowei-ex, which also require little energy but have more HP and deal more damage, have the advantage.

Articuno-ex & Starmie-ex

2x Articuno-ex
2x Staryu
2x Starmie-ex
2x Eevee
2x Vaporeon
2x Misty
2x Leaf
2x Pokéball
Sabrina
Giovanni
2x Professor’s Research

What are the strengths? Starmie-ex has no high energy costs and can retreat immediately once Articuno-ex has enough energy. The deck can deal devastating damage in the early rounds combined with Misty.

What are the weaknesses? Using Misty requires luck, which can prolong the process of energizing Articuno-ex and Starmie-ex.

Charizard-ex & Zapdos-ex

2x Charmander
2x Charmeleon
2x Charizard-ex
2x Zapdos-ex
2x Pokéball
2x Potion
2x Leaf
2x Sabrina
2x X-Initiative
2x Professor’s Research

What are the strengths? Charizard-ex has 180 HP and 200 damage, making it both robust and powerful. Alongside Zapdos-ex, it has different weaknesses and thus offers more flexibility in opponent selection.

What are the weaknesses? Zapdos-ex only deals moderate damage. Additionally, the deck requires a lot of energy counters.

B-Tier Decks

Garados-ex

2x Karpador
2x Garados-ex
2x Manaphy
2x Ur-Palkia
1x Riesige Robe
1x Giovanni
2x Perla
1x Leaf
2x Pokéball
1x Pokémon-Kommunikation
2x Forschung des Professors
2x Beulenhelm
1x Sabrina

What are the strengths? Garados-ex is currently the strongest stage 1 Pokémon with 180 HP and 140 damage. Thanks to Manaphy, Ur-Palkia and Garados-ex can be quickly supplied with plenty of energy.

What are the weaknesses? If Manaphy is not available, it may take a long time for Garados-ex and Ur-Palkia to attack.

Arktos-ex

2x Arktos-ex
2x Zyrus
2x Riesige Robe
2x Perla
1x Mars
2x Forschung des Professors
2x Misty
2x Pokéball
2x Trank
1x Beulenhelm
2x Sabrina

What are the strengths? Arktos-ex is the only Pokémon in this deck and can take advantage of the numerous benefits of the trainer cards. This can lead to high damage and quick energy supply.

What are the weaknesses? Only one supporter card can be used per turn. It also struggles if your Arktos-ex is defeated or if it is not drawn into hand.

Pachirisu-ex

2x Pikachu-ex
2x Zapdos-ex
2x Pachirisu-ex
2x Pokéball
2x X-Inititative
2x Lucia
2x Zyrus
2x Huge Robe
2x Bump Helmet
2x Professor’s Research

What are the strengths? Similar to the deck surrounding Pikachu-ex and Zapdos-ex, all Pokémon require little energy. Additionally, none of the Pokémon have a stage evolution. This guarantees a quick start.

What are the weaknesses? Unlike Elezeba, Pachirisu-ex is a basic Pokémon but requires one more energy point and equipment to deal significant damage. Otherwise, it is a weak Pokémon that often needs to be swapped out after one hit from strong opponents.

Dialga-ex & Yanmega-ex

2x Yanma
2x Yanmega-ex
2x Dialga-ex
Mew-ex
2x Pokéball
2x Leaf
2x Lucia
2x Zyrus
Huge Robe
2x Bump Helmet
2x Professor’s Research

What are the strengths? Yanmega-ex compensates for the missing damage from Dialga-ex and complements with the colorless energy, just like Mew-ex. This metal Pokémon provides the needed energy for the other two ex-Pokémon.

What are the weaknesses? Due to the high energy costs, the deck has a disadvantage against monster cards that are quickly deployed, such as the decks with Pikachu-ex.

Panzaeron & Magnezone

2x Panzaeron
2x Magnetilo
2x Magneton
2x Magnezone
1x Heatran
2x Pokéball
2x Beulenhelm
2x Riesige Robe
1x Zyrus
2x Sabrina
2x Forschung des Professors

What are the strengths? Panzaeron can deal 50 damage right from the start with one energy point if it has an equipment attached. This allows it to destroy the opponent’s deck before they can evolve their basic Pokémon. Even those are no problem with the help of Magnezone.

What are the weaknesses? Magnezone is a Stage 2 Pokémon and takes time to evolve. Heatran also has the disadvantage of hurting itself. The most successful tactic is to end the match in a few rounds with Panzaeron.

Dialga-ex

2x Dialga-ex
2x Meltan
2x Melmetal
2x Mew-ex
2x Leaf
2x Giovanni
2x Lucia
2x Beulenhelm
2x Pokéball
2x Forschung des Professors

What are the strengths? Melmetal is designed for defense and can be powered by Dialga-ex. Thanks to Mew-ex, the deck is also flexible.

What are the weaknesses? Dialga-ex and the other Pokémon in the deck deal relatively low damage compared to others. Therefore, it is only a matter of time before you face decks that build up over time.

Panferno-ex

2x Panflam
2x Panpyro
2x Panferno-ex
2x Lavados-ex
2x Pokéball
2x Pokémon Communication
2x Giant Robe
2x Lucia
2x Giovanni
2x Professor’s Research

What are the strengths? Panferno-ex deals enormous damage for 2 energy counters and survives most attacks with 170 HP. Lavados-ex and Lucia can provide a constant energy supply.

What are the weaknesses? The deck requires constant energy management, as the energy counters from Panferno-ex disappear after each attack. Additionally, Panferno-ex is a Stage-2 Pokémon, making it hard to set up.

Celebi-ex

2x Celebi-ex
2x Serpifeu
2x Efoserp
2x Serpiroyal
Moruda
2x Erika
2x Sabrina
2x Professor’s Research
2x Pokéball
2x X-Initiative
Potion

What are the strengths? In combination with Serpiroyal, Celebi-ex quickly gets its needed energy together and can deal a lot of damage. Thanks to the Jungle Dominion of Serpiroyal, every attached energy counts double.

What are the weaknesses? Celebi-ex’s attack is based on luck. Serpiroyal is also a Stage-2 Pokémon, so it takes time to evolve.

Mew-ex

2x Mew-ex
2x Smogon
2x Smogmog
2x Koga
2x Sabrina
2x Adventurer-Apprentice
2x Professor’s Research
2x Potion
X-Initiative
2x Pokéball
Red Card

What are the strengths? Mew-ex is a flexible fighter thanks to its attack and adapts to the opponent. It can be switched out quickly due to its retreat costs and the Adventurer-Apprentice.

What are the weaknesses? It takes time to rebuild a returned Mew-ex. Mew-ex needs 3 energy markers to copy an attack.

Aerodactyl-ex

2x Old Amber
2x Aerodactyl-ex
2x Menki
2x Rasaff
Marshadow
Giovanni
2x Sabrina
2x Professor’s Research
2x Potion
2x X-Initiative
2x Pokéball

What are the strengths? In combination with Sabrina, Aerodactyl-ex prevents the active Pokémon of the opponent from evolving. This way, powerful Pokémon can be slowed down.

What are the weaknesses? The ability of Aerodactyl-ex is useless against decks that build on ex-Pokémon. Furthermore, opponents can prepare their Pokémon on the bench.

Tauboss-ex

2x Taubsi
2x Tauboga
2x Tauboss-ex
2x Shardrago
2x Giovanni
2x Sabrina
2x Professor’s Research
2x Poké Flute
2x X Initiative
2x Poké Ball

What are the strengths? With the Poké Flute, you can fill the opponent’s bench and deal good damage. As the battle progresses, the chances of defeating the opponent improve.

What are the weaknesses? Tauboss-ex has less damage and HP compared to other Stage 2 Pokémon.

Pikachu-ex & Zapdos-ex

2x Pikachu-ex
2x Zapdos-ex
2x Elezeba
2x Zebritz
Elektek
Potion
2x Poké Ball
2x Sabrina
2x X Initiative
Giovanni
Blue
2x Professor’s Research

What are the strengths? Pikachu-ex requires little energy to deal up to 90 damage points. Since Pikachu-ex and Zapdos-ex are Basic Pokémon, the deck guarantees a quick start.

What are the weaknesses? Compared to other S-tier decks, the Pokémon only deal moderate damage. Zapdos-ex’s strongest attack relies on luck. The longer the battle lasts, the less likely a victory becomes.

Mewtwo-ex

2x Mewtwo-ex
2x Abra
2x Kirlia
2x Gardevoir
Mew-ex
2x Pokéball
Potion
2x Sabrina
X-Initiative
Leaf
2x Professor’s Research
2x Mythical Tablet

What are the strengths? In combination with Gardevoir, Mewtwo-ex quickly gets the needed energy. The Pokémon has high damage and a lot of HP.

What are the weaknesses? Gardevoir is a stage-2 Pokémon and takes time to evolve. Additionally, a lot of energy is needed for Mewtwo-ex’s strongest attack.

Venusaur-ex & Weezing-ex

2x Bulbasaur
2x Ivysaur
2x Venusaur-ex
2x Koffing
2x Weezing-ex
2x Erika
2x Potion
2x X-Initiative
2x Pokéball
2x Professor’s Research

What are the strengths? Both Venusaur-ex and Weezing-ex have high HP, making them ultimate tanks.

What are the weaknesses? The deck lacks a strong basic Pokémon, and the damage of the fully evolved Pokémon leaves much to be desired.

Turtok-ex

2x Schiggy
2x Schillok
2x Turtok-ex
2x Kangama
2x Misty
2x Sabrina
2x Trank
2x X-Initiative
2x Pokéball
2x Forschung des Professors

What are the strengths? Turtok-ex can deal high damage directly in combination with Misty.

What are the weaknesses? Using Misty requires luck. If it fails, the deck requires high energy costs.

Machomei-ex & Knogga-ex

2x Tragosso
2x Knogga-ex
2x Machollo
2x Maschock
2x Machomei-ex
2x Pokéball
2x Trank
2x Giovanni
2x Sabrina
2x Forschung des Professors

What are the strengths? Most Pokémon can be defeated by Knogga-ex in one hit with 160 damage.

What are the weaknesses? The use of Knogga-ex’s attack requires luck. Machomei as a supporter also needs time to evolve as a Stage 2 Pokémon.

C-Tier Decks

Gengar-ex & Mew-ex

2x Nebulak
2x Alpollo
2x Gengar-ex
2x Rossana
2x Mew-Ex
Potion
X Initiative
2x Pokéball
2x Mythical Plate
2x Professor’s Research
2x Leaf

What are the strengths? Rossana and Mew-ex are excellent counters to the strongest decks. Gengar-ex’s ability Shadow Ban can be useful.

What are the weaknesses? Gengar-ex deals little damage as a Stage 2 Pokémon.

Lapras-ex

2x Lapras-ex
2x Misty
2x Giovanni
2x Sabrina
2x Potion
2x X Initiative
2x Pokéball
2x Red Card
2x Professor’s Research
2x Hand Periscope

What are the strengths? Lapras-ex can heal itself and has comparatively high HP (140) as a Basic Pokémon.

What are the weaknesses? Many S-tier decks and Stage 2 Pokémon can easily hit for 140 damage.

Snorlax-ex

2x Jigglypuff
2x Snorlax-ex
2x Snomnom
2x Mottineva
2x Misty
2x Sabrina
2x Potion
2x X-Initiative
2x Pokéball
2x Professor’s Research

What are the strengths? Snorlax-ex can put opponents to sleep, delaying their attack. Mottineva is a good addition as it has the same effect.

What are the weaknesses? Snorlax-ex deals low damage (80).

Arcanine-ex & Zapdos-ex

2x Houndour
2x Arcanine-ex
2x Zapdos-ex
2x Giovanni
2x Sabrina
2x Potion
2x X-Initiative
2x Pokéball
2x Leaf
2x Professor’s Research

What are the strengths? Arcanine-ex is a stage-1 Pokémon and thus can be set up quickly. It requires little energy and does not lose counters when attacking.