You can use Rental Decks to use in battle when playing Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket (PTCG Pocket). Read on to learn about all the Rental Deck and which you should choose!

List of All Rental Decks

Venusaur ex Deck

Deck Evaluation

Ace Pokemon						Tier Ranking
Venusaur ex Genetic Apex (A1)
						Energy Type(s)
						F2P Friendly?
						✔️
						Deck Difficulty
						★★
Deck Strengths
Tanky Pokemon that are hard to KO Lots of HP recovery in the deck
Deck Weaknesses
Pokemon's Attack costs are high Stage 1s in the deck aren't too powerful

The Venusaur ex Rental Deck can play Erika to keep your Grass Pokemon healthy by healing 50 damage from it, making them very difficult to knock out. This synergizes with all the Grass Pokemon in the Deck, most notably Venusaur ex who can already heal itself with its Giant Bloom Attack!

List of Cards

Venusaur ex Deck List
Pokemon Cards
Bulbasaur ×2				Ivysaur ×2				Venusaur ex ×1				Exeggcute ×2
Exeggutor ×1				Skiddo ×2				Gogoat ×1				Rattata ×2
Raticate ×1
Trainer Cards
Erika ×1				Potion ×1				Poke Ball ×2				Poke Ball ×2
Professor's Research ×2

Charizard ex Deck

Deck Evaluation

Ace Pokemon						Tier Ranking
Charizard ex Genetic Apex (A1)
						Energy Type(s)
						F2P Friendly?
						✔️
						Deck Difficulty
						★★
Deck Strengths
Simple and effective Charizard ex's Crimson Storm can KO most Pokemon
Deck Weaknesses
Pokemon's Attacks don't have too many additional effects Stage 1s in the deck aren't too powerful

The Charizard ex Rental Deck has Pokemon with cheap and efficient Attack Costs, allowing them to put offensive pressure quickly and effectively. This deck has an uncomplicated but powerful gameplan, making it a great choice for anybody who enjoys playing simple yet effective decks.

List of Cards

Charizard ex Deck List
Pokemon Cards
Charmander ×2				Charmeleon ×2				Charizard ex ×1				Ponyta ×2
Rapidash ×1				Salandit ×2				Salazzle ×1				Rattata ×2
Raticate ×1
Trainer Cards
X Speed ×1				Poke Ball ×2				Professor's Research ×2

Blastoise ex Deck

Deck Evaluation

Ace Pokemon						Tier Ranking
Blastoise ex Genetic Apex (A1)
						Energy Type(s)
						F2P Friendly?
						✔️
						Deck Difficulty
						★★
Deck Strengths
Can power up Water Pokemon quickly with Misty Strong Basic Pokemon in the deck
Deck Weaknesses
Can be sometimes inconsistent and hard to power up Stage 1s in the deck aren't too powerful

Blastoise ex's Rental Deck has access to the Misty Supporter, which can power up Blastoise ex and have it ready to use Hydro Bazooka for huge amounts of damage!

List of Cards

Blastoise ex Deck List
Pokemon Cards
Squirtle ×2				Wartortle ×2				Blastoise ex ×1				Psyduck ×2
Golduck ×1				Lapras ×2				Pyukumuku ×2				Rattata ×2
Raticate ×1
Trainer Cards
Misty ×1				X Speed ×1				Poke Ball ×2				Professor's Research ×2

Pikachu ex Deck

Deck Evaluation

Ace Pokemon						Tier Ranking
Pikachu ex Genetic Apex (A1)
						Energy Type(s)
						F2P Friendly?
						✔️
						Deck Difficulty
						★★
Deck Strengths
Pokemon have Energy-efficient Attacks Pikachu ex's Circle Circuit can deal good damage
Deck Weaknesses
Lacks damage output Needs to start attacking right away or else it will lose tempo

The Pikachu ex Rental Deck has the powerful Pikachu ex! Its Circle Circuit Attack does 30 damage for each Benched Lightning Pokemon, letting it do a consistent 90 damage for only two Lightning Energy.

List of Cards

Pikachu ex Deck List
Pokemon Cards
Pikachu ex ×1				Voltorb ×2				Electrode ×1				Blitzle ×2
Zebstrika ×1				Tynamo ×2				Eelektrik ×2				Eelektross ×1
Helioptile ×2				Heliolisk ×1
Trainer Cards
X Speed ×1				Poke Ball ×2				Professor's Research ×2

Mewtwo ex Deck

Deck Evaluation

Ace Pokemon						Tier Ranking
Mewtwo ex Genetic Apex (A1)
						Energy Type(s)
						F2P Friendly?
						✔️
						Deck Difficulty
						★★
Deck Strengths
High damaging Psychic Pokemon Mewtwo ex's Psydrive can KO most Pokemon
Deck Weaknesses
Strong Pokemon like Mewtwo ex and Gengar are hard to consistently get out Would benefit from going second so that it can start attaching Energy right away

The Mewtwo ex Rental Deck has access to its ace Pokemon, Mewtwo ex! Its Psychic Sphere can exert early-game offensive pressure, while its Psydrive can consistently one-shot most Pokemon!

List of Cards

Mewtwo ex Deck List
Pokemon Cards
Clefairy ×2				Clefable ×1				Slowpoke ×2				Slowbro ×1
Gastly ×2				Haunter ×2				Gengar ×1				Mewtwo ex ×1
Rattata ×2				Raticate ×1
Trainer Cards
X Speed ×1				Poke Ball ×2				Professor's Research ×2

Machamp ex Deck

Deck Evaluation

Ace Pokemon						Tier Ranking
Machamp ex Genetic Apex (A1)
						Energy Type(s)
						F2P Friendly?
						✔️
						Deck Difficulty
						★★★
Deck Strengths
Solid Stage 1s in the deck Machamp ex's Mega Punch is energy efficient
Deck Weaknesses
May be hard to consistently find Machamp Needs Machamp ex for damage output Deck has a low Trainer Card count

The Machamp ex Rental Deck is decently powerful, however it struggles to get a higher spot on theTier List because of its poor matchup against Psychic Decks. Machamp ex can do a decent 120 damage with its Mega Punch, allowing it to knock out most Basic Pokemon and some Stage 1s.

List of Cards

Machamp ex Deck List
Pokemon Cards
Mankey ×2				Primeape ×1				Machop ×2				Machoke ×2
Machamp ex ×1				Cubone ×2				Marowak ×1				Hitmonlee ×1
Rattata ×2				Raticate ×1
Trainer Cards
Potion ×1				Poke Ball ×1				Professor's Research ×1

Nidoqueen and Nidoking Deck

Deck Evaluation

Ace Pokemon						Tier Ranking
Nidoqueen Genetic Apex (A1)			Nidoking Genetic Apex (A1)
						Energy Type(s)
						F2P Friendly?
						✔️
						Deck Difficulty
						★★★
Deck Strengths
Stage 2 Pokemon in the deck are synergistic Difficult to stop once set up High supporting Trainer Card count
Deck Weaknesses
May be hard to consistently set up both Nidoqueen and Nidoking in battle Needs to evolve into Nidoqueen and Nidoking to be effective

Nidoqueen and Nidoking's Rental Deck matches up favorably against Psychic-type Decks. Nidoqueen becomes an offensive powerhouse with a full Bench, with its Love Strike Attack doing a monstrous 230 damage!

List of Cards

Nidoqueen and Nidoking Deck List
Pokemon Cards
Nidoran F ×2				Nidorina ×2				Nidoqueen ×2				Nidoran M ×2
Nidorino ×2				Nidoking ×2				Kangaskhan ×1				Tauros ×1
Trainer Cards
Potion ×				X Speed ×1				Poke Ball ×2				Professor's Research ×2

Kanto Fossils Deck

Deck Evaluation

Ace Pokemon						Tier Ranking
Kabutops Genetic Apex (A1)			Omastar Genetic Apex (A1)
						Energy Type(s)
						F2P Friendly?
						✔️
						Deck Difficulty
						★★★
Deck Strengths
Stage 2 Fossil Pokemon and Basic Colorless Pokemon in the deck are powerful Difficult to stop once set up
Deck Weaknesses
May be hard to consistently set up Fossils in battle Fossils do not do anything until they evolve

Fossils have historically been mediocre in the Pokemon TCG, but could prove to be good in Pokemon TCG Pocket. The Kanto Fossils Deck makes use of strong Colorless Basic Pokemon to trade blows with the opponent in the early to mid game, while you set up your Omastar, Kabutops and Aerodactyls on the Bench!

List of Cards

Kanto Fossils Deck List
Pokemon Cards
Omanyte ×2				Omastar ×1				Kabuto ×2				Kabutops ×1
Chansey ×1				Kangaskhan ×1				Tauros ×1				Aerodactyl ×1
Trainer Cards
Helix Fossil ×2				Dome Fossil ×2				Old Amber ×2				X Speed ×1
Pokedex ×1				Poke Ball ×2

Brock Deck

Deck Evaluation

Ace Pokemon						Tier Ranking
Dugtrio Genetic Apex (A1)			Golem Genetic Apex (A1)
						Energy Type(s)
						F2P Friendly?
						✔️
						Deck Difficulty
						★★★
Deck Strengths
Good Evolution Pokemon Pokemon in the deck have high Retreat Costs
Deck Weaknesses
Pokemon's Attack costs are high May be inconsistent

The Brock Rental Deck features Fighting-type Pokemon with expensive Attack Costs. This may make it struggle in the early game, but can pack a punch in the late game! The Brock Supporter Card can accelerate a Fighting Energy onto an Onix or Golem, however because Golem is a Stage 2, this will often only accelerate to Onix. Its effects are not too helpful, and uses up your Supporter for the turn.

List of Cards

Brock Deck List
Pokemon Cards
Diglett ×2				Dugtrio ×2				Geodude ×2				Graveler ×2
Golem ×2				Onix ×2				Hitmonlee ×1				Hitmonchan ×1
Trainer Cards
Brock ×1				Potion ×1				Poke Ball ×2				Professor's Research ×2

Lt. Surge Deck

Deck Evaluation

Ace Pokemon						Tier Ranking
Raichu Genetic Apex (A1)			Magneton Genetic Apex (A1)
						Energy Type(s)
						F2P Friendly?
						✔️
						Deck Difficulty
						★
Deck Strengths
Effective Stage 1 Pokemon Can be efficient with Energy with Lt. Surge Consistent Evolution lines
Deck Weaknesses
Lacks damage output Can fall behind on Points mid-game

The Lt. Surge has the Lt. Surge Supporter that can transfer all Lightning Energy from one of your Benched Pokemon to a Raichu, Electrode, or Electabuzz in the Active Spot. This has synergy with Magneton and its Volt Charge Ability, keeping your Active Lightning Pokemon ready to attack at all times!

List of Cards

Lt. Surge Deck List
Pokemon Cards
Pikachu ×2				Raichu ×2				Magnemite ×2				Magneton ×2
Voltorb ×2				Electrode ×2				Electabuzz ×2
Trainer Cards
Lt. Surge ×1				X Speed ×1				Poke Ball ×2				Professor's Research ×2

Koga Deck

Deck Evaluation

Ace Pokemon						Tier Ranking
Weezing Genetic Apex (A1)			Muk Genetic Apex (A1)
						Energy Type(s)
						F2P Friendly?
						✔️
						Deck Difficulty
						★★
Deck Strengths
Can protect Pokemon from getting KOd with Koga Darkness Pokemon in the deck don't have shared Weaknesses Darkness Pokemon in the deck don't have shared Weaknesses
Deck Weaknesses
Lacks damage output Relies on added effects from Attacks to get damage

Koga's Rental Deck has plenty of ways to poison opposing Pokemon, dealing incremental damage and eventually knocking them out. The Koga Supporter card can get an Active Grimer or Muk out of trouble, denying your opponents of knock outs!

List of Cards

Koga Deck List
Pokemon Cards
Ekans ×2				Arbok ×1				Zubat ×2				Golbat ×1
Grimer ×2				Muk ×2				Koffing ×2				Weezing ×2
Trainer Cards
Koga ×1				X Speed ×1				Poke Ball ×2				Professor's Research ×2

Blaine Deck

Deck Evaluation

Ace Pokemon						Tier Ranking
Rapidash Genetic Apex (A1)			Arcanine Genetic Apex (A1)
						Energy Type(s)
						F2P Friendly?
						✔️
						Deck Difficulty
						★★
Deck Strengths
Powerful Stage 1 Pokemon Can boost damage with Blaine Consistent Evolution lines
Deck Weaknesses
Cannot keep up against a dedicated Water-type deck Needs to start attacking right away or else it will lose tempo

Blaine's Rental Deck has Fire-type Pokemon with inexpensive Attacks. Their damage can be amplified with the Blaine Supporter Card, increasing their damage by 30 damage!

List of Cards

Blaine Deck List
Pokemon Cards
Vulpix ×2				Ninetales ×2				Growlithe ×2				Arcanine ×2
Ponyta ×2				Rapidash ×2				Magmar ×2
Trainer Cards
Blaine ×1				Potion ×				Poke Ball ×2				Professor's Research ×2

Rental Deck Guide

How to Unlock Rental Decks

Collect Cards

You must collect specific cards that are included in Rental Decks to unlock them.

How Rental Decks Work

How Many Times Can You Use Rental Decks?

Rental Decks will be available for up to ten uses.

Once you have all twenty cards of a deck, it will be completely unlocked and you will then be able to use it for a an unlimited amount of times.

Are Rental Decks Good?

Rental Decks are a great way to learn how to play Pokemon TCG Pocket and can help you understand how to effectively deck build. They also save you time, as you are able to use them despite not having the cards in your collection, albeit for a limited number of uses.

Best Rental Deck Tier List

Pokemon TCG Pocket Related Guides

Deck Building Guide

All Deck Tier Lists

All Tier Lists
Best Cards Tier List	Best Meta Deck Tier List
Best Rental Deck Tier List	Best F2P Beginner Decks

Deck Articles

Deck Articles
How Rental Decks Work	Staple Cards for Decks
Aggro Decks Explained	Deck Matchup Statistics
Best 18 Trainers Decks	Best Misty Decks
Best Erika Decks	10 Match Tests vs Pikachu ex Deck - Statistics
List of Non-ex Decks

Meta Decks

Best Meta Decks
Starmie ex Deck	Mewtwo ex Deck	Dragonite Deck
Articuno ex Deck	Arbok Lock Deck	Venusaur ex Deck
Blaine Deck	Pikachu ex Deck	Marowak ex Deck
Charizard ex Deck	Machamp ex Deck	Blastoise ex Deck
Frosmoth Deck	Exeggutor ex Deck	Arcanine ex Deck
Gengar ex Deck	Wigglytuff ex Deck	Melmetal Deck
Alakazam and Jynx Deck	Zapdos ex Deck	Greninja Deck
Primeape Deck	Raichu and Pikachu ex Deck	Mewtwo ex and Weezing
Raichu and Pikachu ex Deck	Greninja and Weezing Deck	Venusaur ex and Weezing
Lapras ex Deck	Dragonite and Weezing	Celebi ex and Serperior
Gyarados ex and Vaporeon	Aerodactyl ex and Primeape	Mew ex and Weezing

Off Meta Decks

Omastar and Articuno ex	Kingler and Articuno ex	Lapras ex and Butterfree
Poliwrath	Tentacruel and Greninja	Victreebel and Exeggutor ex
Frosmoth and Articuno ex Deck	Gyarados Deck	Centiskorch and Moltres ex Deck
Lt. Surge Deck	Grapploct Deck	Cinccino and Weezing
Brock Deck	Kabutops	Aerodactyl and Dragonite
Eeveelutions and Ditto	Lickitung	Articuno
Zapdos	Moltres	Venusaur
Charizard	Blastoise	Persian and Mawile
Lickitung and Primeape	Gengar ex and Golbat	Exeggutor ex and Alakazam

Rental Decks

All Rental Decks
Venusaur ex Rental Deck	Charizard ex Rental Deck	Blastoise ex Rental Deck
Pikachu ex Rental Deck	Mewtwo ex Rental Deck	Machamp ex Rental Deck
Nidoking and Nidoqueen Rental Deck	Kanto Fossils Rental Deck	Koga Rental Deck
Brock Rental Deck	Blaine Rental Deck	Lt. Surge Rental Deck

Starter Decks

All Starter Decks
Pinsir Starter Deck	Rapidash Starter Deck	Sandslash Starter Deck