Best Decks Tier List (Updated for Mega Rising)
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These are the best decks in Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket (PTCG Pocket) as of the Crimson Blaze Set! Check out our best decks tier list to learn the best decks to use in battles and an in-depth explanation of their strengths and why you should build them!
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Crimson Blaze Decks
New Crimson Blaze Decks
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Old Decks Updated With Crimson Blaze Cards
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Mega Charizard Y ex, Mega Venusaur ex, and Mega Blastoise ex Arrive!
These three ex Pokemon are the setpieces of any deck that they're in.
Mega Venusaur ex becomes a highly disruptive tank when it is able to setup.
Mega Charizard Y ex can OHKO every Pokemon in the game, even other Mega Charizard Y ex. It can easily be set up by Moltres ex and the new Charmeleon from Crimson Blaze.
Mega Blastoise ex can deal a solid 130 damage with Triple Bombardment, and can get the option to snipe if it has an extra three Water Energy attached.
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Top Decks in the Meta
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Which Deck Do You Think is Best?
Analysis of Best Decks in the Meta
Mega Charizard Y ex Burns Down the Competition
Mega Charizard Y ex's firepower can make for checkmate situations if it is able to set up and KO a Mega ex Pokemon. Attacking with Crimson Dive, however makes it easier to KO, so Mega Charizard Y ex players will have to make sure that they win on the turn that they attack.
Pom-Pom Oricorio, Magnezone, and Heliolisk as Counters to Mega exs
Because Mega exs are heavily played, Pom-Pom Oricorio has been seeing increased play as well. Unless a card that nullifies Abilities is introduced, Pom-Pom Oricorio will remain a potent countermeasure to prevalent ex Pokemon.
Magnezone is a single-point Pokemon that deals a solid 90 damage, which can also trade points favorably against Mega ex Pokemon and avoid damage with Mirror Shot's effect.
Heliolisk can KO Pokemon at the cost of only 2 Energy with its powerful Thunderbolt; a great way for finishing off Pokemon that Pom-Pom Oricorio and Magnezone have whittled down.
Best Pom-Pom Oricorio Decks and Card List
Greninja Variants Are Consistent Threats
Greninja is played alongside a variety of top Pokemon because of its powerful Water Shuriken Ability and ease to set up thanks to Rare Candy and Copycat.
Additionally, Greninja Decks that run Water Energy can match up favorably against Mega Charizard Y ex variants.
Best Greninja Decks and Card List
Tier List Criteria
Explanation of Tiers
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The best decks are in the S tier, which are decks that have amazing consistency on top of being easy to build and function with minimal difficulty. |
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A+ Tier Decks are some of the most powerful metagame options. These can function at the highest level, but face competition against S tiers. |
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A Tier Decks are also powerful, and can also function at a high level, but may not be as easy to pilot as the S Tiers. |
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B Tier Decks are decent, but would require more skill to achieve success with. |
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C Tier consists of the game's Rogue Decks. These are great for countering specific threats but require skilled pilots and specific circumstances to succeed with. |
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D Tier include decks that used to be stronger, and those kept to date with the latest sets, but lacks the consistency to keep up with the heavier hitters. |
Pokemon TCG Pocket Tier List Maker
Consistency Valued Heavily
Powerful decks are able to implement a strategy consistently and effectively. Its ability to to be effective at all times is considered for a deck's placing on the list.
Energy efficiency and damage dealt both contribute to a deck's overall consistency.
Versatile Decks Place Higher
Facing off against specific deck archetypes would require you to strategize and modify strategies to suit different situations. A deck's ability to pivot to different options is considered for its tier placing.
S Tier Decks (Top Tier)
Mega Lopunny ex and CB Magnezone Deck
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Mega Lopunny ex and CB Magnezone Deck Deck Type:
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Strengths: • Mega Lopunny ex can OHKO most Pokemon with lucky flips, and Confuse Pokemon don't get KOd. • Magnezone can be difficult to KO because of Mirror Shot's effect. • Magnezone can be set up with Genetic Apex Magneton Weaknesses: • Reliant on lucky flips to score KOs, and risks not dealing damage at all if you don't flip heads. • Magnezone may have trouble scoring KOs because of Mirror Shot's mediocre damage output. |
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Mega Lopunny ex and CB Magnezone Deck Strategy Guide and Card List
Greninja ex and Suicune ex Deck
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Strengths: • Greninja ex's Shifting Stream Ability gives your Water-types flexibility when moving to and from the Bench. • Inexpensive Attack in Aqua Edge, which can 2HKO most ex Pokemon. • Can trade points and damage favorably against Mega ex Pokemon. Weaknesses: • Greninja ex is a Stage 2, which requires some effort and resources to set up. |
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Greninja ex and Suicune ex Deck Strategy Guide and Card List
CB Magnezone and Pom-Pom Oricorio Deck
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Strengths: • Magnezone can be difficult to KO because of Mirror Shot's effect. • Magnezone can be set up with Genetic Apex Magneton • Pom-Pom Oricorio is immune to any attacks from ex Pokemon thanks to its Ability. Weaknesses: • Pokemon in the deck have low HP, making them easy to KO. • Magnezone may have trouble scoring KOs because of Mirror Shot's mediocre damage output. |
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CB Magnezone and Pom-Pom Oricorio Deck Strategy Guide and Card List
A+ Tier Decks (Nearly Top Tier)
Mega Altaria ex and Chingling Deck
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Strengths: • Mega Harmony can deal up to 130 damage with a full Bench for only 2 Energy. • Easy conditions for maximizing Mega Harmony's damage output. • Makes use of Chingling as an early-game disruption Pokemon, preventing opponents from using valuable Poke Balls and Rare Candy. Weaknesses: • Pokemon in the deck have low HP, making them easy to KO. |
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Mega Altaria ex and Chingling Deck Strategy Guide and Card List
Mega Absol ex and Hydreigon Deck
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Mega Absol ex and Hydreigon Deck Deck Type:
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Strengths: • Mega Absol ex has an inexpensive Attack in Darkness Claw, which can 2HKO most ex Pokemon. • Darkness Claw can be disruptive if it can discard a Supporter card from your opponent's hand. • Hydreigon's massive damage output can make up for Mega Absol ex's relatively low attack power. Weaknesses: • Mega Absol ex has low HP compared to other Mega ex Pokemon. |
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Mega Absol ex and Hydreigon Deck Strategy Guide and Card List
Decidueye ex Deck
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Strengths: • Decidueye ex's Pierce the Pain Attack gives the deck an option to snipe and KO Pokemon on the Bench. • Non-ex Decidueye gives the deck a reliable option for Pom-Pom Oricorio decks. • Positive matchup against Suicune ex decks because of its low Pokemon count. Weaknesses: • Pokemon in the deck have a shared Weakness to Fire. |
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Decidueye ex Deck Strategy Guide and Card List
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I’m seeing Whimsicott EX and Ariados everywhere and it’s very strong. I think it should be added to the tier list.