Best Decks Tier List (Updated for Fantastical Parade)
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These are the best decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket as of the Fantastical Parade Set! Check out our best decks tier list and learn how to use the best meta decks in battles and an in-depth explanation of their strengths, matchups, and why you should build them!
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Best Decks Tier List
Top Decks in the Meta
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The three strongest decks in TCG Pocket currently are Mega Altaria ex and Gourgeist, Greninja ex and Suicune ex, and Mega Absol ex & Hydreigon.
Recent Tier Changes
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Mega Kangaskhan ex and Greninja Deck
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Rating: A Tier Mega Kangaskhan ex decks are prone to bad starts, especially when starting with Mega Kangaskhan ex without access to Ilima. Its high Attack Cost and weakness of having bad starts are why it has been demoted to A Tier. |
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Mega Gardevoir ex and Mewtwo ex Deck
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Rating: B Tier The Pokemon in Mega Gardevoir ex decks are notably weak to Hydreigon decks, which are prevalent in Ranked Battles. It also has trouble achieving decisisve OHKOs when it needs them. |
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Galarian Obstagoon and Darkrai ex Deck
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Rating: B Tier While undeniably strong, Galarian Obstagoon and Darkrai ex Decks have poor matchups against the season's top tiers. Players have also been favoring Hydreigon as their Dark-type Stage 2 over Galarian Obstagoon. |
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Mega Swampert ex and Mantyke Deck
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Rating: B Tier Mega Swampert ex is hindered by its high Attack Cost and unreliable discard effect. This inconsistency pushes it down from A+ to A. |
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Mega Kangaskhan ex pairs with well with Greninja, but can also be played with Pom-Pom Oricorio or Baby Pokemon.
The set's marquee Pokemon, Mega Gardevoir ex sits comfortably at a high tier due to all the Psychic support from Fantastical Parade, while Mega Swampert ex is able to take advantage of Water support from previous sets.
Galarian Obstagoon is a powerful new Stage 2 from the set, that pairs effectively with old top tier Pokemon, Darkrai ex and Mega Absol ex.
Alolan Ninetales ex also benefits from being paired with Greninja and Crawdaunt.
Fantastical Parade Card List (B2)
Analysis of Best Decks in the Meta
The Strongest Pokemon are Mega Altaria ex, Suicune ex, and Mega Absol ex
These three Pokemon have proven to be the best in the current metagame, made even more powerful by new Stadium cards and Lucky Ice Pop.
Mega Altaria ex and Gourgeist, Greninja ex and Suicune ex, and Mega Absol ex and Hydreigon are able to rely on their consistency to keep top spots in the tier list.
Mega Altaria ex's New Tools
Mega Altaria ex Decks get powerful new tools from Fantastical Parade. Training Area, a new Stadium, improves Mega Altaria ex's OHKO potential. The inclusion of Gourgeist makes it more resistant to Pom-Pom Oricorio decks, further strengthening its foothold on the metagame.
Suicune ex and Greninja Decks Continue to Dominate
Suicune ex and Greninja Decks remain a top tier threat that has carried over from previous seasons. This archetype has been consistently strong in ex and Mega ex formats, and its flexibility crowns it as an undisputed top tier deck.
Mega Absol ex and Hydreigon's Momentum Swing
Mega Absol ex and Hydreigon Decks are powerful because of it is capable of setting up a Hydreigon out of nowhere with little downside. The potential to gain the upperhand with little effort makes this a worthy top tier deck.
Which Meta Deck Do You Think is Best?
S Tier Decks (Top Tier)
Mega Altaria ex and Gourgeist Deck
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Mega Altaria ex and Gourgeist Deck Deck Type:
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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. • Gourgeist can easily OHKO Pom-Pom Oricorio and can deal significant damage for only 1 Energy. Weaknesses: • Can get overwhelmed by aggressive Dark-type Decks. |
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Mega Altaria ex and Gourgeist Deck Strategy Guide and Card List
Greninja ex and Suicune ex Deck
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Greninja ex and Suicune ex Deck Deck Type:
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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
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
A+ Tier Decks (Nearly Top Tier)
CB Magnezone and Pom-Pom Oricorio Deck
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CB Magnezone and Pom-Pom Oricorio Deck Deck Type:
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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
Mega Altaria ex and Greninja Deck
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Mega Altaria ex and Greninja Deck Deck Type:
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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. • Greninja can damage any of the opponent's Pokemon with Water Shuriken. Weaknesses: • Greninja is a Stage 2 Pokemon which needs a few turns to set up. |
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Mega Altaria ex and Greninja Deck Strategy Guide 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.
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