Best Decks Tier List (Updated for Paldean Wonders)
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These are the best decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket as of the Paldean Wonders 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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New Meta Decks Introduced by Paldean Wonders
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Bellibolt ex is an unexpected new threat from Paldean Wonders, with its ability to deal lots of damage with High-Voltage Cannon and synergy with Genetic Apex Magneton.
Chien-Pao ex is a powerful new ex from Paldean Wonders, which pairs nicely with Greninja. Baxcalibur can also be played with Chien-Pao ex, which can continuously load it up with Energy using Ice Maker.
Meowscarada ex is a great new Grass-type ex that's tough to OHKO and can force opponents into tough situations with Flower Trick.
Gholdengo ex has an Attack that's similar to Genetic Apex's Dragonite but isn't restricted by a steep Attack Cost.
Paldean Wonders Card List (B2a)
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 Greninja, Mega Altaria ex and Gourgeist, and Mega Absol ex & Hydreigon.
Recent Tier Changes
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Mega Altaria ex and Gourgeist Deck
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Rating: S Tier Gourgeist's ability to OHKO low HP Basics as well as Pom-Pom Oricorio is powerful. This deck is also highly rated because of its multiple options, such as Swablu's Sing and Mega Altaria's Mega Harmony. |
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Greninja ex and Suicune ex Deck
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Rating: A+ Tier Its poor matchup against Lightning decks keeps it from being a top tier in the B2a metagame. It also has even to slightly disadvantageous matchups against S Tiers, so it has been demoted to A+. |
Analysis of Best Decks in the Meta
No New Top Tiers from Paldean Wonders
Paldean Wonders has released but there are currently no new powerful decks making splashes in the metagame. Bellibolt ex is up for consideration because of its ability to consistently hit for 140 with easy conditions for its damage buff. This makes it a reliable counter to Suicune ex decks.
We predict that Bellibolt ex has the potential to make an impact on the metagame.
The Strongest Pokemon are Mega Altaria ex, Suicune ex, and Mega Absol ex
The top three Pokemon in the metagame remain the same with no huge update from the new set.
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 Greninja Deck
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Mega Altaria ex and Greninja 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. • 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
Mega Altaria ex and Gourgeist Deck
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Mega Altaria ex and Gourgeist 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. • 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
Mega Absol ex and Hydreigon Deck
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Mega Absol ex and Hydreigon Deck
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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)
Bellibolt ex and CB Magnezone Deck
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Bellibolt ex and CB Magnezone Deck
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Strengths: • Bellibolt ex has a cost-efficient Attack whose conditions are easily met with Genetic Apex Magneton. • Magnezone can be difficult to KO because of Mirror Shot's effect. • Magnezone can be set up with Genetic Apex Magneton Weaknesses: • Bellibolt ex relies on 2HKOs, and not OHKOs. • Magnezone may have trouble scoring KOs because of Mirror Shot's mediocre damage output. |
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Bellibolt ex and CB Magnezone Deck Strategy Guide and Card List
Greninja ex and Suicune ex Deck
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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
Mega Absol ex and Greninja Deck
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Mega Absol ex and Greninja Deck
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Strengths: • Mega Absol ex has an inexpensive Attack in Darkness Claw, which can 2HKO most ex Pokemon. • Greninja can damage any of the opponent's Pokemon with Water Shuriken. • Makes use of Chingling as an early-game disruption Pokemon, preventing opponents from using valuable Poke Balls and Rare Candy. Weaknesses: • Mega Absol ex has low HP compared to other Mega ex Pokemon. • Greninja is a Stage 2 Pokemon which needs a few turns to set up. |
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Mega Absol ex and Greninja Deck Strategy Guide and Card List
CB Magnezone and Pom-Pom Oricorio Deck
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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
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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Anonymous 12 daysGourgeist/Houndstone might not be a top tier deck, but it’s so fun to use
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Honestly Galarian cursola and mega rising Aegislash (two each) and 1 giratina ex and 1 indeed ex is great counter to mega ex and suicine ex and Altaria ex and hydreigon and bellibot ex etc