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Best Decks Tier List (Updated for Fantastical Parade)
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☆ New Decks: Galarian Obstagoon, Mega Gardevoir ex, Alolan Ninetales ex, Mega Kangaskhan ex, and more!
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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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New Meta Decks Introduced by Fantastical Parade
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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 an early top contender from the set, pairing 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)
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.
Previous Top Tiers are Still Viable
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 Kangaskhan ex is Fantastical Parade's Breakout Mega ex
Mega Kangaskhan ex is a Colorless attacker that is easy to pair with lots of different Pokemon. Pom-Pom Oricorio or Greninja, are viable partners, and Baby Pokemon can be slotted in to expedite its setup.
Galarian Obstagoon and Darkrai ex is Also Strong
Galarian Obstagoon is a powerful new Stage 2 that has an efficient 2 costing attack. This pairs nicely with Piers, and Mega Absol ex, who can effectively lock your opponents out of the game.
The Galarian Obstagoon and Darkrai ex also matches up favorably against the set's marquee Pokemon, Mega Gardevoir ex who needs its setup tools, and is also unable to OHKO the Pokemon in the deck.
Recent Tier Changes
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Giratina ex and Darkrai ex Deck
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Rating: B Tier Giratina ex and Darkrai ex Decks are able to make a return to the metagame thanks to new cards from Fantastical Parade. Decklists include Lucky Ice Pop, Starting Plains, and Peculiar Plaza. |
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Buzzwole ex and Pheromosa Deck
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Rating: C Tier Buzzwole ex and Pheromosa are able to return to the fray because of Starting Plains, which gives Buzzwole ex and Pheromosa a little more HP. These Pokemon are also able to hit Hydreigon for Weakness. |
Which Meta Deck Do You Think is Best?
Analysis of Best Decks in the Meta
Expect Returning Top Tiers
Suicune ex Decks, Mega Altaria ex decks, and Hydreigon Decks sit comfortably at the top of the tier list thanks to their reliablitly, consistency, and players having gained lots of experience with them compared to newer archetypes.
New Fantastical Parade Pokemon
Mega Kangaskhan ex Decks have been played to success by lots of players, being paired with Pom-Pom Oricorio, Greninja, and Baby Pokemon.
Mega Gardevoir ex Decks also sees play with its built-in support options from Fantastical Parade.
Obstagoon Decks have the potential to dominate matchups if it is able to successfully use Piers to cripple and trap a Mega ex.
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)
Mega Kangaskhan ex and Greninja Deck
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Mega Kangaskhan ex and Greninja Deck Deck Type:
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Strengths: • Mega Kangaskhan ex can deal additional damage to another Pokemon even after scoring a KO. • Being a Basic Pokemon, Mega Kangaskhan ex can be played right away. • Mega Kangaskhan ex's high HP makes it a decent enough wall while setting up Pokemon on your Bench. Weaknesses: • May lack necessary damage output to KO higher HP Pokemon. • Has a steep 3 Retreat Cost. |
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Mega Kangaskhan 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 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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I hate to say it, but after testing it and going up against it with other decks: think Mega Swampert EX is not deserving of an A+ or even A rank. It seemingly just shoots itself in the foot with its move’s own effect so often - which makes me laugh every time. It’s simply another case of water deck that’s reliant on Misty-Gambling and Mantyke setup. And for that I just find it both boring and unreliable.