Best F2P Beginner Decks

There are many F2P Beginner Decks available on the Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket (PTCGP), such as the Articuno ex Deck and the Pikachu ex Deck. Check out our tier list of the best F2P Beginner Decks, learn how they work, and see a sample deck list for each!

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All Decks are Easy to Build

The F2P Decks featured here are designed for straightforward, aggressive play and are easy to build.

We’ll focus on decks that don’t require multiple rarity. Instead, we highlight ex Pokémon decks you can reliably obtain, either by rerolling for two copies or by securing them in your first pack.

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Consistency

Powerful decks are able to implement a strategy consistently and effectively. Its ability to be effective at all times is a consideration for a deck's placing on this list.

Energy efficiency and damage all contribute to a deck's overall consistency.

Flexibility

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 list placing.

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S Tier F2P Decks

F2P Deck	Commentary
Articuno ex Deck ▶︎Deck Guide	Type: ・ Articuno ex can sweep through unprepared opponents after a successful Misty. ・ Only runs Articuno and 18 reliable Trainer cards. ・ Focuses on keeping Articuno in the game, setting up quick with Misty and hitting with Blizzard as quick as possible.
Pikachu ex Deck ▶︎Deck Guide	Type: ・ Pikachu ex only costs 2 energy to attack with a maximum of 90 damage to enemy. ・ Other cards can be anything, so deck construction is easy to do. ・ Deck is best built with 2 Pikachu exes.

A Tier F2P Decks

F2P Deck	Commentary
Blaine Deck ▶︎Deck Guide	Type: ・A deck that uses Blaine to increase Ninetales' and Rapidash's attacks. ・Best built with a Ninetails card, which can deal 90 damage with just 2 Energies. ・No ex cards, but is very powerful.

B Tier F2P Decks

F2P Deck	Commentary
Exeggutor ex Deck	Type: ・ Can deal significant damage with a cost of only one energy. ・ Exeggutor ex's attacks can deal a maximum of 80 damage depening if coin toss lands on heads. ・ Can work well with Butterfree and Erika.

C Tier F2P Decks

F2P Deck	Commentary
Marowak ex Deck ▶︎Deck Guide	Type: ・ Marowak ex can deal a maximum of 160 damage with just 2 energy cost. ・ Deck mostly works with coin tosses, making it highly dependent on luck.
Arcanine ex Deck	Type: ・A great alternative for the Charizard ex deck, swap Arcanine for Charizard and use the same strategy. ・Can deal 120 damage but costs 3 energies to do so.

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Articuno ex Deck

Psyduck x2	Golduck x2	Articuno ex x2	Misty x2
Erika x2	Potion x2	X Speed x2	Pokeball x2
Red Card x2	Professor's Research x2

The Articuno ex deck is built around energy acceleration with support from Misty, allowing Articuno ex to launch powerful attacks. It's fairly easy to assemble with just two Articuno ex and two Misty cards.

While Misty’s coin toss adds an element of chance, the deck’s potential for explosive power provides a thrilling experience of overwhelming your opponent and securing victory.

Articuno ex Deck Strategy Guide and Card List

Pikachu ex deck

Pikachu ex x2	Voltorb x2	Electrode x2	Electabuzz x2
Giovanni x2	Erika x2	Potion x2	X Speed x2
Pokeball x2	Professor's Research x2

The Pikachu ex deck focuses on quick, early attacks with Pikachu ex, which only needs 2 energy to strike. Pikachu ex is the only essential card, and you can use Pokémon like Electabuzz and Farfetch’d as placeholders until you obtain Pikachu ex, making it easy to assemble.

Plus, this deck ranks as a strong Tier 1 choice, making it highly recommended for beginners and competitive players alike.

Pikachu ex Deck Strategy Guide and Card List

Blaine Deck

Vulpix x2	Ninetails x2	Ponyta x2	Rapidash x2
Blaine x2	Giovanni x2	Erika x2	Potion x2
Pokeball x2	Professor's Research x2

The Blaine deck is an aggressive option that leverages the skills of Ninetales and Rapidash, supported by Blaine. It’s easy to build, as it doesn’t require any ex Pokémon, yet it still performs well in various matchups.

With no reliance on coin flips, this deck offers straightforward, consistent attacks, making it user-friendly and effective.

Blaine Deck Strategy Guide and Card List

Exeggutor ex Deck

Exeggutor ex x2	Exeggcute x2	Paras x2	Parasect x2
Blaine x2	Giovanni x2	Erika x2	Potion x2
Pokeball x2	Professor's Research x2

The Exeggutor deck focuses on quick early attacks with Exeggutor, which can strike with just one energy, and maintains endurance with Erika, who heals 50 HP. It’s easy to build since Exeggutor is guaranteed in your first Charizard pack.

While Parasect is suggested as a sample partner, Venusaur ex is ideal for maximizing Exeggutor’s ability to support benched Pokémons, so consider switching to Venusaur EX if you obtain it.

Marowak ex Deck

Sandshrew x2	Sandslash x2	Cubone x2	Marowak ex x2
Hitmonlee x2	Giovanni x2	X Speed x2	Potion x2
Pokeball x2	Professor's Research x2

The Marowak ex deck centers on his powerful attack, dealing up to 160 damage with just 2 energy as a cost.

It’s relatively easy to build since Marowak ex is guaranteed in your first Mewtwo pack, and it offers flexibility in Pokémon selection.

Marowak ex Deck Strategy Guide and Card List

Arcanine ex Deck

Growlithe x2	Arcanine ex x2	Heatmor x2	Ponyta x2
Rapidash x2	Giovanni x2	Red Card x2	Potion x2
Pokeball x2	Professor's Research x2

The Arcanine ex deck focuses on building up and evolving Arcanine ex for strong attacks. Ideally, you’d accelerate energy with Arcanine ex, but in this sample deck, we’ve optimized for easy setup by including Rapidash and Heatmor, both capable of early attacks with just 1 energy, while Arcanine ex powers up in the background.

Arcanine ex and Rapidash are relatively easy to obtain, as you're guaranteed one in your first Pikachu pack.

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