Pokemon TCG Pocket (PTCGP)

Aggro Decks Explained

Pokemon TCG Pocket - Aggro Decks Explained
Aggro Decks are decks that are powerful in the early stages of a game. These are decks that excel at early offense and are best on early turns. Read on to learn all about Aggro decks and how to use them!

What is an Aggro Deck?

An Offensive Deck That Excels Early in a Game

Aggro decks, which gets its name from the word aggressive are decks that are strong in the early stages of a game. These decks aim to win before the opponent is able to secure a board state using Pokemon with inexpensive attack costs and cards that ramp Energy to gain an early advantage.

Types of Decks

Two classifications of decks are either aggro or non-aggro. These are decks that are either strong early in a game or late into a game. If you favor either of these, consider building a deck that suits your playstyle.

Some non-aggro decks such as Arbok Lock or Wigglytuff ex are also called control decks. These are decks that control the board by manipulating the opponent's board with status or disruption.

Pokemon TCG Pocket Meta Guide

Aggro vs Non-Aggro

Sample Aggro Decks

Deck Commentary
Pokemon TCG Pocket - Pikachu ex Deck
Pikachu ex Deck
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Tier:S

・Fast and energy-efficient.
・Matches up favorably against Starmie and Articuno decks.
・Consistently hits for 90 with Pikachu ex's Circle Circuit.
Pokemon TCG Pocket - Starmie ex Deck
Starmie ex
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Tier:S

・ Starmie ex and Articuno ex can steamroll through unprepared opponents after a successful Misty.
・ Good damage output and energy-effiicient attack costs.
・ Reliable selection of Trainer cards.
Pokemon TCG Pocket - Blaine Deck
Blaine Deck
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Tier:B Tier

・Very fast and efficient Stage 1 deck.
・Can boost damage with the Blaine Supporter card, buffing the damage of Magmar, Ninetales and Rapidash by 30.

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Sample Non-Aggro Decks

Deck Commentary
Pokemon TCG Pocket - Mewtwo ex Deck
Mewtwo ex
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Tier:A+

・ Mewtwo ex's Psychic Sphere can OHKO Staryu and other 50 HP Pokemon.
・ Can easily take 3 Points when Mewtwo ex is set up.
Pokemon TCG Pocket - Charizard ex Deck
Charizard ex Deck
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Tier:A+ Tier

・Moltres ex can power up benched Pokemon with minimal effort.
・Charizard ex can take multiple points if successfully set up with multiple Energy.
Pokemon TCG Pocket - Venusaur ex Deck
Venusaur ex Deck
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Tier:A+ Tier

・ Difficult to KO Grass-type Pokemon.
・ Venusaur ex is incredibly tanky and can take games if not KOd before it evolves.
・ Erika Supporter card can keep all the Pokemon in the deck healthy.
Pokemon TCG Pocket - Dragonite Deck
Dragonite
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Tier:A Tier

・Can be built with Frosmoth and Misty or Weezing and Koga.
・Difficult to set up but can win games when successful.
Pokemon TCG Pocket - Arbok Deck
Arbok Lock
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Tier:B Tier

・ Can be very disruptive with Pidgeot's Drive Off.
・ Matches up favorably against Mewtwo ex decks.
Pokemon TCG Pocket - Wigglytuff ex Deck
Wigglytuff ex Deck
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Tier:D Tier

・ Can win by a landslide if the opponent stays asleep for a few turns.
・ Victory or defeat heavily depends on the coin flip.

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Meta Decks

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Pokemon TCG Pocket - Starmie exStarmie ex Deck Pokemon TCG Pocket - Mewtwo exMewtwo ex Deck Pokemon TCG Pocket - DragoniteDragonite Deck
Pokemon TCG Pocket - Articuno exArticuno ex Deck Pokemon TCG Pocket - ArbokArbok Lock Deck Pokemon TCG Pocket - Venusaur exVenusaur ex Deck
Pokemon TCG Pocket - BlaineBlaine Deck Pokemon TCG Pocket - Pikachu exPikachu ex Deck Pokemon TCG Pocket - Marowak exMarowak ex Deck
Pokemon TCG Pocket - Charizard exCharizard ex Deck Pokemon TCG Pocket - Machamp exMachamp ex Deck Pokemon TCG Pocket - Blastoise exBlastoise ex Deck
Pokemon TCG Pocket - FrosmothFrosmoth Deck Pokemon TCG Pocket - Exeggutor exExeggutor ex Deck Pokemon TCG Pocket - CentiskorchCentiskorch and Moltres ex Deck
Pokemon TCG Pocket - Arcanine exArcanine ex Deck Pokemon TCG Pocket - Gengar exGengar ex Deck Pokemon TCG Pocket - GyaradosGyarados Deck
Pokemon TCG Pocket - Wigglytuff exWigglytuff ex Deck Pokemon TCG Pocket - MelmetalMelmetal Deck Pokemon TCG Pocket - Lt. SurgeLt. Surge Deck
Pokemon TCG Pocket - AlakazamAlakazam and Jynx Deck Pokemon TCG Pocket - Eelektross and Zapdos ex Eelektross and Zapdos ex Deck Pokemon TCG Pocket - Greninja Greninja Deck
Pokemon TCG Pocket - Primeape DeckPrimeape Deck Pokemon TCG Pocket - Grapploct DeckGrapploct Deck Pokemon TCG Pocket - Cincinno and Weezing Cinccino and Weezing
Pokemon TCG Pocket - Raichu and Pikachu exRaichu and Pikachu ex Deck Pokemon TCG Pocket - Mewtwo ex and WeezingMewtwo ex and Weezing Pokemon TCG Pocket - Greninja and WeezingGreninja and Weezing Deck
Pokemon TCG Pocket - Venusaur ex and WeezingVenusaur ex and Weezing Pokemon TCG Pocket - Lapras exLapras ex Deck Pokemon TCG Pocket - BrockBrock Deck
Pokemon TCG Pocket - Dragonite and WeezingDragonite and Weezing Pokemon TCG Pocket - KabutopsKabutops

Rental Decks

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Pokemon TCG Pocket - Venusaur Ex Rental Deck Venusaur ex Rental Deck Pokemon TCG Pocket - Charizard ex Rental Deck Charizard ex Rental Deck Pokemon TCG Pocket - Blastoise ex Rental DeckBlastoise ex Rental Deck
Pokemon TCG Pocket - Pikachu ex Rental DeckPikachu ex Rental Deck Pokemon TCG Pocket - Mewtwo ex Rental DeckMewtwo ex Rental Deck Pokemon TCG Pocket - Pokemon TCG Pocket - Machamp ex Rental DeckMachamp ex Rental Deck
Pokemon TCG Pocket - NidoqueenNidoking and Nidoqueen Rental Deck Pokemon TCG Pocket - OmastarKanto Fossils Rental Deck Pokemon TCG Pocket - KogaKoga Rental Deck
Pokemon TCG Pocket - Brock Rental DeckBrock Rental Deck Pokemon TCG Pocket - Blaine Rental DeckBlaine Rental Deck Pokemon TCG Pocket - Lt. Surge Rental DeckLt. Surge Rental Deck

Starter Decks

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