S-tier
Mewtwo ex Deck (Psychic)
Core Strategy:
The Mewtwo ex deck emphasizes inevitability through consistent damage and reliable Energy acceleration.
Psychic Sphere: Deals 50 damage, often boosted to 60 with Giovanni, making it effective at eliminating common Basic Pokémon in a single hit.
Psydrive: The main offensive tool, dealing 150 damage per turn, enough to knock out most Pokémon in the metagame.
This strategy is made possible by Gardevoir’s Psy Shadow ability, which provides continuous Energy support from the Bench.
Deck Composition
- Mewtwo ex x2
- Ralts x2
- Kirlia x2
- Gardevoir x2
- Potion x2
- X Speed x2
- Poke Ball x2
- Red Card x1
- Professor’s Research x2
- Sabrina x1 Giovanni x2
Core Pokémon:
Mewtwo ex: The primary attacker with a quick setup and powerful damage potential.
Gardevoir: Essential for Energy acceleration via Psy Shadow.
Ralts: Focus on quickly evolving into Gardevoir to enable Psydrive.
Search Optimization: The deck uses Poké Ball and features only Mewtwo ex and Ralts as Basic Pokémon to streamline setup and consistency. Supporters
Giovanni: Key for rounding out Psychic Sphere damage to hit key KOs.
Sabrina and Red Card: Provide flexibility and utility, with ratios tailored to personal playstyle.
Playstyle:
Start with Mewtwo ex and set up a Bench with Ralts evolving into Gardevoir.
Use Gardevoir’s Psy Shadow to consistently charge Mewtwo ex for Psydrive’s 150-damage output.
Use Giovanni to optimize early-game knockouts with Psychic Sphere.
Impact on the Metagame
Mewtwo ex decks boast consistency and power, with their straightforward strategy and ability to pressure opponents early and late. With 150 HP and reliable damage output, Mewtwo ex is a top-tier contender, shaping the competitive landscape of TCG Pocket.
Pikachu ex Deck (Lightning):
Core Strategy:
Pikachu ex is a powerhouse in Pokémon TCG Pocket, capable of dealing up to 90 damage with its Circle Circuit attack for just 2 Lightning Energies (L). The damage scales with the number of Lightning Pokémon on your Bench (30 damage per Pokémon, excluding the active Pikachu ex). The strategy revolves around maximizing Bench capacity with Lightning Pokémon to unleash devastating attacks.
Deck Composition:
- Pikachu ex x2
- Zapdos ex x2
- Voltorb x2
- Electrode x2
- Poke Ball x2
- Potion x2
- Red Card x1
- X Speed x2
- Sabrina x2
- Professor’s Research x2
- Giovanni x1
Core Pokémon:
Focus on Lightning Pokémon: Build a deck with only Lightning-type Pokémon to maximize Circle Circuit’s potential.
Key Supporters:
Zapdos ex: Offers strong independent attacks to complement Pikachu ex.
Raichu: A versatile addition capable of delivering powerful strikes.
Playstyle:
Quickly fill your Bench with Lightning Pokémon.
Attach 2 Lightning Energies to Pikachu ex and bring it to the Active position for consistent high-damage output.
Use other Lightning Pokémon like Zapdos ex and Raichu to maintain offensive pressure when Pikachu ex is unavailable.
Impact on the Metagame
Pikachu ex has set a high power standard, shaping the strategy and pace of the entire TCG Pocket metagame. Its straightforward yet effective playstyle makes it a dominant force in competition.
