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Pokemon TCG Tier List (November 2024)

Explore the best cards in Pokemon TCG with our tier list. Discover which Pokemon cards rank in S, A and B tiers to help build the strongest decks for competitive play.

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S Tier

Professor Oak
Can be slotted into every deck, and should be. Its ability to draw you two fresh cards is valuable, especially with 20 card decks. This can help you draw into the cards you need when you need them!
Farfetch'd
Farfetch'd Leek Slap is a 1 cost 40 damage Attack that can quickly apply offensive pressure to your opponent's Pokemon. This is useful for keeping offensive pressure as you set up bigger threats on the Bench. This Pokemon can 2HKO most Basic Pokemon
Pokeball
Also a highly splashable card that can slot into every deck. It can help heighten a deck's consistency, even if it picks a random Basic Pokemon. This is an auto include in any deck until better alternatives are released
Sabrina
Can disrupt an opponent's gameplan by forcing a different Pokemon into the Active Spot. This Supporter is especially useful in Pokemon TCG Pocket's format where there are only three bench spaces

A Tier

Mewtwo ex
Mewtwo's Psychic Sphere is an excellent two cost Attack that can quickly apply pressure on opposing Basic Pokemon. Psydrive's 150 damage can't be overlooked, especially in Pokemon TCG Pocket's low HP meta and despite being only able to hit few Pokemon for Weakness
Pikachu ex
Pikachu ex's Circle Circuit Attack does 30 damage for each Benched Lightning Pokemon, letting it do a consistent 90 damage for only two Lightning Energy. This makes it very easy to power up and utilize, earning it a spot in the top of the list
Venusaur ex
Can reliably heal itself of 30 damage with its Giant Bloom Attack. Partnered with the Erika Supporter that can heal 50 damage from it, Venusaur ex becomes an incredibly powerful tank
Articuno ex
Has an inexpensive first Attack in Ice Wing, dealing 40 damage and 2HKOing most Basic Pokemon. Its second Attack, Blizzard will deal 80 to the opponent's Active Pokemon, and 20 to each Benched Pokemon, softening them up for knock outs on future turns. It also has great synergy with Misty, which has the chance of attaching multiple Energy in one turn
X-Speed
It is Pokemon TCG Pocket's alternative to Switch or Escape Rope and is the best switching card available. Every deck should run this to help it be more efficient with Energy usage

B Tier

Charizard ex
Charizard's main attack, Crimson Storm is sure to OHKO all Pokemon in Pokemon TCG. This may be difficult to set up however, without some form of Energy acceleration
Blastoise ex
Can do a monstrous 160, but only when loaded up with 5 Energy. Running this Pokemon with Supporters like Misty can help it achieve more consistency
Zapdos ex
Can OHKO every Pokemon in the Genetic Apex format of Pokemon TCG Pocket, but must flip 4 heads for its Thundering Hurricane Attack. While powerful, Zapdos ex is very inconsistent
Moltres ex
He is an effective Fire-type Energy accelerator. Its 70 damage attack with no additional effects is not the best though
Exeggutor ex
Exeggutor ex's Tropical Swing can do a decent amount of damage, allowing it to threaten low HP Pokemon. However Exeggutor may struggle to take out Stage 2s or other exs
Arcanine ex
Can deal a solid 120 with its Inferno Onrush, but runs the risk of making itself easier to KO. Proper damage management will help players achieve success with this card. A non-ex alternative Arcanine can also OHKO most basics, and 2HKO most exs, but has less HP
Misty
Can accelerate Energy from the Energy Zone but will rely on good flips. Even 1 heads flip can put you one turn ahead, making this a solid Supporter Card!