Pikachu is under attack and it’s not from Team Rocket this time. Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket players are criticizing the adorable mascot. Why? Well, it just so happens that Pikachu has become the star of one of the most popular — and strongest — decks in the game’s burgeoning competitive play mode.

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The best Pokemon TCG Pocket Pikachu ex deck and builds are dominating the current meta. By pairing it with Zapdos ex, players are creating lean, pure-electric-type decks that focus on a powerful early game that can irreversibly damage the opponent before they have time to set up the combos and evolutions that they need.

Pokemon TCG Pocket has reintroduced fans to the Pokemon TCG, but in some ways, the more things change, the more they stay the same.

Yes, casual collect-em-all card game Pokémon Pocket has sizable tournaments already, and this Pikachu deck is taking the meta by storm.

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It’s clear that TCG Pocket isn’t intended to be a one-to-one re-creation of the tabletop version. In the analog version of the game, the choice would matter, since separately packaged booster packs contain different combinations of cards. But with TCG Pocket, the developers won’t say if your choice impacts the cards you get.

Our guide to the best Pokémon TCG Pocket decks has lists and explanations for all the best competitive options in the current metagame.

Pokemon TCG Pocket has a lot of cards for you to discover, and regardless of your play style and your type preferences, every Pokemon has the chance to shine in the right deck. Of course, the best decks have access to ex cards,

Players looking to build a Dragonite deck in Pokemon TCG Pocket can discover the best build and strategy in this guide.