Pokemon TCG Pocket card tier list (November 2024)

Pokemon TCG Pocket has finally launched across the globe, and players from all corners of the world are flocking to the new game to collect, trade, and battle with all of the new cards. Naturally, this leads to the question: what are the best cards in the title?

As Pokemon TCG Pocket is still new, more cards will likely be added to it over time. Here's a tier list for every card currently available in the game.

Note: This tier list is subjective and reflects the opinions of the writer

Also Read: Pokemon TCG Pocket meta explained

Tier list for Pokemon TCG Pocket cards

Untiered

Many cards go unused in the current state of the game or evolve into better creatures (Image via The Pokemon Company)

In a Pokemon TCG Pocket match, many creatures are in a deck for the sole purpose of evolving into more powerful variants. As such, this tier is mostly comprised of unevolved Pocket Monsters and those that are outclassed by their respective ex variants. However, some ex cards have less than desirable moves, harming their viability.

Bulbasaur
Ivysaur
Venusaur
Caterpie
Metapod
Butterfree
Weedle
Kakuna
Beedrill
Oddish
Gloom
Vileplume
Paras
Parasect
Venonat
Venomoth
Bellsprout
Weepinbell
Victreebel
Exeggcute
Exeggutor
Tangela
Scyther
Pinsir
Cottonee
Whimsicott
Petilil
Lilligant
Skiddo
Gogoat
Charmander
Charmeleon
Charizard
Vulpix
Ninetales
Growlithe
Arcanine
Arcanine ex
Ponyta
Rapidash
Magmar
Flareon
Moltres
Heatmor
Salandit
Salazzle
Sizzlipede
Centiskroch
Squirtle
Wartortle
Blastoise
Psyduck
Golduck
Poliwag
Poliwhirl
Poliwrath
Tentacool
Tentacruel
Seel
Dewgong
Shellder
Cloyster
Krabby
Kingler
Horsea
Seadra
Goldeen
Seaking
Staryu
Starmie
Magikarp
Gyarados
Lapras
Vaporeon
Omanyte
Omastar
Articuno
Froakie
Frogadier
Greninja
Pyukumuku
Bruxish
Snom
Frosmoth
Pikachu
Raichu
Magnemite
Magneton
Voltorb
Electabuzz
Jolteon
Zapdos
Blitzle
Zebstrika
Tynamo
Eeletrik
Eelektross
Helioptile
Heliolisk
Pincurchin
Clefairy
Clefable
Abra
Kadabra
Alakazam
Slowpoke
Slowbro
Gastly
Haunter
Gengar
Gengar ex
Drowzee
Hypno
Mr. Mime
Mewtwo
Ralts
Kirlia
Gardevoir
Woobat
Swoobat
Golett
Golurk
Sandshrew
Sandslash
Diglett
Dugtrio
Mankey
Primeape
Machop
Machoke
Machamp
Machamp ex
Geodude
Graveler
Golem
Onix
Cubone
Marowak
Hitmonlee
Hitmonchan
Rhyhorn
Rhydon
Kabuto
Meinfoo
Meinshao
Clobbopus
Grapploct
Ekans
Nidoran Female
Nidorina
Nidoqueen
Nidoran Male
Nidorino
Nidoking
Zubat
Golbat
Grimer
Muk
Koffing
Weezing
Mawile
Pawniard
Bisharp
Meltan
Melmetal
Dratini
Dragonair
Pidgey
Pidgeotto
Rattata
Raticate
Spearow
Fearow
Jigglypuff
Wigglytuff
Wigglytuff ex
Meowth
Persian
Doduo
Dodrio
Lickitung
Chansey
Tauros
Ditto
Eevee
Porygon
Aerodactyl
Snorlax
Minccino
Cinccino
Wooloo
Dubwool
Helix Fossil
Dome Fossil
Old Amber
Hand Scope
Pokedex
Professor's Research

Given the limited deck size of 20 cards for matches in Pokemon TCG Pocket, the cards need to have ways of dealing damage, leading to teams only having one or two damage carries per deck. With better options being available in nearly every element, the meta (S-tier options) has been established since the New Zealand open test.

C tier

Cards in the C tier are often cost-efficient damage dealers and have some decent bulk to help them stay in battle for a long time. However, they still require some support or set-up time and often have better alternatives.

Here is every card in the C tier:

Jinx
Kangaskhan
Electrode
Farfetch'd
Exeggutor ex
Blastoise ex
Marowak ex

Also read: All Currencies in Pokemon TCG Pocket, explained

B tier

Many B-tier cards are oppressive at various stages in the game, dealing respectable damage and featuring secondary effects that can be beneficial or harmful. Some supporter cards also make an appearance in this category.

Here is every card in the B tier:

Arbok
Kabutops
Zapdos ex
Venusaur ex
Charizard ex
Moltres ex
Brock
Koga
Lt. Surge
Erika
Blaine

Also read: Pokemon TCG Pocket beginner guide

A tier

The cards in Pokemon TCG Pocket's A tier require some kind of set-up, such as a three-stage evolution or a specific deck build, to be effective. The supporting cards in this category are incredibly versatile and can be used in almost any deck.

Here is every card in the A tier:

Pidgeot
Dragonite
Pikachu ex
Red Card
Potion
Giovanni
X Speed
Misty

Also read: Pokemon TCG Pocket: Card rarity guide

S tier

Pokemon TCG Pocket's S-tier cards boast great versatility, often not needing evolution to be effective. While Starmie ex requires evolution, it compensates with a free retreat cost.

Supporters in this category offer helpful bonuses with no downsides, making them essential for optimal performance in the current meta.

Here is every card in the S tier:

Mewtwo ex
Articuno ex
Starmie ex
Poke Ball
Sabrina
Professor's Research

Articuno ex stands out as the best card in the game at the moment.

Also read: Pokemon TCG Pocket beginner guide