Pokémon TCG Pocket is a thematic officially licensed Pokemon online TCG (Trading Card Game) that boasts intriguing variety of game modes and various collectible cards. Starting in Pokémon TCG Pocket can be overwhelming with the variety of cards, mechanics, and strategies available. For beginners, a well-constructed, easy-to-play deck is essential for understanding the game while having fun. This guide will cover some of the best beginner-friendly decks that are both affordable and effective.

Charizard EX Rental Deck 

Charizard decks are iconic and straightforward. They focus on powerful Fire-type attacks to overwhelm opponents while teaching resource management due to their high energy costs.

Core Pokemon Cards

• Charmander (2 copies)
• Charmeleon (2 copies)
• Charizard EX (1 copy) 
• Ponyta (2 copies) 
• Rapidash (1 copy) 
• Salandit (2 copies)
• Salazzle (1 copy)
• Rattata (2 copies)
• Raticate (1 copy)

Core Trainer and Energy Cards

• X-Speed (1 copy)
• Poke Ball (2 copies)
• Professor’s Research (2 copies)

Strategy

• Use low-energy attackers like Salazzle to build early momentum.
• Once Charizard is in play, focus on its high-damage attacks to knock out opponents.
• Use Energy Retrieval to recycle Fire Energy cards.

Pikachu EX Rental Deck 

Electric decks are known for their speed and disruption abilities, making them exciting for new players. Further, players can get a free copy of Pikachu card if they participated in the global launch event, making it easier to craft this deck. 

Core Pokemon Cards

• Pikachu EX (1 copy) 
• Voltorb (2 copies) 
• Electrode (1 copy) 
• Blitzle (2 copies)
• Zebstrika (1 copy)
• Tynamo (2 copies)
• Eelektrik (2 copies)
• Eelektross (1 copy)
• Helioptile (2 copies)
• Heliolisk (1 copy)

Core Trainer and Energy Cards

• X-Speed (1 copy)
• Poke Ball (2 copies)
• Professor’s Research (2 copies)

Strategy

• Use Pikachu for quick, early damage.
• Transition into Raichu or Zebstrika for mid-to-late game pressure.
• Utilize Electric-type disruption effects to slow opponents.

Mewtwo EX Rental Deck 

The Mewtwo EX rental deck boasts a ton of psychic damage and brings about 1-shot potential, thanks to mewtwo’s Psydrive ability. New players can complete the Deck Missions for the Mewtwo ex Rental Deck to unlock it. Sadly, you can only use it for free 10 times. 

Core Pokemon Cards

• Clefairy (2 copies)
• Clefable (1 copy)
• Slowpoke (2 copies) 
• Slowbro (1 copy) 
• Gastly (2 copies)
• Haunter (2 copies)
• Gengar (1 copy)
• Mewtwo EX (1 copy)
• Ratata (2 copies)
• Raticate (1 copy)

Core Trainer and Energy Cards

• X-Speed (1 copy) 
• Poke Ball (2 copies) 
• Professor’s Research (2 copies) 

Strategy

• Mewtwo ex should be used as a late-game sweeper, removing damaged and low-HP Pokemon. Use Psychic Sphere where necessary to avoid having to discard Energy with Psydrive.
• Try to go second in turn order so you can start attaching energy from early on.

Blastoise EX Rental Deck 

The Blastoise EX rental deck is great as it can empower the damage dealt by Water pokemon, thanks to Misty. The deck also features many strong basic Pokemon, aiding you in early game turns. New players can complete the Deck Missions for the Blastoise ex Rental Deck to unlock it. Sadly, you can only use it for free 10 times. 

Core Pokemon Cards

• Squirtle (2 copies)
• Wartortle (2 copies)
• Blastoise EX (1 copy) 
• Psyduck (2 copies) 
• Golduck (1 copy)
• Lapras (2 copies)
• Pyukumuku (2 copies)
• Ratata (2 copies)
• Raticate (1 copy)

Core Trainer and Energy Cards

• X-Speed (1 copy) 
• Misty (1 copy)
• Poke Ball (2 copies) 
• Professor’s Research (2 copies) 

Strategy

• In the early phases, do not focus on attacking as your cards will be weaker. Try to attach energy and get the evolution for Blastoise going. 
• This deck features a strong pivot with Golduck, as it can deal consistent damage without much energy investment. 

Players can enjoy Pokémon TCG Pocket even more on a bigger screen of their PC or Laptop, complete with a keyboard and mouse via BlueStacks!