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

Pokémon TCG Pocket has been a huge success with over 30 million downloads worldwide. Its vast user base is currently enjoying several events with special cards and content from Mighty Genes, the only available card expansion so far.

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.

According to Eurogamer, Pokémon TCG Pocket will introduce a card-trading feature at the start of 2025 giving players the long-awaited ability to trade select cards.

Pokémon TCG Pocket will add the ability to trade cards with other players at the start of 2025, the smash hit smartphone game's development team has confirmed. Before then, the game will also be refreshed with the launch of new booster packs due "by the end of the year".

A Rental Deck in Pokemon TCG Pocket can be used ten times before players lose access to it. Here are the best ones available in the game.

Pokemon TCG Pocket trading – an essential feature for a game with “trading card” in its name – is finally happening soon, though it comes with a catch

Players are now focused on battling in Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket post-launch. A player achieved the game's maximum damage of 990 in a single turn. The game seems to have a hard cap on damage a Pokemon can receive,