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 introduced a decent amount of cards through its Genetic Apex expansion. And even though all of its many currencies and systems can make for a confusing impression, it didn’t take long for players to figure out metas.

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.

We’re just a couple weeks into Pokémon TCG Pocket’s life out in the wild and the devs behind the hit mobile card game adaptation have already teased some big upcoming plans. Those include new booster packs before the end of the year,

Players will be able to trade certain cards in Pokemon TCG Pocket after the January update, and the feature will expanded over time.

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 Pokemon Company has announced that Pokemon TCG Pocket will be getting new features like trading and extra booster packs in future updates.

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.