The first official Ranked Season (A2b) of Pokémon TCG Pocket has concluded, and the game’s developers have shared new insights into the competitive landscape. Based on ranked play between March 27 and April 26, 2025, the most-used decks across all ranks have been revealed—showcasing the strategies players relied on to climb the leaderboard.
🔝 Top 3 Most-Used Decks
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Darkrai ex / Giratina ex – 7.12% usage
This aggressive combo deck dominated the ladder, blending Darkrai’s efficient energy recursion with Giratina’s raw offensive power. -
Darkrai ex / Giratina ex / Druddigon – 4.63% usage (tied)
A slightly more tech-heavy version of the top deck, adding Druddigon for flexible matchups. -
Gyarados ex / Manaphy / Origin Forme Palkia – 4.63% usage (tied)
A Water-type powerhouse, this deck combines board control and energy acceleration with defensive backup from Manaphy.
🔟 Full Top 10 Most-Used Decks (Season A2b)
| Rank | Deck | Usage Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darkrai ex / Giratina ex | 7.12% |
| 2 | Darkrai ex / Giratina ex / Druddigon | 4.63% |
| 2 | Gyarados ex / Manaphy / Origin Forme Palkia | 4.63% |
| 4 | Charizard ex / Moltres ex | 3.52% |
| 5 | Mewtwo ex / Giratina ex | 3.18% |
| 6 | Exeggutor ex / Meowscarada | 2.23% |
| 7 | Weavile ex / Darkrai ex | 2.15% |
| 8 | Beedrill ex / Meowscarada | 2.14% |
| 9 | Gallade ex / Hitmonlee / Marshadow | 2.03% |
| 10 | Mew ex / Dialga ex / Arceus ex / Shaymin | 1.68% |
🎮 About Pokémon TCG Pocket Ranked Mode
Pokémon TCG Pocket introduced ranked matches on February 28, 2025, alongside the Shining Revelry expansion. The ranked ladder is split into five tiers—Beginner, Poké Ball, Great Ball, Ultra Ball, and Master Ball. Players earn 10 points per win, and while early ranks are safe from demotion, higher tiers introduce point penalties on defeat and bonuses for win streaks.
💡 What the Meta Tells Us
The dominance of Darkrai and Giratina highlights the importance of energy efficiency, consistency, and burst damage in the current meta. Meanwhile, Water and Fire archetypes like Gyarados and Charizard continue to offer reliable alternatives. The diversity in the lower half of the top 10 also signals a healthy, evolving meta with room for creativity.
As Season A3 approaches, players can use this data to refine their strategies, counter the most-used decks, and rise through the ranks with optimized builds.