Deck Building Tips

Deck Building Tips guide in Pokemon TCG Pocket (Pokemon Card App). See how to create a new deck, good card ratio, best starters, tips and more in Pokemon TCGP.

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Table of Contents

How to Build a Deck
Deck Building Tips
How to Select a Deck

How to Build a Deck

Deck Creation Rules

1 deck 20 cards
Up to 2 same cards
Energy card not included

Up to 2 Same Cards

The Pokemon deck consists of 20 cards, with a maximum of 2 copies of the same card allowed. Additionally, Pokemon ex are treated as separate cards, so you can include 2 copies of both Pikachu and Pikachu ex in the same deck.

Difference from Physical Cards

Set Energy Zone Type for Each Deck

Unlike physical Pokemon cards, the deck does not include Energy cards. You attach Energy from the Energy Zone every turn. The Energy type you set when creating the deck will be generated in the Energy Zone during battle.

How To Attach Energy

How to Build a Deck

1	Tap "Deck" on the "Cards" tab
2	Tap "Build New"
3	Tap "Build New Deck"
4	Select 20 Pokemon Cards
5	Select Energy *You can also change deck Accessories like Card Sleeves, Coins and Playmats
6	Tap Save

Decide which Pokemon/Supporter cards you want to use
Include Compatible Cards That Have Good Synergy
Adjust the number of versatile item/supporter cards

Choose Pokemon/Supporter Cards

When building a deck, first decide which Pokemon and Supporter cards you want to use. The most important point is to include the cards you want to use, so start by including the maximum number you can for those cards.

List of All Cards & Card Dex

Compatible Cards With Good Synergy

When you have decided on the cards you want to use, include other cards that have good synergy with it. A clear example would be the combination of Water Pokemon and Misty.

Also Consider the Required Amount of Energy

It's important to take into account the Energy needed for the Pokemon in the active spot to attack when choosing your next Pokemon card. Generally, the transition will be smoother if your replacement Pokemon card requires less Energy than your main Pokemon.

Adjust the Number of Versatile Item/Supporter Cards

Pokemon	6 to 8 Cards
Supporter	4 to 6 Cards
Item	6 to 10 Cards

After deciding on the core of your deck, add the versatile cards you use for all decks to reach a total of 20 Pokemon Cards. The card ratio distribution provided is just a guideline, so feel free to use it as a reference.

Supporter Card List

Versatile Cards Priority

Card	Details
	Professor's Research Priority:★★★ - Card that should be included in every deck. - Can be used to draw cards from the deck
	Poke Ball Priority:★★★ - A versatile card that allows you to draw basic Pokemon - High priority as it allows for more space in your deck
	X Speed Priority:★★★ - Can reduce retreat Energy - The ability to retreat safely to the Bench is a strong move on its own
	Sabrina Priority:★★ - A valuable card to make Bench Pokemon active - Can be used to disrupt opponent in the early game when Energy is low
	Giovanni Priority:★★ - A valuable way to increase damage - The priority is lower in some decks
	Potion Priority:★★ - A valuable way to restore HP - Recover Pokemon ex and increase the number of attacks - Low priority if you use Pokemon with low HP
	Red Card Priority:★ - Can interfere with opponent's hand - A difficult card that requires some getting used to.

Versatile Cards

How Select a Deck

Tap the Deck Before a Battle

You can select one of your custom decks right before entering a battle. Note that you cannot edit the deck itself from this screen, but you may select any of your owned decks for your next match.