Pokémon TCG Pocket Best Decks: Dual Fusion Meta Tier List

The best Pokémon TCG Pocket decks in the current Dual Fusion meta are Mega Charizard Y ex / Entei ex, Hoopa ex / Mega Absol ex and Suicune ex / Baxcalibur. Charizard is the most played deck in tournaments, Hoopa leads the community power ranking, and Suicune combines a high play rate with a winning record. No deck dominates: the top archetype holds under 11% of the field. This guide covers the tournament numbers, a tier list, sample decklists with the key card text, and which new Dual Fusion cards made the cut.

Checked against Limitless TCG tournament data for the Dual Fusion (C1) Standard format and a community power ranking of topping decklists on November 12, 2026.

Basis: play rates and win rates come from Limitless TCG's Dual Fusion Standard results, covering 54 tournaments, 6,807 players and 20,873 matches at the time of this check. The power score comes from a community power ranking that counts deck types in the latest 400 topping community tournament decklists. The tier list combines both data sets and is editorial opinion; card text comes from the Limitless card database.

What is the current Pokémon TCG Pocket set?

The current expansion is Dual Fusion, set code C1, released October 29, 2026, with 217 cards. It is the first set in the C series and introduces dual-type cards, such as Mega Mewtwo X ex (Psychic and Fighting) and Mega Greninja ex (Water and Darkness). Pikachu, Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise also got new cards. The update added Special Packs, which use a separate stamina that recovers once a week and guarantee one star-rarity card each; Special Pack: First Partners runs from October 31 to December 26 with first partner Pokémon from all nine regions.

What are the best decks in Dual Fusion right now?

These are the 10 most played decks in Dual Fusion Standard tournaments, by share of players:

The power ranking, which only counts decks that topped events, has no deck in its highest tier. Its top five are Hoopa ex / Mega Absol ex (33.5), Mega Charizard Y ex (32.0), Mega Altaria ex / Greninja (30.5), Suicune ex / Baxcalibur (28.0) and Miraidon ex / Magnezone (27.5).

Pokémon TCG Pocket deck tier list (Dual Fusion)

This editorial tier list weighs win rate, play rate and topping results together. Decks with a high play rate but a losing record drop a tier.

How does the Mega Charizard Y ex deck work?

It is a Stage 2 Fire deck that uses Entei ex to stall and draw while Charmander evolves. A sample list that won a Dual Fusion event:

• Pokémon (8): 2 Charmander, 2 Charmeleon, 1 Mega Charizard Y ex, 1 Charizard (Dual Fusion), 2 Entei ex
• Trainers (12): 2 Professor's Research, 1 Wally, 1 Serena's Choice, 1 Blue's Provocation, 1 May, 2 Poké Ball, 2 Flame Patch, 1 Repel, 1 Rainbow Cave

Mega Charizard Y ex has 220 HP and Crimson Dive, which deals 250 damage for four Energy and 50 damage to itself. Entei ex (140 HP) draws a card at the end of your turn while it is Active, and Blazing Beatdown hits for 60, or 120 with two extra Fire Energy. The new Dual Fusion Charizard adds Flame Aura: each Fire Energy attached to it from the Energy Zone deals 30 damage to the opponent's Active Pokémon. Like every Mega ex, Mega Charizard Y ex gives up 3 points when Knocked Out, and it is weak to Water, which makes Suicune decks its main problem.

How do the Suicune ex and Hoopa ex decks work?

Suicune ex / Baxcalibur is a Water ramp deck. Suicune ex's Crystal Waltz deals 20 damage for each Benched Pokémon on both sides, and its Legendary Pulse draws a card at the end of your turn while Active. Baxcalibur's Ice Maker attaches one Water Energy from the Energy Zone to your Active Water Pokémon once per turn. A sample list that placed second of 547 players: 2 Frigibax, 2 Baxcalibur, 2 Suicune ex, 1 Chien-Pao ex, 2 Professor's Research, 2 Serena's Choice, 1 Mars, 2 Poké Ball, 2 Rare Candy, 1 Red Card, 2 Eviolite and 1 Inflatable Boat. Suicune ex is weak to Lightning.

Hoopa ex / Mega Absol ex is a lean Darkness deck with only four Pokémon in the winning list: 2 Hoopa ex, 1 Mega Absol ex and 1 Darkrai ex, backed by 2 Cyrus, 2 Professor's Research, Mars, Copycat, Pokémon Center Lady, 2 Poké Ball, 2 Lucky Ice Pop, X Speed, Repel, Field Blower and 2 Deceptive Needle. Hoopa ex's Shadow Bullet deals 30 plus 20 to a Benched Pokémon for one Energy, and Dynamite Punch deals 100. Mega Absol ex is a Basic with 170 HP whose Darkness Claw deals 80 and discards a Supporter from your opponent's hand. Both are weak to Grass.

Which other decks are worth playing?

Three decks post better win rates than the most played archetypes:

• Mega Altaria ex / Espeon (55.17%): Mega Altaria ex is a Stage 1 Psychic Pokémon with 190 HP, and Mega Harmony deals 40 plus 30 for each of your Benched Pokémon. Espeon's Hypnoblast deals 40 and puts the Defending Pokémon to sleep. A sample list runs 2 Eevee, 2 Espeon, 2 Darkrai, 1 Swablu, 1 Mega Altaria ex and 1 Igglybuff.
• Vespiquen ex / Shuckle ex (54.42%): Vespiquen ex's Chase Order deals 70, or 140 if you discard one of your Benched Basic Grass Pokémon. Shuckle ex has Solid Shell, taking 20 less damage from attacks. The list adds Teal Mask Ogerpon ex, 2 Leaf Cape and 2 Fragrant Forest.
• Mega Lucario ex / Lucario (52.05%): Mega Lucario ex has 190 HP, and Fighting Pulse deals 90, or 140 with an extra Fighting Energy. A sample list runs 2 Riolu, 2 Mega Lucario ex, Lucario, Hitmonlee and Bonsly with Korrina and Arena of Antiquity.

Which new Dual Fusion cards made the meta?

Dual Fusion cards already show up in most top lists, mainly as support:

Mega Greninja ex is the headline new card and the sixth most played deck, but its 43.20% win rate suggests the list is still being worked out. A common build pairs it with Greninja, Greninja ex and 2 Suicune ex.

How should you pick a deck for ranked or events?

Pick by the matchups you will see most. Mega Charizard Y ex is the deck to expect, so Water decks with Suicune ex gain value. Darkness decks like Hoopa ex / Mega Absol ex are weak to Grass, which helps Vespiquen ex. If you are short on the expensive ex cards, Umbreon / Hydreigon and the Lucario list use mostly non-ex Pokémon, though Umbreon's record is below 50%. Re-check the numbers each week; early-set data shifts quickly as lists improve. More coverage is on the Pokémon TCG Pocket hub.

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