The best battle decks in Pokemon Pocket's current META

Brawl type decks have grown in popularity in Pokemon TCG Pocket. Never before has there been so much demand for this archetype. Experts attribute this rise to the new Golem and Marshadow from the Mythical Island expansion. If these changes in META have prompted you to search a reliable, tournament-winning fighting-type deckyou are in the right place. This guide provides three blueprints for the best decks with the best fighting cards Pokemon Pocketalong with key trends within the archetype that you should watch out for.

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The killer duo of Golem and Druddigon

best cards for a golem deck in pokemon tcg pocket.

Short	Quantity
Golem	x2
Geodude	x2
Gravel machine	x2
Druddigon	x2
Marshadow	x2
Hitmonlee	x2
Brock	x2
Leaf	x1
Giovanni	x1
The professor's research	x2
Pokeball	x2

If you're looking to build a strong Fighting deck, Golem is key. The current META revolves around this Pokemon's synergy with Druddigon, Marshadow, and Hitmonlee, following a simple game plan: place Druddigon in the active slot as a tank, bench Marshadow for revenge, and build Golem with Brock.

This Golem deck, along with its variants, has recently secured victories in several Pokemon Pocket tournaments. It's also one of the most reliable counters to Gyarados' ex decks, which are currently trending.

You can trade a trainer card in the Golem deck for a potion, but remember there are no flex options for Pokemon in this deck list.

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Aerodactyl ex & Primeape's Unlikely Partnership

the best deck for aerodactyl ex in pokemon tcg pocket.

Short	Quantity
Aerodactyl ex	x2
Old amber	x2
Monkey	x2
Prime monkey	x2
Marshadow	x2
Giovanni	x2
The professor's research	x2
Poke Ball	x2
Drink	x2
Sabrina	x2

Aerodactyl ex is still a controversial card i Pokemon Pocket. While it can be impressive at its peak, its lack of consistency often leads to disappointment. However, the Aerodactyl ex & Primeape combo is worth experimenting with. While lacking raw power, the deck offers a solid mix of disruption and counterattack, making it a potent option for PvP.

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Marowak ex & Machamp ex's Underrated Power

Short	Quantity
Machamp ex	x2
Machop	x2
Machoke	x2
Marshadow	x2
Hitmonlee	x2
Cubone	x2
Marowak ex	x2
Pokeball	x2
The professor's research	x2
Sabrina	x1
Giovanni	x1

Both Marowak ex and Machamp ex quickly jumped out of the META with the rise of Pikachu ex and Mewtwo ex. But the addition of the new Mythical Island stars – Marshadow and Hitmonlee – offers some hope. This pairing makes the Marowak & Machamp deck more aggressive, allowing for earlier damage and better response to attacks, helping to offset the lineup's slow build.

Still, it's important to note that neither Marowak nor Machamp rank as top-tier cores. While the Mythical Island boost improves their performance, the deck still struggles to compete with most metagame decklists.

Fighting-Type tire trends to keep an eye on

Before the release of Mythical Island, Fighting decks were not very popular in the metagame. But after the mini-set dropped, the archetype went from underwhelming to dominant in just a few days, thanks to three unexpected stars: the new Golem, Marshadow, and Genetic Apex's Hitmonlee. Here are the trends in this archetype that you should follow closely:

Golem's share of the tournament META is increasing rapidly

Watching latest Pokemon Pocket tournaments, you'll notice that Golem decks consistently rank in the top five. Its synergy with Druddigon and Marshadow has helped revolutionize the META and fueled the success of new Golem decks.

Marshadow is becoming a must-have Fighting Tech Card

Combat decks without Marshadow are becoming rare. The sheer value of this tech card has made it an essential addition to any type of fighting set. Marshadow introduces a perfect hit-and-run strategy, allowing it to function as a low-cost, high-damage hitman. If you aim to stay competitive, you need Marshadow in your deck.

Hitmonlee is now an excellent counter to Gyarados ex

Gyarados ex has become the only Pokemon to challenge the top class Pikachu ex and Mewtwo ex. However, Hitmonlee has proven to be a great counter to this powerhouse. Hitmonlee's ability to target Bench Pokemon disrupts Gyarados ex's slow evolution, making it an increasingly popular choice in the metagame. Expect to see more counter decks featuring Hitmonlee soon.