Best EX Pokemons in Pokemon Pocket (Triumphant Light Expansion)
In the early weeks of the Triumphant Light expansion, the Pokemon Pocket competitive scene has seen some fascinating developments in EX Pokemon performance. This tier list breaks down the most promising and powerful EX Pokemon across different competitive tiers.
S-Tier: The Top Performers
The absolute cream of the crop includes:
- Dialga EX
- Arceus EX
- Articuno EX
The Dialga-Arceus combination has proven to be particularly dominant, with Arceus being an especially powerful pairing for Dialga due to its basic Pokemon status and ease of deployment.
Articuno EX also seems to be doing really good thanks to the addition of Irida in form of healing support for Water Pokemons.
A-Tier: Strong Contenders
The A-tier features some versatile and promising Pokemon:
- Leafeon EX
- Darkrai EX
- Exeggutor EX
- Infernape EX
- Gallade EX
- Garchomp EX
Notably, Infernape EX stands out for its ability to clear out multiple top-tier Pokemon in one shot, thanks to its type advantages and strategic break points.
B-Tier: Promising but Inconsistent
B-tier Pokemon are focal points of decks with potential:
- Yanmega EX
- Celebi EX
- Gyarados EX
- Charizard EX
- Moltres EX
- Palkia EX
- Starmie EX
- Machamp EX
- Mew EX
The grass-type Pokemons in Celebi and Yanmega have been pushed down primarily due to the rise of the Dialga-Arceus deck, which strongly counters their previous strategies.
C-Tier: Occasional Tournament Contenders
The C-tier features Pokemon with situational strengths:
Water Pokemon
- Glacian EX
- Blastoise EX
These water-type Pokemon work well with supporters like Misty and Manae but struggle to compete with higher-tier water strategies.
Support and Energy Manipulation
- Pidgeot EX
- Lickilicky EX
- Wigglytuff EX
- Probopass EX
These Pokemon benefit from Dialga’s energy acceleration but are not considered Dialga’s optimal partners.
Lightning Pokemon
- Pacirisu EX
- Pikachu EX
- Zapdos EX
Pichu EX shows some promise with its 18 trainer variation, occasionally making deep tournament runs. However, the strategy remains gimmicky and vulnerable to consistent, powerful decks.
Miscellaneous C-Tier Pokemon
- Weavile EX
- Venusaur EX
- Mismagius EX
- Mewtwo EX
- Arcanine EX
These Pokemon face various challenges:
- Weavile EX lacks consistent partnering options
- Venusaur EX was close to breaking through but was held back by Charizard
- Mewtwo EX struggles with the current Cyrus-dominated metagame
- Arcanine EX has been power-crept by changes in break points and HP levels
D-Tier: Struggling to Compete
The bottom tier includes Pokemon with minimal competitive viability:
- Gengar EX
- Marowak EX
- Cresselia EX
- Lapras EX
These Pokemon currently lack competitive results and are not expected to improve significantly as the metagame evolves.
Key Strategies and Observations
The current meta game is heavily influenced by:
- Quick, efficient basic Pokemon
- Decks that can rapidly set up and deal consistent damage
- Pokemon with strategic type advantages
Infernape EX, for instance, can take out popular Pokemon like Arceus, Leafeon, and Dialga in a single attack, making it a formidable choice.
Emerging Trends
The tournament results suggest that:
- Basic Pokemon have an advantage
- Multi-energy strategies are crucial
- Type-based advantages can quickly turn the tide of a battle
The meta is still evolving, and this tier list is expected to change as more tournament data becomes available. Players should stay flexible and be prepared to adapt their strategies as new combinations and counters emerge.
Disclaimer: This tier list is based on early tournament results and includes some speculation about future performance.
