Incineroar Ex Dominates Pokemon TCG Pocket Meta!

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Summary

  • New Pokemon TCG Pocket meta shifts focus away from Giratina Ex to Stage 2 cards like Solgaleo Ex.
  • Rare Candy is key to boosting Stage 2 consistency, making Incineroar Ex a top card post-expansion.
  • Incineroar Ex’s strong attacks and pairing potential with Rare Candy make it a standout in the meta.

As anticipated, with the addition of numerous new cards through Celestial Guardians, Pokemon TCG Pocket has transitioned into a fresh meta, where some of the previously dominant decks have waned, and new ones have emerged. For instance, the usage of Giratina Ex in Pokemon TCG Pocket has significantly decreased following Celestial Guardians, as the expansion presented several strategies to counter its playstyle. The latest set is also making Stage 2 cards more consistent across the board due to Rare Candy, which is one reason behind the rising popularity of cards like Solgaleo Ex. Another Stage 2 Pokemon card is currently dominating the meta, marking a reoccurrence of a pattern seen in Gen 9 games.

In the Pokemon TCG Pocket game, Rare Candy is a standout card due to its versatility. By employing a deck with two distinct Stage 2 evolutionary chains, you can use just one instance of each of their Stage 1 creatures along with a pair of Rare Candies. This setup extends the chances for each evolutionary line from two to three, and potentially allows a fully-evolved card to be played as early as turn three. This is not an exhaustive list, but it does highlight some reasons why Incineroar Ex has become one of the top cards in Pokemon TCG Pocket.

Why Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s Incineroar is OP

It came as a shock to all non-competitive players that Incineroar ruled the VGC meta for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. This dominance can be attributed to Incineroar’s ability to intimidate opponents, lowering their Attack stat, its natural durability, its strong support moves with good offensive power, and its excellent type combination. With minimal disadvantages, Incineroar is undeniably one of the top Pokemon in Generation 9 games. Moreover, Incineroar Ex is a formidable force in the Pokemon TCG Pocket as well.

Pokemon TCG Pocket’s Incineroar is as Broken as in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

In the Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket version, Incineroar EX doesn’t perform exactly as it does in the main series due to differences in game rules. However, it boasts an attack for 1 Fire Energy that inflicts 30 damage and Burns the target, making it potent right from the start. This is complemented by another attack requiring three Energy, which deals 80 base damage, but can escalate to 140 if Incineroar EX has self-inflicted damage. Interestingly, this isn’t necessarily a disadvantage given its pre-evolutions.

To clarify, both Litten and Torracat possess moves that inflict reasonable damage for just one Fire Energy, and also cause 10 damage to their opponents. This arrangement makes Incineroar Ex’s Scar-Charged Smash more effective, as it can deal 140 damage instead of the usual 80. Players often utilize Incineroar Ex together with other potent Fire-type heavyweights like Charizard Ex (from either Genetic Apex or Shining Revelry) and Infernape Ex, thanks to its sheer power and compatibility with the Rare Candy card from Pokemon TCG Pocket. Although each has its advantages, Incineroar Ex continues to shine as the main attraction due to its Burn damage capability and ability to dish out massive damage in a single strike.

How Pokemon TCG Pocket Players Can Counter Incineroar Ex

While Pokemon TCG Pocket’s Electric-type Oricorio may seem unbeatable, taking all damage from Ex cards, it can still be defeated by using lower level creatures like Torracat or employing Supporter cards such as Sabrina and Cyrus to replace it. Similarly, Incineroar is not invincible in Generation 9 games, but it remains one of the most potent Pokemon, requiring a superior Fire-type card to surpass in Pokemon TCG Pocket.

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2025-05-05 00:26