Ursiiday's Pocket Weekly #6 Tournament Analysis
View tournament meta decksA total of 1,536 players entered this tournament. Below is our analysis of how each deck performed and what defined it, focusing on deck shares, win rates, and the key trends.
1. Deck Share Breakdown
1st: Mewtwo ex Gardevoir (23.50%) - 944W 1112L 6D (45.78%) - Low win rate for its high share; needs more work against the meta 2nd: Charizard ex Arcanine ex (11.78%) - 503W 522L 4D (48.88%) - Average results; a steady meta deck 3rd: Pikachu ex Zebstrika (10.42%) - 539W 458L 6D (53.74%) - The highest win rate among the top decks 4th: Charizard ex Moltres ex (6.84%) - 276W 313L 2D (46.70%) - Charizard family; upper-middle of the field 5th: Articuno ex Greninja (5.27%) - 289W 249L 1D (53.62%) - A high win rate even with an unconventional pairing
Mewtwo ex Gardevoir (Share: 23.5%)
It claimed the tournament's highest share, but its win rate was on the low side. With results falling short of its popularity, the deck looks due for fresh research and refinement against the meta.
Charizard ex Arcanine ex (Share: 11.78%)
Both its share and results were about average. It looks like a reliably steady deck that keeps seeing play without major swings.
Pikachu ex Zebstrika (Share: 10.42%)
It posted the highest win rate among the top decks, showing serious power. An aggressive play style and fast setup are its main strengths.
Charizard ex Moltres ex (Share: 6.84%)
One of the Charizard family of decks, performing in the upper-middle range. It needs flexible answers depending on the meta.
Articuno ex Greninja (Share: 5.27%)
Despite being an unconventional pairing, it recorded a win rate above 53% and is rated as a deck with major potential.
2. Meta Analysis
Strongest decks: Pikachu ex Zebstrika & Articuno ex Greninja — both secured a meta edge with win rates above 53%, defined by aggressive play and fast setups.
Struggling decks: Arbok Weezing (30.43%), Greninja Weezing (29.73%) — creative but ill-suited to the meta, leading to poor results. Improvements needed.
Low-share, high-win-rate deck: Charizard ex Charizard (56.00% win rate, 0.20% share) — proved its potential with a high win rate despite minimal play. Worth watching.
Arbok Weezing
Creative, but a poor fit for the meta, leading to weak results. Without improvements, expect its play rate to drop.
Greninja Weezing
It struggled to adapt to the meta and posted a low win rate. It needs strategic adjustments.
Charizard ex Charizard (Share: 0.2%)
A tiny play rate, but a high win rate that shows real potential. One to watch in upcoming events.
Wigglytuff ex Arbok
One of the low-share decks — better results are expected as it adapts to the meta.
Marowak ex Sandslash
One of the lowest win rates of the event; it needs a new direction.
Dragonite Frosmoth
A deck without a single win — it calls for major strategic changes.
3. Win Rate Comparison
Many decks sat below a 50% average win rate, confirming a lopsided meta. High: Pikachu ex Zebstrika (53.74%), Articuno ex Greninja (53.62%) Low: Marowak ex Sandslash (24.14%), Dragonite Frosmoth (0.00%)
Seven of the top 10 finishers were Pikachu decks, all running Raichu or Zebstrika as the partner. Notably, first place went to a Pikachu ex Raichu deck, reconfirming the strength of the Pikachu lineup.
4. Adjustments and Strategy
Mewtwo ex Gardevoir: low win rate for its high share — counter strategies are needed. Pikachu ex Zebstrika: already winning; research into additional support cards can keep it on top. Low-share, high-win-rate decks: keep an eye on adaptable decks like Charizard ex Charizard and Wigglytuff ex Arbok.
Conclusion
Despite Mewtwo ex Gardevoir's overwhelming share, this event was defined by the strong results of Pikachu ex Zebstrika, Articuno ex Greninja, and others. Low-share decks also showed their potential, so a strategic approach that anticipates the next meta shift will be essential.