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Tournament Breakdown2024.02.24

POCKET TOUR TOURNAMENT #3 (Best of 1) Analysis

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Tournament breakdown: POCKET TOUR TOURNAMENT #3 (Best of 1)

1. Top Deck: Mewtwo ex Gardevoir

1. Top Deck: Mewtwo ex Gardevoir (Share: 26.56%) Mewtwo ex Gardevoir claimed the tournament's highest share and sat at the center of the meta. It went 111-96-4 for a 52.61% win rate — a steady performance. Raw power and versatile defense look like the deck's core strengths, and it is likely to stay strong in the meta going forward.
Mewtwo ex
Gardevoir

Mewtwo ex Gardevoir (Share: 26.56%)

Win rate:52.61%
(111W 96L 4D)

It claimed the highest share of the tournament and sat squarely at the center of the meta. Raw power and versatile defense look like the deck's core strengths, and it is likely to stay strong in the meta going forward.

2. High Win Rate Decks

2. High Win Rate Decks Pikachu ex Zebstrika (Share: 9.38%) went 48-31-3 for a strong 58.54% win rate, landing near the top of the field. Its speed and efficient Energy usage consistently steered battles in its favor. Charizard ex Arcanine (Share: 8.59%) posted a 57.63% win rate, drawing plenty of attention. Its firepower stands out, letting it overwhelm opponents quickly. Exeggutor ex Froakie (Share: 1.56%) had a low share but delivered efficient results with a 66.67% win rate — an off-meta deck showing surprising strength.
Pikachu ex
Zebstrika

Pikachu ex Zebstrika (Share: 9.38%)

Win rate:58.54%
(48W 31L 3D)

Its speed and efficient Energy usage let it consistently steer battles in its favor — an impressive showing.

Charizard ex
Arcanine

Charizard ex Arcanine (Share: 8.59%)

Win rate:57.63%
(34W 25L 0D)

Its firepower stands out, letting it overwhelm opponents quickly.

Exeggutor ex
Froakie

Exeggutor ex Froakie (Share: 1.56%)

Win rate:66.67%
(8W 4L 0D)

Despite a low share, it posted a high win rate and delivered efficient results.

3. Decks Worth Watching

3. Decks Worth Watching Starmie ex Froakie (Share: 6.25%) finished mid-table with a 47.62% win rate. Consistent, but somewhat lacking in explosive power. Pikachu ex Raichu (Share: 5.47%) struggled at a 40.00% win rate, though the right adjustments could still unlock its potential. Venusaur ex Exeggutor ex (Share: 2.34%) ended with a disappointing 21.43% win rate. It appears to lack the tools to answer the current meta.
Starmie ex
Froakie

Starmie ex Froakie (Share: 6.25%)

Win rate:47.62%
(20W 22L 0D)

Consistent, but somewhat lacking in explosive power.

Pikachu ex
Raichu

Pikachu ex Raichu (Share: 5.47%)

Win rate:40%
(16W 24L 0D)

It underperformed, but with the right adjustments it could still unlock its potential.

Venusaur ex
Exeggutor ex

Venusaur ex Exeggutor ex (Share: 2.34%)

Win rate:21.43%
(3W 11L 0D)

It appears to lack the tools to answer the current meta.

4. Underperforming Decks

4. Underperforming Decks Starmie ex Lapras ex (Share: 1.56%) went winless across 6 losses for a 0% win rate — the worst result of the event. The card pairing and overall strategy look like they need major rework. Gengar ex Mewtwo ex (Share: 0.78%) failed to record a single win, finishing at 0%. A deck that clearly needs more testing and tuning.
Starmie ex
Lapras ex

Starmie ex Lapras ex (Share: 1.56%)

Win rate:0%
(0W 6L 0D)

The card pairing and overall strategy look like they need major rework.

Gengar ex
Mewtwo ex

Gengar ex Mewtwo ex (Share: 0.78%)

Win rate:0%
(0W 4L 0D)

A deck that clearly needs more testing and tuning.

5. Meta Trends

5. Meta Trends This tournament's meta reveals a few clear patterns: Mewtwo ex decks on top: they anchor the meta, with a growing number of variants appearing. Speed and firepower matter: fast, hard-hitting decks like Pikachu ex Zebstrika and Charizard ex Arcanine posted high win rates. Off-meta potential: decks like Exeggutor ex Froakie showed high efficiency despite relatively low shares.

This tournament's meta reveals a few clear patterns:

  • Mewtwo ex decks on top: they anchor the meta, with a growing number of variants appearing.
  • Speed and firepower matter: fast, hard-hitting decks like Pikachu ex Zebstrika and Charizard ex Arcanine posted high win rates.
  • Off-meta potential: decks like Exeggutor ex Froakie showed high efficiency despite relatively low shares.

Conclusion

Conclusion These results show that the TCG Pocket meta is still evolving on a foundation of diversity and experimentation. While consistent decks like Mewtwo ex Gardevoir dominate the meta, off-meta decks keep proving their potential and shaping the competitive landscape. The next meta shift will be one to watch!

These results show that the TCG Pocket meta is still evolving on a foundation of diversity and experimentation. While consistent decks like Mewtwo ex Gardevoir dominate the meta, off-meta decks keep proving their potential and shaping the competitive landscape. The next meta shift will be one to watch!