The Fire archetype in Pokemon TCG Pocket has struggled across the past few expansions, mostly because it's been built around a single Pokemon: Charizard. The Celestial Guardians set didn't do much to change that status quo, though it did introduce a new synergy for the archetype's lone star.
Pokemon TCG Pocket: 5 Best Decks of the Celestial Guardians Set
The Celestial Guardians expansion in Pokemon TCG Pocket has reshaped the meta, and these are the decks that drove the change.
With the release of Pokemon TCG Pocket's sixth set, Charizard ex is now paired with Incineroar ex, a new Fire-type Pokemon. The duo has gained traction in PvP thanks to their consistent performance against several top-tier decks built around Giratina ex. If you're curious about the Fire archetype's new stars, Incineroar ex and Charizard ex, read on—this explainer breaks down everything you need to know.
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Incineroar ex & Charizard ex Deck Overview
- Key Trainer Cards: Rare Candy, Pokemon Communication, Lillie
- Energy Type: Fire
- Number of Pokemon: 7
- Number of Trainer Cards: 13
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How the Incineroar ex & Charizard ex Decks Work
The Incineroar ex and Charizard ex duo revolves around a ramp strategy. Incineroar ex can start applying pressure as soon as it receives its first Energy, while Charizard ex powers itself up quickly after being given a single Fire Energy.
Ideally, you open with Litten and evolve it into Incineroar ex using a Rare Candy. This setup lets you start dealing damage as early as possible if you go second. If Incineroar ex doesn't deliver enough damage, you can pivot to Charizard ex, use its Stoke move to power it up, and follow up with a 150-damage attack.
Incineroar ex & Charizard ex Deck Synergies
- Incineroar ex is your early-game damage dealer, applying the Burned Special Condition to set up a 140-damage strike later on.
- Charizard ex is your secondary, late-game damage dealer. You can either build it up on the Bench with Zone's Energy or activate it early and use the Stoke move to charge it.
- Pokemon TCG Pocket' s new healer, Lillie, acts as your primary Supporter, ensuring both attackers stay on the board.
- Iono and Pokemon Communication are essential for searching your deck and drawing the necessary evolution cards.
Incineroar ex & Charizard ex Performance Report
- Win Rate: ~ 52%
- Meta Share: ~ 7%
- Tournament Appearances: ~ 1,700
Despite being a highly popular deck in Pokemon TCG Pocket, the Incineroar ex & Charizard ex duo has an average win rate. What makes this combination trendy is its solid performance against two top-tier meta decks: DarkTina and the rising Giratina ex & Snorlax.
Due to its promising results against Giratina ex-based decks, the Incineroar ex & Charizard ex duo has gained considerable admiration within the Pokemon TCG Pocket community.
The estimated statistics mentioned earlier are based on recent Pokemon TCG Pocket tournaments tracked by LimitlessTCG, and they may vary depending on when you're reading this.
How to Counter the Incineroar ex & Charizard ex Meta
The best counter to Incineroar ex & Charizard ex decks is the anti-meta Oricorio ex & Magnezone lineup. These Lightning-type stars have won nearly 85% of their matches against the Fire-type duo, which serves as undeniable evidence of their superiority.
The Future of Incineroar ex & Charizard ex in Pokemon TCG Pocket
The newly popular Fire-type duo in Pokemon TCG Pocket may not be very future-proof. While the PvP arena suits Incineroar ex and Charizard ex's synergy, allowing them to counter two dominant Giratina ex deck variants, this advantage may not last much longer.
Pokemon TCG Pocket' s next mini-set is expected to finally push Giratina ex down on the PvP ladder, as it has dominated the metagame for longer than it should have. Once this overpowered Psychic-type Pokemon fades from the meta, the Incineroar ex & Charizard ex duo is likely to become obsolete.
- Released
- October 30, 2024
- Developer(s)
- DeNA, Creatures Inc.
- Publisher(s)
- The Pokemon Company
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer
- Cross-Platform Play
- Yes
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- Digital Card Game
