Celebi SUCKS! Gyarados is TOP TIER! BEST DECKS Meta Report for Pokemon Pocket

Game's Storyline

The video discusses the competitive landscape of Pokémon Pocket following the latest expansion, highlighting the performance of various decks in the first week after the expansion's release. It focuses on the metagame distribution and the effectiveness of different archetypes in community tournaments.

Gameplay Highlights

• Metagame Distribution:
  • Top Decks:
    • Mewtwo EX (25%)
    • Celebi EX (12%)
    • Pikachu EX (11%)
    • Wheezing Scolipede (9%)
    • Gyarados EX Greninja (7%)
• Performance Analysis:
  • Gyarados EX significantly overperformed, increasing its share from 7% to 19%.
  • Celebi EX saw a drastic decline, losing 50% of its tournament share.

Strategies and Key Tips

• Gyarados EX Greninja Deck:
  • Utilizes Misty for coin flips to speed up Gyarados's attacks.
  • Can play a more balanced game using Greninja as a secondary attacker.
  • Variations include a Vaporeon build and a more straightforward Gyarados-focused deck.
• Pikachu EX Deck:
  • Incorporates Dedenne for stalling and Electabuzz for bench knockouts.
  • Various trainers are being tested for optimal performance.
• Mewtwo EX Deck:
  • Generally favored against Celebi but struggles against Gyarados.
  • Commonly includes Mew EX for consistency and counterplay.
• Wheezing Scolipede Deck:
  • Has a strong matchup against Mewtwo but struggles against Gyarados and Pikachu.
• Celebi EX Deck:
  • Needs optimization to improve its performance; currently underperforming.
• Off-Meta Decks:
  • Various unique decks like Pidgeot variants, Golem builds, and others are showing promise.
  • Strategies involve utilizing single Pokémon cards to keep opponents guessing.

Featured Gamers/Sources

Jeff Hogland, the content creator and analyst, discusses the metagame and provides insights based on tournament data and deck performance analysis.