Basic Pokemon are essential for any Pokemon TCG Pocket strategy. At the start of every match, you are guaranteed at least one Basic Pokemon in your hand to get you going. While some Basics are necessary to climb into stronger Evolutions,

Lightning and electricity is generally focused on speed and striking early, often with low health pools, making a lot of these decks into "Glass Cannon" options. One of the two S-tier options of the Pokemon TCG Pocket best decks is a lightning deck, with cards reflected in the list below.

Our guide to the best Pokémon TCG Pocket decks has lists and explanations for all the best competitive options in the current metagame.