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If you haven’t built your dream deck just yet, check out our tier list of Pokemon TCG Pocket’s Rental Decks for the best chance at picking up the win.
If you’re looking to take your trading card game hobbies on the go, you won’t find a better option than Pokemon TCG Pocket. It’s not just us saying that either. More than 30 million people have downloaded the app and they’re hooked enough to have spent over $120 million on it.
It has all the hallmarks of the real-world Pokemon TCG including collecting rare cards, strategic battling, and building powerful meta decks. Of course, to build those decks you’ll need to collect a bunch of strong cards and if you haven’t managed to find all the pieces, there is another option.
Rental Decks are a great way to set out certain cards and their archetypes before you’ve amassed a bigger collection. This Pokemon TCG Pocket Rental Deck tier list will break down which ones are worth your time and which are best left on the shelf.
The Pokemon Company/DexertoRental Decks are great for battling when you don’t have the cards you need.
How to unlock Rental Decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket
Before we get stuck into ranking Pokemon TCG Pocket’s Rental Decks, you’ll want to know how to access them. Getting ahold of one still relies on the luck-based nature of the apps core gameplay loop.
Rental Decks are unlocked when you obtain the Highlight Card from that particular deck from a booster pack. For example, collecting the Charizard ex card will give you access to the Charizard ex Rental Deck.
Rental Decks are built around powerful cards and they will let you play a fully tuned deck that features cards you haven’t even collected yet. This means that even if you don’t have a big collection, you can still take part in Pokemon TCG Pocket’s battling,
To claim a rental deck, head into the game’s mission tab and navigate to the ‘Deck’ missions. If you’ve collected the Highlight Card for a Rental Deck, you’ll be directed to claim it from that menu.
From here, you’ll have the option to select a Rental Deck before a battle. Keep in mind, you can only use each one a maximum of 10 times so pick them sparingly and make sure to follow recommendations for type advantages.
The Pokemon Company/DexertoUse the Deck Missions to see what Rental Decks you can collect and make sure to redeem ones you’ve unlocked.
Tiers and rankings explained
Each of Pokemon TCG Pocket’s Rental Decks are worthwhile options for players who are just starting out, or who aren’t particularly well-versed at building their own decks. Most will take you through the game’s single-player encounters against the AI fairly easily. At least in the lower ranks.
Some are definitely better than others, however. This mostly comes down to having cards that are stronger than others or even better Trainer and Support options. Below is a quick rundown of the tiers we’ve broken the Pokemon TCG Pocket Rental decks into and what they mean.
- S-tier: The best Rental Decks in the game that make great foundations for building your own deck.
- A-tier: Solid Rental Decks that feature some good cards to target for collection.
- B-tier: Rental Decks that might be built around a good card but fall short in other areas.
- C-tier: Average Rental Decks that might have some fun mechanics but can be hard to pick up a win with.
So, now that we know how the rankings work, let’s judge some Rental Decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket.
S-tier Pokemon TCG Pocket Rental Decks
The Pokemon CompanyA-tier Pokemon TCG Pocket Rental Decks
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The Pokemon CompanyMost Pokemon TCG Pocket’s Rental Decks can be made competitive by doubling up key cards for consistency.
Once you’ve got your head around battling with the Pokemon TCG Pocket Rental Decks in this tier list, you can start trying out your own build. Check out our Primeape and Dragonite deck guides for inspiration.
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