This Top Fighting Deck in Pokémon TCG Pocket Urgently Needs an Overhaul

Sure thing, let’s take a walk down this tangled path of thoughts — we’ll see where it takes us. Here we go:

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Alright, picture this. It’s been like what — two weeks? — since the Eevee Grove set dropped in Pokemon TCG Pocket. People are buzzing or mayyybe a little worn out. Either way, it’s kinda one of those moments where you’re thinking, “Hey, time to stash those Hourglasses for what’s coming next, right?” But here’s the kicker: no one really knows what’s up. Are we getting Gen 2? Gen 3? Your guess is as good as mine. But for crying out loud, can we PLEASE get some cool Fighting cards?

I mean, don’t get me wrong. The Fighting decks aren’t a total dumpster fire in Pokemon TCG Pocket, but let’s be real — they haven’t exactly moved the needle. We’ve got like two decks, tops, that anyone bothers with. And they’re all about Space-Time Smackdown or Triumphant Light. Everything else? Nada. Lucario Ex pops in now and then, waving a little flag like, “Hey, I’m still here.” But mostly folks gravitate toward Rampardos or Garchomp Ex. Those cards are the Ride or Die, know what I mean?

Oh, and speaking of Rampardos — this guy’s been holding it down since Space-Time Smackdown. Kinda like that favorite pair of worn jeans. Comes with 150 HP and dishes out around 130 damage, off one puny Fighting Energy. The catch? The move hits back with 50 damage if you land a KO. Not too shabby. Maybe it’s because I like rootin’ for the underdog, or maybe it’s just that Rampardos has this whole Rocky Balboa vibe going on, you know?

Now, let’s take a left turn — Real Candy makes the pain of evolving a Stage 2 like Rampardos go away in a snap. You’re smirking, but it’s true. By turn two, boom! Rampardos is out there smacking things around. The Silvally combo just takes it to another dimension. Literally, Extradimensional Crisis anyone? They made one heck of a tag team — even if Silvally skews a bit Keen on Normal-type action.

Funny thing is, the “second” best Fighting deck is still rolling with our buddy Rampardos, mixed with Garchomp Ex for a double whammy. And those moves? Linear Attack dishes out damage wherever you want it — benched Pokemon don’t get any peace. Dragon Claw’s a heavy hitter too, with all that energy stack. Toss in a Lillie card to nurse ‘em back to health. Cyrus Supporter sets up the shenanigans: dragging a benched target into the active zone for a smackdown. It’s all strategy — or pure luck, who knows?

Anyway, wrapping it up, Rampardos isn’t just some footnote, but this next set? Man, I’m crossing fingers for a shakeup. Something that’ll make Fighting decks the talk of the town again. Call me nostalgic, or just overly hopeful, but here’s to wanting more chaos in the arena. May the odds — or some awesome new cards — be ever in our favor.

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And there you have it. Just my rambly thoughts on a cardboard game obsession. Hope it makes sense. Or not. Who knows?