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Pokemon TCG Pocket - Best Lightning Type Decks and Cards

This is Game8's tier list of Lightning type decks and cards in Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket (PTCG Pocket). Keep reading to learn more about these staples and see what makes them the best cards in the game!

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Best Lightning Type Decks

4 Diamond Lightning Decks
Pokemon TCG - Pokeball icon Miraidon ex and CB Magnezone Deck
Pokemon TCG - Pokeball icon Magnezone ex and Pom-Pom Oricorio Deck
3 Diamond Lightning Decks
Pokemon TCG - Pokeball icon CB Magnezone and Pom-Pom Oricorio Deck
Pokemon TCG - Pokeball icon CB Heliolisk Magnezone Deck

Best 4 Diamond Lightning Decks

RS Heliolisk and Mega Manectric ex Deck

Pokemon TCG Pocket- B1a 028 Card
Helioptile ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B2b 027 Card
Mega Manectric ex ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B4 061 Card
Heliolisk ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- P-B 043 Card
Electrike ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- A3a 064 Card
Repel ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B1 225 Card
Copycat ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B1a 066 Card
Clemont's Backpack ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B1a 068 Card
Clemont ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B3b 065 Card
Elegant Cape ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B4a 071 Card
Team Rocket's Boss ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- P-A 005 Card
Poke Ball ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- P-A 007 Card
Professor's Research ×2
Energy Used
Lightning Icon
Scan Code

Save image to scan in-game.
Heliolisk and Mega Manectric ex Deck 2D Pattern QR Code

Heliolisk is played in this deck with Mega Manectric ex. Heliolisk works with Clemont's Backpack, which boosts the damage from its Attack as well as the damage dealt to the Bench. Both Mega Manectric ex and Heliolisk benefit from Training Area, which boosts their damage by 10.

Clemont's Backpack has a stackable effect, which also adds damage to damage dealt to your opponent's Bench.

Expansions Cards to Get and Packs to Open
Genetic Apex (A1) No cards needed from this expansion.
Mythical Island (A1a) No cards needed from this expansion.
Spacetime Smackdown (A2) No cards needed from this expansion.
Triumphant Light (A2a) No cards needed from this expansion.
Shining Revelry (A2b) No cards needed from this expansion.
Celestial Guardians No cards needed from this expansion.
Extradimensional Crisis Repel x 1 (Buzzwole Pack)
Eevee Grove No cards needed from this expansion.
Wisdom of Sky and Sea No cards needed from this expansion.
Secluded Springs No cards needed from this expansion.
Mega Rising Copycat x 1 (Mega Gyarados Pack)
Crimson Blaze Helioptile x 2 (Mega Charizard Pack)
Clemont's Backpack x 2 (Mega Charizard Pack)
Clemont x 2 (Mega Charizard Pack)
Fantastical Parade No cards needed from this expansion.
Paldean Wonders No cards needed from this expansion.
Mega Shine Mega Manectric ex x 2 (Mega Gengar Pack)
Pulsing Aura No cards needed from this expansion.
Paradox Drive No cards needed from this expansion.
Everyday Wonders Elegant Cape x 1 (Picnic Pack)
Ruler of the Skies Heliolisk x 2 (Mega Rayquaza Pack)
Team Rocket's Ambition Team Rocket's Boss x 1 (Team Rocket Pack)
Promo-A Poke Ball x 2 (Promo-A Pack)
Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack)
Promo-B Electrike x 2 (Promo-B Pack)

Best RS Heliolisk Decks and Card List

RS Heliolisk and Magnezone ex Deck

Pokemon TCG Pocket- A1 098 Card
Magneton ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B1a 024 Card
Magnemite ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B3 054 Card
Magnezone ex ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B4 060 Card
Helioptile ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B4 061 Card
Heliolisk ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- A2 150 Card
Cyrus ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B1 225 Card
Copycat ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B1a 066 Card
Clemont's Backpack ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B2 153 Card
Training Area ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- P-A 005 Card
Poke Ball ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- P-A 007 Card
Professor's Research ×2
Energy Used
Lightning Icon
Scan Code

Save image to scan in-game.
Heliolisk and Magnezone ex Deck 2D Pattern QR Code

Heliolisk is played in this deck with Magnezone ex as an option to deal bigger damage in the late-game. Magnemite by itself can KO Baby Pokemon, and can set itself up when it evolves into Magneton from Genetic Apex and its Volt Charge Ability. Heliolisk works with Clemont's Backpack, which boosts the damage from its Attack as well as the damage dealt to the Bench.

Expansions Cards to Get and Packs to Open
Genetic Apex (A1) Magneton x 2 (Pikachu Pack)
Mythical Island (A1a) No cards needed from this expansion.
Spacetime Smackdown (A2) Cyrus x 1 (Palkia Pack)
Triumphant Light (A2a) No cards needed from this expansion.
Shining Revelry (A2b) No cards needed from this expansion.
Celestial Guardians No cards needed from this expansion.
Extradimensional Crisis No cards needed from this expansion.
Eevee Grove No cards needed from this expansion.
Wisdom of Sky and Sea No cards needed from this expansion.
Secluded Springs No cards needed from this expansion.
Mega Rising Copycat x 2 (Mega Gyarados Pack)
Crimson Blaze Magnemite x 2 (Mega Charizard Pack)
Clemont's Backpack x 2 (Mega Charizard Pack)
Fantastical Parade Training Area x 1 (Mega Gardevoir Pack)
Paldean Wonders No cards needed from this expansion.
Mega Shine No cards needed from this expansion.
Pulsing Aura Magnezone ex x 2 (Mega Lucario Pack)
Paradox Drive No cards needed from this expansion.
Everyday Wonders No cards needed from this expansion.
Ruler of the Skies Helioptile x 2 (Mega Rayquaza Pack)
Heliolisk x 2 (Mega Rayquaza Pack)
Team Rocket's Ambition No cards needed from this expansion.
Promo-A Poke Ball x 2 (Promo-A Pack)
Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack)
Promo-B No cards needed from this expansion.

Best Magnezone ex Decks and Card List

Best 3 Diamond Lightning Decks

Crimson Blaze Magnezone and Pom-Pom Oricorio Deck

Pokemon TCG Pocket- A1 098 Card
Magneton ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- A2 053 Card
Magnezone ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- A3 066 Card
Oricorio ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B1a 024 Card
Magnemite ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B1a 026 Card
Magnezone ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- A2 147 Card
Giant Cape ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- A2 150 Card
Cyrus ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- A2b 070 Card
Pokemon Center Lady ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B1 225 Card
Copycat ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B1 226 Card
Lisia ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B1a 068 Card
Clemont ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B2 147 Card
Protective Poncho ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- P-A 005 Card
Poke Ball ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- P-A 007 Card
Professor's Research ×2
Energy Used
Lightning Icon
Scan Code

Save image to scan in-game.
CB Magnezone and Pom-Pom Oricorio Deck 2D Pattern QR Code

Expansions Cards to Get and Packs to Open
Genetic Apex (A1) Magneton x 2 (Pikachu Pack)
Mythical Island (A1a) No cards needed from this expansion.
Spacetime Smackdown (A2) Magnezone x 1 (Any Pack)
Giant Cape x 1 (Dialga Pack)
Cyrus x 2 (Palkia Pack)
Triumphant Light (A2a) No cards needed from this expansion.
Shining Revelry (A2b) Pokemon Center Lady x 1 (Shiny Charizard Pack)
Celestial Guardians Oricorio x 2 (Solgaleo Pack)
Extradimensional Crisis No cards needed from this expansion.
Eevee Grove No cards needed from this expansion.
Wisdom of Sky and Sea No cards needed from this expansion.
Secluded Springs No cards needed from this expansion.
Mega Rising Copycat x 2 (Mega Gyarados Pack)
Lisia x 1 (Mega Altaria Pack)
Crimson Blaze Magnemite x 2 (Mega Charizard Pack)
Magnezone x 1 (Mega Charizard Pack)
Clemont x 1 (Mega Charizard Pack)
Fantastical Parade Protective Poncho x 1 (Mega Gardevoir Pack)
Paldean Wonders No cards needed from this expansion.
Mega Shine No cards needed from this expansion.
Pulsing Aura No cards needed from this expansion.
Paradox Drive No cards needed from this expansion.
Everyday Wonders No cards needed from this expansion.
Ruler of the Skies No cards needed from this expansion.
Team Rocket's Ambition No cards needed from this expansion.
Promo-A Poke Ball x 1 (Promo-A Pack)
Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack)
Promo-B No cards needed from this expansion.

While using Pom-Pom Oricorio to nullify attacks from ex Pokemon, accelerate Lightning Energy to Genetic Apex Magneton with its Ability. Once set up, evolve Magneton to Crimson Blaze Magnezone.

Promote your fully-set up Magnezone to the Active Spot since it will be your main attacker. Magnezone's Mirror Shot will force the opponent to flip a coin whenever they attack. When flipping Tails, the attack does not happen. Taking advantage of this disruption will be key to victory.

Best Crimson Blaze Magnezone Decks and Card List

Best Lightning Type Cards

ex Lightning Pokemon

Card Explanation
Pokemon TCG Pocket - B2b 027 Mega Manectric exMega Manectric ex ・An efficient Mega ex Pokemon that can attack for only 2 Energy. Its free Retreat Cost also gives you lots of flexibility.
▶︎ Best Mega Manectric ex Decks
Pokemon TCG Pocket - B3a 019 Miraidon exMiraidon ex ・Has a powerful Ability in Legendary Drive, which allows it to come in at any point in the game and enter the Active Slot and deal damage.
▶︎ Best Miraidon ex Decks and Card List
Pokemon TCG Pocket - B3 054 Magnezone exMagnezone ex ・Is difficult to KO because of its HP and can deal lots of damage for minimal effort.
▶︎ Best Magnezone ex Decks and Card List
Pokemon TCG Pocket - B2a 042 Bellibolt exBellibolt ex ・Is able to deal lots of damage for only two Energy.
▶︎ Best Bellibolt ex Decks and Card List
Pokemon TCG Pocket - B1 081 Jolteon exJolteon ex ・Can deal additional damage with its Ability.
・Inexpensive Attack in Mach Bolt, which can 2HKO most ex Pokemon.
▶︎ Best Jolteon ex Decks
Pokemon TCG Pocket - A3a 019 Tapu Koko exTapu Koko ex ・Can be placed down right away.
・Attack generates 1 extra Lightning Energy for itself.
・Great against opposing Suicune ex Decks.
▶︎ Best Tapu Koko ex Decks

Non-ex Lightning Pokemon

Card Explanation
Pokemon TCG Pocket - B4 061 HelioliskHeliolisk ・Can deal spread damage at the cost of only one Energy. Its Bench damage can also be boosted by Clemont's Backpack.
▶︎ Best RS Heliolisk Decks
Pokemon TCG Pocket - B1a 026 MagnezoneMagnezone ・Magnezone deals decent enough damage and is difficult to KO thanks to Mirror Shot's effect.
▶︎ Best Crimson Blaze Magnezone Decks
Pokemon TCG Pocket - A1 098 MagnetonMagneton ・Can set itself up with Energy using its Volt Charge Ability.
Pokemon TCG Pocket - A3 066 OricorioOricorio ・Ability can nullify any attacks from ex Pokemon.
・Good for early game pressure.
▶︎ Best Pom-Pom Style Oricorio Decks
Pokemon TCG Pocket - A4 066 PichuPichu ・Can use its move without any Energy.
・Accelerates Energy for its allies.
Pokemon TCG Pocket - A3a 021 ZeraoraZeraora ・Ability can set itself up with Energy with minimal effort.
・Good for early game pressure.

List of All Lightning Type Pokemon Cards

PTCGP Lightning Pokemon Deck Strategy

Strategy Focuses on Fast Board Set-up and Cheap Retreat Costs

A common theme for Lightning Type Cards is that they dish out a ton of damage in a short amount of time.

They also have the cheapest Retreat costs making them efficient at swapping around before they get knocked out so your opponent can't score Points.

The prime strategy is to get Lightning Pokemon and synergies on the board as soon as possible since they are strongest during the early game phase.

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