Pokemon TCGPocket goes back to basics on many of the TCG’s rulings. There are fewer Pokemon on the Bench, smaller decks, and even fewer knockouts needed to win. However, one thing still remains unchanged. This is that Fire is a fantastic Pokemon type to invest in when building a deck.
While many of the Fire-type Pokemon you can find in this game come from Kanto, there are some that come from Alola as well as the far reaches of the Galar region. So, which cards will pack the most punch and set your opponent’s strategies ablaze? These are the eight best Fire-type Pokemon cards in Pokemon TCG Pocket.
8Magmar
Blaine’s Signature Pokemon
Magmar has always been one of the weirdest generation Pokemon. In Pokemon TCG Pocket, Magmar is once again a Basic Pokemon with no Evolutions. It has a decent 80 HP, which isn’t groundbreaking but isn’t terrible for a Basic.
Magma Punch will do 50 damage for two Energy and won’t require a discard for using it. Magmar is compatible with Blaine, which means you can potentially do 80 damage in one hit. While it isn’t the best Fire-type Pokemon, it at least makes it past the screening as the worst of the best. So high five to Magmar for making it into the club.
7Centiskorch
A Big Attacker For A One Point Pokemon
Centiskorch may seem like a very expensive Pokemon to invest four Energy into, but in a way, it is actually better than the standard Charizard you’re able to find in Pokemon TCG Pocket. 130 HP on a Stage one Pokemon is not bad for something potentially easier to set up.
Fire Blast can do 130 damage for four Energy and will require you to discard a Fire Energy from Centiskorch each time you use it. However, at the very least, this allows it to keep attacking consistently with its most powerful Move each turn rather than having to wait it out. So it’s an underrated choice that can still pack a punch and won’t give your opponent two points if they knock it out.
6Salazzle
A Solid Attack For Two Energy
Salazzle may not be the toughest Pokemon on the block, but at least it does a consistent 60 damage for two Energy. What really makes it better than some of the other Fire-types is that it only has a Retreat Cost of one.
This means you can potentially set up your Salazzle and start dealing damage. If you see your Salazzle’s HP start getting critically low, you only need to discard one Energy to switch it out for a healthy Pokemon. This will, in turn, force your opponent to keep smacking your Pokemon if they want to score a point. Talk about moving the goalpost.
5Arcanine EX
As far asArcanine cardsgo, Arcanine ex has 150 HP, making it a good tank against some of your opponent’s strongest Moves. It can also dish out 120 damage each turn for three Energy. The only downside you get from using this Move is that it does 20 damage to itself each time.
However, because you don’t need to discard an Energy and place another Energy to keep Arcanine ex hitting your opponent, you can instead allocate those resources toward other Pokemon on the Bench. So, the only thing you need to worry about is setting it up and getting it out of the way when it’s time to bring out another big hitter.
4Ninetails
Glory to Blaine’s Pokemon
Ninetails may not have any Abilities or even the highest HP, but what it does offer is a solid attack for a Stage one Pokemon. Flamethrower will do 90 damage for two Energy and will only require you to discard one Fire Energy each time you use it.
Luckily, there are ways to load up your Pokemon with Energy, including the one free Energy you get per turn. So it is not too difficult to maintain Ninetails enough to do consistent damage each turn. This Pokemon is also not too difficult to get out, since you only need to Evolve Vulpix once to see it on the field.
3Rapidash
A Card To Buy Some Time
Rapidash is one of the most underrated Fire-type Pokemon in the games, but in Pokemon TCG Pocket, there are plenty of reasons why this is a great Evolution line to slide into a Fire deck. For starters, it’s a Stage One Pokemon with 100 HP, so it’s easy to set up and will take a few hits for you. If it gets knocked out, your opponent only gets one point.
Fire Mane does 40 damage for only one Fire Energy, which is amazing in terms of cost-effectiveness. With Blaine, it can hit for 70. Meanwhile, having a Retreat Cost of one makes it a swift Pokemon to get out of the way if the HP gets too low.
2Moltres Ex
A Solid Secondary
Moltres ex may not be the greatest attacker, but it does have one Move that makes it a powerful secondary in Charizard ex. For one Energy, you can use Inferno Dance, which allows you to flip three coins and attach Energy to your Benched Pokemon equal to the number of heads you landed on.
Even as a coin flip effect,this can still let you hit the Energy thresholdfor any of your Fire-type Pokemon. It can allow Charizard ex to reach its full potential or even get your Rapidash in a fighting mood. With 140 HP and 70 damage using Heat Blast, it can hold its own if the situation calls for it.
1Charizard Ex
One-Hit Knockouts
As always,Charizard makes it up to the top, and Charizard ex is already becoming a fan favorite. This is because it has a mix of Moves that are versatile in any situation. It can knock out Pokemon in one hit while also maintaining a decent amount of damage output each turn for smaller Pokemon that may cross your path.
While its most powerful Move is expensive, it is well worth the investment. Charizard ex is the focus of some of the top meta decks, with Energy acceleration used to allow you to pay for its cost. This is a solid choice if you want to win more games using Fire-type Pokemon.
