Best dragon decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket

Compare three published Dragon deck lists, each totaling 20 cards. Lists and Energy were transcribed from Game8 on 2 Nov 2026; each construction has 1 independent source. The notes below are editorial readings of those lists.

Mega Rayquaza ex and Gouging Fire Deck · 20 cards · 1 source · checked 2026-11-02
CardCopiesExact printingPack source
Dratini2B2b 051Mega Shine
Gouging Fire2B3a 054Paradox Drive
Dragonair2B4 117Ruler of the Skies
Mega Rayquaza ex1B4 120Ruler of the Skies
Sabrina1A1 225Charizard
Cyrus1A2 150Palkia
May1B1 223Mega Blaziken
Copycat2B1 225Mega Gyarados
Ancient Booster Energy Capsule1B3a 069Paradox Drive
Professor Sada1B3a 072Paradox Drive
Rainbow Cave2B4 155Ruler of the Skies
Poke Ball2PROMO-A 005See source distribution
Professor's Research2PROMO-A 007See source distribution
Garchomp and Cynthia Deck · 20 cards · 1 source · checked 2026-11-02
CardCopiesExact printingPack source
Druddigon2A1a 056Mew
Gible2A2 121Palkia
Gabite1A2 122Palkia
Garchomp2A2 123Palkia
Leaf1A1a 068Mew
Pokemon Communication2A2 146Dialga
Giant Cape2A2 147Dialga
Cynthia1A2 152Palkia
Irida1A2a 072Arceus
Rare Candy2A3 144Solgaleo, Lunala
Poke Ball2PROMO-A 005See source distribution
Professor's Research2PROMO-A 007See source distribution
Haxorus and Druddigon Deck · 20 cards · 1 source · checked 2026-11-02
CardCopiesExact printingPack source
Druddigon2A1a 056Mew
Axew2B2b 054Mega Shine
Fraxure1B2b 055Mega Shine
Haxorus2B2b 056Mega Shine
Rocky Helmet2A2 148Palkia
Cyrus1A2 150Palkia
Rare Candy2A3 144Solgaleo, Lunala
Lillie1A3 155Solgaleo
Copycat1B1 225Mega Gyarados
Iris2B2b 067Mega Shine
Poke Ball2PROMO-A 005See source distribution
Professor's Research2PROMO-A 007See source distribution

Mega Rayquaza ex and Gouging Fire Deck — plan and trade-offs

Mega Rayquaza ex pairs with Gouging Fire and Dragonair. The source selects Fire and Lightning Energy, matching the Mega Burst Energy categories. The Pokémon’s Dragon type is not a separate Energy option; keep the published Energy mix.

Energy Zone: Fire, Lightning. Open the source QR image. Published list and pack requirements.

Matchup note (editorial): compare the opposing attacker’s printed Weakness, HP and knockout points with the exact attackers above. Evolution-heavy lists risk drawing setup pieces late; ex attackers give up two points and Mega Evolution ex attackers give up three. The source list alone does not establish a matchup win rate, so no favorable-matchup percentage is assigned here.

Garchomp and Cynthia Deck — plan and trade-offs

Garchomp and Cynthia use Water and Fighting Energy in the source list. The line contains Gible, one Gabite, and two Rare Candy. Druddigon supplies another Basic while the evolution pieces are assembled.

Energy Zone: Water, Fighting. Open the source QR image. Published list and pack requirements.

Matchup note (editorial): compare the opposing attacker’s printed Weakness, HP and knockout points with the exact attackers above. Evolution-heavy lists risk drawing setup pieces late; ex attackers give up two points and Mega Evolution ex attackers give up three. The source list alone does not establish a matchup win rate, so no favorable-matchup percentage is assigned here.

Haxorus and Druddigon Deck — plan and trade-offs

Haxorus and Druddigon select Fighting and Metal Energy. The list has one Fraxure and two Rare Candy, plus Iris support. This differs from the Energy mix of either Mega Rayquaza or Garchomp despite all three appearing under Dragon.

Energy Zone: Fighting, Metal. Open the source QR image. Published list and pack requirements.

Matchup note (editorial): compare the opposing attacker’s printed Weakness, HP and knockout points with the exact attackers above. Evolution-heavy lists risk drawing setup pieces late; ex attackers give up two points and Mega Evolution ex attackers give up three. The source list alone does not establish a matchup win rate, so no favorable-matchup percentage is assigned here.

FAQ

Are Energy cards included in the 20?

No. Energy is generated through the selected Energy Zone. The quantities in each table total 20 deck cards.

Does one source mean a verified top-tier result?

It establishes the published construction. These exact lists have not been assigned tournament results from a different archetype sample.

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