Essential Upgrades Needed for the Top Fighting Deck in Pokémon TCG Pocket

I’m diving into this whole Pokémon TCG Pocket world, and honestly, it feels like I’ve stumbled into a garden party, if that makes any sense. Just as we’re getting cozy with the Eevee Grove set, rumors are buzzing about what’s next. I mean, honestly, who knows what the next cards will bring — probably some Gen 2 or Gen 3 cuties. Or maybe not? Sometimes it’s like flipping a coin, hoping for more Exciting Fighting cards since, let’s face it, they’ve been kinda meh since Triumphant Light.

So, here’s the deal. Fighting decks in this game aren’t terrible, you know? But it’s like they’ve been chilling on the couch, eating chips, watching reruns. Only two decks, Space-Time Smackdown and Triumphant Light, are really in the spotlight lately. Lucario Ex from Shining Revelry tried to join the party, but it was like a wallflower at a dance. Passimian Ex and Lycanroc Ex showed up, too — and well, they didn’t exactly rock the boat. The scene’s all about Rampardos and Garchomp Ex these days.

Let’s hit the pause button for a sec. Speaking of Rampardos, weren’t you always amazed by those wild cards you stumbled on? This Space-Time Smackdown card from January 2025 (am I aging myself here?) is still a superstar. Yeah, it’s like, 150 HP without the Ex title? Plus, it smashes with 130 damage for just one Fighting Energy. Okay, maybe the recoil thing is a bit of a bummer, but it’s like a rebellious little quirk.

You know what’s interesting, though? This Rampardos saga isn’t just about brute force. It’s like a delicate dance — a whole drama with Silvally making the perfect partner (came out with Extradimensional Crisis, remember?). This deck is a bit of a half-breed, mixing Fighting with Normal through Silvally. The kind of combo only a Pokémon movie would dream up.

And side note, if you’re cracking open those booster packs and praying for a Rampardos, you’re not alone. It’s like hoping for rain in the desert. But here’s the truth bomb: what we really need is the next set to drop some jaw-droppers like Rampardos did. Otherwise, Fighting types might just stay stuck in social Siberia.

Oh, almost forgot about Garchomp Ex. It’s kinda like the sidekick that ends up stealing the show. From Triumphant Light — doesn’t that just sound epic? It’s beefy at 170 HP (a Stage 2 Ex), throwing out 50 damage like it’s tossing candy, even to benched Pokémon. Combine it with Rampardos, and you’ve got a team that would get fan mail. Lillie helps heal the wounds, and Cyrus does that sneaky swap thing, like pulling a rabbit out of a hat. It’s a setup that makes you feel like a master tactician, even if you just stumbled onto it while drinking coffee.

Anyway, enough of my rambling. Back to hunting those game-changers, I guess. Or — wait, was there something else? Nah, let’s just call it a day.