Is Gimmighoul Deck good in Pokemon TCG Pocket?

Gimmighoul Deck is a Tier 3 deck with a 31% win rate and 0.7% meta share. It's a viable deck that can perform well in the right hands.

What cards do I need for Gimmighoul Deck?

The core cards for Gimmighoul Deck are: Gimmighoul, Gimmighoul. Top tournament builds also commonly include Dialga ex, Gholdengo ex, Iono, Metal Core Barrier.

What is the best Gimmighoul Deck deck list?

The top-performing Gimmighoul Deck list runs: 2x Dialga ex, 2x Gholdengo ex, 1x Gimmighoul, 1x Gimmighoul, 1x Iono, 2x Metal Core Barrier, 2x Poké Ball, 1x Pokémon Center Lady, 2x Professor’s Research, 1x Protective Poncho, 1x Sightseer, 1x Starting Plains, 1x Steel Apron, 1x Training Area, 1x X Speed. This build achieved 2W-3L at Pregio Tournament Pocket #02.

What beats Gimmighoul Deck in Pokemon TCG Pocket?

Gimmighoul Deck's core Pokemon are weak to dark, darkness types. Strong counters include Mega Absol ex Deck, Darkrai ex Deck, Guzzlord ex Deck.

How many packs do I need to build Gimmighoul Deck?

Based on pull rates, you'll need approximately 76 packs to collect all core cards for Gimmighoul Deck. Most cards are reasonably accessible through regular pack opening.

Gimmighoul Deck

0.7% of the meta · Updated April 6, 2026

Tier 3

Win Rate

31.1%

Meta Share

0.7%

Core Cards

Estimated Pack Cost

estimated packs to collect all core cards

2x Common~38/ea

GimmighoulCommon

Paldean43 pks

GimmighoulCommon

Shining33 pks

Estimates based on pull rates. Actual results may vary.

Core Cards

Gimmighoul

Shining Revelry #036

Gimmighoul

Battle Frontier #054

Key Moves & Abilities

How to Play

Build your strategy around Gimmighoul. It's the deck's main damage dealer.

This is a mono-psychic deck, giving you consistent energy draws. Every energy card works for any attacker.

Top players consistently include Gholdengo ex, Metal Core Barrier, Poké Ball, Professor’s Research alongside the core — consider these essential support cards.