Is Hitmontop Deck good in Pokemon TCG Pocket?

Hitmontop Deck is a Tier 3 deck with a 29% win rate and 0.1% meta share. It's a viable deck that can perform well in the right hands.

What cards do I need for Hitmontop Deck?

The core cards for Hitmontop Deck are: Hitmontop. Top tournament builds also commonly include Mega Lucario ex, Riolu, Arena of Antiquity, Copycat.

What is the best Hitmontop Deck deck list?

The top-performing Hitmontop Deck list runs: 2x Hitmontop, 2x Mega Lucario ex, 2x Riolu, 1x Arena of Antiquity, 2x Copycat, 1x Cyrus, 2x Poké Ball, 1x Pokémon Center Lady, 2x Professor’s Research, 1x Protective Poncho, 2x Rocky Helmet, 2x X Speed. This build achieved 8W-1L at Dark League Pop Up 5USD.

What beats Hitmontop Deck in Pokemon TCG Pocket?

Hitmontop Deck's core Pokemon are weak to psychic types. Strong counters include Mega Altaria ex Deck, Giratina ex Deck, Klefki Deck.

How many packs do I need to build Hitmontop Deck?

Based on pull rates, you'll need approximately 43 packs to collect all core cards for Hitmontop Deck. Most cards are reasonably accessible through regular pack opening.

Hitmontop Deck

0.1% of the meta · Updated May 22, 2026

Tier 3

Win Rate

28.8%

Meta Share

0.1%

Core Cards

Estimated Pack Cost

estimated packs to collect all core cards

1x Common~43/ea

HitmontopCommon

Lugia43 pks

Estimates based on pull rates. Actual results may vary.

Core Cards

Hitmontop

Prismatic Evolutions #102

Key Moves & Abilities

How to Play

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

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

Top players consistently include Mega Lucario ex, Riolu, Arena of Antiquity, Copycat, Cyrus alongside the core — consider these essential support cards.

Top Tournament Deck Lists

#1 — Aldwende

Dark League Pop Up 5USD · 8W-1L

20 cards

Pokemon (6)

Hitmontop

Mega Lucario ex

Riolu

Trainers (14)

Arena of Antiquity

Copycat

Cyrus

Poké Ball

Pokémon Center Lady

Professor’s Research

Protective Poncho

Rocky Helmet

X Speed

#1 — Enrikju

Highlight’s🔥Blazing Inferno🔥#18 | Oak + FAs $ · 10W-1L-1T

20 cards

Pokemon (6)

Hitmontop

Mega Lucario ex

Riolu

Trainers (14)

Arena of Antiquity

Copycat

Cyrus

Korrina

Poké Ball

Pokémon Center Lady

Professor’s Research

Rocky Helmet

X Speed

#2 — 𝗕𝗢𝗔𝗧| Fasting

BOAT CLAN TOURNAMENT ദ്ദി₍𝄐⩌𝄐₎ 𝟯𝘃𝟯 · 4W-2L

20 cards

Pokemon (6)

Hitmontop

Mega Lucario ex

Riolu

Trainers (14)

Arena of Antiquity

Copycat

Cyrus

Korrina

Poké Ball

Professor’s Research

Protective Poncho

Rocky Helmet

X Speed

Matchups

Threats — Weak Against

Mega Altaria ex Deck

psychic · 44% WR

Giratina ex Deck

psychic · 45% WR

Klefki Deck

psychic · 46% WR

Indeedee ex Deck

psychic · 36% WR

Duskull Deck

psychic · 52% WR

Comfey Deck

psychic · 46% WR

Favorable — Strong Against

Bellibolt ex Deck

· 45% WR

Jolteon ex Deck

lightning · 44% WR

Magnemite Deck

lightning, metal · 49% WR

Mega Kangaskhan ex Deck

· 40% WR

Arceus ex Deck

colorless · 45% WR

Type: Null Deck

colorless · 50% WR

Based on type weakness analysis of core cards. View full matchup matrix →

Pokemon in this Deck

Hitmontop