Is Kabutops Deck good in Pokemon TCG Pocket?

Kabutops Deck is a Tier 3 deck with a 46% win rate and 0.0% meta share. It's a viable deck that can perform well in the right hands.

What cards do I need for Kabutops Deck?

The core cards for Kabutops Deck are: Kabutops. Top tournament builds also commonly include Lucario, Mega Lucario ex, Riolu, Riolu.

What is the best Kabutops Deck deck list?

The top-performing Kabutops Deck list runs: 2x Kabutops, 1x Lucario, 1x Mega Lucario ex, 1x Riolu, 1x Riolu, 1x Arena of Antiquity, 1x Copycat, 1x Cyrus, 2x Dome Fossil, 1x Giant Cape, 1x Korrina, 1x Poké Ball, 1x Pokémon Center Lady, 2x Professor’s Research, 2x Rare Candy, 1x X Speed. This build achieved 4W-3L at Highlight’s🔥Blazing Inferno🔥#17 | Oak + FAs $.

What beats Kabutops Deck in Pokemon TCG Pocket?

Kabutops Deck's core Pokemon are weak to grass types. Strong counters include Mega Sceptile ex Deck, Vespiquen ex Deck, Meowscarada ex Deck.

How many packs do I need to build Kabutops Deck?

Based on pull rates, you'll need approximately 280 packs to collect all core cards for Kabutops Deck. Most cards are reasonably accessible through regular pack opening.

Kabutops Deck

0.0% of the meta · Updated October 23, 2026

Tier 3

Build this deck

Signature card

Kabutops

Shiny

46.0% win rate0.0% meta share1 core cards

Top Tournament Deck Lists

#49 — Ghalileo

Highlight’s🔥Blazing Inferno🔥#17 | Oak + FAs $ · 4W-3L

Energies

20 cards

Pokemon (6)

Kabutops

Lucario

Mega Lucario ex

Riolu

Trainers (14)

Arena of Antiquity

Copycat

Cyrus

Dome Fossil

Giant Cape

Korrina

Poké Ball

Pokémon Center Lady

Professor’s Research

Rare Candy

X Speed

#43 — MikeDaOtaku

Lagoon Serenity Format (FA Choice Prize) · 3W-3L

Energies

20 cards

Pokemon (8)

Annihilape

Kabutops

Mankey

Primeape

Tyrogue

Trainers (12)

Arena of Antiquity

Copycat

Cyrus

Dome Fossil

Poké Ball

Pokémon Center Lady

Professor’s Research

Rare Candy

#28 — ZitrexBR

MetaBreaker - BreakTheMeta FA cards for TOP4/TOP8 · 3W-4L

Energies

20 cards

Pokemon (6)

Kabutops

Lucario

Mega Lucario ex

Riolu

Trainers (14)

Arena of Antiquity

Copycat

Cyrus

Dome Fossil

Giant Cape

Korrina

Poké Ball

Pokémon Center Lady

Professor’s Research

Rare Candy

X Speed

Est. 280 packs to collect all core cardsdetails

KabutopsRare

280 pks

Core Cards

Kabutops

Genetic Apex #159

Key Moves & Abilities

Leech Life(Kabutops)

Heal from this Pokémon the same amount of damage you did to your opponent's Active Pokémon.

How to Play

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

Declare Fighting energy only. With a single type every energy your Energy Zone generates is live, so your attackers come online on schedule.

Top players consistently include Arena of Antiquity, Copycat, Cyrus, Dome Fossil, Poké Ball alongside the core — consider these essential support cards.

Matchups

Threats — Weak Against

Mega Sceptile ex Deck

grass · 48% WR

Vespiquen ex Deck

grass · 49% WR

Meowscarada ex Deck

grass · 47% WR

Dustox Deck

grass · 46% WR

Mega Venusaur ex Deck

grass · 44% WR

Decidueye ex Deck

grass · 43% WR

Favorable — Strong Against

Miraidon ex Deck

lightning · 49% WR

Mega Manectric ex Deck

lightning · 47% WR

Dedenne ex Deck

lightning · 50% WR

Team Rocket’s Weezing ex Deck

darkness · 45% WR

Magnezone ex Deck

lightning · 48% WR

Team Rocket’s Raticate ex Deck

colorless · 38% WR

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

Pokemon in this Deck

Kabutops