Is Team Rocket’s Raticate ex Deck good in Pokemon TCG Pocket?

Team Rocket’s Raticate ex Deck is a Tier 3 deck with a 37% 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 Team Rocket’s Raticate ex Deck?

The core cards for Team Rocket’s Raticate ex Deck are: Team Rocket’s Raticate ex. Top tournament builds also commonly include Alolan Ninetales ex, Alolan Vulpix, Alolan Vulpix, Team Rocket’s Rattata.

What is the best Team Rocket’s Raticate ex Deck deck list?

The top-performing Team Rocket’s Raticate ex Deck list runs: 2x Alolan Ninetales ex, 1x Alolan Vulpix, 1x Alolan Vulpix, 2x Team Rocket’s Raticate ex, 2x Team Rocket’s Rattata, 2x Copycat, 1x Cyrus, 1x Giant Cape, 2x Poké Ball, 2x Professor’s Research, 1x Repel, 1x Sabrina, 1x Soothing Shore, 1x Training Area. This build achieved 8W-1L at Lagoon Serenity Format (FA Choice Prize).

What beats Team Rocket’s Raticate ex Deck in Pokemon TCG Pocket?

Team Rocket’s Raticate ex Deck's core Pokemon are weak to fighting types. Strong counters include Mega Lucario ex Deck, Koraidon ex Deck, Rampardos Deck.

How many packs do I need to build Team Rocket’s Raticate ex Deck?

Based on pull rates, you'll need approximately 361 packs to collect all core cards for Team Rocket’s Raticate ex Deck. Most cards are reasonably accessible through regular pack opening.

Team Rocket’s Raticate ex Deck

0.7% of the meta · Updated October 15, 2026

Tier 3

Build this deck

Signature card

Team Rocket’s Raticate ex

Special Art Rare

36.7% win rate0.7% meta share1 core cards

Top Tournament Deck Lists

#3 — Maycon_Braga

Lagoon Serenity Format (FA Choice Prize) · 8W-1L

Energies

20 cards

Pokemon (8)

Alolan Ninetales ex

Alolan Vulpix

Team Rocket’s Raticate ex

Team Rocket’s Rattata

Trainers (12)

Copycat

Cyrus

Giant Cape

Poké Ball

Professor’s Research

Repel

Sabrina

Soothing Shore

Training Area

#1 — Hunter_316

DR. KELP’S CHUM BUCKET POP UP · 7W-1L-1T

Energies

20 cards

Pokemon (8)

Alolan Ninetales ex

Alolan Vulpix

Team Rocket’s Raticate ex

Team Rocket’s Rattata

Trainers (12)

Copycat

Cyrus

Elegant Cape

Poké Ball

Professor’s Research

Repel

Sabrina

Soothing Shore

Training Area

#3 — KAZEKAGE

Block Dragon ~ The Bakuton League $25 PRIZE POOL · 7W-2L-1T

Energies

20 cards

Pokemon (9)

Alolan Ninetales ex

Alolan Vulpix

Minior

Team Rocket’s Raticate ex

Team Rocket’s Rattata

Trainers (11)

Copycat

Cyrus

Elegant Cape

Poké Ball

Professor’s Research

Sabrina

Training Area

Est. 361 packs to collect all core cardsdetails

Team Rocket’s Raticate exDouble Rare

361 pks

Core Cards

Team Rocket’s Raticate ex

B4a #059

Key Moves & Abilities

AbilityThieving Incisors(Team Rocket’s Raticate ex)

Once during your turn, when you play this Pokémon from your hand to evolve 1 of your Pokémon, you may move a random Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon to this Pokémon.

Boost Dash(Team Rocket’s Raticate ex)

How to Play

Your main attacker is Team Rocket’s Raticate ex (120 HP). Focus on getting it into play as early as possible.

Use Team Rocket’s Raticate ex's Ability "Thieving Incisors" — Once during your turn, when you play this Pokémon from your hand to evolve 1 of your Pokémon, you may move a random Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon to this Pokémon.

Declare Water 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 Alolan Ninetales ex, Alolan Vulpix, Team Rocket’s Rattata, Copycat, Cyrus alongside the core — consider these essential support cards.

Matchups

Threats — Weak Against

Mega Lucario ex Deck

fighting · 47% WR

Koraidon ex Deck

fighting · 46% WR

Rampardos Deck

fighting · 44% WR

Mega Gallade ex Deck

fighting · 43% WR

Mega Lopunny ex Deck

fighting · 48% WR

Garchomp ex Deck

fighting · 43% WR

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

Pokemon in this Deck

Team Rocket’s Raticate