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Few people anticipated Silvally’s rise inPokemon TCG Pocket. It looked strong on paper, but with all the attention on Ultra Beast cards, Silvally was mostly seen as an “interesting” addition rather than a true meta contender. Yet, just days after Extradimensional Crisis' release, Silvally quickly became the dominant card in the PvP arena. Many fans are now left wondering how this happened.
This guide provides an overview ofPokemon TCG Pocket’s most successful Silvally Rampardos variant. It explains how the deck works and offers tips to maximize its performance. For the more analytical players, the guide also includes a deep dive into Silvally Rampardos' performance in the meta, along with insights into the duo’s potential future.
Silvally Rampardos Deck Overview
Silvally Rampardos decks focus on a tempo strategy, aiming to gain a temporary advantage over the opponent. This advantage comes from the deck’s guaranteed start with Type: Null and its ability to deal 100 damage using only two Energy.
Rampardos serves as a backup damage dealer or revenge card, compensating for Silvally’s below-average damage output. What makes this duo effective is that both need minimal Energy to attack—Rampardos requires just one Fighting-type Energy, while Silvally needs two Colorless Energy. Another upside is that it’sone ofPokemon TCG Pocket’s non-ex decks, meaning it requires the opponent to knock out three cards.
Current statistics show that a standard Silvally Rampardos deck only requires the evolution lines of the two Pokemon—no other attackers are needed. WithRare Candy added toPokemon TCG Pocket, you’re able to also drop one copy of Rampardos' Stage 1 form, Cranidos, creating more room for Trainer Cards.
For Supporters, the Silvally Rampardos duo mainly relies on two types of cards: Buffers and Disrupters. Buffers, such as Giovanni or Red, help make up for the deck’s below-average damage. Disrupters like Mars, Sabrina, or Cyrus work to stall the opponent.
Since you’re guaranteed to start with one copy of Type: Null in hand, only one copy of Poke Ball is needed.
How the Silvally Rampardos Meta Works
How to Counter the Silvally Rampardos Meta
Buzzwole ex is the most effective counter to Silvally Rampardos. ThisGrass-type Ultra Beasthas an average win rate of 60% against the Colorless-Fighting combo. Other anti-meta options include Guzzlord ex Nihilego, with a 55% win rate, and Giratina ex Arceus ex, with a 57% win rate.
Generally, decks that can withstand early pressure perform well against Silvally Rampardos setups. When the duo’s early-damage strategy fails, it becomes vulnerable to most standard decks.
Silvally Rampardos Performance Report
Silvally Rampardos decks have dethroned theonce-feared DarkTina decks inPokemon TCG Pocket’s meta. They are now the most popular setup in the PvP scene, with their popularity expected to peak in the coming weeks. While Silvally Rampardos doesn’t have a significantly higher average win rate compared to top decks from previous expansions, its tempo-focused strategy has accelerated its rise to the top of the multiplayer rankings.
There are three main reasons behind the duo’s success:
The Future of Silvally Rampardos in Pokemon TCG Pocket’s Meta
As a combo, Silvally Rampardos is unlikely to have a long-lasting reign. However, as separate entities, both Silvally and Rampardos are here to stay. The Fighting-type beast has already dominated the meta in several seasons, while its new ally, Silvally, shows immense potential to follow suit. Silvally’s future looks bright, partly because it’s a Colorless Pokemon.
Cards with universal synergies have historically survived metagame shifts. Whenever a Pokemon type gains a new tempo-friendly card, Silvally will be ready to serve, which will be key to its longevity in the meta.
That said, no card is guaranteed a safe spot in PvP. Recently, some theories suggestPokemon TCG Pocketmay soon introduce sturdier cardswith up to 300 HP. If that happens, tempo cards like Silvally won’t be as powerful. For now, we just have to wait and see how the metagame evolves and what future booster packs bring.
