The Best Porygon-Z Deck in Pokemon TCG Pocket: A Guide to Toxic Gameplay

Meme and toxic decks have been popular in Pokemon TCG Pocket since day one, and Porygon-Z from the Space-Time Smackdown expansion has become a perfect fit

Porygon-Z has quickly become a popular choice for meme and toxic decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket. Its unique ability allows it to disrupt the opponent's Energy Zone, making it a frustrating opponent to face. Many players enjoy running Porygon-Z decks simply for the satisfaction of forcing opponents to concede.

If you're looking to experience some toxic gameplay, a Porygon-Z deck is a great option. This Pokemon TCG Pocket guide will provide you with the blueprint for building the most disruptive Porygon-Z setup.

The Best Deck for Porygon-Z

While many players opt for a Dialga ex setup with Porygon-Z, our statistics indicate that Porygon-Z performs best in a Palkia ex deck with Manaphy as the Energy generator. The key Trainer Cards for this setup include Misty, Dawn, Leaf, and Pokemon Communication (see the table below for details).

Porygon-Z Deck Synergies

How to Play Porygon-Z Decks Effectively

Here are some key tips to maximize the potential of Porygon-Z:

Porygon-Z Performance Report

Porygon-Z is one of the worst-performing Pokemon from the Space-Time Smackdown set, with a low win rate against most other lineups, including those considered weak in the meta. However, its popularity stems from its meme-like setup, which can be highly disruptive and frustrating for opponents when it succeeds.

Pros & Cons of Porygon-Z Decks

How Good Is Porygon-Z?

Not very good. Outside of being a meme or troll Pokemon, Porygon-Z offers little value in the current metagame. It's cumbersome to set up, lacks damage output, and its disruption effect isn't worth the effort needed to get it going.

When it works, Porygon-Z can feel like the most toxic deck in Pokemon Pocket. Imagine locking your opponent out of their attacks, forcing them to skip turns because they can't generate the right Energy type—it's a dopamine-boosting moment. Unfortunately, that's a rare occurrence. In most cases, your opponent will have their main damage dealer set up before you can even evolve into Porygon-Z, which is why it has such a low win rate.