Ursiiday’s Pocket Weekly #34 just wrapped up and with a huge turnout, it offered our clearest look yet at the evolving Eevee Grove meta. The field is starting to settle around a few top contenders, but there’s still plenty of experimentation as players hunt for the best counters and adaptations.

Whether you’re grinding Ranked or just keeping tabs on the competition, here’s the breakdown of what everyone was playing—and what it tells us about the current meta.

Deck Distribution

A3b-034 A1-089 was far and away the most popular choice with 130 entries, nearly double second place—and accounting for almost a quarter of the entire field for the third week in a row. It remains the gold standard for consistency and early setup, keeping it firmly at the center of the meta.

A2b-010 A3b-034 became even more popular this week, rising to second place from third last time. That jump likely reflects players expecting more A3b-034 A1-089 in the field than Oricorio.

A3a-061 A3-066 is still one of the top choices, coming in as the third most played deck. It’s clearly being brought to answer A2b-010 A3b-034, and with so much of that in the meta, it feels like the right call.

A2b-035 A2-110 stays solid in fourth. It’s a reliable pick with generally even matchups into most of the field, and it can even beat A3a-061 A3-066 and A2b-010 A3b-034. Its main weakness remains A3a-006.

A2a-010 A1-045 is still a strong, balanced choice for many players, with fairly even matchups across most decks except A2b-010 A3b-034 and A3a-061 A3-066.

A3a-006 remains popular, likely looking to prey on A2b-035 A2-110 lists. But with the rise of A2b-010, those matchups can be tougher to dodge.

Overall, the meta is starting to lock in around a core of consistent A3b-034 builds that aim to draw directly into their win conditions, while Oricorio decks are clearly positioned as the main answer to the rising tide of EX-based threats.

Top 64

• A3b-034 A2-053 actually posted the highest conversion, with 2 out of 8 making Top 64—a 25% rate. That’s an impressive showing for a deck many see as a rogue option. A2a-047 A3b-034 followed with 3 out of 16 (18%), proving it’s definitely a force to be reckoned with.
• Looking at the Top 64 cut gives us a clear sense of what’s happening—and it might not be good news for variety. A3b-034 A1-089 massively dominated with 23 of 64 slots (17.7%), making it by far the most reliable choice for players looking to hit deep runs. A2b-010 A3b-034 followed with 12 spots (16.0%), showing its consistent power as the go-to aggressive option that can close games before opponents stabilize.
• A3a-061 A3-066 managed 7 spots (11.9%), a solid showing but notably lower than last week’s conversion near 17%. With the rise of A3b-034 A1-089, A3-066 seems like a less appealing pick since Greninja can dance around that matchup more comfortably.
• Meanwhile, A2b-035 A2-110 and A2a-010 A1-045 each posted 4 slots (around 12%), confirming they remain credible but more specialized choices. A3a-006 had just 2 entries in Top 64, meaning it didn’t perform as expected—probably due to the sheer number of A2b-010 it had to dodge.
• There’s a clear rock-paper-scissors dynamic emerging: A3a-061 A3-066 beating A2b-010, A2b-010 beating A3b-034 A1-089 somehow, and A3b-034 A1-089 in turn beating A3a-061 A3-066.
• Overall, these numbers highlight that A3b-034 A1-089 is still the safest, highest-converting pick, while A2b-010 remains the main threat trying to keep it in check. For those aiming at Top Cut, it’s clear you need either extreme consistency or a very well-targeted plan to navigate a meta increasingly defined by these top three forces.

Top 4 Decks

Tournament	First Place	Second Place	Third Place	Fourth Place
Ursiiday Weekly #34	Darkrai Giratina ex	Solgaleo ex Sylveon ex	Sylveon ex Greninja ex	Sylveon ex Greninja ex

• Even with A3b-034 A1-089 dominating the field in raw numbers, it was A2-110 A2b-035 that actually took first place. It managed to beat 6 out of 7 A3b-034 A1-089 opponents, which is incredibly impressive and shows just how well it can punish that matchup when piloted correctly.
• What's surprising is that second place went to A3-122 A3b-034. It also beat 6 of 7 A3b-034 A1-089 and even handled 2 A3a-061 A3-066 along the way. One big factor in that run was that it managed to dodge A2b-010, which is arguably its worst matchup—but is it really? We'll analyze that deck in more detail below.
• Third place was taken by A3b-034 A1-089, but what stands out is this player beat 6 out of 7 A2b-010 A3b-034 opponents. That's an impressive record, showing they really knew how to navigate that matchup. It’s likely they ran Water Energy only for those games, banking on a clean A1-089 start to carry.
• Fourth place had a more varied run, winning 3 out of 5 in the mirror and going 3 for 3 against A3a-061 A3-066. An interesting note about this list is the player still chose to run A2a-072 instead of the second A2-150, even though double A2-150 has become the common call in many builds.

Darkrai ex Giratina ex – 1st Place

A2-110 A2b-035 took first place, which won’t surprise many players since it’s already taken multiple first-place finishes, especially in the Ursiiday tournaments. What's even more impressive is that this is the same list, card for card, they were using back in April. That’s three months now without any change—no other deck has managed that kind of stability aside from A2-110 A2b-035.

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Solgaleo ex Sylveon ex - 2nd Place

A3-122 A3b-034 took second place even with the amount of A2b-010 and A3a-061 A3-066 in the field. It’s worth noting this player actually didn’t face any A2b-010 and only faced 1 A3a-061 A3-066, which they won—but the list is clearly prepared for those matchups.

One of the most notable techs here is A3b-067. This might be one of the best uses for the card yet, since it helps mitigate the A2b-010 matchup. By healing after attacking, A3-122 can stay at 180 HP, which avoids the 170 damage from A2b-010 even with Fire Weakness (though a A3-151 and A2b-071 play would still threaten it). It’s a tech worth mentioning.

The list also runs A3-123 specifically to counter A3a-061 A3-066, since it deals 80 damage to Pokémon with Abilities. So while this run didn’t hit its worst matchups often, it was definitely ready for them.

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Sylveon Greninja – 3rd Place

A3b-034 A1-089 finished in both third and fourth places, though I won’t detail the fourth-place list here as it was just a single-card difference (an A2a-072 swap). This is the now-standard build running 2 A2-150, and I’d say that’s the right call—it can completely shut down certain matchups once you land A2-150 and A1-089.

Double hand disruption with PROMO-006 and A2-155 is also becoming the standard, having a stronger matchup against Charizard.

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Silvally Zeraora – Top 23

There weren’t many major innovations in Top Cut overall, but this one stood out and is worth mentioning. Notice that there’s no A3-066 here. Instead, it’s just A3a-061 and A3a-021, running 2 A2-154 and 2 A2-155.

It’s clearly built around an aggressive start with A3a-021, which can attack immediately going second. A2-154 lets you transfer Energy to A3a-061 for immediate attacks too, making the going-first plan extremely potent. Plus, with 2 Giovanni, A3a-021 can one-shot most 60 HP Basics like A3b-055.

This might be one of the fastest, most aggressive builds I’ve seen, making it a great pick for ladder play. And while skipping A3-066 does make the A2b-010 matchup worse on paper—surprise, it actually beat 2 A2b-010 A3b-034 in this run. Sometimes raw aggression is all you need.

Best Decks for Ranked

The best lists for Ranked actually get shorter this time, just judging by the output of this tournament. It’s definitely less varied now, really narrowing down to just a few proven lists. That’s not looking great for overall meta health, considering we still have 12 days until the Ranked season ends but because of winstreaks, it is still much easier to reach Masterball. If you’re running any of these, I trust you can get there.

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Sylveon ex Greninja

I won’t sugarcoat it—most players just agree this is the best deck. A 17% conversion rate with that level of meta share in such a big tournament is just too good to pass up. Even its worst matchup, A2b-010 A3b-034, is manageable, especially considering the third-place player beat 6 out of 7 of them.

I’d recommend emphasizing hand disruption to slow down A2b-010, and you can also tech in another A2-147 if you want to make A2b-035 or A3b-034 survive a single shot.

Even though I wrote this guide very early in the expansion, it still holds up now—though I'd say it’s even more worth leaning toward that second A2-150.

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Charizard Sylveon ex

Just when we thought we’d seen A2b-010 A3b-034 peak, it rose even higher this week, showcasing its raw power to dominate almost everything except A3a-061 A3-066. There are a few decks that can still fight through a full-health A2b-010, like A2b-035, but those are becoming less common.

And even then, this deck has an answer to A3-066 with A1-045, so it’s really just about drawing your cards fast and pushing damage right away. That makes it one of the fastest decks to play in Ranked, perfect if you want something simple and powerful.

Check out the guide if you want to learn more about how it works in detail.

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Darkrai ex Giratina ex

A2-110 A2b-035 is just good. There’s really not much else to say—it’s plain and simple. We’ve been saying this for over 3 months now. While it doesn’t always have the most insane win rates, its consistency is worth highlighting given how reliable A3b-034 A1-089 is, so the fact that it can keep up speaks volumes.

Most lists are now dropping the Nihilego package since A3a-061 A3-066 decks are less heal-focused lately, sometimes cutting A2b-070 and A3-151 entirely. So A2-148 and A2-110’s damage pings are usually enough to finish off A3-066 on their own.

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Silvally Oricorio

A3a-061 A3-066 is one of the best decks to bring in Ranked, especially for checking A2b-010. The A2-110 A2b-035 and A3b-034 A1-089 matchups can be trickier because of their higher HP making knockouts harder.

But A3a-021 provides Energy acceleration that makes the deck incredibly fast—sometimes so fast that A3-066 isn’t even needed. That’s why I want to mention the A3a-061 A3a-021 variant from the Top Cut lists, which can be even faster. If you’re facing more A3b-034 A1-089 than A2b-010 in Ranked, that version is definitely worth considering. Check the guide here if you want to learn how this build works.

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Leafeon ex Flareon ex Sylveon ex

This deck is definitely a bit less enticing now that people know how it works. A1-045 is still a force thanks to Combustion hitting 130 damage. It remains a deck that can answer almost everything except A2b-010, so it keeps its foothold while also being a fun option.

It usually comes down to having a solid opening, which I also explain in detail in the guide—so check that out if you want to learn more about playing the deck well.

Magnezone Sylveon

A3b-034 has become the default go-to partner for A2-053 now, ditching Shiinotic because of its Retreat Cost and making A3b-034 the much more enticing pick. It had the highest conversion this time (though on a small sample size).

It does struggle against A3b-034 A1-089, so try this one if you’re just looking for a different A3-066 deck to run.

The core idea stays the same: use A3b-034 to draw aggressively and search out your A2-053 pieces. You’ll be running Psychic and Electric Energy—though A2-053 doesn’t strictly need Psychic because A1-098 can handle that for you.

You’ll evolve from A2-051 into A1-098, then into A2-053, which fuels itself with Lightning Energy. Once powered up, A2-053 can take over games, rarely running out of Energy unless KO’d. It also runs A3-066 to stay competitive against EX matchups, which are rising in popularity even as A3-066 itself sees a slight decline.

Garchomp ex Rampardos Sylveon ex

A2a-047 A3b-034 is still performing well given recent tournament results, so it’s definitely up there even if it’s not as popular. It’s also very consistent now thanks to A3b-034. An early A2a-047 start is still one of the strongest openings you can have, making it a solid pick to fight against A3b-034 A1-089.

You can check out the guide if you want to learn more about the deck.

Solgaleo ex Sylveon ex

I debated whether to include this in the list, but given its second-place finish and good matchup against A3b-034 A1-089, it’s worth including. Definitely run A3b-067 as a Tool now since we’re all fighting A2b-010.

A3-123 is also a solid option if you want to beat A3a-061 A3-066. There are more hoops to navigate now than before, but the deck’s speed remains one of its biggest strengths.

You can check out the guide if you want to learn more about the deck.

Silvally Rampardos

A3a-061 A2-089 is actually still a decent deck to run, though it struggles most against A3b-034 A1-089, which can just snipe the Fossil. Outside of that, it can fight through almost anything, especially with a fast A2-089 start.

Being a non-EX deck still has its merits too, since A1-089 can snipe A3b-034 for 2 points in this meta.

For a full breakdown of how the deck plays, check out this guide.

Arceus ex Tapu Koko ex

And finally, I think this one is worth mentioning. It’s been performing well in terms of win rates, just not as much in this particular tournament.

The game plan is more varied than A3a-061 A3-066. A3a-019 gives you another starter, hitting for 110 over two turns. A2a-071 also serves as a late-game win condition, dealing 130 damage to finish off most threats.

Since A2a-071 uses neutral Energy, it works great with A3a-065, usually needing just 2 Energy to hit reliably. A3a-021 synergizes with A3a-065 and A2-154 by moving Energy around.

A3-066 is your answer to EX decks. Overall, it’s a flexible Lightning build with multiple win conditions depending on your draws, making great use of the Energy acceleration that Lightning archetypes offer.

Final Thoughts

The meta is clearly narrowing as the Ranked season wraps up. A3b-034 A1-089 remains the best deck, with A2b-010 A3b-034 as the top aggressive choice.

Control like A2-110 A2b-035 and anti-meta like A3a-061 A3-066 still have a place, while rogue options such as A2a-047 A2-089 A3b-034 and A3-122 A3b-034 prove creative lists can win.

If you're pushing for Master Ball, pick a list you know well, tech for the top decks, and take advantage of winstreaks. Good luck!