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Hey everyone!
This week’s biggest tournament, UrsiiDay’s Pocket Weekly #29, just wrapped up—and with 922 players, it was one of the most stacked weeklies we’ve seen in a while! The meta’s gone wild, with tons of new decks rising up from the latest expansion and older builds getting a serious boost from new support cards.
As always, we’ll go over the most played decks, who actually made it to Top Cut, and what all this means for Ranked. Whether you're climbing to Master Ball or just scoping out what’s next, this report has you covered. Let’s jump in!
Deck Distribution
Ursiiday Weekly #29 (922 players)

The new A3a-061 A2-089 led the charge, making up over 20% of the entire field. That’s a huge number of players believing it’s the best deck right now—and honestly, I’m one of them. I even made a full guide for it, which we’ll dive into later because this deck is insane.
Next up is A3a-006 A3a-062, the new big thing with a ton of players bringing it in. I’ve grouped together the versions that run A3a-007 or A3a-008 since the core idea is the same—just different flex cards.
Unsurprisingly, A2-110 A2b-035 had a strong showing too. It’s been a reliable powerhouse from the last expansions, so it’s a safe pick if you don’t have the newest cards yet. That said, there’s a cool new tech floating around—A3a-042 and A3-146—which boosts the deck’s damage and also gives it a clean answer to A3-066.
Another new build that popped up is A3-122 paired with A3a-027, where A3-122 becomes the main win condition and A3a-027 is just there to consistently grab the pieces. A lot of players brought this, and it seems pretty solid.
A3-084 A2b-035 A2-053 also made its debut this week—it’s a good mix of disruption and power, though it’s still early to say if it’s a top-tier pick in this meta.
There’s also a decent number of A3a-043 A3a-042 builds going around. Outside of that, most of the field rounds out with familiar decks from the last expansion—A2b-010 variants, including the interesting A2b-061 build, as well as some pure A3-012 decks including the new A3a-005, and even A2a-071 A2a-050 A2a-009 making a few appearances.
Top 64
Ursiiday Weekly #29 (922 players)

- The real breakout was A3-122 A3a-027, with 8 out of 42 players making it through for a strong 19% conversion rate—easily one of the best-performing decks this week. What makes this build shine is how well it matches into A3a-061 A2-089: A3-122’s 120 damage lines up perfectly against a clean A3a-061 or a A2-089 that’s taken recoil.
- But the actual hidden gem might be A2b-035 A2a-071 A2a-050 A2-110. While only 8 players officially brought the list, 3 made it into Top Cut, giving it an incredible 25% conversion rate. The count may be slightly off due to some lists being recorded as just "A2a-071 A2a-050," but the results are still extremely impressive.
- A3a-006 A3a-062 wasn’t far behind either—16 out of 137 players reached Top Cut, converting at 11.7%. It continues to look like a top-tier choice, especially the A3a-007 version, which has clean one-hit knockouts on both A2b-035 and A2-110, giving it a great matchup into that archetype.
- A3a-061 A2-089 had the highest raw numbers with 17 players in Top 64 out of 187, converting 9.1%. That’s a solid result and reaffirms its place as a top meta deck, although with more players shifting to A3-122 A3a-027, it could face more resistance moving forward.
- Meanwhile, A2-110 A2b-035 held steady with a respectable 9.9%, showing it’s still a safe and powerful pick. Lastly, A2b-010 A3-033 stood out among the A2b-010 variants, with 3 out of 41 players making it—outshining the Turtonator builds, especially now that A3-066 has fallen off in popularity.
Top 4 Decks
Tournament | First Place | Second Place | Third Place | Fourth Place |
Ursiiday's Pocket Weekly #27 | Giratina ex Darkrai ex | Buzzwole ex Celesteela | Buzzwole ex Celesteela | Buzzwole ex Celesteela |
- A3a-006 A3a-062 had a massive showing in Top 4, with 3 out of 4 decks representing the archetype—clearly signaling that it might just be the best deck in the game right now, even if it didn’t win the entire event. The three lists varied slightly in their counts of A3a-008 and A3a-007, so it’s still early to say what the most optimized build is. That said, A3a-007 seems to give a stronger edge against A2-110 A2b-035, which is a major factor in today’s meta. A3a-069 counts are also in flux, but it’s worth noting that two copies appeared in the Top 4, which could hint at a standard. All three lists also ran A3-151, making it clear the deck is teched to beat A2-110 A2b-035 while also sniping away A3-147 in mirror matches.
- The winner of the tournament, however, was A2-110 A2b-035—a testament to how dominant and consistent the deck still is. While the winning list was fairly standard and didn’t include the newer A3a-042 tech seen in other builds, its results spoke volumes. It beat three A3a-061 A2-089, lost to just one, and also took down two of the A3a-006 lists from Top 4. With a resume like that, it’s safe to say this archetype remains one of the best to ever shape the Pocket meta.
Darkrai Giratina – 1st Place
A2-110 A2b-035 took home first place, and while the list was mostly standard, there were a few interesting twists. It only ran 2 Tools, clearly adjusting for the high presence of A3-151 across the field. Instead of Potions, it opted for 2 copies of Pokémon Center Lady, likely to avoid getting stalled or worn down by Poison—a growing threat with decks like A3a-042 and some rogue techs. But the most surprising inclusion? 2 PROMO-006. It might seem a bit wild at first, but honestly, it makes sense. PROMO-006 + A2-155 is a strong combo into most of the top decks, whether you’re trying to disrupt Stage 2 decks like A3a-061 A2-089, A3a-027 A3-122, or A2b-010, or cutting off synergies in decks like A3a-006. It's also a good dump against PROMO-006 or A2-155 as well. Even against the mirror, it can force awkward hands and capitalize on bricky starts. It might not be a staple in every list, but in tournaments like this, it’s a smart call.
Buzzwole ex Celesteela – 2nd Place
For this report, I’ll be featuring just one A3a-006 list to reduce redundancy—you can check the 3rd and 4th place lists from the table above if you're curious. To keep things objective, we’ll highlight the second-place build. This version only runs 1 A3a-069, but honestly, 2 A3a-069 feels like the better call overall, especially for stabilizing after a slow start. It does include 2 A3a-007, which is interesting—most lists run at least one to access the back row with A2-150, but two might suggest there's some deeper strategy cooking here. The deck also runs 2 A1-219 for sustain, which makes sense when you’re protected by A3-147. And of course, it rounds things out with a PROMO-006 + A2-155 combo, which remains a strong disruption core in this meta.
Shiinotic Solgaleo ex – 5th Place
This is definitely one of the stronger decks in the tournament, finishing in 5th place, and I actually just made a full guide on it if you want to dive deeper. This particular build techs in A2b-071, which makes perfect sense in a meta filled with A2-110 A2b-035 and A3a-006—a smart adjustment for tournament play. My own list focuses a bit more on the A3a-061 A2-089 matchup, but both builds have strong merit. This version also includes 1 copy of A3-155, which is a solid pick if you're expecting to run into mirrors or A2-110 A2b-035, helping mitigate A2-110 pings or chip from A3a-007. Overall, I think this is one of the most well-rounded builds for a serious tournament run.
Silvally Rampardos – 6th Place
And of course, we’ll be featuring the most popular deck of the event—A3a-061 A2-089. I also recently made a full guide on the deck, so be sure to check that out if you want to learn more. The main difference in this particular list is the inclusion of A2-150 over A2-155, which I think is a strong call in a meta full of A3a-006, A2-110 A2b-035, and other high-HP threats.
Guzzlord Nihilego Naganadel Top 16
I’ll also be featuring one of the newer and more unique decks this week—A3a-043 A3a-042 paired with A3a-045. The game plan is simple but brutal: ideally start with A3a-042 or A3a-045 to get Poison going as early as possible, while A3a-062 helps pivot into A3a-043 or retreat itself when needed. This build goes all-in on the Poison strategy with 2 A3-146 and 2 A3a-069, ensuring A3a-043 can repeatedly use Grindcore to stall your opponent’s setup while poison steadily racks up damage. A2-150 also plays a key role, punishing opponents who try to retreat away from poison and clearing the board at the right time.

Best Decks for Ranked
And finally, after seeing the results of the tournament, we can start to identify some of the best decks to bring into Ranked—or at the very least, prepare for the ones you’re most likely to face. Whether you're picking up a top-performing list or teching against them, it helps to know what you're walking into. This is definitely one of the most varied metagames we've had in a while, with players still experimenting and refining their builds—so now’s a great time to test, adapt, and climb.
Buzzwole ex Celesteela
If you’re looking for a solid pick to bring into Ranked right now, I’d recommend A3a-006 A3a-062. It’s one of the most well-rounded decks in the current meta and has game into just about everything. It beats A2-110 A2b-035, has a decent matchup into A3a-061 A2-089, and can hold its own against most of the field. That said, it does struggle against A3a-027 A3-122, and A2b-010 builds can still be a tough hill to climb.
The game plan usually starts with A3a-007 or A3a-008, chipping away while you set up A3a-006 to swing with Big Beat for 120 damage. A3a-069 helps accelerate this if needed. Once you’ve attacked, you’ll typically switch out A3a-006 with A3a-062, then retreat back to A3a-006 to attack again. A3a-062 also gives you the flexibility to switch out itself or A3a-006 if you open with them, letting you pivot cleanly into A3a-007 early on.
Darkrai ex Giratina ex Nihilego
Next up is A2-110 A2b-035, which remains a strong and safe pick—especially if you don’t have access to the newer cards just yet. But if you want to spice things up, the A3a-042 build is shaping up to be a solid upgrade—possibly even better than the standard version, though it’s still early to say for sure. This version uses A3a-042 to boost the deck’s chip damage potential. With A3-146 adding 20 damage per turn and A2-110’s pings stacking on top, you’re looking at 40 damage a turn before your main attacker even swings. That kind of passive pressure makes it terrifying to face and is exactly why so many decks have started running A3-151—just to break through this kind of setup.
Silvally Rampardos
And of course, featuring one of the top decks as well. A3a-061 A2-089 is one of the menace to face in this meta, it is incredibly fast and can be consistent as well. And I’m fast on making a guide about it too so check that out! One change that I might recommend is adding A2-147 with the rise of A3a-027 A3-122 so you get away the 120 damage range—although A2-089 still dies since it’s only going up to 120 after a recoil of 50 damage.
Shiinotic Solgaleo ex
And featuring the deck that's geared to beat A3a-061 A2-089 and somehow A3a-006 as well. I recently made a guide about it so check that out as well. So definitely a good deck to take out for sure. Tough matchups to look out for would include A2-110 A2b-035 and A2b-010 for sure so prepare to take some losses every now and then.
Arceus ex Crobat Darkrai ex Giratina ex
This deck is definitely the hot stock right now—A2b-035 A2a-071 is not only strong but also acts as a free win against poison decks, all thanks to A2a-071’s immunity. I covered this build in my last guide from the previous expansion, so be sure to check that out if you want a deeper breakdown. Some notable updates include running 2 A2b-035, which helps ensure you always have a backup attacker ready to stagger your opponent, especially when one is manually charging. Pair that with 2 copies of A2-154, and you can transfer Energy from A2b-035 to your other attacker, letting it swing as early as Turn 2. It’s a small change, but one that makes the deck hit harder and faster than before.
Charizard ex Incineroar ex
And finally, here’s another strong deck to bring into Ranked—A2b-010 with A3-033. It holds up well against several top-tier threats, with favorable matchups into A3-122, A3a-006, and even A2-110. What’s interesting is that we’re now seeing a return to A3-033 over Turtonator, mostly because A3a-061 A2-089 has pushed A3-066 out of the meta. We ain’t scared of the yellow bird anymore. I’ve also made a guide on this deck, so feel free to check that out if you want to see how it all comes together.
Tapu Lele Giratina ex Magnezone
And finally, while it might not be as dominant as the other decks on this list, A2b-035 A2-053 still deserves a mention. Its overall power level isn’t the highest, but its flexibility makes it surprisingly effective into a wide range of matchups.
The deck runs purely Psychic Energy to charge up A2b-035 as quickly as possible. Meanwhile, A2-051 evolves into A1-098, which gains 2 Lightning Energy on evolution—with that, A2-053 can swing for 110 damage with just the minimum setup. A3-084 plays a crucial support role by softening up your opponent’s board and opening up targets for A2b-035 or A2-053, while also enabling A2-150 to clear key threats when the timing is right.
Final Thoughts
The meta is wide open right now. While A3a-061 A2-089 and A3a-006 A3a-062 lead the pack, counters like A3a-027 A3-122 and A2b-035 A2a-071 are gaining traction. It’s a great time to climb—whether you're sticking with top decks or teching against them, smart choices and matchup prep go a long way. Keep testing, stay flexible, and don’t sleep on the rogue picks. Good luck, and have fun out there!