Top Lightning-type cards in Pokemon TCG Pocket (May 2025)

In Pokemon TCG Pocket, the Lightning-type cards are known as a powerful option for both aggressive and strategic decks. Lightning-type Pokemon have always been a staple in the Pokemon Trading Card Game, known for their speed, offensive capabilities, and collaboration with energy acceleration.

Whether you’re looking for high damage output, energy acceleration, or pairing with Support cards, this list highlights the top Lightning-type cards in the game.

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Top Pokemon TCG Pocket Lightning-type cards in May 2025

7) Oricorio (Pom-Pom Style)

Oricorio's card as seen in the game (Image via The Pokemon Company)

• HP: 70
• Evolution: Basic
• Ability: Safeguard
• Ability Description: Does not take damage from ex cards
• Attack: Zzzap
• Damage: 50
• Attack Cost: 1 Lightning and 1 Colorless Energy
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy

Although not traditionally the best card, this addition from the Celestial Guardians set plays in a unique way in the game. 50 damage from Zzzap is respectable, and when you've got full immunity to ex Pokemon due to Safeguard, it is even better.

In a meta where ex Pokemon are so in charge, this card is worth its weight in gold. This card makes an excellent stall card for something else to set up, particularly in Lightning decks.

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6) Magneton (Genetic Apex)

Magneton's card as seen in the game (Image via The Pokemon Company)

• HP: 80
• Evolution: 3 Stages (Magnemite evolves into Magneton, then Magnezone)
• Ability: Volt Charge – Once per turn, you may take a Lightning Energy from your Energy Zone and attach it to this Pokemon.
• Attack: Spinning Attack
• Damage: 60
• Attack Cost: 1 Lightning & 3 Colorless Energy
• Retreat Cost: 2 Colorless Energy

Magneton is a unique case where the pre-evolution is more valuable than its evolution. While its final evolution, Magnezone, is a strong damage dealer, Magneton plays a vital role in energy acceleration.

Its Volt Charge ability allows players to attach an additional Lightning Energy from their Energy Zone to Magneton, effectively enabling faster energy ramp-up for benched Pokemon.

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5) Zapdos ex

Zapdos ex's card as seen in the game (Image via The Pokemon Company)

• HP: 130
• Evolution: None
• Attack 1: Peck – Deals 20 damage (1 Lightning Energy)
• Attack 2: Thundering Hurricane – Deals 50x damage per heads (Flip 4 coins)
• Attack Cost: 3 Lightning Energy
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy

Zapdos ex is a powerhouse with a strong offensive presence. Its first attack, Peck, is a simple 20-damage move for 1 Lightning Energy, but its real potential lies in Thundering Hurricane. This attack relies on luck, flipping four coins and dealing 50 damage per heads, making it capable of delivering up to 200 damage in a single turn.

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4) Alolan Raichu ex

Alolan Raichu ex's card as seen in the game (Image via The Pokemon Company)

• HP: 140
• Evolution: 2 Stages
• Attack: Psychic
• Damage: 60
• Attack description: Does +30 damage for each Energy the opponent's active card has equipped.
• Attack Cost: 3 Colorless Energy
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy

Alolan Raichu ex is interesting and fun. 30 damage per energy attached on the opponent's active card is a powerful card, given that nearly every meta card at least needs two energy to attack. 140 HP is also a good bulk.

What makes Alolan Raichu ex stand out is its Colorless energy requirement, allowing it to adapt into any deck.

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3) Pikachu ex (Shining Revelry)

Pikachu ex from the Shining Revelry set (Image via The Pokemon Company)

• HP: 120
• Evolution: None
• Attack: Thunderbolt
• Attack Damage: 150
• Attack Effect: Discards all energy currently on this card
• Attack Cost: 3 Lightning Energy
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy

The new Pikachu ex variant is the definition of a glass cannon. Compared to its other version, this one does a lot more damage, enough to essentially knock out most cards in the game. The only drawback is that it is vulnerable for 2 turns until it gets back its energy.

This forces you to setup your deck strategically and make every move with the utmost care and thought. Despite being played differently this card is strong, enough to secure its position high up in the meta.

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2) Pachirisu ex

Pachirisu ex's card as seen in the game (Image via The Pokemon Company)

• HP: 120
• Evolution: None
• Attack: Sparking Gadget
• Damage: 40+
• Effect: If this Pokemon has a Pokemon Tool attached, this attack does 40 more damage.
• Attack Cost: 2 Lightning Energy
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy

Pachirisu ex takes advantage of Pokemon Tools, making it one of the most versatile Lightning-type Pokemon in Pokemon TCG Pocket. Its Sparking Gadget attack deals 40 base damage, but if a Pokemon Tool is attached, it does an additional 40 damage, bringing the total to 80. When paired with Rocky Helmet or Giant Cape, Pachirisu ex becomes an even bigger threat.

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1) Pikachu ex

Pikachu ex's card as seen in the game (Image via The Pokemon Company)

• HP: 120
• Evolution: None
• Attack: Circle Circuit
• Damage: 30x
• Effect: This attack does 30 damage for each of your Benched Lightning Pokemon (Max potential 90 damage).
• Attack Cost: 2 Lightning Energy
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy

Pikachu ex is an S-tier Lightning-type Pokemon due to its fast setup, low energy cost, and powerful synergy with Lightning-type decks. Circle Circuit, its main attack, does 30 damage for each Benched Lightning Pokemon, maxing out at 90 damage for only 2 Lightning Energy. This makes Pikachu ex a consistent and deadly attacker in Lightning-heavy decks.

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Lightning-type Pokemon continue to be a dominant force in Pokemon TCG Pocket, with each card offering unique strengths. Whether it’s Magneton’s energy acceleration or Pikachu ex’s efficient and consistent damage, each of these cards can be a valuable addition to a competitive deck.

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