The strongest Fire-type cards in Pokemon TCG Pocket

Pokemon TCG goes back to basics in many of the Pocket TCG's rules. There are fewer Pokemon on the bench, smaller decks, and even fewer knockouts needed to win. However, one thing remains unchanged. Fire is a fantastic Pokemon type to invest in when building this deck.

While most of the Fire-type Pokemon you'll find in this game come from Kanto, there are some that come from the far reaches of Alola and the Galar region. So, which cards will pack the most punch and burn up your opponent's strategies? These are eight of the best Fire-type Pokemon cards in Pokemon TCG Pocket.

8 Magmar

Blaine's signature Pokemon

Magmar has always been one of the strangest generation of Pokemon. In Pokemon TCG Pocket, Magmar is once again a basic Pokemon with no evolution. It has a decent 80 HP, which isn't groundbreaking but not terrible for the basics.

Magma Punch will do 50 damage for two energy and does not require discard to use. Magmar is compatible with Blaine, meaning you can do 80 damage in one hit. While it's not the best Fire-type Pokemon, it at least makes it into the screening as the worst. High five to Magmar for making it to the club.

7 Centiskorch

A great attacker for a one point Pokemon

Centiskorch may seem like a very expensive Pokemon to invest four energy in, but it's actually better than the standard Charizard you can find in Pokemon TCG Pocket. Setting up 130 HP on a Stage One Pokemon isn't bad for something that's probably easy.

Fire Blast can do 130 damage for four energy and you will need to discard Fire Energy from Centiskorch every time you use it. However, at the very least, this allows it to continue attacking continuously with its most powerful move each turn instead of waiting. So it's an underrated pick that can still pack a punch and won't give your opponent two points if they knock it out.

6 Salazzle

A solid attack for two energy

Salazzle may not be the hardest Pokemon on the block, but at least it does 60 damage consistently for two energy. What makes it better than other fire-types is that it only has a retreat cost of one.

This means you can potentially set up your Salazzle and start dealing damage. If you notice your Salazzle's HP starting to get critically low, all you need to do is discard an Energy to switch it out for a healthier Pokemon. This, in turn, forces your opponent to keep smashing your Pokemon if they want to score points. Talk about moving the goalposts.

5 Arcanine EX

Lose HP instead of energy

As far as Arcanine cards go, Arcanine ex has 150 HP, making it a good tank against some of your opponent's stronger moves. It can deal 120 damage every turn for three energy. The only downside you get from using this move is that it deals 20 damage to itself every time.

However, you don't need to discard energy and keep another energy to keep an Arcanine that kills your opponent, you can allocate those resources towards other Pokémon on the bench. So, all you have to worry about is setting it up and getting it out while bringing out the next big hitter.

4 The Ninetails

Glory to Blaine's Pokemon

Ninetails may not have any abilities or the highest HP, but what it does offer is a solid attack for stage one Pokemon. The flamethrower will do 90 damage for two energy and you will need to discard one fire energy each time you use it.

Fortunately, there are ways to load up your Pokemon with energy, including the one free energy you get per turn. So it's not hard to maintain enough Ninetails to do consistent damage every turn. This Pokemon isn't too hard to get out either, as you only need to evolve Vulpix once to see it on the field.

3 Rapidash

Card to buy some time

Rapidash is the most underrated Fire-type Pokemon in the games, but in Pokemon TCG Pocket, there are many reasons why it's a great evolution line to slide into a Fire deck. For starters, it's a stage one Pokemon with 100 HP, so it's easy to set up and will take a few hits for you. If it's a knockout, your opponent only gets one point.

Fire Mane does 40 damage for just one Fire Energy, which is amazing in terms of cost-effectiveness. With Blaine, it can hit 70. Meanwhile, one has a retreat cost if HP gets too low making it a quick Pokemon to get out of the way.

2 Moltres East

A solid secondary

Moltres East may not be the greatest attacker, but it has a move that makes it a powerful secondary to Charizard East. For one energy, you can use Inferno Dance, which allows you to flip three coins and add an energy equal to the number of heads you landed on your benched Pokemon.

Also as a coin flip effect, it lets you hit the energy threshold for any of your Fire-type Pokemon. This can allow Charizard ex to reach its full potential or get your Rapidash in a fighting mood. Using Heat Blast with 140 HP and 70 damage, it can control itself if the situation calls for it.

1 Charizard East

One-hit knockouts

As always, Charizard makes it to the top, and Charizard East is already becoming a fan favorite. This is because it has a mix of moves that are versatile in any situation. It can knock out Pokemon in one hit while maintaining a reasonable amount of damage each turn for smaller Pokemon that might cross your path.

While its most powerful trick is expensive, it's worth the investment. Charizard ex is the focus of some top meta decks, with energy acceleration used to allow you to pay its cost. This is a solid choice if you want to win more games using Fire-type Pokemon.