The ever-evolving landscape of Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket showcases a rotating lineup of standout cards with each new expansion release. Most recently, the Shining Revelry expansion set hit our mobile screens on March 27, 2025. With this, many cards hit the spotlight, including the intensely powerful Lucario ex card; a Fighting-type Pokémon that can deal huge amounts of damage. The release of this card has reignited a long-standing debate within Pokémon TCG Pocket: what are the best Fighting-type cards in the game?

Several characteristics determine what makes a strong Fighting-type card in Pokémon TCG Pocket, including HP, attacks, and special abilities—alongside often-overlooked statistics like Retreat Cost, weakness, and how well the card synergizes with others in a deck. Players must be aware of each one of these factors to build the most effective decks for winning competitive battles.

10 Donphan Is Always A Great Option

A Reliable Pokémon With Consistent Damage

Donphan is a stage one Fighting-type card in which can create some considerable damage output to overwhelm your opponent. Evolving from Phanpy, this Pokémon doesn’t take a huge amount of time to get online, and when placed in the Active Spot, it can knock out most cards in the game. The main factor that makes this card applicable for this list is its 120 HP. This enables Donphan to withstand attacks from opposing Pokémon that have yet to evolve.

Donphan’s attack, Rolling Spin, does 60 damage for three Fighting Energy. However, after using the attack once, this is increased by a whopping 60 damage, allowing you to do 120 damage after it has been set up consistently. This consistency has proven especially helpful for me during Emblem events. This card is available in the Arceus Pack from the Triumphant Light expansion and is great for most decks.

9 Hitmonlee, An Absolute Classic, Is Still Powerful

A Familiar Card With A Useful Application

Hitmonlee has been in Pokémon TCG Pocket from the very start, available from the Mewtwo pack in the Genetic Apex set. This factor has seen the Hitmonlee card be ever-present in fighting-type decks, which hit knock-out-worthy damage for the majority of players in the game. With solid all-around stats, this basic card proves to be a dependable and effective choice in battles.

Hitmonlee’s attack, Stretch Kick, is completely underrated and can take the opponent by surprise. This attack lets you target an opponent’s Benched Pokémon for 30 damage, and with a cost of just one Fighting Energy, it’s both efficient and disruptive. This has been incredibly useful in stopping the opponents' setup. For example, this attack can easily take out Magikarp on the opponent's bench - stopping it from evolving to Gyarados ex.

8 Lucario Ex Has a Ton of HP In Shining Revelry

Aura Sphere Does Huge Damage

Lucario ex is both the first ex card and the newest addition to the game on this list. Now the dust has settled and the excitement around the Shining Revelry expansion set has calmed down, this card has started to be seen slightly less in competitive battles than previously. However, that doesn’t mean the card isn’t strong — it’s quite the opposite. Its vast 150 HP and massive damage potential make the card an absolute powerhouse.

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Lucario ex’s attack, Aura Sphere, does 100 damage for three Fighting Energy. Additionally, it does 30 damage to one of the opponents' benched Pokémon. It is wise to dedicate the early turns to charging Riolu with energy. This allowed me to use the attack as quickly as possible, bringing the opponent's Active Pokémon into knockout range while gaining an advantage by damaging their next setup.

7 Marshadow Doesn't Take Up Quite As Much Room

Revenge Rewards Knocked Out Pokémon

Marshadow should most definitely be included in every Fighting-type deck. Being a basic card, the Pokémon doesn’t take up unnecessary room in your 20 deck spaces, while also adding another strategy option for battles. With 80 HP, this card should be able to sustain damage into the later rounds of the battle, when it can be used most effectively.

You can use Marshadow’s attack, Revenge, in this particular context. This attack does 40 damage when used commonly; however, if your Active Pokémon has just been knocked out, it deals an additional 60 damage, totaling 100 damage. This only costs two energy—one Fighting Energy and one Colorless Energy. With a Retreat Cost of only one, this card can then be retreated to make way for another colossal hitter.

6 Marowak Ex Is An Oldie But A Goodie

A Luck-Based Fighter Capable Of Huge Damage

Marowak ex has been a Fighting-type deck staple since the start of the game. Available in the Mewtwo Pack from the Genetic Apex set, this card can do a battle-ending amount of damage with a bit of luck. The stage one card is relatively quick to get online and start attacking, making for a fantastic aggressive option. It also has a useful amount of fluidity with a Retreat Cost of just one.

Marowak ex’s attack, Bonemerang, has the potential to do a maximum of 160 damage. This purely depends on your RNG luck. For two Fighting Energy, you are allowed to flip two coins, doing 80 damage for each coin that lands on heads. Yes, RNG is not a completely reliable factor to rely on during a battle, but the sheer potential of dealing 160 damage makes this completely worth it.

5 Golem Is A Massive Tank In TCG Pocket

A Defensive Powerhouse That Disrupts The Opponent

There are two versions of Golem in Pokémon TCG Pocket, with the Mythical Island version being far superior to the Genetic Apex one. The only downside of stage two cards is the time it takes to get online. However, when partnered with the Brock er card, which supplies one Fighting Energy to Golem when used, it becomes much faster.

With 160 HP, the Golem card is a tank that can absorb most of the opponent’s attacks. This works in conjunction with its attack called Guard Press. This does a whopping 120 damage for four energy – three Fighting Energy and one Colorless Energy. After being used, it also reduces the opponent’s next attack by 30 damage. This has been useful as a stalling tactic, allowing me to charge and evolve other cards on my bench.

4 Machamp Ex Needs Some Time But Can Wreck Opponents

This Beast Has A High HP And Huge Power

Machamp ex is a beast in the mobile game, allowing you to destroy opponents after some prior setup. Though this card takes a fair number of turns to have attack-ready, its damage potential and HP make it worth the time and effort. As a Stage 2 card, Machamp ex must evolve from Machoke, which in turn evolves from Machop. Combine this with the energy cost if its attack, and the Pokémon can be considered as slow. However, this is the only drawback you will need to be wary of before placing the card into a deck.

Machamp ex’s attack, Mega Punch, does 120 damage for three Fighting Energy. This, perhaps combined with the Giovanni er card, can knock out many other ex cards. It also has an insane 180 HP, making it resilient to almost every attack in Pokémon TCG Pocket. Building a deck around ing Machamp ex can be one of the best moves in the current landscape of the game.

3 Gallade Ex Is An Unusual Stage 2 Card

A Card That Benefits From The Opponent's Active Pokémon

Gallade ex is an unusual Stage 2 card, available in the Dialga Pack from the Space-Time Smackdown set. What makes this card unusual is the fact that its pre-evolutions are both Psychic-types: Kirlia and Ralts. This means that it is important to to play Fighting Energy, which Gallade ex relies on. Apart from the fact that you will need to get used to this oddity, Gallade ex has very minimal drawbacks.

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Gallade ex’s attack, Energized Blade, deals a solid 70 damage for two Fighting Energy. This affordable attack also has an additional benefit: it does 20 extra damage for each Energy attached to your opponent's Active Pokémon. This makes it a fantastic counter to the meta Celebi ex deck, which relies on ramping up energy on a single card.

2 Aerodactyl Ex Is Good At Board Disruption

Primeval Law Disrupts The Opponent's Flow

Aerodactyl ex is one of the best cards in Pokémon TCG Pocket with an opponent stopping ability and a strong attack. The stage one card evolves from the Old Amber card, making it quick and straightforward to get online. Combine this with its cheap attack, and you have a versatile and effective ex card. Other features that make Aerodactyl Ex so good are its 140 HP and Retreat Cost of only one.

Available in the Mythical Island Mew Pack, Aerodactyl ex can deal 80 damage with its attack, Land Crush. While this only costs two Energy — one Fighting Energy and one Colorless Energy — this isn't its best feature. Its Ability, Primeval Law, prevents your opponent from evolving their Active Pokémon. This disrupts their strategy and allows you to target a card with potentially significantly less HP.

1 Garchomp Ex Is One Of The Best Picks You Can Make

The Best Fighting-Type Card In The Game

Garchomp ex is the best Fighting-type card in the game, combining two powerful attacks with a high HP and low Retreat Cost. The stage two card evolves from Gabite, which itself evolves from Gible. Once ready, this card has a massive 170 HP to withstand the opponent’s attacks. In addition, it has a retreat cost of just one. This means it can be retreated easily when it has sustained significant damage.

Garchomp ex has two attacks: Linear Attack and Dragon Claw. Linear Attack deals 50 damage to one of your opponent’s benched Pokémon, allowing you to target their weaker cards. Dragon Claw is the stronger of the two attacks, dealing 100 damage for three Energy—two Fighting Energy and one Colorless Energy. This should be more than enough to finish a battle in Pokémon TCG Pocket easily.