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Meme and toxic decks have been popular inPokemon TCG Pocketsince day one, and Porygon-Z from the Space-Time Smackdown expansion has become a perfect fit for this archetype. Its ability to interfere with the enemy’s Energy Zone has earned it the reputation of the most toxic deck in the current meta. And many players run it purely for the satisfaction of forcing opponents to concede.
If you’re looking for a reliable Porygon-Z deck to experience some toxic gameplay, we’ve got you covered. ThisPokemon TCG Pocketguide lays out the perfect blueprint for building the most disruptive Porygon-Z setup.
The Best Deck for Porygon-Z
While many opt for aDialga ex setupwith Porygon-Z, stats indicate it performs best ina Palkia ex deck with Manaphy as the Energy generator. The key Trainer Cards of this setup are Misty, Dawn, Leaf, and Pokemon Communication. (See the table below for details.)
Porygon-Z Deck Synergies
How to Play Porygon-Z Decks Effectively
Here are some key tips to maximize the potential of Porygon-Z:
Porygon-Z Performance Report
Porygon-Z is one of theworst-performing Pokemon from the Space-Time Smackdown set, with a low win rate against most other lineups, including those considered weak in the meta. However, its popularity comes from its meme-like setup, which can be highly disruptive and frustrating for opponents when it succeeds.
Incredibly disruptive
Difficult to set up
Strong against slow-build decks
Weak to fast-paced decks
Fun gameplay
Vulnerable to Colorless decks and Bench DMG
How Good Is Porygon-Z?
Not very good. Outside of being a meme or troll Pokemon, Porygon-Z offers little value in the current metagame. It’s cumbersome to set up, lacks damage output, and its disruption effect isn’t worth the effort needed to get it going.
When it works, Porygon-Z can feel likethe most toxic deck inPokemon Pocket. Imagine locking your opponent out of their attacks, forcing them to skip turns because they can’t generate the right Energy type—it’s a dopamine-boosting moment. Unfortunately, that’s a rare occurrence. In most cases, your opponent will have their main damage dealer set up before you can even evolve into Porygon-Z, which is why it has such a low win rate.
