5 ex cards Pokemon TCG Pocket should introduce in the next expansion

Pokemon TCG Pocket has been expanding its card pool with exciting new additions, but some Pocket Monsters are still waiting for the competitive boost they deserve. While some ex cards have transformed the meta, a few fan favorites remain underwhelming in battle. Introducing ex versions of these creatures could significantly improve gameplay diversity and bring new strategies into play.

Below are five Pokemon that need a much-needed upgrade with an ex card in the next expansion.

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Ex cards that need to be introduced in Pokemon TCG Pocket

1) Snorlax ex

Snorlax as seen in the anime (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Snorlax is known for its incredible bulk, but its current card in Pokemon TCG Pocket leaves much to be desired. With 150 HP, Snorlax is tanky, but its attack requires four Colorless Energy just to deal 70 damage. Additionally, its retreat cost is a whopping four Energy, making it difficult to reposition.

A Snorlax ex card should capitalize on the Pokemon's durability while giving it a powerful offensive option. For example, a move like Giga Impact could deal significant damage with a temporary recharge mechanic or lose equipped energy on it, making it a strong yet balanced addition to the game.

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2) Greninja ex

Greninja as seen in the anime (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Greninja has always been a fan-favorite Pokemon, yet its current iteration is relegated to a support role. Its Water Shuriken ability allows it to deal 20 damage to an opponent’s Pokemon once per turn, but it lacks the offensive capabilities to function as a primary attacker.

A Greninja ex card should emphasize its speed and offensive prowess, much like Infernape ex. An attack like Shadow Slash could deal heavy damage while damaging benched cards or have a low cost requirement, making it a staple in competitive Water decks.

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3) Dragonite ex

Dragonite as seen in the anime (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Dragonite is a powerful Pokemon, but its current Draco Meteor attack is unreliable. The attack randomly targets an opponent’s Pokemon four times, dealing 50 damage each time, but it requires four Energy to use. This inconsistency prevents Dragonite from being a viable offensive threat.

A Dragonite ex card should focus on reliable damage output, potentially introducing an attack like Dragon Pulse, which deals consistent damage to all of an opponent’s Pokemon. With better stability, Dragonite ex could finally live up to its legendary status.

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4) Tyranitar ex

Tyranitar as seen in the anime (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Tyranitar currently has a regular card in the game, but in terms of playability, it’s just decent. While it can pair nicely with Arceus ex, that’s pretty much where its synergy ends. Introducing a Tyranitar ex variant could offer a much-needed upgrade, and more interestingly, it could shift types. Instead of the usual Fighting-type version, imagine a Darkness-type Tyranitar ex.

This change would not only make the card stand out but could also give players access to one of the strongest consistent damage dealers in the game. Since Garchomp already has an ex version, it makes perfect sense to give another pseudo-legendary like Tyranitar the same spotlight.

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5) Torterra ex and Empoleon ex

Empoleon and Torterra as seen in the anime (Image via The Pokemon Company)

When Infernape ex arrived in the Space-Time Smackdown set, it added a strong new option for Fire decks. However, its Sinnoh counterparts — Torterra and Empoleon — were left out of the ex lineup. Both currently exist in the game as standard cards, but giving them ex versions would bring balance and more variety to deck strategies.

Torterra ex could serve as a high-HP tank with a solid move similar to Earthquake, one that deals bench damage as a secondary effect. This would align with its Ground-based traits while offering strategic depth.

Empoleon ex, on the other hand, could lean into its Water/Steel typing with a strong attack and an ability that reduces damage from opponents — something reminiscent of Melmetal's card.

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Pokemon TCG Pocket has the opportunity to elevate these iconic Pokemon with well-designed ex cards. Snorlax, Greninja, Dragonite, Tyranitar, Torterra and Empoleon all have the potential to be meta-defining if given the right abilities and attack buffs.

A balanced but competitive upgrade to these cards would not only make gameplay more engaging but also allow fans to finally use their favorite Pokemon effectively in battle. Hopefully, the next expansion will deliver these much-needed improvements.

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