By Aashish Victor

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Dragon-type cards have always been a distinctive yet difficult category in the Pokemon TCG Pocket universe. They don’t have a direct “Dragon Energy” favoring them, in contrast to other types, so players are made to use a combination of other energy types (usually two or three other type energy) to trigger their attacks.Compared to Dragons, other types function well with a single energy source, this makes them more difficult to build around. On the plus side though, Dragon-types don’t have any type weaknesses, which gives them a defensive edge.Some Dragon Pokemon have made a name for themselves in the meta despite their small available pool and restrictions on deck building. Below, we will take a look at the strongest Dragon-type cards currently available in Pokemon TCG Pocket and what makes them stand out.Top Pokemon TCG Pocket Dragon-type cards in September 20255) Drampa (Eevee Grove)Drampa from the Eevee Grove set as seen in the game (Image via The Pokemon Company)HP: 100Evolution: BasicAttack: Dragon BreathEffect: Does 70 damage, with a chance to Paralyze if you win a coin flip.Attack Cost: 2 Colorless EnergyRetreat Cost: 2 Colorless EnergyCompared to counterpart from Celestial Guardians, this Drampa is a consistent early to mid game staller that buys you time while you set your bench up. The 70 damage alone is respectable, but the chance to lock your opponent’s active Pokemon with Paralysis can disrupt their strategy significantly. What makes Drampa especially flexible is its reliance on Colorless Energy, making it adaptable in almost any deck type without touching your energy balance.Also read: Pokemon TCG Pocket Secluded Springs: All cards, types, and rarities4) Druddigon (Mythical Island)Druddigon from the Mythical Island set as seen in the game (Image via The Pokemon Company)HP: 100Evolution: BasicAbility: Rough Skin – Whenever this Pokemon takes damage from an attack, the attacker is hit with 20 damage.Attack 1: Dragon ClawEffect: Does 90 damageAttack Cost: 1 Water, 1 Fire and 1 Colorless EnergyRetreat Cost: 2 Colorless energyA defensive core, Druddigon penalizes opponents who attack into it. Attackers are chipped away by its Rough Skin ability, which can deal up to 40 damage per hit when combined with tools like Rocky Helmet.Druddigon’s 90-damage attack offers strong offensive potential in addition to its defensive capabilities, making it adaptable to both Colorless decks and flexible builds like Jumpluff ex.Also read: Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Evolution might be coming in less than three months (release date speculation)3) Garchomp (Space-Time Smackdown)All varients of Garchomp from Space-Time Smackdown as seen in the game (Image via The Pokemon Company)HP: 140Evolution: Stage 2Ability: Reckless Shearing – Discard one card from your hand to draw one.Attack: Dragon ClawEffect: Does 100 damageAttack Cost: 1 Water and 1 Fighting EnergyRetreat Cost: 1 Colorless EnergyGarchomp is a more aggressive player that excels in the mid to late-game. Its Reckless Shearing feature keeps you moving forward as you cycle through your deck.Dragon Claw is a good late-game pressure tool that deals a good 100 damage on its own, but when combined with Cynthia, it can deal 150.Also read: Rarest cards in Pokemon TCG Pocket Secluded Springs expansion2) Dragonite (Genetic Apex)All Dragonite variants from the Genetic Apex set as seen in the game (Image via The Pokemon Company)HP: 160Evolution: Stage 2Attack: Draco MeteorEffect: Randomly hits one of your opponent’s Pokemon four times, each hit dealing 50 damage.Attack Cost: 1 Water, 1 Lightning and 2 Colorless EnergyRetreat Cost: 3 Colorless EnergyDragonite from the Genetic Apex set has been a staple since launch, thanks to its ability to spread damage across the board. Its attack threatens both active and benched Pokemon, rendering opponents’ placement useless. While its heavy energy requirements make it slower to set up, support cards like Manaphy, Pichu, Mantyke, and Elemental Switch can speed up the process. Once it’s ready, Dragonite becomes a disruptive force that can chip away at strategies while dishing out consistent damage.Also read: 5 best cards in Pokemon TCG Pocket Secluded Springs expansion, ranked1) Dragonite ex (Eevee Grove)All variants of Dragonite ex from Eevee Grove as seen in the game (Image via The Pokemon Company)HP: 180Evolution: Stage 2Attack: Giga ImpactEffect: Deals 180 damage, but prevents Dragonite ex from attacking on your next turn.Attack Cost: 1 Water, 1 Lightning and 1 Colorless EnergyRetreat Cost: 2 Colorless EnergyThe most prevalent Dragon-type in TCG Pocket is Dragonite ex. It is a true powerhouse because of its enormous 180-damaging Giga Impact, which can one-shot almost every card in the game.One way to get around the disadvantage of not being able to attack the next turn is to retreat, which resets the effect. This card can carry matches on its own when supported well by other cards.Also read: Pokemon TCG Pocket: Best Dragonite ex deck guideDragon-types may not be the easiest cards to integrate into a deck due to their demanding energy requirements and limited pool. However, the payoff for running them can be huge in the Pokemon TCG Pocket meta.Also read: 5 best-looking cards in Pokemon TCG Pocket Secluded Springs expansionCheck out our other articles on Pokemon TCGP:Pokemon TCG Pocket decks tier listPokemon TCG Pocket announces new Trading changesWhat are Pokemon Tools in Pokemon TCGP, and how to use themAll status conditions explained in Pokemon TCGPHow to access older packs in Pokemon TCGP