With the 2025 Pokemon Trading Card Game World Championships concluded, The Pokemon Company has disclosed the deck used by Riley Mckay, who clinched the title. This prestigious annual event marks the climax of competitive play for both video games and TCG.

The tournament showcased various high-profile matches, culminating in one clear champion from numerous participants. Players favored decks such as “Gholdengo ex” and “Gardevoir ex”, with several strategies garnering notable attention.

The spotlight now shines on Riley Mckay, whose deck employed the “Gardevoir ex” strategy, integrating staple cards like 4 copies of “Munkidori”. Interestingly, the deck omitted a traditionally popular card, “Drifloon”. In a thrilling final match, Mckay triumphed over fellow competitor Justin Newdorf with a score of 2-0.

Decklist of the Winning Strategy:

• Ralts (SVI) x4
• Kirlia (PAF) x2
• Gardevoir ex (SVI) x2
• Munkidori (TWM) x4
• and several others including cards like Lillie’s Clefairy ex and Fezandipiti ex.

This success reinforces Gardevoir ex as a leading player in the TCG scene, a status expected to persist with upcoming expansions slated to introduce fresh mechanics and cards.