Pocket
Win Rate
44.9%
Pick Rate
20.7%
KDA
2.69

Pocket Guide

#41 of 44 on the tier listPocket D Tier
Skill Level
All Skill Levels
Matches
24,780
Version
6860
Last Updated
Nov 5, 2026 UTC
Methodology
Data Methodology

Pocket is struggling this patch: D-tier, #41 of 44, with a 44.9% win rate over 24,780 games. Pocket does best at Medium Skill (47.3%).

Is Pocket good right now?

Nov 5 Patch · 24,780 games

Pocket's win rate day by day over the last 17 days, measured against the 50% line.

Tier
D#41 of 44
Win Rate
44.9%−0.3 pts in 19 days
Pick Rate
20.7%
Matches
24,780
Best rank
Emissary–Archon47.3%

Pocket core build

Nov 5 Patch

Most Pocket players open with Mystic Burst and Mystic Expansion. Core items, bought in at least half of all games: Mystic Burst, Mystic Expansion, Monster Rounds, and Rapid Rounds. Ranked by how often players on this hero buy each item at each shop tier, from 24,780 games.

Laning
Mystic BurstMystic ExpansionMonster RoundsRapid Rounds
Mid game
Compress CooldownSwift StrikerDuration ExtenderCold Front
Late game
TankbusterSuperior CooldownSuperior Duration
Luxury
Spirit BurnTranscendent Cooldown
Full Pocket build with win rates →

When is Pocket strongest?

By game length

Pocket peaks mid-game: 48.2% in 40+ min games, 39.4% in 20–30 min games.

By rank

Pocket wins 47.3% at Medium Skill and 45.4% at Low Skill.

Pocket strengths and weaknesses

With a powerful shotgun and a thin frame, Pocket relies on their ability to briefly escape into a mystic suitcase and teleport via a flying cloak in order to survive close encounters.

Strengths

  • High damage output

    Pocket deals more hero damage per game than most of the roster.

Weaknesses

  • Weak this patch

    Pocket wins 44.9% of games, in the bottom quarter of the roster.

Pocket matchups

Nov 5 Patch · 24,780 games

Counters show the counter's win rate against Pocket, and heroes it beats show Pocket's win rate against them. Partners show synergy: how many points more the duo wins than the two heroes' own win rates predict.

Pocket abilities

Pocket abilities and upgrades →
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Pocket FAQ (Nov 5 Patch)

Is Pocket good in Deadlock right now?

Pocket is struggling this patch: D-tier, #41 of 44, with a 44.9% win rate over 24,780 games. Pocket does best at Medium Skill (47.3%).

What is the best Pocket build?

The build Pocket players buy most: Mystic Burst, Mystic Expansion, Monster Rounds, and Rapid Rounds in lane, Compress Cooldown, Swift Striker, Duration Extender, and Cold Front in the mid game, then Tankbuster, Superior Cooldown, Superior Duration, Spirit Burn, and Transcendent Cooldown late.

Who counters Pocket?

Graves (63.0%), Paige (61.5%), and Rat King (61.4%) beat Pocket most often; the number is each counter's win rate against Pocket. The best items against Pocket are Cultist Sacrifice, Headhunter, and Headshot Booster.

How do you play Pocket?

With a powerful shotgun and a thin frame, Pocket relies on their ability to briefly escape into a mystic suitcase and teleport via a flying cloak in order to survive close encounters. Strengths: High damage output. Weaknesses: Weak this patch.

When is Pocket strongest?

Pocket peaks mid-game: 48.2% in 40+ min games, 39.4% in 20–30 min games.

Who is the best partner for Pocket?

Pocket's best partners are McGinnis (+2.6), Abrams (+1.1), and The Doorman (+1.1). The number is how many points more those duos win than the two heroes' own win rates predict.