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Here's the best Pikachu ex Pocket deck build list to pick up and play today. The best Pikachu ex Pok\u00e9mon TCG Pocket deck In this Pocket deck, the main damage dealer is Pikachu ex, which can deal a solid 90 damage for two Electric Energy so long as you have three Pok\u00e9mon on your bench. It's decently quick to get this deck into position with the right background setup, working alongside Zapdos ex as a great secondary damage dealer for certain matchups. Dedenne joins the Voltorb line for additional support, providing a paralysis route to create an alternate win condition. Below, you'll find the complete deck list, including card quantities, card number, and how you can track each one down in the game. Image Card Amount Set Card Number Cost Pikachu ex x2 Genetic Apex (Pikachu) 96\/226 500 Pack Points Zapdos ex x2 Genetic Apex (Pikachu) 104\/226 500 Pack Points Voltorb x2 Genetic Apex (Pikachu) 99\/226 35 Pack Points Electrode x2 Genetic Apex (Pikachu) 100\/226 70 Pack Points Dedenne x1 Mythical Island 30\/68 35 Pack Points Sabrina x2 Genetic Apex (Charizard) 225\/226 70 Pack Points X Speed x2 Promo-A 2\/P-A x2 Shop Tickets Potion x2 Promo-A 1\/P-A x2 Shop Tickets Pok\u00e9 Ball x2 Promo-A 5\/P-A x2 Shop Tickets Professor's Research x2 Promo-A 7\/P-A x2 Shop Tickets Giovanni x1 Genetic Apex 223\/226 70 Pack Points Our Pikachu ex deck list prioritizes quick set up and heavy damage output, but there are plenty of other variations that you can try out. Common inclusions for a Pikachu ex Pocket list are: The Magneton line from Genetic Apex, usually with Lt. Surge alongside it Raichu from Genetic Apex to act as a secondary damage dealer The Zebstrika line from Genetic Apex for sniping and secondary damage The Galvantula line from Mythical Island for control and secondary damage You can vary your Item and Supporter card quantities with this deck list, too. The best decks in Pocket are created through experimentation and testing, so take our deck list for a spin and see if there are any variations that could make it fit your personal playstyle even more. How the deck works Pikachu ex is the main damage dealer of this deck thanks to its cheap yet powerful Circle Circuit attack. Unlike most heavy-hitting attacks in Pocket, this attack does not require any Energy taxes or other penalties for being used, making it a unique card to build a deck around. Provided you can keep your backline in place, you can deal a solid 90 damage per turn and take out a Pok\u00e9mon or two before your opponent has any chance of setting up for a quick victory. It's a fast-paced and punchy card, but it does come with a level of risk due to Pikachu ex's low health bar. Compared to other cards with the same level of damage output and threat, Pikachu ex is quite squishy and can easily be taken out in one hit by a strong ex opponent. That's where Zapdos ex comes in. The attack Thundering Hurricane costs three Electric Energy Tokens and is reliant on RNG, dealing 50 damage for every heads flipped out of four coins. Being able to theoretically deal 200 damage makes it one of the strongest Electric-types in the game. Equally, Electrode is a perfectly flexible damage dealer, its main draw being its zero retreat cost. You can place an Electrode in the backline for those cheeky Sabrina plays from your opponent. With Electrode leading, you can also retreat it out either for your Pikachu ex or Zapdos ex that has been slowly getting Energy in the backline without having to use an X Speed. Dedenne also provides plenty of support with Thunder Shock. The damage is essentially non-existent, dealing 10 damage a pop, but the move also inflicts paralysis with a successful coin flip. Special Conditions are immensely strong in Pocket, allowing complete control over an opponent and preventing them from being able to set up a counter to your deck. Strengths and weaknesses This Pikachu ex deck offers multiple routes to victory. If you find yourself struggling to get Pikachu ex into position for whatever reason, it's still possible to achieve a Knock Out and rack up points by working with your secondary damage dealers. Additionally, setting up with this list is quick and easy. It's a relatively accessible deck that doesn't require too much upfront game knowledge, making it worth trialling if you're a new player who wants to get stuck into the action from the get-go. Pikachu ex is also in a solid position with regards to resistances and weaknesses, based on where the competitive meta is at post-Mythical Island release. There aren't too many Fighting-type decks stomping the competition right now, aside from Aerodactyl ex and Marowak ex. Even though there are many routes to victory with this Pikachu ex deck, there are still issues that you should be mindful of to ensure victory. Pikachu ex is a glass cannon. Having 120 HP is nothing amazing, and in a mirror match against another Pikachu ex deck list, it sometimes comes down to who gets the luckiest draws or goes second to stack their yellow mouse with Energy Tokens first. Zapdos ex is also completely random in nature. While it can O.H.K.O opponents with lucky coin flips, it's impossible to rely on it 100 percent as it can strike out with just 50 damage or even end up wasting a turn. The deck is also not great against bulky HP Pok\u00e9mon like Mewtwo ex, Charizard ex, and Venasaur ex, which are all currently popular in the competitive scene. Matches against other popular decks like Celebi ex are possible, but they come down to draw and set up speed. You can also easily draw into dead cards at the worst time possible. If you can't end a game in the first few turns, chances are you can't win at all. Pikachu ex is all about destroying decks early, as other decks that have time to set up can squash you easily. If a Mewtwo ex player gets a Gardevoir and Mewtwo on the field before you can stack energy, for example, it's pretty much game over unless you get a lucky Zapdos ex-coin flip. Despite this, Pikachu ex is still exceptionally fun and offers plenty of tech to keep matches interesting. 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Here's the best Pikachu ex Pocket deck build list to pick up and play today. The best Pikachu ex Pok\u00e9mon TCG Pocket deck In this Pocket deck, the main damage dealer is Pikachu ex, which can deal a solid 90 damage for two Electric Energy so long as you have three Pok\u00e9mon on your bench. It's decently quick to get this deck into position with the right background setup, working alongside Zapdos ex as a great secondary damage dealer for certain matchups. Dedenne joins the Voltorb line for additional support, providing a paralysis route to create an alternate win condition. Below, you'll find the complete deck list, including card quantities, card number, and how you can track each one down in the game. Image Card Amount Set Card Number Cost Pikachu ex x2 Genetic Apex (Pikachu) 96\/226 500 Pack Points Zapdos ex x2 Genetic Apex (Pikachu) 104\/226 500 Pack Points Voltorb x2 Genetic Apex (Pikachu) 99\/226 35 Pack Points Electrode x2 Genetic Apex (Pikachu) 100\/226 70 Pack Points Dedenne x1 Mythical Island 30\/68 35 Pack Points Sabrina x2 Genetic Apex (Charizard) 225\/226 70 Pack Points X Speed x2 Promo-A 2\/P-A x2 Shop Tickets Potion x2 Promo-A 1\/P-A x2 Shop Tickets Pok\u00e9 Ball x2 Promo-A 5\/P-A x2 Shop Tickets Professor's Research x2 Promo-A 7\/P-A x2 Shop Tickets Giovanni x1 Genetic Apex 223\/226 70 Pack Points Our Pikachu ex deck list prioritizes quick set up and heavy damage output, but there are plenty of other variations that you can try out. Common inclusions for a Pikachu ex Pocket list are: The Magneton line from Genetic Apex, usually with Lt. Surge alongside it Raichu from Genetic Apex to act as a secondary damage dealer The Zebstrika line from Genetic Apex for sniping and secondary damage The Galvantula line from Mythical Island for control and secondary damage You can vary your Item and Supporter card quantities with this deck list, too. The best decks in Pocket are created through experimentation and testing, so take our deck list for a spin and see if there are any variations that could make it fit your personal playstyle even more. How the deck works Pikachu ex is the main damage dealer of this deck thanks to its cheap yet powerful Circle Circuit attack. Unlike most heavy-hitting attacks in Pocket, this attack does not require any Energy taxes or other penalties for being used, making it a unique card to build a deck around. Provided you can keep your backline in place, you can deal a solid 90 damage per turn and take out a Pok\u00e9mon or two before your opponent has any chance of setting up for a quick victory. It's a fast-paced and punchy card, but it does come with a level of risk due to Pikachu ex's low health bar. Compared to other cards with the same level of damage output and threat, Pikachu ex is quite squishy and can easily be taken out in one hit by a strong ex opponent. That's where Zapdos ex comes in. The attack Thundering Hurricane costs three Electric Energy Tokens and is reliant on RNG, dealing 50 damage for every heads flipped out of four coins. Being able to theoretically deal 200 damage makes it one of the strongest Electric-types in the game. Equally, Electrode is a perfectly flexible damage dealer, its main draw being its zero retreat cost. You can place an Electrode in the backline for those cheeky Sabrina plays from your opponent. With Electrode leading, you can also retreat it out either for your Pikachu ex or Zapdos ex that has been slowly getting Energy in the backline without having to use an X Speed. Dedenne also provides plenty of support with Thunder Shock. The damage is essentially non-existent, dealing 10 damage a pop, but the move also inflicts paralysis with a successful coin flip. Special Conditions are immensely strong in Pocket, allowing complete control over an opponent and preventing them from being able to set up a counter to your deck. Strengths and weaknesses This Pikachu ex deck offers multiple routes to victory. If you find yourself struggling to get Pikachu ex into position for whatever reason, it's still possible to achieve a Knock Out and rack up points by working with your secondary damage dealers. Additionally, setting up with this list is quick and easy. It's a relatively accessible deck that doesn't require too much upfront game knowledge, making it worth trialling if you're a new player who wants to get stuck into the action from the get-go. Pikachu ex is also in a solid position with regards to resistances and weaknesses, based on where the competitive meta is at post-Mythical Island release. There aren't too many Fighting-type decks stomping the competition right now, aside from Aerodactyl ex and Marowak ex. Even though there are many routes to victory with this Pikachu ex deck, there are still issues that you should be mindful of to ensure victory. Pikachu ex is a glass cannon. Having 120 HP is nothing amazing, and in a mirror match against another Pikachu ex deck list, it sometimes comes down to who gets the luckiest draws or goes second to stack their yellow mouse with Energy Tokens first. Zapdos ex is also completely random in nature. While it can O.H.K.O opponents with lucky coin flips, it's impossible to rely on it 100 percent as it can strike out with just 50 damage or even end up wasting a turn. The deck is also not great against bulky HP Pok\u00e9mon like Mewtwo ex, Charizard ex, and Venasaur ex, which are all currently popular in the competitive scene. Matches against other popular decks like Celebi ex are possible, but they come down to draw and set up speed. You can also easily draw into dead cards at the worst time possible. If you can't end a game in the first few turns, chances are you can't win at all. Pikachu ex is all about destroying decks early, as other decks that have time to set up can squash you easily. If a Mewtwo ex player gets a Gardevoir and Mewtwo on the field before you can stack energy, for example, it's pretty much game over unless you get a lucky Zapdos ex-coin flip. Despite this, Pikachu ex is still exceptionally fun and offers plenty of tech to keep matches interesting. The introduction of Mythical Island has only helped to strengthen this deck with new additions like Dedenne, making it a must-try for any players trying to level up quickly in the game.","apple_news_notices":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Pikachu-5.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1356339"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/916"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1356339"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1356339\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1486975,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1356339\/revisions\/1486975"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1356372"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1356339"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1356339"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1356339"},{"taxonomy":"invoiceable_action","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/invoiceable_action?post=1356339"},{"taxonomy":"internal-label","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/internal-label?post=1356339"},{"taxonomy":"article_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article_type?post=1356339"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=1356339"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}

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{"id":1356339,"date":"2024-12-29T12:20:21","date_gmt":"2024-12-29T17:20:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/?p=1356339"},"modified":"2024-12-29T12:20:22","modified_gmt":"2024-12-29T17:20:22","slug":"best-pikachu-ex-pokemon-tcg-pocket-deck-build-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/pokemon\/news\/best-pikachu-ex-pokemon-tcg-pocket-deck-build-list","title":{"rendered":"Best Pikachu ex Pok\u00e9mon TCG Pocket deck build list"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pikachu ex is one of the most popular decks in Pok\u00e9mon TCG Pocket<\/em>, and it’s both great for beginners and one of the best competitive options in the early format\u2014which feels like a match made in heaven. Even after the introduction of Mythical Island, it stands up against most competitors.<\/p>

Pok\u00e9mon’s main mascot is a popular first deck for many players as the cards are easy to add to a collection without breaking the bank. It’s fast-paced and powerful, despite having a couple of quirks to contend with. Here’s the best Pikachu ex Pocket <\/em>deck build list to pick up and play today. <\/p>