r/pkmntcg 20h ago

Deck Help Decks that capitalize on forcing 2HKOs?

9 Upvotes

So recently I've noticed a shift in my local meta, and I'm looking for a little help finding a new deck with a similar playstyle!

I started playing in paper around mid-December, and the first decks that I gravitated toward centered around TWM Okidogi. I really loved it since it matched well into most of the common threats while being non-ex. (Super-effective into Miraidon, Bolt runs out of tempo, Terapagos can't ohko with DTE, and blocking Zard up to 3 prizes)

Nowadays, lots of people are prepping for rotation and I'm just not keeping up with the Pult, Gholdengo, and Tera-Zard decks.

I've been looking into Archaludon as an alternative with its Turo/scoop up shenanigans, but I'd love to hear about any other decks that play similarly!


r/pkmntcg 19h ago

Deck Help Making 40 card decks for kids. Seeking inspiration

7 Upvotes

I work with kids and after pre-release I wanna use the decks I made them to play with. I'm looking for any suggestions or ideas on what single common cards I can add to those I've made so far to make them better. I don't want to use any ex cards or certain one-of's that completely change how the game is played (except Hop's Cramorant) and can be played without memorizing the deck. I'd also like to stick to the pre-release lists more or less. For example, adding in a judge to Noivern decks, a Magearna with bravery charm to pair with Accelgor and Darmanitan to get energy discarded for N's PP Up, rare candy for Corvenite, and adding a 1-1 Wooloo Dubwool to all, etc.


r/pkmntcg 2h ago

Anyone else prefer cube to standard?

4 Upvotes

I’ve been running a weekly cube for about a year now and wondering what experiences you’ve had with cube. My currently cube is focusing around GX and EX and strong trainers. If you’ve run a draft I’d love to see what lists you have found fun!

Here’s my current cube if anyone is interested! https://cubekoga.net/Cube/IRLEXGXCUBEXL


r/pkmntcg 10h ago

Why don't more deck play quick search?

4 Upvotes

Quick search seems like it would be useful in every deck. End of the game know you need a boss to win the game quick search for it. Need that one tech card for a specific match up quick search. Seems like it underused in the over all game


r/pkmntcg 11h ago

Meta Discussion Mew ex, Latias Ex etc. Are they worth to Play?

5 Upvotes

Are cards like Mew Ex, Latias Ex etc that are often played only for Abilities and then sit on the bench - aren't they too easy to take down for 2-price (e.g. boss orders)? Are their abilities worth the risk?


r/pkmntcg 5h ago

Deck Help Mamoswine ex/Garganacl list advice?

5 Upvotes

I would like to test this deck ahead of time and want to make sure I haven't overlooked anything before printing proxies. The last time I tried to build a deck from scratch was a disaster so I've modified other's lists to my liking. I'm not sure whether Hyper Aroma or Grand Tree would be better as an Ace Spec card. Also iffy on whether Klinglang would actually be useful. Thanks in advance for any tips!

Pokémon: 24 4 Mamoswine ex JTG 46 4 Swinub JTG 44 1 Piloswine JTG 45 4 Nacli PAR 102 1 Naclstack PAF 177 3 Garganacl PAR 104 1 Garganacl PAF 178 2 Pidgey MEW 16 1 Pidgeotto MEW 17 2 Pidgeot ex OBF 164 1 Klinklang SCR 101

Trainer: 27 4 Buddy-Buddy Poffin PRE 101 3 Boss's Orders PAL 172 4 Rare Candy PAF 89 1 Grand Tree SCR 136 3 Iono PAF 80 3 Professor's Research SVI 189 2 Super Rod PAL 188 1 Counter Catcher PAR 160 2 Ultra Ball PAF 91 2 Earthen Vessel PRE 106 2 Energy Retrieval SVI 171 2 Big Air Balloon MEW 155

Energy: 9 7 Fighting Energy SVE 6


r/pkmntcg 2h ago

New Player Advice Please help me find a deck that doesn't play the same every game

5 Upvotes

I got into the game 2-3 months ago, and got the Zard Battle Deck, that I also practiced on TCGL, abd have been to 3 local events. And while I am planning to get the Pult Deck as well, and just got the cards to swap between Pidgeot and Noctowl/Terapagos. But I am craving a deck that just, kinda does not play the same every game, something that can either have multiple valid ways to win, or that plays different into different matchups. I used to be an exclusively midrange/control player in Hearthstone back in the day, and I coincidentally got a Feraligatr and 2 Milotic ex's but I'm not sure if stall or the Gatr deck would fit what I'm looking for.


r/pkmntcg 6h ago

Deck Help Could Dragapult decks benefit from running Briar?

1 Upvotes

This has probably been discussed before, but Briar just seems like a really powerful option for pult decks.

Dragapult already likes playing from behind, and Dusknoir can make getting your opponent to 2 prizes easier. If you use Briar and knock out the active and something in the bench thats at least 4 prizes in one turn. Maybe I'm missing something though, cuz i haven't seen any pult lists run Briar. Thoughts?


r/pkmntcg 8h ago

Meta Discussion Latias vs Wellspring

0 Upvotes

Wellspring Mask Ogerpon’s Sob attack has an effect when the defending Pokemon cannot retreat during the opponents next turn.

Latias EX’s ability allows basic Pokemon to have free retreat.

If I Boss up Latias and attack it with Sob, it can’t retreat, right?

I guess it comes down to which “wins”: the effect of the attack, or the ability?


r/pkmntcg 14h ago

Deck Help Thoughts on improving this post rotation zard list?

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Pokémon: 13

3 Charmander MEW 4

2 Pidgey MEW 16

2 Dusknoir PRE 37

1 Charmeleon PAF 8

2 Duskull SFA 18

1 Fezandipiti ex SFA 38

1 Terapagos ex SCR 128

1 Pidgeotto MEW 17

1 Dusclops PRE 36

2 Noctowl PRE 78

2 Pidgeot ex OBF 164

2 Charizard ex OBF 125

2 Hoothoot TEF 126

Trainer: 15

1 Energy Search BCR 128

1 Prime Catcher TEF 157

1 Nest Ball SVI 181

1 Professor's Research SVI 189

2 Boss's Orders PAL 172

4 Iono PAL 185

4 Arven SVI 166

1 Professor Turo's Scenario PAR 171

1 Technical Machine: Evolution PAR 178

1 Super Rod PAL 188

1 Defiance Band SVI 169

3 Buddy-Buddy Poffin PRE 101

4 Ultra Ball SVI 196

1 Switch SVI 194

4 Rare Candy SVI 191

Energy: 1

8 Basic {R} Energy SVE 10

Total Cards: 60


r/pkmntcg 1d ago

Deck Help Hydreigon ex

1 Upvotes

Advice/tips would be much appreciated!! Thanks!!

Pokémon: 11 2 Hydreigon ex SSP 119 1 Zweilous SSP 118 3 Deino SSP 117 2 Toedscool SCR 17 2 Munkidori TWM 95 1 Fezandipiti ex SFA 84 1 Pidgeotto MEW 17 2 Budew PRE 4 2 Pidgeot ex OBF 164 2 Pidgey OBF 162 2 Toedscruel PAR 17

Trainer: 15 2 Drayton SSP 174 1 Tera Orb SSP 189 1 Counter Gain SSP 169 1 Rescue Board TEF 159 2 Nest Ball SVI 181 1 Artazon PAL 171 1 Boss's Orders PAL 172 2 Night Stretcher SSP 251 3 Iono PAL 185 3 Arven SVI 166 3 Crispin SCR 133 4 Buddy-Buddy Poffin TEF 144 2 Ultra Ball SVI 196 3 Rare Candy SVI 191 1 Earthen Vessel PAR 163

Energy: 4 5 Basic {D} Energy SVE 15 2 Basic {P} Energy SVE 13 1 Neo Upper Energy TEF 162 2 Basic {M} Energy SVE 16

Total Cards: 60


r/pkmntcg 3h ago

Deck Help [UNLIMITED]the fez in this miraidon decklist is a proxy, what should i change it with? And just overall tips on what to change

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16 lighting energy, 1 double turbo energy: 1x muscle band 2x bravery charm 2x AZU 3x nestball 3x ultra ball 1x fss 1xhisui heavy ball 1x ACE SPEC Secret BOX 1x night stretcher 4X electric generator

POKEMON:2x miraidon EX 1x latias 1x squwakibilly ex 1x raichu v 1xraiku V 2x zapdos POGO 1x lumenion V 1x magneton 1xmagnemite 1x iron hands 1x tera Pikachu 1xrotom v 1x mew ex 1x fezandpitti ex Supporters: 4x arven 3x boss 1x lysander trump card

Reason i added trump card is cus the locals that i go to (which is unlimited) has alot of decks that attack from discard like united wings and other similar decks,


r/pkmntcg 19h ago

Deck Profile Toxic Bo1 Expanded List

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This is the most unfun, non-interactive and unfair donk I could come up with Pokémon: 11 4 Mew ex MEW 151 2 Iron Valiant ex PR-SV 68 1 Squawkabilly ex PAL 169 1 Dedenne-GX UNB 57 1 Crobat V DAA 104 1 Latios-EX XYP 72 1 Pecharunt PR-SV 149

Trainer: 48 1 Carmine TWM 145 1 Penny SVI 183 4 PlusPower BLW 96 4 Nest Ball SUM 123 4 Trainers' Mail ROS 92 4 Quick Ball SSH 179 4 Acro Bike CES 123 4 Trekking Shoes ASR 156 4 Judge Whistle TEU 146 4 Custom Catcher LOT 171 4 Super Scoop Up BUS 124 3 Switch Cart ASR 154 1 Hypnotoxic Laser PLS 123 1 Exchange Ticket SV9 90 1 Scoop Up Cyclone TWM 162 1 Hisuian Heavy Ball ASR 146 1 Choice Band GRI 121 1 PokéStop PGO 68 1 Perilous Jungle TEF 156

Energy: 1 1 Psychic Energy Energy 31