Arbok Lock Deck Strategy Guide and Card List

The Arbok Lock Deck is a Disruption Deck featuring Arbok and Pidgeot from the Genetic Apex Set in Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket (PTCG Pocket). Read on for the complete list of cards in this deck, basic information on the deck, how to play the deck, and optimal matchups for it!

Arbok Lock Deck Guide

Deck Evaluation

Ace Pokemon						Tier Ranking
Arbok Genetic Apex (A1)			Pidgeot Genetic Apex (A1)
						Energy Type(s)
						F2P Friendly?
						❌
						Deck Difficulty
						★★
Deck Strengths
Disruptive and dangerous Can 2HKO most Pokemon
Deck Weaknesses
May sometimes not get Ekans start May sometimes not get Pidgeot when needed

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List of Cards

Arbok Lock Deck List
Pokemon Cards
Ekans ×2				Arbok ×2				Pidgey ×2				Pidgeotto ×2
Pidgeot ×2
Trainer Cards
Potion ×2				X Speed ×2				Poke Ball ×2				Red Card ×2
Professor's Research ×2

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How to Play Arbok Lock Deck

How to Play Arbok Lock Deck
Core Combos and Interactions Starting Hand Deck Strategies Game Phases

Arbok Lock Deck Core Combos and Interactions

Main Attacker	Disruption	Description
Arbok	Pidgeot	・Arbok works as the deck's main attacker, cornering weak Pokemon and knocking them out. ・Pidgeot can gust away threatening Pokemon and switch in weaker Pokemon for Arbok to trap and KO.

Best Starting Hand

Best Starting Hand

An opening hand with Ekans is always welcome because it can allow you to attack and evolve the following turn. A T1 Pidgey and T2 Pidgeotto are also welcome, as you would ideally get a Pidgeot ready as well.

Other Good Starting Cards

Recommended Starting Hand

Multiple evolution lines and a Professor's Research to dig with is also a great hand to start with. This deck is not as susceptible to Red Card, but you should still hold on to Professor's Research for turns where you need to dig for options.

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Arbok Lock Deck Strategies

Arbok Lock Deck Strategies
Arbok Lock Pidgeot Late Game

Strategy 1: Arbok Lock

Arbok Lock

Arbok, the deck's main attacker, preys on weaker and unprepared Pokemon. Use Pidgeot to gust away your opponent's usable attackers and trap weak Pokemon and knock them out.

Strategy 2: Pidgeot Late Game

Pidgeot is able to deal a solid 70 damage with Wing Attack, making it a decent late-game attacker. Use Pidgeot to pick off damaged Pokemon for the last points you need to win the game!

Game Phases

Early Game

Key Card(s) Required
Step	Description
1	Set up Ekans and Pidgey early. Use Professor's Research to dig for Basic Pokemon and Poke Balls.

Mid-Game

Key Card(s) Required
Step	Description
1	Evolve Ekans into Arbok and continue pressure. Have Pidgey evolve into Pidgeotto as soon as you can as well. Keep your Pokemon healthy with Potions and well-timed switches.

Late Game

Key Card(s) Required
1	Use Pidgeot to gust away your opponent's usable attackers, and use Arbok to trap weak Pokemon. Use Potion to keep your Pokemon out of KO range.

Arbok Lock Deck Best and Worst Matchups

Best Matchups

Deck	Commentary
Mewtwo ex Decks	Type: ・Mewtwo ex decks are at a disadvantage against Arbok decks which is a Dark-type deck. ・Pidgeot can gust out Mewtwos with Energy for other Pokemon that are not as threatening to the active spot.

Worst Matchups

Deck	Commentary
Y Decks	Type: ・Pikachu ex decks can be quick and explosive, and can overrun Arbok with damage. ・Pikachu ex with Giovanni can OHKO Arbok with a full bench.

Overall Consistency

The Arbok and Pidgeot deck can easily set up Arbok to attack but may struggle to get Pidgeot up and ready because it is a Stage 2. Running Sabrina may still be good, so that you are not always reliant on Pidgeot for its gusting effect.

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Arbok Lock Deck F2P & Substitutes

Arbok Lock Deck Card Substitutes

Card	Explanation
Muk	・ A Muk Line can replace the Pidgeot line, which can be slower but also more offensively explosive than Pidgeot.
Sabrina	・ Sabrina can be slotted in so that you can still have gusting options outside of Pidgeot.

Arbok Lock Deck Other Viable Options

Card	Possible Cuts
Weezing	・ A Weezing Line can replace the Pidgeot line, opting for Poison instead of disruption.
Koga	・ Koga can replace the rest of the Pidgeot line, which can get a Weezing out of the active spot when Arbok is ready to attack.

F2P Arbok Deck List

F2P Arbok Deck List
Pokemon Cards
Ekans x2	Arbok x2	Koffing x2	Weezing x2
Farfetch'd x2
Trainer Cards
Potion x2	X Speed x2	Professor's Research x2	Koga x2
Poke Ball x2

This F2P list makes use of the easier to access Farfetch'd and Weezing lines instead of a full 2-2-2 Pidgeot. Weezing can deal incremental damage with Gas Leak and Tackle, while being able to escape using Koga back to your hand.

The Trainers used in this deck are all easy to access, which are Potion, X Speed, Professor's Research and Poke Ball.

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