The Pikachu ex Deck is a Lightning Aggro Deck Archetype featuring Pikachu ex 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!
List of Contents
Ace Pokemon | Tier Ranking | |||||||
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Pikachu ex Genetic Apex (A1) |
Zapdos ex Genetic Apex (A1) |
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Energy Type(s) | ||||||||
F2P Friendly? | ❌ | |||||||
Deck Difficulty | ||||||||
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Deck Strengths | ||||||||
Easy to set up and attack with.
Efficient attack and retreat costs.
Positive matchup against Starmie ex and Articuno ex decks.
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Deck Weaknesses | ||||||||
Weak to Fighting-type decks.
May lack the necessary damage output against high-HP Pokemon.
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Pikachu ex Deck List | |||||||||||||||
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Pokemon Cards | |||||||||||||||
Pikachu ex ×2
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Zapdos ×1
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Zapdos ex ×2
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Blitzle ×2
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Zebstrika ×2
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Trainer Cards | |||||||||||||||
Giovanni ×1
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Sabrina ×2
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Potion ×2
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X Speed ×2
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Poke Ball ×2
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Professor's Research ×2
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Pack | Featured Card |
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Any Pack |
Pikachu ex vs Raichu | |
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Raichu | Pikachu ex |
Single-point attacker | ex attacker |
Needs 3 Energy to attack | Needs 2 Energy to attack |
Maxes out at 150 damage with Giovanni | Maxes out at 100 damage with Giovanni |
Discards all Energy when attacking | Does not need to discard Energy |
Pikachu ex with Basics like Zapdos and Zapdos ex has more deck slots for Trainer cards and other Pokemon lines, whereas Raichu needs space for Pikachu, Raichu itself, as well as Lt. Surge and Magneton. Its advantage over Pikachu ex is its ability to deal 140 damage, whereas Pikachu ex can only consistently deal 90.
Raichu and Pikachu ex Deck Strategy Guide and Card List
How to Play Pikachu ex Deck | |||
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Primary Attacker | Secondary Attacker | Description |
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Pikachu ex | Zapdos ex |
・Pikachu ex is the deck's primary attacker, able to do 90 damage easily with Circle Circuit. ・The deck's secondary attacker is Zapdos ex, who is able to do a quick 20 damage with Peck, and deal big damage with Thundering Hurricane but is dependent on lucky flips. |
Best Starting Hand |
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Either Pikachu ex or Zapdos ex are great starters for the deck. Against Water decks, it is good to start with Zapdos ex, as it can immediately apply pressure with super-effective Peck.
Using Peck + Giovanni can OHKO Staryu, if they're unlucky enough to start with it.
Recommended Starting Hand |
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Blitzle is a decent enough single-point attacker that can also KO Staryu with a Giovanni. This evolves into Zebstrika, a great Pokemon for knocking out low HP Pokemon that Pikachu ex can't finish off.
Best Cards Tier List
Pikachu ex Deck Strategies | |||
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Pikachu ex Start | ||
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This deck would usually want to start with either Zapdos ex or Pikachu ex. Starting with Pikachu ex would usually mean that it would take damage from a one-Energy attacker from the opponent's side. Use Potion to keep Pikachu ex healthy, and swing with Circle Circuit as soon as it's ready!
In some occasions, you would really need to get a lucky OHKO on opponents when 2HKOing them will not win you the game. Try your luck with Zapdos ex's Thundering Hurricane!
Do reserve this as a last-ditch strategy, however, as Thundering Hurricane requires several lucky flips for its big damage.
Key Card(s) Required | |
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Step | Description |
1 | Start with any of the deck's effective starters. |
2 | Use Potion if your starting Pokemon took damage the previous turn. |
Key Card(s) Required | |
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Step | Description |
1 | Load up your Pokemon with Energy and be sure to switch out if any of your Pokemon are in danger of getting 2HKOd. |
Key Card(s) Required | |
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1 | Finish the game with your choice of attacker. |
2 | Make use of Giovanni if you need an extra damage boost, or Sabrina if you need to pick up a KO from a Benched Pokemon. |
Deck | Commentary |
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Water Decks |
・Positive type matchup against Water decks. ・Always trades damage favorably. |
Deck | Commentary |
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Blaine Decks |
・Pokemon like Rapidash and Ninetales from Blaine decks can be used in tandem with each other to score 2HKOs or OHKOs on our Pokemon. ・Unfavorable point trades. |
10 Match Tests vs Pikachu ex Deck - Matchup Statistics
Pikachu ex is quick and easy to set up. All the Pokemon in the deck are similar, with inexpensive Attack and retreat costs. This deck is always a good pick as it is consistent and efficient and matches up favorably against top Water decks.
Card | Explanation |
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Zapdos |
・The non-ex Zapdos can be a usable substitute to Zapdos should you need another single point attacker. |
Card | Possible Cuts |
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Raichu |
・ A Raichu line can work in place of Zapdos and Pincurchin, however this would also necessitate the use of Lt. Surge and Magneton. |
Magneton |
・ Magneton and an accompanying Lt. Surge can quickly feul a Raichu as a secondary, single-point attacker ・ These are great options, but would need several slots in the deck. |
F2P Pikachu ex Deck List | |||
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Pokemon Cards | |||
Pikachu ex
x1 |
Voltorb
x2 |
Electrode
x2 |
Blitzle
x2 |
Zebstrika
x2 |
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Trainer Cards | |||
Potion
x2 |
X Speed
x1 |
Poke Ball
x2 |
Professor's Research
x2 |
Giovanni
x2 |
Sabrina
x2 |
Zebstrika is an Energy-efficient Attacker that can finish off damaged Pokemon on the Bench should they survive Pikachu ex's Circle Circuit.
Electrode also fulfills a bigger role in the F2P build, as it is even more necessary for the deck's offense with the lack of a second Pikachu ex and two Zapdos ex.
Pokemon TCG Pocket Beginner's Guide
Ace Pokemon | Tier Ranking | |||||||
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Pikachu ex Genetic Apex (A1) |
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Energy Type(s) | ||||||||
F2P Friendly? | ✔️ | |||||||
Deck Difficulty | ||||||||
★★ | ||||||||
Deck Strengths | ||||||||
Pokemon have Energy-efficient Attacks
Pikachu ex's Circle Circuit can deal good damage
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Deck Weaknesses | ||||||||
Lacks damage output
Needs to start attacking right away or else it will lose tempo
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Pikachu ex Rental Deck List | |||||||||||||||
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Pokemon Cards | |||||||||||||||
Pikachu ex ×1
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Voltorb ×2
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Electrode ×1
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Blitzle ×2
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Zebstrika ×1
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Tynamo ×2
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Eelektrik ×2
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Eelektross ×1
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Helioptile ×2
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Heliolisk ×1
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Trainer Cards | |||||||||||||||
X Speed ×1
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Poke Ball ×2
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Professor's Research ×2
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The Pikachu ex Rental Deck is a pre-made theme deck recipe featuring similar cards to the Meta Deck.
Mission | Reward |
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Collect the highlight card for Pikachu ex Deck (Genetic Apex) |
Pikachu ex Rental Deck
(10x Uses) |
Collect the cards for Pikachu ex Deck (Genetic Apex) | Pikachu ex Rental Deck |
The Pikachu ex Rental Deck can be unlocked by completing the Deck Missions related to this Rental Deck.
Collecting the Highlight Card, Pikachu, gives you 10 Uses of the Rental Deck, while collecting all the cards within the Deck gives you the Recipe, allowing you to use the Rental Deck at any time.
Pack | Featured Card |
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Any Pack |
All Tier Lists | |
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