Pokemon TCG Pocket (PTCGP)

Pikachu ex Deck Strategy Guide and Card List

Pokemon TGC Pocket - Pikachu ex Deck Deck Build and How to Play

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!

Pikachu ex Deck Guide

Deck Evaluation

Ace Pokemon Tier Ranking
Pokemon TCG Pocket - A1 096 Pikachu exPikachu ex

Genetic Apex (A1)
Pokemon TCG Pocket - A1 104 Zapdos exZapdos ex

Genetic Apex (A1)
S Tier
Energy Type(s)
Lightning
F2P Friendly?
Deck Difficulty
Deck Strengths
Pokeball Icon Easy to set up and attack with.

Pokeball Icon Efficient attack and retreat costs.

Pokeball Icon Positive matchup against Starmie ex and Articuno ex decks.
Deck Weaknesses
Pokeball Icon Weak to Fighting-type decks.

Pokeball Icon May lack the necessary damage output against high-HP Pokemon.

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List of Cards

Pikachu ex Deck List
Pokemon Cards
Pikachu ex ×2 Zapdos ×1 Zapdos ex ×2 Blitzle ×2
Zebstrika ×2
Trainer Cards
Giovanni ×1 Sabrina ×2 Potion ×2 X Speed ×2
Poke Ball ×2 Professor's Research ×2

Deck Building Guide

Packs Required for Pikachu ex Deck

Pack Featured Card
Pokemon TCG Pocket  Promo-A Image
Pokemon TCG Pocket  Genetic Apex (Mewtwo) Image
Pokemon TCG Pocket  Genetic Apex (Pikachu) Image
Pokemon TCG Pocket  Genetic Apex (Charizard) Image
Any Pokemon TCG Pocket  Genetic Apex (Any) Image Pack

Pikachu ex and Raichu Comparison

Pikachu ex vs Raichu
Pokemon TCG Pocket - A1 095 RaichuRaichu Pokemon TCG Pocket - A1 096 Pikachu exPikachu 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.

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How to Play Pikachu ex Deck

How to Play Pikachu ex Deck



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Pikachu ex Deck Core Combos and Interactions

Primary Attacker Secondary Attacker Description
Pokemon TCG Pocket - A1 096 Pikachu exPikachu ex Pokemon TCG Pocket - A1 104 Zapdos exZapdos 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

Best Starting Hand
Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Pikachu ex(A1 096) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Zapdos ex(A1 104) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Potion(P-A 001) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Professor

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.

Other Good Starting Cards

Recommended Starting Hand
Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Pikachu ex(A1 096) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Blitzle(A1 105) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Sabrina(A1 225) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  X Speed(P-A 002) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Professor

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.
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Pikachu ex Deck Strategies

Pikachu ex Deck Strategies

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Strategy 1: Pikachu ex Start

Pikachu ex Start
A1 096
A1 104 A1 099 P-A 001

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!

Strategy 2: Zapdos's Thundering Hurricane

A1 104

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.

Game Phases

Early Game

Key Card(s) Required
Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Pikachu ex(A1 096) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Pincurchin(A1 112) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Potion(P-A 001)
Step Description
1 Start with any of the deck's effective starters.
2 Use Potion if your starting Pokemon took damage the previous turn.

Mid-Game

Key Card(s) Required
Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Pikachu ex(A1 096) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Zapdos(A1 103) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Professor
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.

Late Game

Key Card(s) Required
Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Zapdos ex(A1 104) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Giovanni(A1 223) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Sabrina(A1 225)
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.

Pikachu ex Deck Best and Worst Matchups

Best Matchups

Deck Commentary

Water Decks
Type: Water

・Positive type matchup against Water decks.
・Always trades damage favorably.

Worst Matchups

Deck Commentary

Blaine Decks
Type: Fire

・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

Overall Consistency

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.

Pikachu ex Deck F2P & Substitutes

Pikachu ex Deck Card Substitutes

Card Explanation

Zapdos
・The non-ex Zapdos can be a usable substitute to Zapdos should you need another single point attacker.

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Pikachu ex Deck Other Viable Options

Card Possible Cuts

Raichu
Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Zapdos(A1 103) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Zapdos ex(A1 104) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Pincurchin(A1 112)

・ A Raichu line can work in place of Zapdos and Pincurchin, however this would also necessitate the use of Lt. Surge and Magneton.

Magneton
Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Zapdos(A1 103) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Zapdos ex(A1 104) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Pincurchin(A1 112)

・ 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

F2P Pikachu ex Deck List
Pokemon Cards
Pikachu ex x1 Voltorb x2 Electrode x2 Blitzle x2
Zebstrika x2
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.

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Pikachu ex Rental Deck

Pikachu ex Rental Deck Evaluation

Ace Pokemon Tier Ranking
Pokemon TCG Pocket - A1 096 Pikachu exPikachu ex

Genetic Apex (A1)
S Tier
Energy Type(s)
Lightning
F2P Friendly?
✔️
Deck Difficulty
★★
Deck Strengths
Pokeball Icon Pokemon have Energy-efficient Attacks

Pokeball Icon Pikachu ex's Circle Circuit can deal good damage
Deck Weaknesses
Pokeball Icon Lacks damage output

Pokeball Icon Needs to start attacking right away or else it will lose tempo

Pikachu ex Rental Deck List

Pikachu ex Rental Deck List
Pokemon Cards
Pikachu ex ×1 Voltorb ×2 Electrode ×1 Blitzle ×2
Zebstrika ×1 Tynamo ×2 Eelektrik ×2 Eelektross ×1
Helioptile ×2 Heliolisk ×1
Trainer Cards
X Speed ×1 Poke Ball ×2 Professor's Research ×2

The Pikachu ex Rental Deck is a pre-made theme deck recipe featuring similar cards to the Meta Deck.

How to Unlock Pikachu ex Rental Deck

Mission Reward
Collect the highlight card for Pikachu ex Deck (Genetic Apex) Pokemon TCG Pocket  Pikachu ex Rental Deck Image Pikachu ex Rental Deck
(10x Uses)
Collect the cards for Pikachu ex Deck (Genetic Apex) Pokemon TCG Pocket  Pikachu ex Rental Deck Image 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.

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Packs Required for Pikachu ex Rental Deck

Pack Featured Card
Pokemon TCG Pocket  Promo-A Image
Pokemon TCG Pocket  Genetic Apex (Mewtwo) Image
Pokemon TCG Pocket  Genetic Apex (Pikachu) Image
Any Pokemon TCG Pocket  Genetic Apex (Any) Image Pack

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