Blastoise ex Deck Strategy Guide and Card List

The Blastoise ex Deck is a Tanky Water-type Deck featuring Blastoise 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!

Blastoise ex Deck Guide

Deck Evaluation

Ace Pokemon						Tier Ranking
Blastoise ex Genetic Apex (A1)			Golduck Genetic Apex (A1)
						Energy Type(s)
						F2P Friendly?
						❌
						Deck Difficulty
						★★
Deck Strengths
Can be powered up with lucky Misty flips. Difficult to KO Blastoise ex with its high HP.
Deck Weaknesses
Slow to set up because it is a Stage 2 deck. Demands plenty of Energy for it to deal bigger damage. Weak to Lightning-type Pokemon.

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List of Cards

Blastoise ex Deck List
Pokemon Cards
Squirtle ×2				Wartortle ×2				Blastoise ex ×2				Psyduck ×2
Golduck ×2
Trainer Cards
Misty ×2				Sabrina ×2				Potion ×2				Poke Ball ×2
Professor's Research ×2

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How to Play Blastoise ex Deck

How to Play Blastoise ex Deck
Core Combos and Interactions Starting Hand Deck Strategies Game Phases

Blastoise ex Deck Core Combos and Interactions

Primary Attacker	Secondary Attacker	Description
Blastoise ex	Golduck	・Blastoise ex is the deck's primary attacker and should be set up as soon as turn 3. ・Golduck is the secondary attacker, which is able to reliably hit for 70 for only two Energy.

Best Starting Hand

Best Starting Hand

The starter you choose should depend on which you'll be able to evolve soonest. In this case, consider putting Psyduck in the Active, and Squirtle in the Bench. Use Psyduck's Headache to disrupt and stop the opponent from using Supporters.

Use Professor's Research to dig for resources and evolutions.

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Recommended Starting Hand

Put Squirtle in the active slot and hope for lucky Misty flips. Use Poke Ball to get another Pokemon on your Bench to avoid getting donked and to have a secondary attacker set up for later.

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Blastoise ex Deck Strategies

Blastoise ex Deck Strategies
Blastoise ex Offense Golduck Backup

Strategy 1: Blastoise ex Offense

Blastoise ex Offense

The deck's main objective is to set up Blastoise ex as quick as possible using Misty, preferrably on turn 3. When Blastoise ex is ready, always have it active and attacking, keeping it healthy with Potions and strategic switching.

Strategy 2: Golduck Backup

Golduck is a great secondary attacker, able to consistently deal 70 damage with Aqua Edge. This Pokemon can reliably 2HKO most exs, while being difficult to OHKO itself thanks to its respectable 90 HP.

Game Phases

Early Game

Key Card(s) Required
Step	Description
1	Bench Squirtle or Psyduck.
2	Use Misty and attempt to set up quickly.

Mid-Game

Key Card(s) Required
Step	Description
1	Evolve your Pokemon and continue offensive pressure.
2	Use cards like Potion to keep your Pokemon healthy.

Late Game

Key Card(s) Required
1	Evolve Wartortle into Blastoise and attack with Hydro Bazooka.
2	Use Sabrina to gust out vulnerable Pokemon.

Blastoise ex Deck Best and Worst Matchups

Best Matchups

Deck	Commentary
Fire Decks	Type: ・Water Decks naturally match up favorably against Fire decks. ・+20 damage is meaningful, even if it's just from Staryu's Smack hitting for 40

Worst Matchups

Deck	Commentary
Pikachu ex Decks	Type: ・ Pokemon in the deck are all weak to Lightning. ・ Difficult counterplay to disadvantageous damage trades.

Overall Consistency

The Blastoise ex deck relies heavily on Squirtle evolving into Blastoise ex on time and attaching Energy every turn for a turn 3 Blastoise Hydro Bazooka.

Golduck is present as an effective secondary attacker, but the main source of damage is Blastoise ex. The deck will also be a little slower compared to others because it is a Stage 2 deck.

The presence of Misty in the deck also contributes a great deal to the deck's strength, but is still reliant on lucky flips.

Blastoise ex Deck F2P & Substitutes

Blastoise ex Deck Card Substitutes

Card	Explanation
Blastoise	・ A non-ex Blastoise can replace a Blastoise ex for a single point attacker.

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Blastoise ex Deck Other Viable Options

Card	Possible Cuts
Starmie ex	・ A Starmie ex line can replace the Golduck line, which can offer even more damage potential than Golduck's 70 damage Aqua Edge.

F2P Blastoise ex Deck List

F2P Blastoise ex Deck List
Pokemon Cards
Squirtle x2	Wartortle x2	Blastoise x1	Blastoise ex x1
Psyduck x2	Golduck x2
Trainer Cards
Misty x2	Sabrina x2	Potion x2	Poke Ball x2
Professor's Research x2

This list is easier to build, with a similar Pokemon and Trainer lineup, with the difference being a non-ex Blastoise in place of Blastoise ex.

The deck is easy to build on a free-to-play account, using minimal exs.

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