The Centiskorch and Moltres ex Deck is a Single Point Stage 1 Attacking Fire Deck featuring Centiskorch and Moltres 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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Centiskorch Genetic Apex (A1) |
Moltres ex Genetic Apex (A1) |
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Energy Type(s) | ||||||||
F2P Friendly? | ❌ | |||||||
Deck Difficulty | ||||||||
★★★ | ||||||||
Deck Strengths | ||||||||
Centiskorch can deal a clean 130 damage once 4 energies are accumulated.
Moltres ex is a great starter that can ramp Energy onto Cenitskorch while on the bench.
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Deck Weaknesses | ||||||||
Weak to Water-type decks
Once Moltres ex is defeated, chances of winning will get considerably low.
Have to draw into Moltres ex earlier as possible, or the deck combo won't work.
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Centiskorch and Moltres ex Deck List | |||||||||||||||
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Pokemon Cards | |||||||||||||||
Moltres ex ×2
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Heatmor ×2
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Sizzlipede ×2
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Centiskorch ×2
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Trainer Cards | |||||||||||||||
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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Red Card ×2
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Professor's Research ×2
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Pack | Featured Card |
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Any Pack |
How to Play Centiskorch and Moltres ex Deck | |||
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Ramp | Primary Attacker | Description |
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Moltres ex | Centiskorch |
・Moltres ex takes on the frontlines as it will provide energy to Centiskorch via Inferno Dance. ・Centiskorch will stay in the bench area until fueled up with enough energy to do lethal damage wirh its Fire Blast attacks. |
Best Starting Hand |
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Having Moltres ex immediately in your starting hand easily skyrockets your chances of winning as this will be your main Energy accelerator for benched Pokemon such as Centiskorch.
Recommended Starting Hand |
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If you weren't able to draw Moltres ex in your starting hand, you may utilize your other Trainer cards such as Poke Balls and Professor's Research since both can be used to draw Moltres ex.
Centiskorch and Moltres ex Deck Strategies | |||
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Ramp Up Energy and Switch | ||
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The strategy of this deck is to have Moltres in the active zone as early as your first turn and have Sizzlipede on the bench ready to evolve into Centiskorch.
Continuously use Moltres ex's Fire Dance to have Centiskorch (or Sizzlipede if it hasn't evolved yet) ramp up at least 4 Energy so it will be ready to inflict lethal damage once switched.
Bring Out Moltres ex | ||
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If Moltres ex is not in your starting hand, the best alternative strategy is to have Centiskorch as the Active Pokemon. Then, use your trainer cards to bring out Moltres ex. Both Professor's Research and Poke Ball will serve as your drawing power as each can draw into Moltres ex.
Once you have drawn Moltres ex, you must immediately set it as your Active Pokemon use the X Speed trainer card to switch your Centiskorch to it.
Key Card(s) Required | |
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Step | Description |
1 | Immediately set Moltres ex as your active Pokemon and Sizzlipede on the bench. |
2 | If you haven't had Moltres ex in your starting hand, use your Trainer cards to draw into it. |
Key Card(s) Required | |
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Step | Description |
1 | Continuously ramp up Centiskorch's energy in the bench area with Moltres ex's Inferno Dance. Do this until you have Centiskorch with at least 4 Energy. |
Key Card(s) Required | |
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1 | Once Centiskorch is fueled up with enough energy, it's time to switch it to Moltres ex. Use an available X Speed Trainer card for a free switch. Use Centiskorch for lethal damage until you defeat your opponent. |
Deck | Commentary |
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Exeggutor ex Decks |
・Exeggutor ex and other Grass type decks can be easily fought using your Centiskorch and Moltres ex Deck due to type advantage. ・Exeggutor ex can easily be OHKOd by Centiskorch. |
Deck | Commentary |
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Articuno ex Decks |
・Centiskorch is weak to Water type decks and battling Articuno ex decks put you in a disadvantage. ・Articuno ex can deal chip damage to the Bench, affecting Centiskorch's HP even when benched. |
Initially, this deck can be overwhelming due to not knowing which card to prioritize, but it gets easier and straightforward after getting a few battles in.
Additionally, once Moltres ex gets knocked out, the deck will face greater chances of losing since it relies on Moltres ex's Energy provision.
Card | Explanation |
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Arcanine |
・ You can switch Centiskorch with Arcanine if you haven't gotten its card yet. ・ Arcanine however, deals 30 less damage than Centiskorch, but it will only cost 3 energy rather than the regular 4. |
Moltres |
・ A regular Moltres can replace Moltres ex if you haven't had it yet. ・This may alter the stategy since Moltres does not have the Inferno Dance skill, however it's Sky Attack skill is powerful nonetheless. |
Card | Possible Cuts |
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Giovanni |
・ You can cut a Red Card for a Giovanni for additional damage output. |
F2P Centiskorch and Moltres ex Deck List | |||
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Pokemon Cards | |||
Growlithe
x2 |
Arcanine
x2 |
Moltres ex
x1 |
Moltres
x1 |
Heatmor
x2 |
Trainer Cards | |||
Potion
x2 |
Sabrina
x2 |
Professor's Research
x2 |
Poke Ball
x2 |
X Speed
x2 |
Giovanni
x2 |
This decklist makes use of only one Moltres ex and uses Growlith and Arcanine as as substitute for Sizzlipede and Centiskorch. You get a Moltres ex from drawing from the Charizard Booster Pack. Instead of Red Card this lists Giovanni for more damage dealt by Arcanine.
The strategy will remain the same, use Moltres ex for Energy Ramp and Arcanine, with the help of Giovanni, to deal extra damage.
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