Pokemon TCG Pocket (PTCGP)

Centiskorch and Moltres ex Deck Strategy Guide and Card List

Pokemon TGC Pocket - Centiskorch and Moltres ex Deck Deck Build and How to Play

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!

Centiskorch and Moltres ex Deck Guide

Deck Evaluation

Ace Pokemon Tier Ranking
Pokemon TCG Pocket - A1 052 CentiskorchCentiskorch

Genetic Apex (A1)
Pokemon TCG Pocket - A1 047 Moltres exMoltres ex

Genetic Apex (A1)
D Tier
Energy Type(s)
Fire
F2P Friendly?
Deck Difficulty
★★★
Deck Strengths
Pokeball Icon Centiskorch can deal a clean 130 damage once 4 energies are accumulated.

Pokeball Icon Moltres ex is a great starter that can ramp Energy onto Cenitskorch while on the bench.
Deck Weaknesses
Pokeball Icon Weak to Water-type decks

Pokeball Icon Once Moltres ex is defeated, chances of winning will get considerably low.

Pokeball Icon Have to draw into Moltres ex earlier as possible, or the deck combo won't work.

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List of Cards

Centiskorch and Moltres ex Deck List
Pokemon Cards
Moltres ex ×2 Heatmor ×2 Sizzlipede ×2 Centiskorch ×2
Trainer Cards
Sabrina ×2 Potion ×2 X Speed ×2 Poke Ball ×2
Red Card ×2 Professor's Research ×2

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How to Play Centiskorch and Moltres ex Deck

How to Play Centiskorch and Moltres ex Deck



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Centiskorch and Moltres ex Deck Core Combos and Interactions

Ramp Primary Attacker Description
Pokemon TCG Pocket - A1 047 Moltres exMoltres ex Pokemon TCG Pocket - A1 052 CentiskorchCentiskorch ・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

Best Starting Hand
Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Moltres ex(A1 047) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Sizzlipede(A1 051) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Centiskorch(A1 052) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  X Speed(P-A 002) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Professor

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.

Other Good Starting Cards

Recommended Starting Hand
Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Sizzlipede(A1 051) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Centiskorch(A1 052) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  X Speed(P-A 002) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Poke Ball(P-A 005) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Professor

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.

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Centiskorch and Moltres ex Deck Strategies

Centiskorch and Moltres ex Deck Strategies

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Strategy 1: Ramp Up Energy and Switch

Ramp Up Energy and Switch
A1 047
A1 051 P-A 002 P-A 007

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.

Strategy 2: Bring Out Moltres ex

Bring Out Moltres ex
A1 052
P-A 005 P-A 002 P-A 007

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.

Game Phases

Early Game

Key Card(s) Required
Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Moltres ex(A1 047) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Sizzlipede(A1 051) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Poke Ball(P-A 005) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Professor
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.

Mid-Game

Key Card(s) Required
Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Moltres ex(A1 047) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Centiskorch(A1 052)
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.

Late Game

Key Card(s) Required
Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Moltres ex(A1 047) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Centiskorch(A1 052) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  X Speed(P-A 002)
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.

Centiskorch and Moltres ex Deck Best and Worst Matchups

Best Matchups

Deck Commentary

Exeggutor ex Decks
Type: Grass

・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.

Worst Matchups

Deck Commentary

Articuno ex Decks
Type: Water

・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.

Overall Consistency

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.

Centiskorch and Moltres ex Deck F2P & Substitutes

Centiskorch and Moltres ex Deck Card Substitutes

Card Explanation

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.

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Centiskorch and Moltres ex Deck Other Viable Options

Card Possible Cuts

Giovanni
Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Red Card(P-A 006)

・ You can cut a Red Card for a Giovanni for additional damage output.

F2P Centiskorch and Moltres ex Deck List

F2P Centiskorch and Moltres ex Deck List
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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