Pokemon TCG Pocket (PTCGP)

Zapdos ex Deck Strategy Guide and Card List

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

The Zapdos ex Deck is a ex Focused Deck featuring Zapdos 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!

Zapdos ex Deck Guide

Best Counter to Lapras ex Drop Event

Pokemon TCG Pocket - Lapras ex Event

This deck is an effective counter to Lapras ex and the different missions in this Event.

Its Lightning type advantage can hit all of the Pokemon in Lapras ex's deck for super-effective.

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Deck Evaluation

Ace Pokemon Tier Ranking
Pokemon TCG Pocket - A1 104 Zapdos exZapdos ex

Genetic Apex (A1)
B Tier
Energy Type(s)
Lightning
F2P Friendly?
Deck Difficulty
★★
Deck Strengths
Pokeball Icon Can attack immediately with just 1 Energy.

Pokeball Icon Has access to all the best Trainer cards.

Pokeball Icon Can high roll with Thundering Hurricane and deal up to 150 to 200 damage.
Deck Weaknesses
Pokeball Icon Weak to Lightning-type decks.

Pokeball Icon No access to any form of ramp and relies on manual Energy attachment.

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List of Cards

Zapdos ex Deck List
Pokemon Cards
Zapdos ex ×2
Trainer Cards
Old Amber ×2 Giovanni ×2 Sabrina ×2 Potion ×2
X Speed ×2 Hand Scope ×2 Poke Ball ×2 Red Card ×2
Professor's Research ×2

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Packs Required for Zapdos 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

How to Play Zapdos ex Deck

How to Play Zapdos ex Deck



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Zapdos ex Deck Core Combos and Interactions

Primary Attacker Disruption Description
Pokemon TCG Pocket - A1 104 Zapdos exZapdos ex Pokemon TCG Pocket - P-A 006 Red CardRed Card ・Zapdos ex serves as the primary attacker of the deck, being its sole option for Pokemon.
・Red Card when used in conjunction with Hand Scope can be great at disrupting evolution-centric strategies.

Best Starting Hand

Best Starting Hand
Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Zapdos ex(A1 104) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Hand Scope(P-A 003) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Poke Ball(P-A 005) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Red Card(P-A 006) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Professor

Make use of Hand Scope to check if your opponent has useful cards in their hand. Use this information to decide if it would be effective to use Red Card to disrupt them. Use Poke Ball to quickly get your second Zapdos ex out of the deck, then finish your turn with Professor's Research.

Attach an Energy and attack if you are going second.

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Recommended Starting Hand
Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Zapdos ex(A1 104) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Giovanni(A1 223) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Sabrina(A1 225) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Potion(P-A 001)

Use Sabrina to pull out vulnerable low-HP Pokemon from your opponent's Bench. Use Potion to keep Zapdos ex out of KO range.

Giovanni can allow Zapdos to quickly KO Staryu before it evolves into Starmie ex.

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Zapdos ex Deck Strategies

Zapdos ex Deck Strategies

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Strategy 1: Hand Scope and Red Card

Hand Scope and Red Card
A1 104
P-A 003 P-A 006 A1 104

Hand Scope and Red Card are a great one-two combo for disrupting your opponents' hands. This is especially effective against evolution-heavy decks.

Strategy 2: Zapdos ex Offense

A1 104

Zapdos ex can immediately start attacking with only one Energy. Attach an Energy and immediately start swinging!

Game Phases

Early Game

Key Card(s) Required
Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Zapdos ex(A1 104) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Hand Scope(P-A 003) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Red Card(P-A 006)
Step Description
1 Use Hand Scope and Red Card to disrupt your opponent.

Mid-Game

Key Card(s) Required
Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Zapdos ex(A1 104) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Old Amber(A1 218) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Poke Ball(P-A 005) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Professor
Step Description
1 Use Professor's Research to dig for more resources.
2 Send a Fossil out into the Active Spot if Zapdos ex isn't ready. This works as a Basic Pokemon that can be discarded instead of retreating, making it a useful tool for buying us a valuable turn. Do note that knocking out a Fossil scores a point.

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 Use Sabrina to gust up vulnerable Pokemon or Giovanni for an extra 10 damage boost to Zapdos ex's damage.

Zapdos 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

Pikachu ex Decks
Type: Lightning

・ Zapdos exs in the deck are all weak to Lightning.
・ Difficult counterplay to disadvantageous damage trades.

Overall Consistency

A Zapdos ex deck with no backup attackers maximizes consistency in exchange of flexibility with Pokemon options. This deck maximizes its Trainer card options however, so every card in your hand is usable most of the time.

Zapdos ex Deck F2P & Substitutes

Zapdos ex Deck Card Substitutes

Card Explanation

Zapdos
・ A non-ex Zapdos can give you a single-point 100 HP option that can tank and deal damage when loaded up with Energy. Zapdos cannot attack immediately, however, as it needs 3 Energy to use Raging Thunder.

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Card Possible Cuts

Pikachu ex
Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Hand Scope(P-A 003)

・ Pikachu ex is another efficient Pokemon ex that can deal a consistent 90 at the cost of 2 Energy. However, Pikachu ex would necessitate more Basic Pokemon in the deck for it to be effective.

Electrode
Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Hand Scope(P-A 003) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Red Card(P-A 006)

・ Electrode is an effective single-point attacker with free retreat.

Old Amber
Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Hand Scope(P-A 003)

・ Fossils work like Basic Pokemon that can be discarded instead of retreating, making it a useful tool for buying us a valuable turn. Do note that knocking out a Fossil scores a point.

Zapdos ex and Eelektross Deck Options

Eelektross and Zapdos ex Deck List
Pokemon Cards
Zapdos ex ×2
Trainer Cards
Old Amber ×2 Giovanni ×2 Sabrina ×2 Potion ×2
X Speed ×2 Hand Scope ×2 Poke Ball ×2 Red Card ×2
Professor's Research ×2

This list makes use of Eelektross as a payoff for three Energy. Thunder Fang can deal 80 damage with a chance of paralyzing opposing Pokemon. Eelektrik is also a decent attacker, dealing 40 for 1 Energy, which can KO Staryus and Farfetch'd or put offensive pressure on Lightning-weak Pokemon.

F2P Zapdos ex Deck List

F2P Zapdos ex Deck List
Pokemon Cards
Zapdos ex x1 Zapdos x1 Voltorb x2 Electrode x2
Electabuzz x1 Pincurchin x1
Trainer Cards
Potion x2 Poke Ball x2 Professor's Research x2 Lt. Surge x2
Giovanni x2 Sabrina x2

This F2P Zapdos ex list makes use of non-ex Zapdos sa well as strong and efficient single-point attackers like Electrode, Electabuzz, and Pincurchin. This list also makes use of Lt. Surge which can transfer Energy to your Electrode or Electabuzz, allowing you to be more flexible and explosive with your attackers.

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