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Intermediate Step-Up Battles are the second and more difficult AI battles in Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket (PTCG Pocket).Read on for a list of all intermediate solo battles in the game, the rewards you can get, and more in this guide!
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Beautifly & Dustox
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Ho-Oh & Blaziken
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Gyarados & Keldeo
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Luxray & Ampharos
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Gothitelle & Altaria
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Krookodile & Terrakion
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Hydreigon & Grimmsnarl
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Aegislash & Corviknight
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Beautifly & Dustox Deck (Mega Rising)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your opponent's Active Pokemon 1 time with an attack from a Fire-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle with 2 or more Mega Rising cards included in your deck Best Deck to Beat: Fire Deck |
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You may use Fire-type Pokemon to counter this deck with a Type advantage.
Mega Blaziken ex and Shining Revelry Charizard ex are great to use if you can evolve them with Rare Candy early. Alternatively, you may use strong single-point attackers such as Ninetales and Rapidash.
Dustox and Maractus can inflict Status Effects on your Pokemon. You may want to bring recovery cards such as Pokemon Center Lady and Big Malasada to heal these conditions.
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Ho-Oh & Blaziken Deck (Mega Rising)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your opponent's Active Pokemon 1 time with an attack from a Water-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle with 2 or more Mega Rising cards included in your deck Best Deck to Beat: Water Deck |
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The Pokemon in this deck can do great damage when properly set up. Darmanitan can do up to 140 damage with lucky coin flips, while Ho-Oh has the ability to heal its allies. It is best to score KOs as early as possible.
You may use a fast Water-type Pokemon to land KOs quickly. Suicune ex is a good option, as it has a low Attack Cost and can deal good damage with a filled-out bench.
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Gyarados & Keldeo Deck (Mega Rising)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your opponent's Active Pokemon 1 time with an attack from a Lightning-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle with 2 or more Mega Rising cards included in your deck Best Deck to Beat: Lightning Deck |
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Gyarados and Keldeo can deal high amounts of damage, but they both have high Attack Costs. It is ideal to land KOs before they have enough Energy.
You may use Lightning-type attackers such as Tapu Koko ex and Zeraora. You can also focus on knocking out Magikarp early. You may bring it to the Active Spot with Sabrina, or use Pokemon that damage the Bench such as WSS Absol or Jirachi.
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Luxray & Ampharos Deck (Mega Rising)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your opponent's Active Pokemon 1 time with an attack from a Fighting-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle with 2 or more Mega Rising cards included in your deck Best Deck to Beat: Fighting Deck |
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Luxray is the strongest Pokemon to watch out for in this deck, being able to deal good damage for a relatively low Attack Cost. You may want to KO its pre-evolutions for a clean victory.
You may use Fighting-type Pokemon such as Donphan ex, Hitmonchan ex, or Rampardos to counter this deck.
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Gothitelle & Altaria Deck (Mega Rising)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your opponent's Active Pokemon 1 time with an attack from a Darkness-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle with 2 or more Mega Rising cards included in your deck Best Deck to Beat: Darkness Deck |
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It is ideal to use fast and Energy-efficient Darkness-type Pokemon in order to counter this deck. Weavile ex is a great counter, as it can deal a high amount of damage for only one Energy. It is effective against damaged Pokemon, so cards it is good to bring cards that deal chip damage, such as Rocky Helmet or Darkrai ex.
Gothitelle and Swablu can inflict Sleep on your Pokemon. It is best to bring cards such as Pokemon Center Lady or Big Malasada to heal this Status Effect.
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Krookodile & Terrakion Deck (Mega Rising)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your opponent's Active Pokemon 1 time with an attack from a Grass-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle with 2 or more Mega Rising cards included in your deck Best Deck to Beat: Grass Deck |
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Terrakion and Krookodile can deal high amounts of damage, but they both take time to set up. It is ideal to land KOs before they can attack.
It is best to use Grass-type Pokemon for the Type advantage. In case you have to face Krookodile, it is good to use Energy-efficient options such as Decidueye ex and Whimsicott ex.
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Hydreigon & Grimmsnarl Deck (Mega Rising)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your opponent's Active Pokemon 1 time with an attack from a Grass-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle with 2 or more Mega Rising cards included in your deck Best Deck to Beat: Grass Deck |
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You might want to watch out for Hydreigon when facing this deck, as it can accelerate its own Energy and deal 130 damage. You may land KOs before it evolves by using Grass-types for the Type advantage.
In case you have to face an evolved Hydreigon, you may use Decidueye ex. If it has damaged itself with Roar in Unison, you can pull it to the Active Spot with Cyrus and boost Decidueye ex's damage with Hau, or immediately damage it with Pierce the Pain.
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Aegislash & Corviknight Deck (Mega Rising)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your opponent's Active Pokemon 1 time with an attack from a Fire-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle with 2 or more Mega Rising cards included in your deck Best Deck to Beat: Fire Deck |
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Aegislash increases the damage output of its allies, making the opposing deck more threatening. You can focus on knocking out Honedge and Doublade early to prevent them from evolving. You may bring them to the Active Spot with Sabrina or Cyrus.
You may use fast Fire-types to counter this deck. Shining Revelry Charizard ex is a great choice, as it can set up quickly. Alternatively, you may use strong single-point attackers such as Ninetales and Rapidash.
| Deluxe Pack ex Intermediate Solo Battles | ||
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Meowscarada
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Heatran
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Greninja
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Magnezone
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Giratina
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Lucario
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Umbreon
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Excadrill
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Silvally
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Meowscarada Deck (Deluxe Pack ex)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your opponent's Active Pokemon 1 time with an attack from a Fire-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Fire Deck |
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Meowscarada is in this deck, threatening ex Pokemon with its Fighting Claws attack. If you want to use ex Pokemon, you may focus on knocking out Sprigatito and Floragato early with Fire-type Pokemon.
Alternatively, you may use strong single-point attackers such as Ninetales and Rapidash.
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Heatran Deck (Deluxe Pack ex)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your opponent's Active Pokemon 1 time with an attack from a Water-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Water Deck |
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Heatran's attack becomes stronger when it is damaged. It is best to OHKO it in order to secure a clean victory.
You may use powerful Water-type Pokemon for this battle. If your Pokemon has a high Attack Cost, you may use Energy accelerators such as Misty or Mantyke.
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Greninja Deck (Deluxe Pack ex)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your opponent's Active Pokemon 1 time with an attack from a Lightning-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Lightning Deck |
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Manaphy can accelerate Energy for Benched Pokemon. This allows Pokemon with higher Attack Costs to get set up faster. You may prioritize knocking Manaphy out for a clean victory.
It is recommended to use Lightning-type Pokemon as this entire deck is weak to them.
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Magnezone Deck (Deluxe Pack ex)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your opponent's Active Pokemon 1 time with an attack from a Fighting-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Fighting Deck |
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Magnezone can act as a powerful finisher once it has set up. It may be good to KO its pre-evolutions early. Sabrina and Cyrus can draw them out from the Bench.
You may use Energy-efficient Fighting-type Pokemon to counter this deck. Rampardos, Marshadow, and Midnight Lycanroc can be good single-point options. They not only have low Attack Costs, but they also cannot be walled by Pom-Pom Oricorio.
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Giratina Deck (Deluxe Pack ex)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your opponent's Active Pokemon 1 time with an attack from a Darkness-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Darkness Deck |
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Gardevoir can deal decent damage and accelerate Energy for its allies. It may be good to KO its pre-evolutions quickly.
It is ideal to use fast and Energy-efficient Darkness-type Pokemon in order to counter this deck. Weavile ex is a great counter, as it can deal a high amount of damage for only one Energy. It is effective against damaged Pokemon, so cards it is good to bring cards that deal chip damage, such as Rocky Helmet or Darkrai ex.
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Lucario Deck (Deluxe Pack ex)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your opponent's Active Pokemon 1 time with an attack from a Psychic-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Psychic Deck |
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You may use Psychic-type Pokemon in this battle, as they can counter half of the Pokemon in the deck.
Be sure to stay cautious of Marshadow's Revenge. It can deal a good amount of damage if you have just KO'd one of your opponent's Pokemon. You may try to defeat it first by drawing it out with Sabrina or Cyrus.
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Umbreon Deck (Deluxe Pack ex)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your opponent's Active Pokemon 1 time with an attack from a Grass-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Grass Deck |
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To counter this deck, it is ideal to bring a fast Grass-type with a low Attack Cost. It is good to bring evolved Pokemon in order to nullify the effect of Umbreon's Dark Binding.
It is good to bring healing cards to this battle. Nihilego can inflict Poison, so it may be good to bring Pokemon Center Lady or Big Malasada. Alternatively, you can bring cards that lower your Pokemon's Retreat Cost so that it can heal its Status Effect by being Benched.
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Excadrill Deck (Deluxe Pack ex)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your opponent's Active Pokemon 1 time with an attack from a Fire-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Fire Deck |
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You may bring Fire-type Pokemon to counter the Metal-type Pokemon in this deck. Rapidash and Ninetales are good single-point options to use.
It may be good to be wary of Magearna's Silver Cannon. It can deal more damage against Pokemon with Abilities, so be sure to be careful of the Pokemon you use against it.
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Silvally Deck (Deluxe Pack ex)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your opponent's Active Pokemon 1 time with an attack from a Fighting-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Fighting Deck |
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You may use Energy-efficient Fighting-type Pokemon against this deck. Rampardos, Marshadow, and Midnight Lycanroc can be good single-point options.
Silvally can deal great damage if the opponent uses a Supporter Card in the same turn. To counter this, you may shuffle the opponent's hand using cards like Mars, Red Card, or Iono.
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Sunflora
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Talonflame
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Milotic
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Eelektross
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Latios & Latias
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Donphan
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Sunflora Deck (Secluded Springs)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your opponent's Active Pokemon 1 time with an attack from a Fire-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Fire Deck |
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The Pokemon in this deck have attacks with disruptive or damage-boosting secondary effects. However, your opponents all have relatively low HP. It is best to land OHKOs for a smooth victory.
You may use fast Fire-types for the Type advantage. Rapidash and Ninetales are good Energy-efficient options.
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Talonflame Deck (Secluded Springs)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your opponent's Active Pokemon 1 time with an attack from a Lightning-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Lightning Deck |
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Talonflame is able to inflict Burn with its attack. You may avoid this by knocking out its pre-evolutions. You may use fast and Energy-efficient Lightning-types such as Zeraora.
In case you end up facing Talonflame, it is good to have healing cards on hand. Trainer Cards such as Pokemon Center Lady and Big Malasada can heal the Burn.
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Milotic Deck (Secluded Springs)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your opponent's Active Pokemon 1 time with an attack from a Lightning-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Lightning Deck |
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Milotic can heal its allies upon evolving, making it harder to score KOs. You can avoid this by knocking out Feebas before it evolves. It is ideal to use fast Lightning-types such as Zeraora for the Type advantage.
You can also opt to use Pokemon that can OHKO your opponents. Shining Revelry Pikachu ex is a good option for a finisher. Cards such as Pichu, Elemental Switch, and Electrical Cord can accelerate its Energy, helping it set up faster.
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Eelektross Deck (Secluded Springs)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your opponent's Active Pokemon 1 time with an attack from a Fighting-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Fighting Deck |
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Eelektross can deal a high amount of damage once set up. It is best to land KOs before it evolves for a smooth victory.
You may rely on Fighting-type Pokemon for the Type advantage. Primeape and Marshadow are good Energy-efficient options. You may also use Lucario's ability to increase the damage of your attackers.
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Latios & Latias Deck (Secluded Springs)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your opponent's Active Pokemon 1 time with an attack from a Darkness-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Darkness Deck |
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You may use fast and Energy-efficient Darkness-type Pokemon. Weavile ex is a good choice, as it can deal 90 damage per hit against a damaged Pokemon with a Type disadvantage. It synergizes well with Darkrai ex and Rocky Helmet, which provide good additional damage.
Galarian Cursola's Ability has the chance to KO your Pokemon after it is knocked out. It is best to knock it out before it evolves to avoid this. You may also bring Supporters such as Sabrina and Cyrus since [Latios](/games/Pokemon-
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Donphan Deck (Secluded Springs)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your opponent's Active Pokemon 1 time with an attack from a Grass-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Grass Deck |
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Donphan can also be troublesome to deal with when equipped with the Memory Light. It can use Flail to deal high damage when it is at low HP. You may use Guzma to discard the Memory Light in order to prevent this.
Alternatively, you may KO Phanpy before it evolves. You can use a Pokemon such as Hitmonlee or Pheromosa to attack it while it is Benched. Alternatively, you may draw it out into the Active Spot with Sabrina or Cyrus.
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Meganium
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Entei
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Suicune
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Raikou
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Togekiss
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Mamoswine
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Tyranitar
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Scizor
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Porygon-Z
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Meganium Deck (Wisdom of Sea and Sky)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your opponent's Active Pokemon 1 time with an attack from a Fire-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Fire Deck |
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It is best to score KOs quickly against this deck. Meganium can become a threat with its bulk and healing once it is properly set up.
You may use fast Fire-types for the Type advantage. Rapidash and Ninetales are good Energy-efficient options.
Since some of the Pokemon in the deck can inflict Status Conditions, it may also be good to bring healing cards such as Pokemon Center Lady and Big Malasada.
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Entei Deck (Wisdom of Sea and Sky)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your opponent's Active Pokemon 1 time with an attack from a Water-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Water Deck |
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It is ideal to knock Entei and Typhlosion out before they are properly set up. Entei can deal great damage with Strong Flare, while Typhlosion can inflict Burn.
You may use Water-type Pokemon for a favorable matchup. It is good to use Misty to accelerate Energy if you have Pokemon with high Attack Costs.
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Suicune Deck (Wisdom of Sea and Sky)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your opponent's Active Pokemon 1 time with an attack from a Lightning-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Lightning Deck |
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You may use Lightning-type Pokemon to counter the Water-types in this deck with a Type advantage. It is ideal to use Energy-efficient Pokemon since Feraligatr can make your Pokemon discard Energy.
It is ideal to knock Suicune out quickly as it has an attack that can reduce the damage you deal to the opponent.
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Raikou Deck (Wisdom of Sea and Sky)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your opponent's Active Pokemon 1 time with an attack from a Fighting-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Fighting Deck |
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You may use Fighting-type Pokemon to counter this deck with a Type advantage. Primeape and Marshadow are good Energy-efficient options. You may also use Lucario's ability to increase the damage of your attackers.
Ampharos can deal great damage with a lucky coin flip. It is ideal to knock it out before it evolves.
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Togekiss Deck (Wisdom of Sea and Sky)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your opponent's Active Pokemon 1 time with an attack from a Metal-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Metal Deck |
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Togekiss can nullify damage from attacks with its Ability, so it is best to knock it out before it evolves. You may use Metal-type Pokemon to counter it with a Type advantage.
Skarmory is a good early-game option, as it can immediately deal at least 50 damage with a Pokemon Tool attached. Solgaleo ex can be used in the mid to late game, as it can deal a good amount of damage for only 2 Energy.
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Mamoswine Deck (Wisdom of Sea and Sky)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your opponent's Active Pokemon 1 time with an attack from a Grass-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Grass Deck |
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Mamoswine can deal great damage once it is properly set up, so it is best to KO its pre-evolutions quickly. You may use Grass-type Pokemon to counter them with a Type advantage.
You can also use a Pokemon such as Hitmonlee or Pheromosa to attack them while they are Benched. Alternatively, you may draw them out into the Active Spot with Sabrina or Cyrus.
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Tyranitar Deck (Wisdom of Sea and Sky)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your opponent's Active Pokemon 1 time with an attack from a Grass-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Grass Deck |
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Tyranitar can accelerate its Energy and deal great damage once it is properly set up. It is best to KO its pre-evolutions quickly. You may use Grass-type Pokemon to counter them with a Type advantage.
You can also use a Pokemon such as Hitmonlee or Pheromosa to attack them while they are Benched. Alternatively, you may draw them out into the Active Spot with Sabrina or Cyrus.
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Scizor Deck (Wisdom of Sea and Sky)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your opponent's Active Pokemon 1 time with an attack from a Fire-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Fire Deck |
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You may use fast Fire-types for the Type advantage. Rapidash and Ninetales are good Energy-efficient options.
Scizor deals more damage when after it is switched to the Active Spot from the Bench. You may trap the opponent's Active Pokemon with cards such as Arbok in order to prevent it from dealing great damage.
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Porygon-Z Deck (Wisdom of Sea and Sky)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your opponent's Active Pokemon 1 time with an attack from a Fighting-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Fighting Deck |
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Porygon-Z can increase your Attack Cost with Slowing Beam. It is best to counter it with Energy-efficient Fighting-type Pokemon.
Primeape and Marshadow are good single-point options. You may also use Lucario's ability to increase the damage of your attackers.
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Leafeon
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Flareon
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Vaporeon & Glaceon
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Jolteon
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Espeon & Sylveon
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Leafeon Deck (Eevee Grove)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your opponent's Active Pokemon 2 time with an attack from a Fire-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Fighting Deck |
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It is best to score KOs quickly against this deck, since the Pokemon become more threatening once properly set up.
You may use fast Fire-types for the Type advantage. Rapidash and Ninetales are good Energy-efficient options.
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Flareon Deck (Eevee Grove)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your opponent's Active Pokemon 2 time with an attack from a Water-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Fighting Deck |
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Incineroar and Torkoal can do good damage once they are properly set up. Flareon speeds up this process with its Energy acceleration, so it is best to KO it early.
You may use Water-type Pokemon for a favorable matchup. It is good to use Misty to accelerate Energy if you have Pokemon with high Attack Costs.
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Vaporeon & Glaceon (Eevee Grove)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your opponent's Active Pokemon 2 time with an attack from a Lightning-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Fighting Deck |
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You may use Lightning-type Pokemon to counter the Water-types in this deck with a Type advantage. It is ideal to use quick and Energy-efficient Pokemon to score KOs early.
Alomomola can inflict Sleep on your Pokemon with its attack. It is best to have healing cards such as Pokemon Center Lady or Big Malasada on hand.
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Jolteon Deck (Eevee Grove)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your opponent's Active Pokemon 2 time with an attack from a Fighting-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Fighting Deck |
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You may use Fighting-type Pokemon to counter this deck with a Type advantage. Primeape and Marshadow are good Energy-efficient options. You may also use Lucario's ability to increase the damage of your attackers.
Galvantula and Drampa can inflict Paralysis on your Pokemon with their attacks. It is best to have healing cards such as Pokemon Center Lady or Big Malasada on hand.
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Espeon & Sylveon Deck (Eevee Grove)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your opponent's Active Pokemon 2 time with an attack from a Darkness-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Fighting Deck |
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Espeon and Sylveon's moves become more threatening the longer the battle lasts. It is best to use fast and Energy-efficient Metal-type Pokemon for the Type advantage.
Skarmory is a good early-game option, as it can immediately deal at least 50 damage with a Pokemon Tool attached. Solgaleo ex can be used in the mid to late game, as it can deal a good amount of damage for only 2 Energy.
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Umbreon Deck (Eevee Grove)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your opponent's Active Pokemon 2 time with an attack from a Grass-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Fighting Deck |
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Umbreon can prevent Basic Pokemon from attacking with its move's effect. It is ideal to counter this using evolved Pokemon.
You may use Fighting-type Pokemon to counter this deck with a Type advantage. Primeape is a good Energy-efficient option. You may also use Lucario's ability to increase the damage of your attackers.
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Melmetal Deck (Eevee Grove)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your opponent's Active Pokemon 2 time with an attack from a Fire-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Fighting Deck |
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Melmetal can do great damage after it has set up. It is best to use fast Fire-types such as Rapidash and Ninetales in order to counter it.
Mawile can inflict Paralysis on your Pokemon with its attack. It is best to have healing cards such as Pokemon Center Lady or Big Malasada on hand.
| Extradimensional Crisis Intermediate Solo Battles | ||
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Decidueye
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Zeraora
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Decidueye Deck (Extradimensional Crisis)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your Opponent's Active Pokemon 2 times with an attack from a Fire-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Fire Deck |
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Pheromosa can damage your Bench with its attack. If you are not careful, Decidueye may finish your Benched Pokemon off. It is best to score KOs quickly in order to secure the victory.
You may use fast Fire-types for the Type advantage. Rapidash and Ninetales are good Energy-efficient options.
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Zeraora Deck (Extradimensional Crisis)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your Opponent's Active Pokemon 2 times with an attack from a Fighting-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Fighting Deck |
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You may rely on Fighting-type Pokemon to counter this deck with a Type advantage. Primeape and Marshadow are good Energy-efficient options. You may also use Lucario's ability to increase the damage of your attackers.
Xurkitree has the ability to inflict Confusion on your Pokemon. It is best to have healing cards such as Pokemon Center Lady on hand. Alternatively, you can prioritize reducing Retreat Costs with X Speed or Leaf to heal your Pokemon through Benching.
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Naganadel Deck (Extradimensional Crisis)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your Opponent's Active Pokemon 2 times with an attack from a Fighting-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Fighting Deck |
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You may rely on Fighting-type Pokemon to counter Naganadel with a Type advantage. Primeape and Marshadow are good Energy-efficient options. You may also use Lucario's ability to increase the damage of your attackers.
It is best to have healing cards such as Pokemon Center Lady on hand. Alternatively, you can prioritize reducing Retreat Costs with X Speed or Leaf to heal your Pokemon through Benching.
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Stakataka Deck (Extradimensional Crisis)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your Opponent's Active Pokemon 2 times with an attack from a Fire-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Fire Deck |
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Aggron is able to inflict large amounts of damage after it is set up. It is best to KO its pre-evolutions quickly to secure a win.
You may use fast Fire-types for the Type advantage. Rapidash and Ninetales are good Energy-efficient options.
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Stoutland Deck (Extradimensional Crisis)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your Opponent's Active Pokemon 2 times with an attack from a Fighting-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Fighting Deck |
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Stoutland's Ability allows it to increase your Pokemon's Attack Cost. It is best to use Energy-efficient Pokemon against it.
You may rely on Fighting-type Pokemon for the Type advantage. Primeape and Marshadow are good Energy-efficient options. You may also use Lucario's ability to increase the damage of your attackers.
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Alolan Exeggutor
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Turtonator
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Alolan Ninetales
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Alolan Exeggutor Deck (Celestial Guardians)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your Opponent's Active Pokemon 2 times with an attack from a Fire-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Fire Deck |
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Alolan Exeggutor and Tapu Bulu can deal high amounts of damage when set up. It is ideal to score KOs quickly in order to secure a win.
You may use fast Fire-types for the Type advantage. Rapidash and Ninetales are good Energy-efficient options.
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Turtonator Deck (Celestial Guardians)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your Opponent's Active Pokemon 2 times with an attack from a Water-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Water Deck |
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You may use Water-type Pokemon for a favorable matchup. It is good to use Misty to accelerate Energy if you have Pokemon with high Attack Costs.
Alolan Marowak and Salazzle have the ability to inflict Status Effects on your Pokemon. It is best to have healing cards such as Pokemon Center Lady on hand. Alternatively, you can prioritize reducing Retreat Costs with X Speed or Leaf to heal your Pokemon through Benching.
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Alolan Nintetales Deck (Celestial Guardians)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your Opponent's Active Pokemon 2 times with an attack from a Metal-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Metal Deck |
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It is ideal to use Metal-type Pokemon, as they have the Type advantage against Alolan Vulpix and Alolan Ninetales.
A good Energy-efficient option is Skarmory, as it can deal at least 50 damage with a Pokemon Tool attached. It is able to OHKO Alolan Vulpix, and it can also knock out the other Pokemon in 2 or 3 hits.
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Alolan Golem Deck (Celestial Guardians)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your Opponent's Active Pokemon 2 times with an attack from a Fighting-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Fighting Deck |
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Alolan Golem can deal a huge amount of damage once set up. It is ideal to knock it out before it evolves.
You may rely on Fighting-type Pokemon for the Type advantage. Primeape and Marshadow are good Energy-efficient options. You may also use Lucario's ability to increase the damage of your attackers.
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Necrozma Deck (Celestial Guardians)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your Opponent's Active Pokemon 2 times with an attack from a Darkness-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Darkness Deck |
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You may use Darkness-type Pokemon to counter this deck with a Type advantage.
Necrozma can deal high amounts of damage after setting up, while Banette can prevent your Pokemon from attaching more Energy. It is ideal to use Pokemon like Weavile ex that set up quickly and have low Attack Costs.
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Lycanroc Deck (Celestial Guardians)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your Opponent's Active Pokemon 2 times with an attack from a Grass-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Grass Deck |
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Midnight Lycanroc and Mudsdale are able to deal huge amounts of damage with their attacks. It is best to knock out their pre-evolutions early.
You can use a Pokemon such as Hitmonlee or Pheromosa to attack them while they are Benched. Alternatively, you may draw them out into the Active Spot with Sabrina or Cyrus.
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Alolan Persian Deck (Celestial Guardians)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your Opponent's Active Pokemon 2 times with an attack from a Grass-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Grass Deck |
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Poison Barb and Garbodor have the ability to inflict Poison on your Pokemon. It is best to have healing cards such as Pokemon Center Lady on hand.
Alternatively, you can prioritize reducing Retreat Costs with X Speed or Leaf to heal your Pokemon through Benching.
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Alolan Dugtrio Deck (Celestial Guardians)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your Opponent's Active Pokemon 2 times with an attack from a Fire-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Fire Deck |
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It is ideal to use Fire-types for the Type advantage. It is best to use Pokemon that are quick to set up in order to score KOs early.
Rapidash and Ninetales are good Energy-efficient options. You may also use Blaine in order to boost their damage.
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Carnivine Deck (Triumphant Light)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your Opponent's Active Pokemon 2 times with an attack from a Fire-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Fire Deck |
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Carnivine relies on quickly dealing consistent damage per turn. It also has teammates that can deal high amounts of damage after they are properly set up. It is best to score KOs early to secure a victory.
You may use fast Fire-types for the Type advantage. Rapidash and Ninetales are good Energy-efficient options.
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Abomasnow Deck (Triumphant Light)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your Opponent's Active Pokemon 2 times with an attack from a Metal-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Lightning Deck |
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Abomasnow is able to do 80 damage for 2 Energy when Arceus is in play. It is best to knock it out before it evolves. You may counter it using an Energy-efficient Metal-type such as Skarmory.
Phione can inflict Sleep with its attack. It is best to have healing cards such as Pokemon Center Lady and Big Malasada on hand.
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Tyranitar Deck (Triumphant Light)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your Opponent's Active Pokemon 2 times with an attack from a Grass-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Grass Deck |
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Tyranitar and Donphan are able to deal huge amounts of damage after being set up properly. It is best to knock them out before they evolve.
You can use a Pokemon such as Hitmonlee or Pheromosa to attack them while they are Benched. Alternatively, you may draw them out into the Active Spot with Sabrina or Cyrus.
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Magnezone Deck (Triumphant Light)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your Opponent's Active Pokemon 2 times with an attack from a Fire-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Fire Deck |
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Magnezone may be difficult to KO once evolved, as it can reduce the damage it takes if Arceus is in play. It is ideal to score KOs quickly to secure the victory.
You may use fast Fire-types for the Type advantage. Rapidash and Ninetales are good Energy-efficient options.
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Torterra & Shaymin
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Magmortar & Regigigas
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Torterra & Shaymin Deck (Space-Time Smackdown)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your Opponent's Active Pokemon 2 times with an attack from a Fire-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Fire Deck |
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Torterra may OHKO your Pokemon with Frenzy Plant once it is properly set up, while Tangrowth has great survivability due to its healing. It is best to KO both of these Pokemon early. You may use fast Fire-types such as Rapidash and Ninetales.
It is good to be careful of Roserade's Poison as well. It is best to have healing cards such as Pokemon Center Lady on hand. Alternatively, you can prioritize reducing Retreat Costs with X Speed or Leaf to heal your Pokemon through Benching.
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Magmortar & Regigigas Deck (Space-Time Smackdown)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your Opponent's Active Pokemon 2 times with an attack from a Water-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Water Deck |
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You may use Water-type Pokemon for a favorable matchup. It is good to use Misty to accelerate Energy if you have Pokemon with high Attack Costs.
Regigas' attack gets stronger the more it is damaged, so it is ideal to focus on attacking its teammates. You may draw it out from the Active Spot using Trainer cards such as Sabrina, Cyrus, or Repel.
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Glaceon & Mamoswine Deck (Space-Time Smackdown)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your Opponent's Active Pokemon 2 times with an attack from a Metal-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Metal Deck |
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It is recommended to use Metal-type Pokemon, as they have the Type advantage against Glaceon and Mamoswine. A good option is Skarmory, as it can deal at least 50 damage per turn with a Pokemon Tool attached.
Glaceon can inflict Paralysis on your Pokemon with its attack. It is best to have healing cards such as Pokemon Center Lady on hand. Alternatively, you can prioritize reducing Retreat Costs with X Speed or Leaf to heal your Pokemon through Benching.
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Magnezone & Electivire Deck (Space-Time Smackdown)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your Opponent's Active Pokemon 2 times with an attack from a Fighting-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Fighting Deck |
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Magnezone can deal a huge amount of damage once set up. It is ideal to knock it out before it evolves.
You may rely on Fighting-type Pokemon for the Type advantage. Primeape and Marshadow are good Energy-efficient options. You may also use Lucario's ability to increase the damage of your attackers.
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Togekiss & Giratina Deck (Space-Time Smackdown)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your Opponent's Active Pokemon 2 times with an attack from a Darkness-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Darkness Deck |
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Togekiss can deal huge amounts of damage once it attacks consecutively after it is set up. It is best to knock its pre-evolutions out quickly. You can opt to use Sabrina or Cyrus to draw them out into the Active Spot.
It is recommended to use Darkness-type Pokemon for the Type advantage against most of the Pokemon in the deck. Weavile ex is a good Energy-efficient option that is quick to set up.
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Rampardos & Rhyperior Deck (Space-Time Smackdown)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your Opponent's Active Pokemon 2 times with an attack from a Grass-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Grass Deck |
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Rampardos and Rhyperior are able to deal huge amounts of damage with their attacks. It is best to knock out their pre-evolutions early.
You can use a Pokemon such as Hitmonlee or Pheromosa to attack them while they are Benched. Alternatively, you may draw them out into the Active Spot with Sabrina or Cyrus.
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Darkrai & Regigigas Deck (Space-Time Smackdown)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your Opponent's Active Pokemon 2 times with an attack from a Fighting-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Fighting Deck |
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You may use Fighting-type Pokemon in order to counter the deck with a Type advantage. Primeape and Marshadow are good Energy-efficient options. You may also use Lucario's ability to increase the damage of your attackers.
Darkrai can inflict Sleep on your Pokemon. It is best to have healing cards such as Pokemon Center Lady on hand. Alternatively, you can prioritize reducing Retreat Costs with X Speed or Leaf to heal your Pokemon through Benching.
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Bastiodon & Heatran Deck (Space-Time Smackdown)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your Opponent's Active Pokemon 2 times with an attack from a Fire-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Fire Deck |
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Some Pokemon in this deck have strong attacks or can reduce the damage they take once they are properly set up. It is best to knock them out early to secure a victory.
You may use Fire-types to counter them with a Type advantage. It is good to use fast and Energy-efficient options such as Rapidash and Ninetales.
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Venusaur & Exeggutor
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Charizard & Arcanine
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Venusaur & Exeggutor Deck (Genetic Apex)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your Opponent's Active Pokemon 2 times with an attack from a Fire-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Fire Deck |
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Rapidash and Magmar are Fire-Types with low-energy cost attacks, and are fairly easy to set up. Using these two should allow you to clear the Solo Battle tasks, and successfully evolving Ponyta to Rapidash allows you to clear all three missions.
If you do not have these Pokemon, you can use other Fire-types like the Charmander line, or even use the Blaine Rental Deck if you have it!
Venusaur & Exeggutor (Genetic Apex) Solo Battle Guide
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Charizard & Arcanine Deck (Genetic Apex)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your Opponent's Active Pokemon 2 times with an attack from a Water-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Water Deck |
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The Charizard & Arcanine Deck feature powerful Fire-types, but all require 3-4 energy to use their powerful attacks. Use Seaking or Starmie to make use of low energy cost attacks that target the Deck's weakness to finish the battle quickly!
Other Water-types can also be used to clear this Solo Battle, but prolonging the battle and allowing the AI to stack energy will make the match unfavorable for you, and finishing the match quickly is the best way to obtain all the rewards from the tasks!
Charizard & Arcanine (Genetic Apex) Solo Battle Guide
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Blastoise & Gyarados Deck (Genetic Apex)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your Opponent's Active Pokemon 2 times with an attack from a Lightning-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Lightning Deck |
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Squirtle and Magikarp can easily be taken out by one energy Lightning Attacks, guaranteed if you have a Giovanni card that turn. Getting rid of these early on should allow you to prevent the AI from evolving them into their much more powerful evolved forms.
Lightning-type Pokemon are the most efficient in taking this deck down, and you can even use the Pikachu ex Rental Deck if you have it unlocked!
Blastoise & Gyarados (Genetic Apex) Solo Battle Guide
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Magneton & Eelektross Deck (Genetic Apex)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your Opponent's Active Pokemon 2 times with an attack from a Fighting-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Fighting Deck |
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Mienshao and Dugtrio's attacks only cost 1 energy, and are Stage 1 Pokemon, making them easy to evolve into. Using these Pokemon to continously deal super effective damage while the AI sets up should result in a quick victory for you.
Other Fighting-Type pokemon can also be used against this Deck, just try to prevent the AI from stacking energy on Eelektross and Magneton to avoid facing a harder battle than it should be.
Magneton & Eelektross (Genetic Apex) Solo Battle Guide
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Alakazam & Mewtwo Deck (Genetic Apex)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your Opponent's Active Pokemon 2 times with an attack from a Darkness-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Darkness Deck |
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Muk and Weezing's synergy should be enough to stand up against the heavy hitters of this Deck in Alakazam and Mewtwo ex. Weezing is especially great against Alakazam, since Tackle only costs 1 energy, reducing Alakazam's damage output against it.
Other Dark types can be used against this deck effectively, just keep in mind that Dark-types like Nidoking and Nidoqueen require time to set up, and lots of energy to attack, making the matchup somewhat favorable against Mewtwo ex and Alakazam respectively!
Alakazam & Mewtwo (Genetic Apex) Solo Battle Guide
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Golem & Machamp Deck (Genetic Apex)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your Opponent's Active Pokemon 2 times with an attack from a Grass-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Psychic Deck |
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Clefable and Swoobat's attacks only cost 1 energy, and are Stage 1 Pokemon, making them easy to evolve into. Using these Pokemon to continously deal super effective damage while the AI sets up should result in a quick victory for you.
Other Psychic-type Pokemon can be used effectively against this deck, and you can even try out a Mewtwo ex and Gardevoir combo if you have the cards for it!
Golem & Machamp (Genetic Apex) Solo Battle Guide
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Nidoking & Muk Deck (Genetic Apex)
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Tasks: ・Knock Out your Opponent's Active Pokemon 2 times with an attack from a Fighting-type Pokemon ・Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play ・Win this battle by turn 14 Best Deck to Beat: Fighting Deck |
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Mienshao and Dugtrio's attacks only cost 1 energy, and are Stage 1 Pokemon, making them easy to evolve into. Using these Pokemon to continously deal super effective damage while the AI sets up should result in a quick victory for you.
Other Fighting-Type pokemon can also be used against this Deck, just try to prevent the AI from evolving Nidoking to avoid facing a harder battle than it should be.
Nidoking & Muk (Genetic Apex) Solo Battle Guide
| First-Time Clear Rewards |
EXP x50 |
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Shinedust x100 |
Shop Ticket x1 |
Clearing all the Intermediate Solo Battles for the first time will reward you with EXP, Pack Hourglass, Shinedust, and Shop Tickets, regardless if you complete the other tasks or not.
Finishing all of the Intermediate Solo Battles should provide players with enough Pack Hourglasses and EXP to progress their game and expand their collection easily!

Solo Battle Guides:
All Decks, Battle Tasks and Counters
Genetic Apex (A1)
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・Ivysaur ・Charmeleon ・Wartortle ・Heliolisk ・Swoobat ・Grapploct ・Nidorina & Nidorino |
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Step Up Beginner Solo Battle Guides
Genetic Apex (A1) |
・Venusaur & Exeggutor ex ・Charizard & Arcanine ・Blastoise & Gyarados ・Magneton & Eelektross ・Alakazam & Mewtwo ・Golem & Machamp ・Nidoking & Muk |
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Step Up Intermediate Solo Battle Guides
Mythical Island (A1a) |
・Celebi ex ・Volcarona & Blaine ・Gyarados ex ・Raichu & Lt. Surge ・Mew ex ・Aerodactyl ex ・Golem & Brock ・Blue & Pidgeot ex |
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Genetic Apex (A1) |
・Venusaur ex ・Charizard ex ・Blastoise ex ・Pikachu ex ・Mewtwo ex ・Machamp ex ・Nidoqueen & Nidoking |
Step Up Advanced Solo Battle Guides
Step Up Intermediate Solo Battle Guides



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