Pokemon TCG Pocket (PTCGP)

Lickitung Deck Strategy Guide and Card List

Pokemon TGC Pocket - Lickitung Deck Deck Build and How to Play

The Lickitung Deck is a Luck-centric Deck featuring Lickitung and 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!

Lickitung Deck Guide

Deck Evaluation

Ace Pokemon Tier Ranking
Pokemon TCG Pocket - A1 201 LickitungLickitung

Genetic Apex (A1)
Pokemon TCG Pocket - A1 104 Zapdos exZapdos ex

Genetic Apex (A1)
D Tier
Energy Type(s)
Lightning
F2P Friendly?
✔️
Deck Difficulty
★★★
Deck Strengths
Pokeball Icon Has access to a solid Basic Pokemon in Zapdos ex.

Pokeball Icon Lickitung can high roll damage with Continuous Lick.
Deck Weaknesses
Pokeball Icon Lickitung is reliant on inconsistent lucky flips.

Pokeball Icon May lack necessary damage output because of reliance on lucky flips.

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List of Cards

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

Deck Building Guide

Packs Required for Lickitung 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 Lickitung Deck

How to Play Lickitung Deck



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Lickitung Deck Core Combos and Interactions

Gimmick Attacker Optimal Starter Description
Pokemon TCG Pocket - A1 201 LickitungLickitung Pokemon TCG Pocket - A1 104 Zapdos exZapdos ex ・Lickitung can flip for lots of damage, but is luck-reliant.
・Zapdos ex is a solid starter that can attack immediately with 1 Energy.

Best Starting Hand

Best Starting Hand
Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Zapdos ex(A1 104) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Lickitung(A1 201) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  X Speed(P-A 002) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Poke Ball(P-A 005) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Professor

Zapdos ex is a strong start for this deck. Start with it as your Active Pokemon, bench Lickitung and start attacking. Use Poke Ball and Professor's Research to dig for more options for the following turns.

Other Good Starting Cards

Recommended Starting Hand
Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Zapdos ex(A1 104) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Giovanni(A1 223) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Potion(P-A 001) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Red Card(P-A 006) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Professor

Starting Zapdos ex with no Lickitung is also okay, as you have resources like Professor's Researcht to dig for it. Use Red Card to disrupt evolution-heavy decks, and Potion to keep your Active Pokemon healthy.

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Lickitung Deck Strategies

Lickitung Deck Strategies

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Strategy 1: Zapdos ex Offense

A1 104

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

Strategy 2: Lickitung's Continuous Lick

A1 201

Once set up with 3 Energy, Lickitung can attempt to high roll for knock outs. Use this luck-intensive strategy for a challenge!

Game Phases

Early Game

Key Card(s) Required
Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Zapdos ex(A1 104) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Lickitung(A1 201) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Professor
Step Description
1 Start with Zapdos ex and Bench Lickitung. Use Professor's Research to dig for more resources to use the following turn.

Mid-Game

Key Card(s) Required
Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Zapdos ex(A1 104) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Lickitung(A1 201) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Potion(P-A 001)
Step Description
1 Load Lickitung up with Energy so that it can eventually use Continous Lick.
2 Keep Zapdos ex active, and use Potion to keep it out of KO range.

Late Game

Key Card(s) Required
Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Zapdos ex(A1 104) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Lickitung(A1 201) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Sabrina(A1 225)
1 Use Sabrina to put your opponents in difficult situations. Attempt to score KOs with Lickitung or Zapdos ex.

Lickitung Deck Best and Worst Matchups

Best Matchups

Deck Commentary

Water Decks
Type: Water

・Positive type matchup against Water decks because of Zapdos ex.
・Always trades damage favorably if Zapdos ex is your starter.

Worst Matchups

Deck Commentary

Pikachu ex Decks
Type: Lightning

・ Zapdos exs in the deck are all weak to Lightning.
・ Can overrun your board with damage,

Overall Consistency

A Zapdos ex deck with no form of ramp and reliance on manual Energy attachments can be weak against quicker decks, even though it is your preferred start. Lickitung is also heavily reliant on luck for it to be successful, making this deck a Rogue option that would struggle to compete against higher tier competition.

Lickitung Deck F2P & Substitutes

Lickitung Deck Card Substitutes

Card Explanation

Kangaskhan
・A strong option for any deck with Pokemon that requires set up because of its HP and cheap attack cost.

Farfetch'd
・ Can immediately swing for 40 for 1 Energy, and has an inexpensive 1 Retreat Cost.

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Lickitung Deck Other Viable Options

Card Possible Cuts

Articuno ex
Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Zapdos ex(A1 104)

・Articuno ex can be slotted in for Zapdos ex to turn the deck into an explosive Misty deck.

Misty
Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Zapdos ex(A1 104)

・ Misty can load up Articuno ex on lucky flips. This can let it snowball if you're lucky!

F2P Lickitung Deck List

F2P Lickitung Deck List
Pokemon Cards
Lickitung x2 Kangaskhan x2 Farfetch'd x2 Meowth x2
Trainer Cards
Potion x2 X Speed x2 Poke Ball x2 Giovanni x2
Professor's Research x2 Sabrina x2

A deck with all Colorless Pokemon can be built with a Free-to-Play budget. This deck runs all the splashable Colorless all-stars with a standard suite of Trainer Cards. This deck will rely heavily on luck, however, as it will find itself in a difficult spot against higher tier decks.

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