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Paldean Clodsire ex and Darkrai ex (Shining Revelry) Expert Solo Battle Guide
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This Expert Solo Battle guide is for the Paldean Clodsire ex and Darkrai ex Deck from the Shining Revelry expansion. Read on to learn about how to defeat it, counter decks, how to beat the battle tasks, and rewards.
List of Contents
How to Beat Paldean Clodsire ex and Darkrai ex Expert Solo Battle
Opponent's Card List
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Fast Fighting Pokemon
Fighting-types that are able to impose their offense will be able to outpace the opponent, especially if they're unable to get their Paldean Clodsire ex online in time.
Fast and efficient Fighting-types that can attack for few Energy are sure to get an upper hand in these matchups.
Healing or Immunity from Status
Removing status with various means can help you in this matchup. These include evolving your Pokemon, using Lum Berry to remove Poison, or Pokemon Center Lady to heal your Pokemon up.
Arceus ex is also noteworthy because of Fabled Luster which gives it immunity from status conditions, limiting Clodsire ex's damage potential.
Paldean Clodsire ex and Darkrai ex Expert Solo Battle Tasks
Battle Tasks and Rewards
| Mission | Reward |
|---|---|
| Win this battle with a deck whose Pokemon are only Psychic-type |
 Shop Ticket
x5 |
| Win this battle using a deck where all the Pokemon cards are of ◇, ◇◇, and/or ◇◇◇ rarity |
Shop Ticket
x5 |
| Win this battle by turn 12 |
Shop Ticket
x5 |
| Win this battle without your opponent getting any points |
Shop Ticket
x5 |
| Deal 1,500 or more damage |
Shop Ticket
x5 |
Recommended Decks
Mewtwo ex and Mew ex Deck
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You may use the Mewtwo ex and Mew ex Deck to attempt to clear the Psychic-type Battle Task.
Rare Candy lets you get Gardevoir up as early as Turn 2 letting you quickly fire off Mewtwo's Psydrive up faster.
Gardevoir's Psy Shadow can generate extra Psychic Energy from the Bench, accelerating Mew ex and Mewtwo ex's set-up.
Best Mewtwo ex Decks and Card List
Rampardos and Lucario Deck
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To clear the 3◇ and below Battle Task, you may use the Rampardos and Lucario Deck.
This deck makes use of Hitmonchan as an early-game attacker while Rampardos gets set up on the Bench. Hitmonchan can score an OHKO against Paldean Wooper.
Rare Candy can be used to quickly set up Rampardos for an explosive 130 damage Head Smash as early as turn 2. Meanwhile, Lucario mainly functions as support on the Bench, boosting the power of your Pokemon by 20. This boost can increase to 40 when there are two Lucarios in play.
The deck runs a single copy of Cranidos who has an inexpensive Attack, and also benefits from Lucario's damage buff.
Red is used for when your Lucario's Fighting Coach damage buff isn't enough, while Lillie is used to keep your Rampardos healthy.
The deck also runs Guzma to get rid of pesky tool cards, and Iono to help refresh your hand and disrupt your opponent.
Best Rampardos Decks and Card List
Paldean Clodsire ex and Darkrai ex Expert Solo Battle Rewards
First Time Completion Rewards
| First-Time Clear Rewards |
 EXP x100 |
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 Shinedust x200 |
Shop Ticket x1 |
Pokemon TCG Pocket Related Guides
Solo Battle Guides:
All Decks, Battle Tasks and Counters
Beginner Solo Battle Guides
 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
Intermediate 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
Advanced 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
Expert Solo Battle Guides
Event Solo Battle Guides
Comment
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Sammy 10 months
Sammy 10 monthsWhy not put the new space-time showdown Regirock instead of druddigon? I feel like Regirock's additional tanking would allow for higher build-up on the Greninjas and give you enough time to slot in energy for Gyarados.
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That could be a valid choice, but I think 20 damage is good when you wanna put really tanky EX's into kill range from full health + great cape.