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This guide will show you how to build some of the strongest Origin Forme Palkia Decks. We'll cover the best Origin Forme Palkia Deck builds, how to use them, as well how to beat Origin Forme Palkia Decks, and more!
| The decks on this page reflect the meta around the Shining Revelry Expansion. |
List of Contents
| Origin Forme Palkia Deck Variants | Strengths and Weaknesses |
|---|---|
Gyarados ex and Origin Forme Palkia Deck
[★ Best ★] |
Strengths:
• Gyarados ex has a hefty 180 HP which is pushed to 200 with Giant Cape. • Rampaging Whirlpool can do a devastating 140 damage, KOing most ex Pokemon. • Gyarados ex is a Stage 1, making it a little less difficult to set up than a Stage 2. Weaknesses: • Magikarp is very easy to KO. • Needs multiple turns to set up Gyarados ex. |
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Manaphy can set up its teammates and punish opponents for passive turns. Once Gyarados ex and Origin Forme Palkia are set up, Manaphy can easily retreat while its teammates go on the offensive.
Matchups against Fighting decks that have Genetic Apex Hitmonlee are tough because they threaten to KO Magikarp with Stretch Kick. In these matchups, it is important to scope out if Hitmonlee is on the field, or safely bench Magikarp only if you can evolve the following turn. You may also opt to equip Magikarp with a Giant Cape if possible.
| Expansions | Cards to Get and Packs to Open |
|---|---|
| Genetic Apex (A1) | Misty x 2 (Pikachu Pack) Sabrina x 1 (Charizard Pack) |
| Mythical Island (A1a) | Magikarp x 2 (Mew Pack) Gyarados ex x 2 (Mew Pack) Leaf x 1 (Mew Pack) |
| Spacetime Smackdown (A2) | Manaphy x 2 (Palkia Pack) Giant Cape x 2 (Dialga Pack) |
| Triumphant Light (A2a) | Origin Forme Palkia x 1 (Arceus Pack) Irida x 2 (Arceus Pack) |
| Shining Revelry (A2b) | Red x 1 (Shiny Charizard Pack) |
| Celestial Guardians | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Extradimensional Crisis | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Eevee Grove | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Wisdom of Sky and Sea | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Secluded Springs | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Rising | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Promo-A | Poke Ball x 2 (Promo-A Pack) Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack) |
| Alternate Cards | Possible Cuts |
|---|---|
![]() Rocky Helmet (A2 148) |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() • Cutting Giant Cape in favor of Rocky Helmet can reduce your Pokemon's survivability, but can help put the Defending Pokemon into KO range. • Rocky Helmet is especially useful for KOing high-HP Pokemon like Giratina ex or ex Pokemon with Giant Cape without the use of Red. |
| Other Origin Forme Palkia Decks | ||
|---|---|---|
Origin Forme Palkia and Palkia ex |
Bibarel ex and Origin Forme Palkia |
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Origin Forme Palkia is an effective single-point attacker that can do 120 damage on a lucky heads flip. It also doesn't require you to commit to discarding 3 Energy the way that Palkia ex does.
Having Origin Forme Palkia as an attacker frees up your Palkia ex for the late-game, making for impactful Dimensional Storms, and less frequent uneventful turns afterwards.
| Expansions | Cards to Get and Packs to Open |
|---|---|
| Genetic Apex (A1) | Misty x 2 (Pikachu Pack) Sabrina x 1 (Charizard Pack) |
| Mythical Island (A1a) | Leaf x 2 (Mew Pack) |
| Spacetime Smackdown (A2) | Palkia ex x 2 (Palkia Pack) Manaphy x 2 (Palkia Pack) Giant Cape x 2 (Dialga Pack) Cyrus x 1 (Palkia Pack) |
| Triumphant Light (A2a) | Origin Forme Palkia x 2 (Arceus Pack) Irida x 2 (Arceus Pack) |
| Shining Revelry (A2b) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Celestial Guardians | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Extradimensional Crisis | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Eevee Grove | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Wisdom of Sky and Sea | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Secluded Springs | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Rising | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Promo-A | Poke Ball x 2 (Promo-A Pack) Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack) |
| Alternate Cards | Possible Cuts |
|---|---|
![]() Red (A2b 071) |
![]() ![]() • A copy of Red can help Origin Forme Palkia KO 140 HP Pokemon like Darkrai ex or Arceus ex after a lucky flip. |
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This deck uses Manaphy as an Energy accelerator, setting up Origin Forme Palkia and Bibarel as the deck's main attackers. If Manaphy has been knocked out or is not available in your hand, you may also opt to use Origin Forme Palkia as a wall as Bibarel sets up.
| Expansions | Cards to Get and Packs to Open |
|---|---|
| Genetic Apex (A1) | Sabrina x 1 (Charizard Pack) |
| Mythical Island (A1a) | Leaf x 1 (Mew Pack) |
| Spacetime Smackdown (A2) | Manaphy x 2 (Palkia Pack) Giant Cape x 2 (Dialga Pack) |
| Triumphant Light (A2a) | Origin Forme Palkia x 2 (Arceus Pack) Irida x 2 (Arceus Pack) |
| Shining Revelry (A2b) | Bidoof x 2 (Shiny Charizard Pack) Bibarel ex x 2 (Shiny Charizard Pack) |
| Celestial Guardians | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Extradimensional Crisis | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Eevee Grove | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Wisdom of Sky and Sea | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Secluded Springs | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Rising | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Promo-A | Potion x 2 (Promo-A Pack) Poke Ball x 2 (Promo-A Pack) Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack) |
| Alternate Cards | Possible Cuts |
|---|---|
![]() Cyrus (A2 150) |
![]() ![]() • A copy of Cyrus can help you be more precise with your KOs, being able to draw out a damaged Pokemon from your opponent's Bench. |


It is ideal to start the game with Manaphy whenever possible and focus on getting as much Energy on the board as you can. You can alternatively use Misty and hope for good flips.

Origin Forme Palkia is an effective single-point attacker that can do 120 damage on a lucky heads flip. Having it active early on allows you to safely set up your ex cards, which can be brought in as finishers once they are ready.



Origin Forme Palkia decks typically rely on using it as a wall so its late-game attackers can set up. Sabrina and Cyrus can draw these attackers out to the Active Spot while still unprepared, but you can also use cards that can damage Benched Pokemon such as Genetic Apex Hitmonlee.


Lightning-type decks that do not require much setup can be effective in dealing with Origin Forme Palkia decks. In addition to the type advantage, they can also attack much quicker due to a lower Attack Cost, which may allow them to secure KOs.
Best Lightning Type Deck and Cards Tier List

Best Origin Forme Palkia Decks and Card List



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