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Last updated on: November 25, 2025 08:21 PM

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Pokemon TGC Pocket - Pom-Pom Oricorio Best Deck Build and How to Play

This guide will show you how to build some of the strongest Pom-Pom Oricorio Decks. We'll cover the best Pom-Pom Oricorio Deck builds, how to use them, as well how to beat Pom-Pom Oricorio Decks, and more!

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Best Pom-Pom Oricorio Decks
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Pom-Pom Oricorio Deck Strategy Guide
How to Beat Pom-Pom Oricorio Decks
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Best Pom-Pom Oricorio Decks

Pom-Pom Oricorio Deck Variants	Strengths and Weaknesses
Mega Absol ex and Pom-Pom Oricorio Deck [★ Best ★]	Strengths: • Inexpensive Attack in Darkness Claw, which can 2HKO most ex Pokemon. • Darkness Claw can be disruptive if it can discard a Supporter card from your opponent's hand. • Pom-Pom Oricorio is immune to any attacks from ex Pokemon thanks to its Ability. Weaknesses: • Mega Absol ex has low HP compared to other Mega ex Pokemon.
Pom-Pom Oricorio and Greninja Deck [★ Updated ★]	Strengths: • Oricorio can counter ex Pokemon effectively. • Greninja can snipe the opponent's Benched Pokemon using its Ability. • Suicune ex's Legendary Pulse Ability can effectively draw your Rare Candy and evolution cards. Weaknesses: • Oricorio has low HP that can be easily beaten by a non-ex Pokemon.
Jolteon ex and Jolteon Deck [★ New ★]	Strengths: • Inexpensive Attack in Mach Bolt, which can 2HKO most ex Pokemon. • Mega Rising Eevee allows you to immediately evolve into Jolteon ex, and start dealing damage with its Ability. • Has fast, single-point attackers that can be used in the early game. Weaknesses: • Jolteon ex's low HP makes it an easy target to Cyrus and KO.
Luxray Deck [★ New ★]	Strengths: • Has access to powerful single-point Pokemon. • Good Energy acceleration and point trades. Weaknesses: • May struggle if the deck does not get its ideal start.
Goodra and Indeedee ex Deck [★ New ★]	Strengths: • Goodra can heal 40 damage from itself with Spiral Drain, which synergizes with Indeedee ex's Ability. • Goodra is a single-point attacker with lots of HP and can deal decent damage while healing. • Indeedee ex can deal lots of damage to Pokemon with steep Attack Costs. Weaknesses: • Goodra is a Stage 2 Pokemon which needs a few turns to set up. • Needs two different Energy to use Spiral Drain
Mega Pidgeot ex and Pom-Pom Oricorio Deck [★ New ★]	Strengths: • Mega Pidgeot ex can be highly disruptive with its Giant Twister Attack, which discards the Defending Pokemon's Energy. • Pom-Pom Oricorio is immune to any attacks from ex Pokemon thanks to its Ability. Weaknesses: • Giant Twister has a chance to fail if all three coin flips come out as tails.
Pom-Pom Oricorio and Magnezone Deck [★ Updated ★]	Strengths: • Consists mainly of single-point Pokemon. • Pom-Pom Oricorio and Chingling work as powerful disruptive Pokemon. • Chingling synergizes with Copycat, thanks to its ability to clog an opponent's hand with Item Cards. Weaknesses: • Will struggle against fast and efficient single-point Pokemon who can gain quickly gain momentum.

Mega Absol ex and Pom-Pom Oricorio

Darkrai ex ×1	Oricorio ×2	Pichu ×2	Mega Absol ex ×2
Leaf ×1	Giant Cape ×2	Cyrus ×2	Pokemon Center Lady ×2
Poke Ball ×2	Red Card ×2	Professor's Research ×2
Energy Used

Mega Absol ex is played with Pom-Pom Oricorio in this deck that aims to control and limit its opponent's options.

Pichu is used to quickly set up Pom-Pom Oricorio, while Mega Absol goes the offensive and discards your opponent's Supporters.

Giant Cape and Pokemon Center Lady are in the deck to ensure that Mega Absol ex is healthy for as long as possible, as having it get KOd would immediately make you lose the match.

Expansions	Cards to Get and Packs to Open
Genetic Apex (A1)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Mythical Island (A1a)	Leaf x 1 (Mew Pack)
Spacetime Smackdown (A2)	Darkrai ex x 1 (Dialga Pack) Giant Cape x 2 (Dialga Pack) Cyrus x 2 (Palkia Pack)
Triumphant Light (A2a)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Shining Revelry (A2b)	Pokemon Center Lady x 2 (Shiny Charizard Pack)
Celestial Guardians	Oricorio x 2 (Solgaleo Pack)
Extradimensional Crisis	No cards needed from this expansion.
Eevee Grove	No cards needed from this expansion.
Wisdom of Sky and Sea	Pichu x 2 (Lugia Pack)
Secluded Springs	No cards needed from this expansion.
Mega Rising	Mega Absol ex x 2 (Mega Gyarados Pack)
Promo-A	Poke Ball x 2 (Promo-A Pack) Red Card x 2 (Promo-A Pack) Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack)

Pom-Pom Oricorio and Greninja Deck

Greninja ×2	Oricorio ×2	Suicune ex ×2	Froakie ×2
Leaf ×1	Cyrus ×1	Mars ×1	Irida ×2
Rare Candy ×2	May ×1	Poke Ball ×2	Professor's Research ×2
Energy Used

Pom-Pom Oricorio is primarily used as a wall that can negate damage from ex Pokemon while Greninja is set up on the Bench. The deck does not run any Lightning Energy, making it so Oricorio's main purpose is to wall exs.

Suicune ex can help you draw into necessary Trainer cards and evolutions, and serves as the deck's primary attacker.

Irida is used to keep your Pokemon healthy, while May helps you find evolution cards after your bench has been set up.

Expansions	Cards to Get and Packs to Open
Genetic Apex (A1)	Greninja x 2 (Charizard Pack)
Mythical Island (A1a)	Leaf x 1 (Mew Pack)
Spacetime Smackdown (A2)	Cyrus x 1 (Palkia Pack) Mars x 1 (Palkia Pack)
Triumphant Light (A2a)	Irida x 2 (Arceus Pack)
Shining Revelry (A2b)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Celestial Guardians	Oricorio x 2 (Solgaleo Pack) Rare Candy x 2 (Any Pack)
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	Suicune ex x 2 (Suicune Pack)
Mega Rising	Froakie x 2 (Mega Gyarados Pack) May x 1 (Mega Blaziken Pack)
Promo-A	Poke Ball x 2 (Promo-A Pack) Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack)

Jolteon ex and Jolteon Deck

Pikachu ex ×1	Oricorio ×1	Jolteon ×2	Sylveon ex ×1
Eevee ex ×1	Jolteon ex ×2	Eevee ×2	Cyrus ×2
Red ×1	May ×1	X Speed ×2	Poke Ball ×2
Professor's Research ×2
Energy Used

This deck focuses on attacking quickly with Jolteon ex and Jolteon. By using the Mega Rising Eevee, you can evolve it right away and start doing damage on the turn you put it in play.

Shining Revelry Pikachu ex is used as a late-game finisher against bulkier opponents. On the other hand, Pom-Pom Style Oricorio is another early-game option. It may also be used to wall the opponent's ex Pokemon.

You may also evolve Sylveon ex to help you search for the cards that you need.

Expansions	Cards to Get and Packs to Open
Genetic Apex (A1)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Mythical Island (A1a)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Spacetime Smackdown (A2)	Cyrus x 2 (Palkia Pack)
Triumphant Light (A2a)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Shining Revelry (A2b)	Pikachu ex x 1 (Shiny Charizard Pack) Red x 1 (Shiny Charizard Pack)
Celestial Guardians	Oricorio x 1 (Solgaleo Pack)
Extradimensional Crisis	No cards needed from this expansion.
Eevee Grove	Jolteon x 2 (Eevee Pack) Sylveon ex x 1 (Eevee Pack) Eevee ex x 1 (Eevee Pack)
Wisdom of Sky and Sea	No cards needed from this expansion.
Secluded Springs	No cards needed from this expansion.
Mega Rising	Jolteon ex x 2 (Mega Gyarados Pack) Eevee x 2 (Mega Gyarados Pack) May x 1 (Mega Blaziken Pack)
Promo-A	X Speed x 2 (Promo-A Pack) Poke Ball x 2 (Promo-A Pack) Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack)

Alternate Card Suggestions

Alternate Cards	Possible Cuts
Lisia (B1 226)	→ ・Can be used to search for Eevee if you do not have it in your hand yet.
Mars (A2 155)	→ ・Can be used to disrupt your opponent's hand. ・Useful against opponents that rely on evolution cards.
Zeraora (A3a 021)	→ ・Can be used as an early-game attacker that can generate its own Energy. ・Cannot nullify damage against ex Pokemon.
Elemental Switch (A4 151)	→ ・Can be used to have Jolteon ex or Pikachu ex attack earlier.
Eevee ex (A3b 056)	→ ・May be used to increase your chances of using Jolteon ex or Jolteon earlier.

Luxray Deck

Shinx ×2	Luxray ×1	Oricorio ×2	Zeraora ×2
Luxio ×1	Luxray ×1	Cyrus ×1	Volkner ×2
Rare Candy ×2	Elemental Switch ×1	May ×1	Poke Ball ×2
Professor's Research ×2
Energy Used

Both versions of Luxray are played in this deck, with both options being equally effective. Space-Time Smackdown Luxray has a higher Attack Cost, but can damage any Pokemon on your opponent's side, while Mega Rising Luxray can do a solid 110 damage for only 2 Energy.

Pom-Pom Oricorio and Zeraora are also in this deck, because these two Lightning-types both offer you utility, with Pom-Pom Oricorio being able to wall ex Pokemon, and Zeraora being a strong starter.

Expansions	Cards to Get and Packs to Open
Genetic Apex (A1)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Mythical Island (A1a)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Spacetime Smackdown (A2)	Shinx x 2 (Dialga Pack) Luxray x 1 (Dialga Pack) Cyrus x 1 (Palkia Pack) Volkner x 2 (Dialga Pack)
Triumphant Light (A2a)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Shining Revelry (A2b)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Celestial Guardians	Oricorio x 2 (Solgaleo Pack) Rare Candy x 2 (Any Pack)
Extradimensional Crisis	Zeraora x 2 (Buzzwole Pack)
Eevee Grove	No cards needed from this expansion.
Wisdom of Sky and Sea	Elemental Switch x 1 (Lugia Pack)
Secluded Springs	No cards needed from this expansion.
Mega Rising	Luxio x 1 (Mega Blaziken Pack) Luxray x 1 (Mega Blaziken Pack) May x 1 (Mega Blaziken Pack)
Promo-A	Poke Ball x 2 (Promo-A Pack) Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack)

Goodra and Indeedee ex Deck

Oricorio ×1	Indeedee ex ×2	Goomy ×2	Goodra ×2
Cyrus ×1	Mars ×1	Rare Candy ×2	Lillie ×2
Heavy Helmet ×1	Copycat ×2	Poke Ball ×2	Professor's Research ×2
Energy Used

This deck aims to set up Goodra and making it an impenetrable wall. Cards like Indeedee ex, Lillie, and Heavy Helmet contribute to the deck's defensive gameplan.

Expansions	Cards to Get and Packs to Open
Genetic Apex (A1)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Mythical Island (A1a)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Spacetime Smackdown (A2)	Cyrus x 1 (Palkia Pack) Mars x 1 (Palkia Pack)
Triumphant Light (A2a)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Shining Revelry (A2b)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Celestial Guardians	Oricorio x 1 (Solgaleo Pack) Rare Candy x 2 (Any Pack) Lillie x 2 (Solgaleo Pack)
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	Indeedee ex x 2 (Mega Altaria Pack) Goomy x 2 (Mega Altaria Pack) Goodra x 2 (Mega Altaria Pack) Heavy Helmet x 1 (Mega Gyarados Pack) Copycat x 2 (Mega Gyarados Pack)
Promo-A	Poke Ball x 2 (Promo-A Pack) Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack)

Alternate Card Suggestions

Alternate Cards	Possible Cuts
Irida (A2a 072)	→ ・Irida can give your Pokemon an additional option for recovering HP, that's usable on Indeedee ex and Pom-Pom Oricorio as well.
X Speed (P-A 002)	→ ・A copy of X Speed can help with your Pokemon's Retreat Costs.

Mega Pidgeot ex and Pom-Pom Oricorio Deck

Pidgeot ×1	Pidgey ×2	Oricorio ×1	Pichu ×2
Mega Pidgeot ex ×2	Sabrina ×1	Cyrus ×1	Rare Candy ×2
Lillie ×1	Will ×2	Copycat ×1	Poke Ball ×2
Professor's Research ×2
Energy Used

Mega Pidgeot ex, once set up, can be a nuisance to take down, thanks to Giant Twister's added effect of discarding Energy from the Defending Pokemon.

Raikou ex's Legendary Pulse allows you to draw an extra card at the end of the turn, which can help find necessary cards for your Mega Pidgeot ex's setup.
Its ideal Bench targets would be Mega Pokemon ex, which can win you the game if you can knock them out, or put your opponents at a great disadvantage if you can knock their Pokemon out before they evolve.

Expansions	Cards to Get and Packs to Open
Genetic Apex (A1)	Pidgeot x 1 (Mewtwo Pack) Sabrina x 1 (Charizard Pack)
Mythical Island (A1a)	Pidgey x 2 (Mew Pack)
Spacetime Smackdown (A2)	Cyrus x 1 (Palkia Pack)
Triumphant Light (A2a)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Shining Revelry (A2b)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Celestial Guardians	Oricorio x 1 (Solgaleo Pack) Rare Candy x 2 (Any Pack) Lillie x 1 (Solgaleo Pack)
Extradimensional Crisis	No cards needed from this expansion.
Eevee Grove	No cards needed from this expansion.
Wisdom of Sky and Sea	Pichu x 2 (Lugia Pack) Will x 2 (Lugia Pack)
Secluded Springs	No cards needed from this expansion.
Mega Rising	Copycat x 1 (Mega Gyarados Pack)
Promo-A	Poke Ball x 2 (Promo-A Pack) Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack)

Pom-Pom Oricorio and Magnezone Deck

Magnemite ×2	Magneton ×2	Magnezone ×2	Oricorio ×2
Chingling ×1	Giant Cape ×2	Cyrus ×1	Pokemon Center Lady ×1
Copycat ×2	Poke Ball ×2	Red Card ×1	Professor's Research ×2
Energy Used

Pom-Pom Oricorio's Ability essentially shuts down any opposing ex Pokemon, which can help you set up Magnezone in your Bench.

Once set up, you can bring out Magnezone to the Active Spot and, with the help of Giant Cape, withstand any attack while easily eliminating non-ex Pokemon with its powerful 110 damage attack.

This deck runs Chingling, which synergizes with Copycat. Chingling's Jingly Noise can shut your opponents out of using Item Cards, increasing their hand count, which in turn can cause Copycat to draw more cards.

The deck also runs single-point Pokemon exclusively, forcing opponents to take three KOs to win a match.

Expansions	Cards to Get and Packs to Open
Genetic Apex (A1)	Magnemite x 2 (Pikachu Pack) Magneton x 2 (Pikachu Pack)
Mythical Island (A1a)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Spacetime Smackdown (A2)	Magnezone x 2 (Any Pack) Giant Cape x 2 (Dialga Pack) Cyrus x 1 (Palkia Pack)
Triumphant Light (A2a)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Shining Revelry (A2b)	Pokemon Center Lady x 1 (Shiny Charizard Pack)
Celestial Guardians	Oricorio x 2 (Solgaleo Pack)
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	Chingling x 1 (Any Pack) Copycat x 2 (Mega Gyarados Pack)
Promo-A	Poke Ball x 2 (Promo-A Pack) Red Card x 1 (Promo-A Pack) Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack)

Other Pom-Pom Oricorio Decks

Other Pom-Pom Oricorio Decks
Giratina ex and Greninja	Pom-Pom Oricorio and Tapu Koko	Vikavolt and Pom-Pom Oricorio
Pom-Crobat and Pom-Pom Oricorio	Alolan Raichu ex and Pachirisu	Staraptor and Pom-Pom Oricorio
Dragonite and Pom-Pom Oricorio	Pom-Pom Oricorio and Greninja	Jolteon and Silvally
Pom-Pom Oricorio and Arceus ex	Magnezone and Shiinotic	Tapu Koko ex and Arceus ex
Dragonite and Pom-Pom Oricorio	Raikou	Pikachu ex and Pom-Pom Oricorio Deck
SS Eelektross Deck	Jumpluff ex and Pom-Pom Oricorio Deck	Jumpluff ex and Pom-Pom Oricorio Deck
Pom-Pom Oricorio and Arceus ex Deck	Dragonite ex Deck	SR Pikachu ex and Pom-Pom Oricorio Deck
Tapu Koko ex and Pom-Pom Oricorio Deck	-	-

Giratina ex and Greninja Deck

Froakie ×	Frogadier ×1	Greninja ×2	Shaymin ×1
Giratina ex ×1	Oricorio ×2	Giant Cape ×1	Cyrus ×1
Irida ×2	Rare Candy ×2	Guzma ×1	Poke Ball ×2
Professor's Research ×2
Energy Used

Greninja plays an important role in the deck, being the deck's main source of damage outside of Giratina ex's Chaotic Impact. Water Shuriken can get opposing Pokemon into Giratina ex's KO range,

Pom-Pom Oricorio serves as a wall, which negates all damage done by ex Pokemon. Pom-Pom Oricorio with Greninja in the back using Water Shuriken, as Giratina ex sets itself up with Broken-Space Bellow is a setup that's difficult to break.

It also makes use of Shaymin to keep its Pokemon healthy by healing 10 HP every turn, as well as Irida to heal 40 damage from your Pokemon with Water Energy.

Expansions	Cards to Get and Packs to Open
Genetic Apex (A1)	Froakie x (Charizard Pack) Frogadier x 1 (Charizard Pack) Greninja x 2 (Charizard Pack)
Mythical Island (A1a)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Spacetime Smackdown (A2)	Shaymin x 1 (Dialga Pack) Giant Cape x 1 (Dialga Pack) Cyrus x 1 (Palkia Pack)
Triumphant Light (A2a)	Irida x 2 (Arceus Pack)
Shining Revelry (A2b)	Giratina ex x 1 (Shiny Charizard Pack)
Celestial Guardians	Oricorio x 2 (Solgaleo Pack) Rare Candy x 2 (Any Pack) Guzma x 1 (Lunala Pack)
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)

Pom-Pom Oricorio and Tapu Koko Deck

Shaymin ×2	Oricorio ×2	Tapu Koko ×2	Giovanni ×1
Sabrina ×2	Pokemon Communication ×2	Giant Cape ×2	Cyrus ×1
Iono ×2	Poke Ball ×2	Professor's Research ×2
Energy Used

This deck actively switches out Tapu Koko whenever it attacks to Pom-Pom Oricorio, which halts any active ex Pokemon on your opponent's side. Shaymin is also used to remove any Retreat Costs from your side of the field, making it easier to swap between the two cards.

Expansions	Cards to Get and Packs to Open
Genetic Apex (A1)	Giovanni x 1 (Mewtwo Pack) Sabrina x 2 (Charizard Pack)
Mythical Island (A1a)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Spacetime Smackdown (A2)	Pokemon Communication x 2 (Dialga Pack) Giant Cape x 2 (Dialga Pack) Cyrus x 1 (Palkia Pack)
Triumphant Light (A2a)	Shaymin x 2 (Arceus Pack)
Shining Revelry (A2b)	Iono x 2 (Shiny Charizard Pack)
Celestial Guardians	Oricorio x 2 (Solgaleo Pack) Tapu Koko x 2 (Solgaleo Pack)
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)

Vikavolt and Pom-Pom Oricorio Deck

Shaymin ×1	Grubbin ×2	Charjabug ×1	Vikavolt ×2
Oricorio ×1	Togedemaru ×2	Pokemon Communication ×1	Cyrus ×1
Rare Candy ×2	Sophocles ×2	Poke Ball ×2	Red Card ×1
Professor's Research ×2
Energy Used

In addition to benefiting from the +30 damage from Sophocles, Vikavolt can also prevent the opponent from using Item cards from their hand with its Ability. In the current meta, with the popularity of two-stage Pokemon and decks using Rare Candy is on the rise, so being able to slow your opponent's strategy down is a major strength of this deck.

Expansions	Cards to Get and Packs to Open
Genetic Apex (A1)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Mythical Island (A1a)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Spacetime Smackdown (A2)	Pokemon Communication x 1 (Dialga Pack) Cyrus x 1 (Palkia Pack)
Triumphant Light (A2a)	Shaymin x 1 (Arceus Pack)
Shining Revelry (A2b)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Celestial Guardians	Grubbin x 2 (Lunala Pack) Charjabug x 1 (Lunala Pack) Vikavolt x 2 (Lunala Pack) Oricorio x 1 (Solgaleo Pack) Togedemaru x 2 (Lunala Pack) Rare Candy x 2 (Any Pack) Sophocles x 2 (Solgaleo Pack)
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) Red Card x 1 (Promo-A Pack) Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack)

Alternate Card Suggestions

Professor's Research Card - Promo

Alternate Cards	Possible Cuts
Sabrina (A1 225)	or → ・You may opt to use Sabrina if you want to focus on knocking out weaker opponents.
Oricorio (A3 066)	↔ ・You can swap around depending on your needs. ・Removing Pom-Pom Oricorio will makke the deck weaker against non-ex cards.
Rocky Helmet (A2 148)	x2 → + or ・Use according to preference.

Crobat and Pom-Pom Oricorio Deck

Zubat ×2	Golbat ×1	Crobat ×2	Arceus ex ×2
Oricorio ×2	Sabrina ×1	Leaf ×2	Cyrus ×1
Rare Candy ×2	Ilima ×1	Poke Ball ×2	Professor's Research ×2
Energy Used

In addition to Arceus ex, this deck also features Oricorio as an attacker. It is able to counter ex Pokemon with its Ability, giving you a solution to some opponents that Arceus ex cannot handle.

While Oricorio can only deal 50 damage each turn, Crobat can help deal additional damage from the Bench with Cunning Link, provided Arceus ex is in play.

The Rare Candy gives the player the chance to have Crobat in play in earlier turns. Ilima provides a choice for you to safely return Arceus ex to your hand, preventing the opponent from scoring 2 points.

Expansions	Cards to Get and Packs to Open
Genetic Apex (A1)	Zubat x 2 (Mewtwo Pack) Golbat x 1 (Mewtwo Pack) Sabrina x 1 (Charizard Pack)
Mythical Island (A1a)	Leaf x 2 (Mew Pack)
Spacetime Smackdown (A2)	Cyrus x 1 (Palkia Pack)
Triumphant Light (A2a)	Crobat x 2 (Arceus Pack) Arceus ex x 2 (Arceus Pack)
Shining Revelry (A2b)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Celestial Guardians	Oricorio x 2 (Solgaleo Pack) Rare Candy x 2 (Any Pack) Ilima x 1 (Lunala Pack)
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)

Alolan Raichu ex and Pachirisu Deck

Pikachu ×2	Pachirisu ×2	Alolan Raichu ex ×2	Oricorio ×1
Sabrina ×1	Giant Cape ×2	Rocky Helmet ×1	Cyrus ×2
X Speed ×2	Poke Ball ×2	Red Card ×1	Professor's Research ×2
Energy Used

This deck utilizes Pachirisu to speed up Energy gathering for Alolan Raichu ex. By the time Alolan Raichu ex is ready, your opponent will likely also have several Energy attached to them, making it easier to knock the Pokemon out in one hit.

Expansions	Cards to Get and Packs to Open
Genetic Apex (A1)	Sabrina x 1 (Charizard Pack)
Mythical Island (A1a)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Spacetime Smackdown (A2)	Giant Cape x 2 (Dialga Pack) Rocky Helmet x 1 (Palkia Pack) Cyrus x 2 (Palkia Pack)
Triumphant Light (A2a)	Pikachu x 2 (Arceus Pack)
Shining Revelry (A2b)	Pachirisu x 2 (Shiny Charizard Pack)
Celestial Guardians	Alolan Raichu ex x 2 (Solgaleo Pack) Oricorio x 1 (Solgaleo Pack)
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	X Speed x 2 (Promo-A Pack) Poke Ball x 2 (Promo-A Pack) Red Card x 1 (Promo-A Pack) Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack)

Staraptor and Pom-Pom Oricorio Deck

Starly ×2	Staravia ×1	Staraptor ×2	Oricorio ×1
Giovanni ×1	Sabrina ×1	Pokemon Communication ×1	Giant Cape ×1
Barry ×2	Iono ×1	Rare Candy ×2	Poison Barb ×1
Poke Ball ×2	Professor's Research ×2
Energy Used

Staraptor is paired with Pom-Pom Style Oricorio in this deck. Oricorio can function as an early-game attacker as Staraptor evolves. It can also be switched in to counter ex Pokemon and negate their damage with its Ability.

The Rare Candy gives Staraptor an opportunity to be in play during earlier turns. If paired with Barry, this may give you the chance to use Brave Bird by Turn 3.

Expansions	Cards to Get and Packs to Open
Genetic Apex (A1)	Giovanni x 1 (Mewtwo Pack) Sabrina x 1 (Charizard Pack)
Mythical Island (A1a)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Spacetime Smackdown (A2)	Starly x 2 (Palkia Pack) Staravia x 1 (Palkia Pack) Pokemon Communication x 1 (Dialga Pack) Giant Cape x 1 (Dialga Pack)
Triumphant Light (A2a)	Staraptor x 2 (Arceus Pack) Barry x 2 (Arceus Pack)
Shining Revelry (A2b)	Iono x 1 (Shiny Charizard Pack)
Celestial Guardians	Oricorio x 1 (Solgaleo Pack) Rare Candy x 2 (Any Pack) Poison Barb x 1 (Lunala Pack)
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)

Dragonite and Pom-Pom Oricorio Deck

Dratini ×2	Dragonair ×2	Dragonite ×2	Druddigon ×2
Oricorio ×1	Leaf ×2	Pokemon Communication ×1	Giant Cape ×1
Iono ×1	Poison Barb ×2	Poke Ball ×2	Professor's Research ×2
Energy Used

The appeal of a Dragonite deck with Pom-Pom Oricorio is to counter decks that are made up of only ex cards. If you are fighting with non-ex cards, use Poison Barb and Druddigon to slowly inflict damage on them while tanking, and have your Dragonite slowly build itself on Bench.

Expansions	Cards to Get and Packs to Open
Genetic Apex (A1)	Dratini x 2 (Mewtwo Pack) Dragonair x 2 (Mewtwo Pack) Dragonite x 2 (Mewtwo Pack)
Mythical Island (A1a)	Druddigon x 2 (Mew Pack) Leaf x 2 (Mew Pack)
Spacetime Smackdown (A2)	Pokemon Communication x 1 (Dialga Pack) Giant Cape x 1 (Dialga Pack)
Triumphant Light (A2a)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Shining Revelry (A2b)	Iono x 1 (Shiny Charizard Pack)
Celestial Guardians	Oricorio x 1 (Solgaleo Pack) Poison Barb x 2 (Lunala Pack)
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 Card Suggestions

Alternate Cards	Possible Cuts
Rare Candy (A3 144)	and → • Rare Candy can get your Dragonite up earlier so you can survive more aggressive decks that like to run Cyrus or Sabrina.

Stoutland and Alolan Raichu

Pikachu ×2	Alolan Raichu ex ×2	Oricorio ×1	Lillipup ×2
Herdier ×1	Stoutland ×2	Pokemon Communication ×1	Cyrus ×1
Team Rocket Grunt ×2	Rare Candy ×2	Poke Ball ×2	Professor's Research ×2
Energy Used

Stoutland synergizes with Alolan Raichu ex because Stoutland forces opponents to attach extra Energy, while Alolan Raichu ex punishes them for attaching extra Energy.

Pom-Pom Oricorio can work as a wall and a win-condition against decks that are not prepared to go up against Safeguard.

Expansions	Cards to Get and Packs to Open
Genetic Apex (A1)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Mythical Island (A1a)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Spacetime Smackdown (A2)	Pokemon Communication x 1 (Dialga Pack) Cyrus x 1 (Palkia Pack)
Triumphant Light (A2a)	Pikachu x 2 (Arceus Pack)
Shining Revelry (A2b)	Team Rocket Grunt x 2 (Shiny Charizard Pack)
Celestial Guardians	Alolan Raichu ex x 2 (Solgaleo Pack) Oricorio x 1 (Solgaleo Pack) Rare Candy x 2 (Any Pack)
Extradimensional Crisis	Lillipup x 2 (Buzzwole Pack) Herdier x 1 (Buzzwole Pack) Stoutland x 2 (Buzzwole Pack)
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 Card Suggestions

Alternate Cards	Possible Cuts
Iono (A2b 069)	→ • You can cut Pokemon Communication for Iono to give yourself an option that refreshes your hand that also works as disruption for your opponents.

Jolteon and Silvally Deck

Oricorio ×1	Type Null ×2	Silvally ×2	Jolteon ×2
Eevee ×2	Sabrina ×1	Cyrus ×1	Mars ×1
Electrical Cord ×2	Gladion ×2	Poke Ball ×2	Professor's Research ×2
Energy Used

Jolteon can deal a quick 60 damage when it evolves and uses Beginning Bolt. This may allow it to take out low-HP Basic Pokemon with ease. Silvally is played with Jolteon in this deck as an easy way to deal 100 damage with minimal effort.

Electrical Cord allows you to be more efficient with your attached Energy, transfering it to a benched partner once a Lightning-type gets knocked out.

A single copy of Pom-Pom Oricorio is played as a win condition against ex-heavy decks.

Expansions	Cards to Get and Packs to Open
Genetic Apex (A1)	Sabrina x 1 (Charizard Pack)
Mythical Island (A1a)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Spacetime Smackdown (A2)	Cyrus x 1 (Palkia Pack) Mars x 1 (Palkia Pack)
Triumphant Light (A2a)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Shining Revelry (A2b)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Celestial Guardians	Oricorio x 1 (Solgaleo Pack)
Extradimensional Crisis	Type Null x 2 (Buzzwole Pack) Silvally x 2 (Buzzwole Pack) Electrical Cord x 2 (Buzzwole Pack) Gladion x 2 (Buzzwole Pack)
Eevee Grove	Jolteon x 2 (Eevee Pack) Eevee x 2 (Eevee Pack)
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)

Snorlax ex and Magnezone Deck

Magnemite ×2	Magneton ×2	Magnezone ×2	Oricorio ×1
Snorlax ex ×2	Cyrus ×1	Pokemon Center Lady ×2	Poison Barb ×2
Ilima ×2	Poke Ball ×2	Professor's Research ×2
Energy Used

Snorlax ex works as an early-game tank that is able to heal itself with its Full-Mouth Manner Ability. Use cards like Pokemon Center Lady and Ilima to keep it healthy as you set up a Magnezone on your Bench.

Poison Barb can punish opponents for attacking Snorlax ex with Poison.

Expansions	Cards to Get and Packs to Open
Genetic Apex (A1)	Magnemite x 2 (Pikachu Pack) Magneton x 2 (Pikachu Pack)
Mythical Island (A1a)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Spacetime Smackdown (A2)	Magnezone x 2 (Any Pack) Cyrus x 1 (Palkia Pack)
Triumphant Light (A2a)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Shining Revelry (A2b)	Pokemon Center Lady x 2 (Shiny Charizard Pack)
Celestial Guardians	Oricorio x 1 (Solgaleo Pack) Poison Barb x 2 (Lunala Pack) Ilima x 2 (Lunala Pack)
Extradimensional Crisis	No cards needed from this expansion.
Eevee Grove	Snorlax ex x 2 (Eevee Pack)
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)

Magnezone and Shiinotic Deck

Magnemite ×2	Magneton ×2	Magnezone ×2	Morelull ×2
Oricorio ×1	Shiinotic ×2	Sabrina ×1	Giant Cape ×1
Cyrus ×1	Mars ×1	Poke Ball ×2	Red Card ×1
Professor's Research ×2
Energy Used

Shiinotic is played with Magnezone in this deck as a means to get Magneton and Magnezone into your hand as quickly as possible.

Pom-Pom Oricorio can work as a wall and a win-condition against decks that are not prepared to go up against Safeguard.

Expansions	Cards to Get and Packs to Open
Genetic Apex (A1)	Magnemite x 2 (Pikachu Pack) Magneton x 2 (Pikachu Pack) Sabrina x 1 (Charizard Pack)
Mythical Island (A1a)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Spacetime Smackdown (A2)	Magnezone x 2 (Any Pack) Giant Cape x 1 (Dialga Pack) Cyrus x 1 (Palkia Pack) Mars x 1 (Palkia Pack)
Triumphant Light (A2a)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Shining Revelry (A2b)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Celestial Guardians	Morelull x 2 (Lunala Pack) Oricorio x 1 (Solgaleo Pack)
Extradimensional Crisis	Shiinotic x 2 (Buzzwole Pack)
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) Red Card x 1 (Promo-A Pack) Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack)

Tapu Koko ex and Arceus ex Deck

Arceus ex ×1	Oricorio ×2	Tapu Koko ex ×2	Zeraora ×2
Giovanni ×1	Sabrina ×1	Giant Cape ×1	Cyrus ×1
Dawn ×1	Mars ×1	Pokemon Center Lady ×1	Electrical Cord ×2
Poke Ball ×2	Professor's Research ×2
Energy Used

Tapu Koko ex can set itself up with Plasma Hurricane. Once it is ready on the second turn, use Mach Bolt every chance you get.

Pom-Pom Oricorio can work as a wall and a win-condition against decks that are not prepared to go up against Safeguard.

Zeraora is also a decent Pokemon to start with, since it is easy to set up. This is also the deck's only answer to Pom-Pom Oricorio, besides your own Pom-Pom Oricorio.

Arceus ex is an effective alternate attacker that can do a solid 130 damage. This is also the deck's highest damage dealer.

The deck features a variety of Supporter options, including Giovanni which can let Pom-Pom Oricorio and Zeraora OHKO opposing 60 HP Pokemon like Gible, Eevee, or Charmander.

Expansions	Cards to Get and Packs to Open
Genetic Apex (A1)	Giovanni x 1 (Mewtwo Pack) Sabrina x 1 (Charizard Pack)
Mythical Island (A1a)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Spacetime Smackdown (A2)	Giant Cape x 1 (Dialga Pack) Cyrus x 1 (Palkia Pack) Dawn x 1 (Dialga Pack) Mars x 1 (Palkia Pack)
Triumphant Light (A2a)	Arceus ex x 1 (Arceus Pack)
Shining Revelry (A2b)	Pokemon Center Lady x 1 (Shiny Charizard Pack)
Celestial Guardians	Oricorio x 2 (Solgaleo Pack)
Extradimensional Crisis	Tapu Koko ex x 2 (Buzzwole Pack) Zeraora x 2 (Buzzwole Pack) Electrical Cord x 2 (Buzzwole Pack)
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)

Silvally and Pom-Pom Oricorio

Oricorio ×2	Type Null ×2	Silvally ×2	Pichu ×2
Giovanni ×1	Sabrina ×1	Cyrus ×1	Mars ×1
Guzma ×1	Gladion ×2	Silver ×1	Poke Ball ×2
Professor's Research ×2
Energy Used

This deck aims to quickly power up attackers with Pichu and Elemental Switch.

The inclusion of Pichu alleviates Silvally 's weakness of being an Energy behind when going first.

Pom-Pom Oricorio can wall unprepared ex Pokemon, while Silvally attacks for 100 every turn, forcing advantageous point trades.

Raikou Deck

Oricorio ×1	Zeraora ×2	Pichu ×2	Raikou ×2
Giovanni ×2	Rocky Helmet ×2	Cyrus ×2	Dawn ×1
Silver ×1	Poke Ball ×2	Red Card ×1	Professor's Research ×2
Energy Used

It is ideal to lead with Pichu so that you can set up Raikou by the beginning of your second turn, regardless of whether you went first or second. You'll want to deal damage immediately with Raikou before your opponent can set up their Pokemon.

If faced against a bulky ex Pokemon, you can use Oricorio instead to deal with them.

Expansions	Cards to Get and Packs to Open
Genetic Apex (A1)	Giovanni x 2 (Mewtwo Pack)
Mythical Island (A1a)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Spacetime Smackdown (A2)	Rocky Helmet x 2 (Palkia Pack) Cyrus x 2 (Palkia Pack) Dawn x 1 (Dialga Pack)
Triumphant Light (A2a)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Shining Revelry (A2b)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Celestial Guardians	Oricorio x 1 (Solgaleo Pack)
Extradimensional Crisis	Zeraora x 2 (Buzzwole Pack)
Eevee Grove	No cards needed from this expansion.
Wisdom of Sky and Sea	Pichu x 2 (Lugia Pack) Raikou x 2 (Ho-Oh Pack) Silver x 1 (Ho-Oh Pack)
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) Red Card x 1 (Promo-A Pack) Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack)

Pikachu ex and Pom-Pom Oricorio Deck

Pikachu ex ×2	Oricorio ×2	Zeraora ×2	Pichu ×2
Raikou ×1	Cyrus ×1	Red ×1	Elemental Switch ×2
Silver ×1	X Speed ×1	Poke Ball ×2	Red Card ×1
Professor's Research ×2
Energy Used

Pichu enables all the 2-Energy attackers in the deck by being able to attach Energy on the first turn with Crackly Toss.

Zeraora is also able to accelerate Energy onto itself on your first turn. You can then use Elemental Switch to quickly set up any attacker you wish.

The deck's main attacker is Genetic Apex Pikachu ex, who can easily 2HKO all ex Pokemon.

Expansions	Cards to Get and Packs to Open
Genetic Apex (A1)	Pikachu ex x 2 (Pikachu Pack)
Mythical Island (A1a)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Spacetime Smackdown (A2)	Cyrus x 1 (Palkia Pack)
Triumphant Light (A2a)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Shining Revelry (A2b)	Red x 1 (Shiny Charizard Pack)
Celestial Guardians	Oricorio x 2 (Solgaleo Pack)
Extradimensional Crisis	Zeraora x 2 (Buzzwole Pack)
Eevee Grove	No cards needed from this expansion.
Wisdom of Sky and Sea	Pichu x 2 (Lugia Pack) Raikou x 1 (Ho-Oh Pack) Elemental Switch x 2 (Lugia Pack) Silver x 1 (Ho-Oh Pack)
Secluded Springs	No cards needed from this expansion.
Mega Rising	No cards needed from this expansion.
Promo-A	X Speed x 1 (Promo-A Pack) Poke Ball x 2 (Promo-A Pack) Red Card x 1 (Promo-A Pack) Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack)

SS Eelektross Deck

Oricorio ×1	Pichu ×2	Tynamo ×2	Eelektrik ×1
Eelektross ×2	Sabrina ×1	Giant Cape ×2	Cyrus ×1
Red ×1	Rare Candy ×2	Guzma ×1	Poke Ball ×2
Professor's Research ×2
Energy Used

Pichu can accelerate Eelektross so it can use Wild Charge early. If you went second, you'll be able to use Wild Charge on your next turn with Pichu's help and a lucky Rare Candy on your hand.

Expansions	Cards to Get and Packs to Open
Genetic Apex (A1)	Sabrina x 1 (Charizard Pack)
Mythical Island (A1a)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Spacetime Smackdown (A2)	Giant Cape x 2 (Dialga Pack) Cyrus x 1 (Palkia Pack)
Triumphant Light (A2a)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Shining Revelry (A2b)	Red x 1 (Shiny Charizard Pack)
Celestial Guardians	Oricorio x 1 (Solgaleo Pack) Rare Candy x 2 (Any Pack) Guzma x 1 (Lunala Pack)
Extradimensional Crisis	No cards needed from this expansion.
Eevee Grove	No cards needed from this expansion.
Wisdom of Sky and Sea	Pichu x 2 (Lugia Pack)
Secluded Springs	Tynamo x 2 (Suicune Pack) Eelektrik x 1 (Suicune Pack) Eelektross x 2 (Suicune Pack)
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)

Jumpluff ex and Pom-Pom Oricorio

Oricorio ×2	Zeraora ×1	Hoppip ×2	Jumpluff ex ×2
Giant Cape ×1	Cyrus ×2	Mars ×1	Pokemon Center Lady ×1
Red ×1	Rare Candy ×2	Guzma ×1	Poke Ball ×2
Professor's Research ×2
Energy Used

Jumpluff ex's hit and run strategy is effective when it is able to hide behind Pom-Pom Oricorio and its Safeguard Ability.

The deck may not have the highest damage output, or the quickest setup, but it can win matches if your opponent does not have counterplay options against Pom-Pom Oricorio.

Expansions	Cards to Get and Packs to Open
Genetic Apex (A1)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Mythical Island (A1a)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Spacetime Smackdown (A2)	Giant Cape x 1 (Dialga Pack) Cyrus x 2 (Palkia Pack) Mars x 1 (Palkia Pack)
Triumphant Light (A2a)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Shining Revelry (A2b)	Pokemon Center Lady x 1 (Shiny Charizard Pack) Red x 1 (Shiny Charizard Pack)
Celestial Guardians	Oricorio x 2 (Solgaleo Pack) Rare Candy x 2 (Any Pack) Guzma x 1 (Lunala Pack)
Extradimensional Crisis	Zeraora x 1 (Buzzwole Pack)
Eevee Grove	No cards needed from this expansion.
Wisdom of Sky and Sea	No cards needed from this expansion.
Secluded Springs	Hoppip x 2 (Suicune Pack) Jumpluff ex x 2 (Suicune Pack)
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)

Raikou ex and Arceus ex Deck

Arceus ex ×1	Oricorio ×1	Zeraora ×2	Raikou ex ×2
Leaf ×1	Giant Cape ×1	Cyrus ×2	Mars ×1
Red ×1	Guzma ×1	Elemental Switch ×2	Poke Ball ×2
Red Card ×1	Professor's Research ×2
Energy Used

Raikou ex' is played with Arceus ex in this deck as an alternative attacker that can deal up to 130 damage.

Arceus ex can easily be powered up if you start with Zeraora and have an Elemental Switch available.

Pom-Pom Oricorio also makes an appearance in this deck list as a reliable wall against ex Pokemon.

Expansions	Cards to Get and Packs to Open
Genetic Apex (A1)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Mythical Island (A1a)	Leaf x 1 (Mew Pack)
Spacetime Smackdown (A2)	Giant Cape x 1 (Dialga Pack) Cyrus x 2 (Palkia Pack) Mars x 1 (Palkia Pack)
Triumphant Light (A2a)	Arceus ex x 1 (Arceus Pack)
Shining Revelry (A2b)	Red x 1 (Shiny Charizard Pack)
Celestial Guardians	Oricorio x 1 (Solgaleo Pack) Guzma x 1 (Lunala Pack)
Extradimensional Crisis	Zeraora x 2 (Buzzwole Pack)
Eevee Grove	No cards needed from this expansion.
Wisdom of Sky and Sea	Elemental Switch x 2 (Lugia Pack)
Secluded Springs	Raikou ex x 2 (Suicune Pack)
Mega Rising	No cards needed from this expansion.
Promo-A	Poke Ball x 2 (Promo-A Pack) Red Card x 1 (Promo-A Pack) Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack)

Pom-Pom Oricorio and Arceus ex Deck

Arceus ex ×2	Oricorio ×2	Zeraora ×2	Pichu ×2
Sabrina ×1	Giant Cape ×1	Cyrus ×1	Pokemon Center Lady ×1
Ilima ×1	Guzma ×1	Elemental Switch ×2	Poke Ball ×2
Professor's Research ×2
Energy Used

Pom-Pom Oricorio is played alongside Zeraora and Arceus ex in this deck, with Zeraora being an early-game threat and Arceus ex being a late-game finisher.

This deck makes use of Elemental Switch to transfer Energy to usable attackers, and Pichu to quickly set up your attackers.

Expansions	Cards to Get and Packs to Open
Genetic Apex (A1)	Sabrina x 1 (Charizard Pack)
Mythical Island (A1a)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Spacetime Smackdown (A2)	Giant Cape x 1 (Dialga Pack) Cyrus x 1 (Palkia Pack)
Triumphant Light (A2a)	Arceus ex x 2 (Arceus Pack)
Shining Revelry (A2b)	Pokemon Center Lady x 1 (Shiny Charizard Pack)
Celestial Guardians	Oricorio x 2 (Solgaleo Pack) Ilima x 1 (Lunala Pack) Guzma x 1 (Lunala Pack)
Extradimensional Crisis	Zeraora x 2 (Buzzwole Pack)
Eevee Grove	No cards needed from this expansion.
Wisdom of Sky and Sea	Pichu x 2 (Lugia Pack) Elemental Switch x 2 (Lugia Pack)
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)

Dragonite ex Deck

Oricorio ×2	Dratini ×2	Dragonair ×1	Dragonite ex ×2
Pichu ×2	Rare Candy ×2	Elemental Switch ×2	Lyra ×2
Poke Ball ×2	Professor's Research ×2
Energy Used

This is a straightforward Dragonite ex build that makes use of Pom-Pom Oricorio and Pichu for Energy acceleration.

Pom-Pom Oricorio can work as a win condition against decks with no options against it, such as unprepared Solgaleo ex and Shiinotic decks. Pichu can accelerate Energy onto your benched Pokemon on the first turn.

This deck makes use of Lyra as well as Pichu's free Retreat cost to let you use Dragonite ex's Giga Impact consecutively.

Expansions	Cards to Get and Packs to Open
Genetic Apex (A1)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Mythical Island (A1a)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Spacetime Smackdown (A2)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Triumphant Light (A2a)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Shining Revelry (A2b)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Celestial Guardians	Oricorio x 2 (Solgaleo Pack) Rare Candy x 2 (Any Pack)
Extradimensional Crisis	No cards needed from this expansion.
Eevee Grove	Dratini x 2 (Eevee Pack) Dragonair x 1 (Eevee Pack) Dragonite ex x 2 (Eevee Pack)
Wisdom of Sky and Sea	Pichu x 2 (Lugia Pack) Elemental Switch x 2 (Lugia Pack) Lyra x 2 (Lugia Pack)
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)

SR Pikachu ex and Pom-Pom Oricorio Deck

Pikachu ex ×1	Pikachu ex ×1	Oricorio ×2	Zeraora ×2
Pichu ×1	Cyrus ×2	Mars ×1	Guzma ×1
Elemental Switch ×2	Silver ×1	Poke Ball ×2	Red Card ×2
Professor's Research ×2
Energy Used

This deck can generate value as early as your first turn with Pokemon like Pichu and Zeraora, which can generate Energy. This synergizes with Elemental Switch, which can allow you to set up an alternate attacker quickly.

Pikachu ex from Shining Revelry works as a finisher for higher HP Pokemon, while Pikachu ex from Genetic Apex can do a consistent 120 damage if you have three Pokemon on your Bench.

Expansions	Cards to Get and Packs to Open
Genetic Apex (A1)	Pikachu ex x 1 (Pikachu Pack)
Mythical Island (A1a)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Spacetime Smackdown (A2)	Cyrus x 2 (Palkia Pack) Mars x 1 (Palkia Pack)
Triumphant Light (A2a)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Shining Revelry (A2b)	Pikachu ex x 1 (Shiny Charizard Pack)
Celestial Guardians	Oricorio x 2 (Solgaleo Pack) Guzma x 1 (Lunala Pack)
Extradimensional Crisis	Zeraora x 2 (Buzzwole Pack)
Eevee Grove	No cards needed from this expansion.
Wisdom of Sky and Sea	Pichu x 1 (Lugia Pack) Elemental Switch x 2 (Lugia Pack) Silver x 1 (Ho-Oh Pack)
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) Red Card x 2 (Promo-A Pack) Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack)

Tapu Koko ex and Pom-Pom Oricorio Deck

Oricorio ×2	Tapu Koko ex ×2	Giovanni ×1	Giant Cape ×1
Cyrus ×2	Pokemon Center Lady ×1	Looker ×	Silver ×1
Potion ×2	X Speed ×1	Poke Ball ×2	Red Card ×2
Professor's Research ×2
Energy Used

Tapu Koko ex matches up favorably against top Suicune ex decks, being able to easily 2HKO Suicune ex with Plasma Hurricane and Mach Bolt.

Pom-Pom Oricorio can work as a wall and a win-condition against those decks as well.

Expansions	Cards to Get and Packs to Open
Genetic Apex (A1)	Giovanni x 1 (Mewtwo Pack)
Mythical Island (A1a)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Spacetime Smackdown (A2)	Giant Cape x 1 (Dialga Pack) Cyrus x 2 (Palkia Pack)
Triumphant Light (A2a)	No cards needed from this expansion.
Shining Revelry (A2b)	Pokemon Center Lady x 1 (Shiny Charizard Pack)
Celestial Guardians	Oricorio x 2 (Solgaleo Pack)
Extradimensional Crisis	Tapu Koko ex x 2 (Buzzwole Pack) Looker x (Buzzwole Pack)
Eevee Grove	No cards needed from this expansion.
Wisdom of Sky and Sea	Silver x 1 (Ho-Oh Pack)
Secluded Springs	No cards needed from this expansion.
Mega Rising	No cards needed from this expansion.
Promo-A	Potion x 2 (Promo-A Pack) X Speed x 1 (Promo-A Pack) Poke Ball x 2 (Promo-A Pack) Red Card x 2 (Promo-A Pack) Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack)

Pom-Pom Oricorio Deck Strategy Guide

Relies on Main Lightning Attackers

Pom-Pom Oricorio shuts down any ex Pokemon-centric decks thanks to its Ability. This lets you set up your attackers on the sidelines without the threat of Pom-Pom Oricorio being knocked out.

Once set up, you can bring in Magnezone and Tapu Koko to defeat any non-ex Pokemon, then switch back to Pom-Pom Oricorio to finish off any opossing ex cards.

Use Trainer Cards to Get Other Pokemon

Cards like Pokemon Communication and Iono are essential to this deck so you can easily find Pom-Pom Oricorio, put it in the field, and prevent any ex Pokemon to get some momentum early on.

You can also use these to build up your Magnezone in your Bench.

How to Beat Pom-Pom Oricorio Decks

Take Advantage of Fighting-type Weakness

Pom-Pom Oricorio may render ex Pokemon ineffective, but it doesn't stop non-ex Fighting-type cards from getting the upper hand.

Most non-ex Fighting-type Pokemon can easily knock out Pom-Pom Oricorio, and will have no problem taking on its teammates, such as Magnezone.

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Mega Altaria ex and Chingling Deck	Greninja ex and Suicune ex Deck	Mega Absol ex and Hydreigon Deck	-
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Mega Blaziken ex and Heatmor Deck	Pom-Pom Oricorio and Magnezone Deck	Decidueye ex Deck	-
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Mega Absol ex and Pom-Pom Oricorio Deck	Mega Absol ex and Weezing Deck	Hydreigon Deck	Espeon ex and Indeedee ex Deck
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Mega Blaziken ex and Entei ex Deck	Mega Gyarados ex and Milotic Deck	Indeedee ex and Giratina ex Deck	Luxray Deck
Pom-Pom Oricorio and Greninja Deck	Giratina ex and Darkrai ex Deck	Guzzlord ex and Naganadel Deck	-
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Mega Pinsir ex and Leafeon ex Deck	Mega Ampharos ex and Raikou ex Deck	Hitmonchan ex and Lucario Deck	Jolteon ex and Jolteon Deck
Tapu Koko ex and Pom-Pom Oricorio Deck	SR Pikachu ex and Pom-Pom Oricorio Deck	Crobat and Arceus ex Deck	Goodra and Indeedee ex Deck
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Rapidash ex and Ninetales Deck	Tauros ex and Hydreigon Deck	Whimsicott ex and Meowscarada Deck	Dragalge ex and Nihilego Deck
Golurk Deck	Aegislash and Togedemaru Deck	Mega Pidgeot ex and Raikou ex Deck	-

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(B1)	・Aegislash ・Dragalge ex ・Greninja ex ・Golurk ・Goodra ・Hitmonchan ex ・Hydreigon ・Indeedee ex ・Jolteon ex ・Luxray ・Mega Absol ex ・Mega Altaria ex ・Mega Ampharos ex ・Mega Blaziken ex ・Mega Gyarados ex ・Mega Pidgeot ex ・Mega Pinsir ex ・Melmetal ex ・Rapidash ex ・Tauros ex ・Whimsicott ex
(A4a)	・Altaria ・Celebi ・Dugtrio ・Entei ex ・Galarian Cursola ・Jumpluff ex ・Latios ・Miltank ・Poliwrath ex ・Raikou ex ・Slowking ・SS Eelektross ・Suicune ex ・Zoroark
(A4)	・Crobat ex ・Donphan ex ・Espeon ex ・Ho-oh ex ・Kingdra ex ・Lanturn ex ・Lugia ex ・Magcargo ・Raikou ・Scizor ・Shuckle ex ・Skarmory ex ・Steelix ・Umbreon ex ・WSS Gyarados ・WSS Tyranitar ・Xatu
(A3b)	・Alcremie ・Dragonite ex ・Espeon ・Flareon ex ・Glaceon ・Jolteon ・Leafeon ・Primarina ex ・Slurpuff ・Snorlax ex ・Sylveon ex ・Umbreon ・Vaporeon
(A3a)	・Alolan Dugtrio ex ・Blacephalon ・Buzzwole ex ・Guzzlord ex ・Lycanroc ex ・Naganadel ・Nihilego ・Pheromosa ・Shiinotic ・Silvally ・Stoutland ・Tapu Koko ex ・Ultra Necrozma ex
(A3)	・Alolan Muk ex ・Alolan Ninetales ・Alolan Raichu ex ・Araquanid ・Banette ・Crabominable ex ・Decidueye ex ・Dhelmise ex ・Incineroar ex ・Kommo-o ・Lunala ex ・Mimikyu ・Passimian ex ・Pom-Pom Oricorio ・Rayquaza ex ・Solgaleo ex ・Tsareena ・Turtonator ・Vikavolt ・Wishiwashi ex
(A2b)	・Beedrill ex ・Bibarel ex ・Dondozo ・Gholdengo ・Giratina ex ・Lucario ex ・Meowscarada ・Paldean Clodsire ex ・Pawmot ・SR Charizard ex ・SR Pikachu ex ・Tinkaton ex ・Wugtrio ex
(A2a)	・Abomasnow ・Arceus ex ・Bronzong ・Carnivine ・Crobat ・Donphan ・Garchomp ex ・Gengar ・Glaceon ex ・Heatran ・Houndoom ・Leafeon ex ・Origin Forme Palkia ・Probopass ex ・Snorlax ・Staraptor ・TL Tyranitar
(A2)	・Bastiodon ・Darkrai ex ・Dialga ex ・Empoleon ・Gallade ex ・Garchomp ・Infernape ex ・Lickilicky ex ・Lucario ・Luxray ・Magnezone ・Mesprit ・Mismagius ex ・Pachirisu ex ・Palkia ex ・Porygon-Z ・Rampardos ・Rhyperior ・Togekiss ・Torterra ・Weavile ex ・Yanmega ex
(A1a)	・Aerodactyl ex ・Celebi ex ・Golem ・Gyarados ex ・Mew ex ・Pidgeot ex ・Scolipede
(A1)	・Aerodactyl ・Alakazam ・Arbok ・Arcanine ex ・Articuno ・Articuno ex ・Blastoise ・Blastoise ex ・Centiskorch ・Charizard ・Dragonite ・Exeggutor ex ・Frosmoth ・GA Charizard ex ・GA Gyarados ・GA Pikachu ex ・Gengar ex ・Greninja ・Kabutops ・Kingler ・Lapras ex ・Machamp ex ・Marowak ex ・Melmetal ・Mewtwo ex ・Moltres ex ・Ninetales ・Omastar ・Pidgeot ・Poliwrath ・Primeape ・Raichu ・Starmie ex ・Venusaur ・Venusaur ex ・Weezing ・Wigglytuff ex ・Zapdos ・Zapdos ex

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Wade 7 months

Why is it that I have not once had any Electric energy appear when using this deck??? Has been driving me nuts ... Oricorio has yet to attack in my games lol

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