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This Expert Solo Battle guide is for the Alolan Raichu ex and Oricorio Deck from the Celestial Guardians expansion. Read on to learn about how to defeat it, counter decks, how to beat the battle tasks, and rewards.
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The Lightning Pokemon in this solo battle are weak to Fighting types, so using Fighting Pokemon with low Attack Costs can counter their quick set-ups.
It is best to use Pokemon with 2 energy or less to prevent Alolan Raichu ex from getting any damage boosts.
Fighting Pokemon like Primeape and Sandslash are good for knocking out Pokemon in the early game. Marshadow will deal 120 damage if one of your Pokemon is defeated in the previous turn—making it a must-have for most Fighting decks.



Cards like Sabrina and Cyrus both have abilities that can force a Pokemon from the Bench into the Active Spot. Use them strategically to land more direct attacks on unprepared Pokemon.
If you are using an Araquanid deck, bring Lana who can let you choose which of your opponent's Pokemon to switch in.
Lana Card - Celestial Guardians
| Mission | Reward |
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| Win this battle with a deck whose Pokemon are only Water-type |
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| Win this battle using a deck where all the Pokemon cards are of ◇, ◇◇, and/or ◇◇◇ rarity |
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| Win this battle by turn 12 |
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| Win this battle without your opponent getting any points |
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| Get 12 or more points |
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Araquanid and Palkia ex can cover both your bases by countering Raichu ex and Oricorio.
This deck uses Lana who works like Cyrus, which lets you decide which of your opponent's Pokemon to put on the Active Spot. You can easily KO Oricorio with Araquanid, and then switch to Palkia ex to take out Alolan Raichu ex.
Best Palkia ex Decks and Card List
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All Pokemon in this deck use 2 or less energy, which counters Alolan Raichu ex's special move.
Primeape is used as the main attacker, dealing 50 damage for only one energy. Lucario acts as support, boosting damage to all Fighting-type Pokemon. This effect can stack if you have two Lucarios.
Primeape's damage can be boosted further with a Red trainer card.
The Pokemon in this deck all have low HP, so you can replace Rocky Helmet with Giant Cape to increase their survivability. However, if your Pokemon do get KO'd, you can use Marshadow to deal a 120 damage revenge hit.
Best Lucario Decks and Card List
| First-Time Clear Rewards |
EXP x100 |
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Shinedust x200 |
Shop Ticket x1 |

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
Alolan Raichu ex and Oricorio (Celestial Guardians) Expert Solo Battle Guide



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