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Best Pheromosa Decks and Card List

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Pokemon TGC Pocket - Pheromosa Best Deck Build and How to Play

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

Best Pheromosa Decks

Pheromosa Deck Variants Strengths and Weaknesses
Meowscarada ex and Pheromosa Deck Icon Meowscarada ex and Pheromosa Deck
[★ Best ★]
Strengths:
• Meowscarada ex has inexpensive Attacks that can 2HKO most threats.
• Pheromosa can chip down at the opponent's HP in the early game.
• Non-ex Meowscarada is effective against ex Pokemon.
Weaknesses:
• Pokemon in the deck have a shared Weakness to Fire.
• Meowscarada ex may not be able to effectively deal with bulkier Pokemon.
Buzzwole ex and Pheromosa Deck Icon Buzzwole ex and Pheromosa Deck Strengths:
• Buzzwole ex is able to deal sizeable damage with Punch and Big Beat, while Pheromosa can spread damage for only one Energy with Jump Blues.
• Grass has support options like Leaf Cape and Erika.
• Pokemon in the deck can be powered up later in the game with Lusamine.
Weaknesses:
• All Pokemon in the deck share a Weakness to Fire.
• Buzzwole ex needs multiple turns to be effective.
Meowscarada ex and Pheromosa Deck Icon Meowscarada ex and Pheromosa Deck Strengths:
• Meowscarada ex has inexpensive Attacks that can 2HKO most threats.
• Pheromosa can chip down at the opponent's HP in the early game.
• Non-ex Meowscarada is effective against ex Pokemon.
Weaknesses:
• Pokemon in the deck have a shared Weakness to Fire.
• Meowscarada ex may not be able to effectively deal with bulkier Pokemon.
Celebi and Meowscarada Deck Icon Celebi and Meowscarada Deck Strengths:
• Works well against most Stage 2 ex decks, especially SR Charizard ex and Gyarados ex decks.
• Celebi can surprise opponents by knocking out the opponent right after the devolution.
Weaknesses:
• Very weak against Fire-type decks, especially those with accelerated Energy generation.
Pheromosa and Decidueye ex Deck Icon Pheromosa and Decidueye ex Deck Strengths:
• Has access to effective Sniping options in both Decidueye ex and Pheromosa.
• Pokemon in the deck have inexpensive Attack Costs.
• Grass has support options like Leaf Cape and Erika.
Weaknesses:
• All Pokemon in the deck share a Weakness to Fire.

Meowscarada ex and Pheromosa Deck

Sprigatito ×2 Meowscarada ×1 Pheromosa ×1 Floragato ×1
Meowscarada ex ×2 Cyrus ×1 Mars ×1 Rare Candy ×2
Leaf Cape ×2 Lillie ×1 Copycat ×2 Lucky Ice Pop ×1
Poke Ball ×1 Professor's Research ×2
Energy Used
Grass Icon

Pheromosa is used as this deck's early-game attacker. It is used to deal chip damage to opposing Active and Benched Pokemon with 1 Energy. After Meowscarada ex is set up, it can be switched into the Active Spot. It can then be used to KO low-HP or weakened opponents.

Non-ex Meowscarada can be used against ex Pokemon, as its move can deal 130 damage against them. This can land a KO if the ex Pokemon has been damaged beforehand.

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) Sprigatito x 2 (Shiny Charizard Pack)
Meowscarada x 1 (Shiny Charizard Pack)
Celestial Guardians Rare Candy x 2 (Any Pack)
Leaf Cape x 2 (Solgaleo Pack)
Lillie x 1 (Solgaleo Pack)
Extradimensional Crisis Pheromosa 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 No cards needed from this expansion.
Mega Rising Copycat x 2 (Mega Gyarados Pack)
Crimson Blaze No cards needed from this expansion.
Fantastical Parade Lucky Ice Pop x 1 (Mega Gardevoir Pack)
Paldean Wonders Floragato x 1 (Paldea Pack)
Meowscarada ex x 2 (Paldea Pack)
Promo-A Poke Ball x 1 (Promo-A Pack)
Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack)

Buzzwole ex and Pheromosa Deck

Buzzwole ex ×2 Pheromosa ×2 Celesteela ×2 Erika ×1
Cyrus ×2 Mars ×1 Red ×1 Leaf Cape ×1
Lusamine ×2 Copycat ×1 Starting Plains ×1 Poke Ball ×2
Professor's Research ×2
Energy Used
Grass Icon

Pheromosa provides a strong early-game offensive pressure with Jump Blues spreading damage across the board. Buzzwole ex can come in later in the game after Pheromosa has been KOd.

The Grass-types in the deck benefit from cards like Erika and Leaf Cape, which have synergy with Grass-type Pokemon.

Lusamine in the late-game can help you set up Buzzwole ex quickly by attaching Energy from the Discard Pile.

Celesteela can help the deck with mobility and flexibility with Ultra Thrusters letting you switch your Ultra Beasts at will.

Expansions Cards to Get and Packs to Open
Genetic Apex (A1) Erika x 1 (Charizard 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) Red x 1 (Shiny Charizard Pack)
Celestial Guardians Leaf Cape x 1 (Solgaleo Pack)
Extradimensional Crisis Buzzwole ex x 2 (Buzzwole Pack)
Pheromosa x 2 (Buzzwole Pack)
Celesteela x 2 (Buzzwole Pack)
Lusamine 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 Copycat x 1 (Mega Gyarados Pack)
Crimson Blaze No cards needed from this expansion.
Fantastical Parade Starting Plains x 1 (Mega Gardevoir Pack)
Paldean Wonders No cards needed from this expansion.
Promo-A Poke Ball x 2 (Promo-A Pack)
Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack)

Meowscarada ex and Pheromosa Deck

Sprigatito ×2 Meowscarada ×1 Pheromosa ×1 Floragato ×1
Meowscarada ex ×2 Cyrus ×1 Mars ×1 Rare Candy ×2
Leaf Cape ×2 Lillie ×1 Copycat ×2 Lucky Ice Pop ×1
Poke Ball ×1 Professor's Research ×2
Energy Used
Grass Icon

Pheromosa is used as this deck's early-game attacker. It is used to deal chip damage to opposing Active and Benched Pokemon with 1 Energy. After Meowscarada ex is set up, it can be switched into the Active Spot. It can then be used to KO low-HP or weakened opponents.

Non-ex Meowscarada can be used against ex Pokemon, as its move can deal 130 damage against them. This can land a KO if the ex Pokemon has been damaged beforehand.

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) Sprigatito x 2 (Shiny Charizard Pack)
Meowscarada x 1 (Shiny Charizard Pack)
Celestial Guardians Rare Candy x 2 (Any Pack)
Leaf Cape x 2 (Solgaleo Pack)
Lillie x 1 (Solgaleo Pack)
Extradimensional Crisis Pheromosa 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 No cards needed from this expansion.
Mega Rising Copycat x 2 (Mega Gyarados Pack)
Crimson Blaze No cards needed from this expansion.
Fantastical Parade Lucky Ice Pop x 1 (Mega Gardevoir Pack)
Paldean Wonders Floragato x 1 (Paldea Pack)
Meowscarada ex x 2 (Paldea Pack)
Promo-A Poke Ball x 1 (Promo-A Pack)
Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack)

Celebi and Meowscarada Deck

Sprigatito ×2 Meowscarada ×2 Pheromosa ×2 Celebi ×1
Klefki ×1 Giovanni ×1 Cyrus ×1 Rare Candy ×2
Leaf Cape ×2 May ×1 Copycat ×1 Poke Ball ×2
Professor's Research ×2
Energy Used
Grass Icon

This deck pairs Celebi with Meowscarada to counter decks with Stage 2 Pokemon as well as decks with ex Pokemon. Celebi can take on decks like Shining Revelry Charizard ex and Mega Gyarados ex while Meowscarada can deal with any deck that includes Dark-types.

The deck also includes Pheromosa as a means to whittle down your opponent's health, and put them in Celebi and Meowscarada's KO range.

Klefki is included as a way of removing Giant Cape, and ensuring KOs when Celebi devolves high-HP Pokemon.

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) Cyrus x 1 (Palkia Pack)
Triumphant Light (A2a) No cards needed from this expansion.
Shining Revelry (A2b) Sprigatito x 2 (Shiny Charizard Pack)
Meowscarada x 2 (Shiny Charizard Pack)
Celestial Guardians Rare Candy x 2 (Any Pack)
Leaf Cape x 2 (Solgaleo Pack)
Extradimensional Crisis Pheromosa 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 Celebi x 1 (Suicune Pack)
Mega Rising Klefki x 1 (Mega Gyarados Pack)
May x 1 (Mega Blaziken Pack)
Copycat x 1 (Mega Gyarados Pack)
Crimson Blaze No cards needed from this expansion.
Fantastical Parade No cards needed from this expansion.
Paldean Wonders No cards needed from this expansion.
Promo-A Poke Ball x 2 (Promo-A Pack)
Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack)

Pheromosa and Decidueye ex Deck

Rowlet ×2 Decidueye ex ×2 Dartrix ×1 Pheromosa ×2
Erika ×2 Pokemon Communication ×1 Rare Candy ×2 Leaf Cape ×2
Lillie ×1 Hau ×1 Poke Ball ×2 Professor's Research ×2
Energy Used
Grass Icon

This deck has Pheromosa as an early-game attacker, being able to damage both Active Pokemon and Benched Pokemon. Once Decidueye ex is set up, it can attack the Pokemon that Pheromosa has damaged with Pierce the Pain.

The deck gains access to Hau, which can boost Decidueye ex's damage. Do note that this can only increase the damage of Razor Leaf, and Pierce the Pain if it is damaging the Active Pokemon.

Expansions Cards to Get and Packs to Open
Genetic Apex (A1) Erika x 2 (Charizard Pack)
Mythical Island (A1a) No cards needed from this expansion.
Spacetime Smackdown (A2) Pokemon Communication x 1 (Dialga Pack)
Triumphant Light (A2a) No cards needed from this expansion.
Shining Revelry (A2b) No cards needed from this expansion.
Celestial Guardians Rowlet x 2 (Lunala Pack)
Decidueye ex x 2 (Lunala Pack)
Rare Candy x 2 (Any Pack)
Leaf Cape x 2 (Solgaleo Pack)
Lillie x 1 (Solgaleo Pack)
Extradimensional Crisis Dartrix x 1 (Buzzwole Pack)
Pheromosa x 2 (Buzzwole Pack)
Eevee Grove Hau 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 No cards needed from this expansion.
Crimson Blaze No cards needed from this expansion.
Fantastical Parade No cards needed from this expansion.
Paldean Wonders No cards needed from this expansion.
Promo-A Poke Ball x 2 (Promo-A Pack)
Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack)

Pheromosa Deck Strategy Guide

Increase or Heal Pheromosa's HP

Pheromosa has low HP, which may cause it to get knocked out early. You may heal it with Erika or increase its HP with the Leaf Cape to increase its survivability.

Bring Out the Opponent's Damaged Pokemon

Pheromosa can attack Benched Pokemon. It has good synergy with Cyrus, who can draw damaged Pokemon out into the Active Spot. You may use Cyrus in order to KO a previously damaged Pokemon with your deck's main attacker.

How to Beat Pheromosa Decks

Have Healing Cards Ready

Pheromosa can attack Benched Pokemon in order to set up easier KOs. You may heal your Pokemon to full HP to avoid it getting drawn out by Cyrus or sniped by Decidueye ex.

HP Recovery and Healing Cards List

KO the Main Attacker

Use cards like Sabrina or Cyrus to gust out your opponent's main attacker before it can become a threat. This also prevents Pheromosa from attacking your Bench.

You may also attack your opponent's Bench with Pokemon such as Genetic Apex Hitmonlee.

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Paldean Wonders Decks

Bellibolt ex Deck Icon Bellibolt ex Gholdengo ex DecksGholdengo ex Meowscarada ex Deck Icon Meowscarada ex Chien-Pao ex DecksChien-Pao ex
Baxcalibur Deck IconBaxcalibur Pawmot Deck Icon PW Pawmot Armarouge ex Deck Icon Armarouge ex Skeledirge Deck IconSkeledirge

Top Decks in the Meta

S Tier Tier
Mega Altaria ex and Greninja DeckMega Altaria ex and Greninja Deck Mega Altaria ex and Gourgeist DeckMega Altaria ex and Gourgeist Deck Mega Absol ex and Hydreigon DeckMega Absol ex and Hydreigon Deck -
A+ Tier Tier
Bellibolt ex and CB Magnezone DeckBellibolt ex and CB Magnezone Deck Greninja ex and Suicune ex DeckGreninja ex and Suicune ex Deck Mega Absol ex and Greninja DeckMega Absol ex and Greninja Deck CB Magnezone and Pom-Pom Oricorio DeckCB Magnezone and Pom-Pom Oricorio Deck -
A Tier Tier
Chien-Pao ex and Baxcalibur DeckChien-Pao ex and Baxcalibur Deck Teal Mask Ogerpon ex and Leafeon ex DeckTeal Mask Ogerpon ex and Leafeon ex Deck Mega Charizard Y ex and Entei ex DeckMega Charizard Y ex and Entei ex Deck Mega Blaziken ex and Heatmor DeckMega Blaziken ex and Heatmor Deck
B Tier Tier
Meowscarada ex and Pheromosa DeckMeowscarada ex and Pheromosa Deck Decidueye ex DeckDecidueye ex Deck Chandelure DeckChandelure Deck -
C Tier Tier
Gholdengo ex and Dialga ex DeckGholdengo ex and Dialga ex Deck Mega Gardevoir ex and Mewtwo ex DeckMega Gardevoir ex and Mewtwo ex Deck Mega Kangaskhan ex and Greninja DeckMega Kangaskhan ex and Greninja Deck Alolan Ninetales ex and Crawdaunt DeckAlolan Ninetales ex and Crawdaunt Deck
Mega Venusaur ex DeckMega Venusaur ex Deck Jolteon ex and Jolteon DeckJolteon ex and Jolteon Deck - -

List of All Decks

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Paldean Wonders Logo
(B2a)
Armarouge ex
Baxcalibur
Bellibolt ex
Chien-Pao ex
Gholdengo ex
Meowscarada ex
PW Pawmot
Skeledirge
Fantastical Parade Logo
(B2)
Alolan Ninetales ex
Blacephalon ex
Chandelure
Galarian Obstagoon
Gigalith ex
Maushold
Mega Gardevoir ex
Mega Kangaskhan ex
Mega Mawile ex
Mega Medicham ex
Mega Swampert ex
Mimikyu ex
Teal Mask Ogerpon ex
Toxtricity ex
Tyrantrum
Mega Rising Logo
(B1a)
Ariados
CB Ditto
CB Heliolisk
CB Porygon-Z
CB Magnezone
Mega Blastoise ex
Mega Charizard Y ex
Mega Lopunny ex
Mega Steelix ex
Mega Venusaur ex
Reuniclus
Mega Rising Logo
(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
Secluded Springs Logo
(A4a)
Altaria
Celebi
Dugtrio
Entei ex
Galarian Cursola
Jumpluff ex
Latios
Miltank
Poliwrath ex
Raikou ex
Slowking
SS Eelektross
Suicune ex
Zoroark
Wisdom of Sea and Sky Logo
(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
Eevee Grove Logo
(A3b)
Alcremie
Dragonite ex
Espeon
Flareon ex
Glaceon
Jolteon
Leafeon
Primarina ex
Slurpuff
Snorlax ex
Sylveon ex
Umbreon
Vaporeon
Extradimensional Crisis Logo
(A3a)
Alolan Dugtrio ex
Blacephalon
Buzzwole ex
Guzzlord ex
Lycanroc ex
Naganadel
Nihilego
Pheromosa
Shiinotic
Silvally
Stoutland
Tapu Koko ex
Ultra Necrozma ex
Celestial Guardians Logo
(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
Shining Revelry Logo
(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
Triumphant Light Logo
(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
Space-Time Smackdown Logo
(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
Mythical Island Logo
(A1a)
Aerodactyl ex
Celebi ex
Golem
Gyarados ex
Mew ex
Pidgeot ex
Scolipede
Genetic Apex Logo
(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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