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Lugia ex and Ho-oh ex (Deluxe Pack ex) Expert Solo Battle Guide
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This Expert Solo Battle guide is for the Lugia ex and Ho-oh ex Deck from the Deluxe Pack ex 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 Lugia ex and Ho-oh ex Expert Solo Battle
Opponent's Card List
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Use Energy-Efficient Lightning Types
It's a good idea to use Lightning-type Pokemon that are easy to set up and can deal a good amount of damage to Ho-Oh ex, such as Pikachu ex, Pom-Pom Style Oricorio, or Zeraora.
Pom-Pom Style Oricorio is particularly good against this deck, since it cannot be damaged by either Ho-Oh ex or Lugia ex.
KO Pichu and Ho-Oh ex
Prioritize getting rid of Pichu and try to prevent Ho-Oh ex from attacking. Lugia ex has a very strong attack in Elemental Blast, but it's major downside is that it requires three different types of Energy which need to be replenished after every use.
Fire is the main Energy produced by this deck. If you get rid of Pichu, it'll be harder for Lugia ex to get any Lightning Energy. Ho-Oh ex provides all the Energy that Lugia needs when it attacks, but it requires 3 Energy to set up. Knock it out before it can get 3 Energy, and you won't have to worry about Lugia ex at all.
Switch Out Your Opponent's Pokemon
Ho-oh ex and Lugia ex require quite a bit of setup to work. Because of this, this deck has a few Pokemon that accelerate the type of Energy that they would need.
To disrupt your opponent, you may switch out the Pokemon that is in the Active Spot. You may do this with Trainer Cards such as Sabrina or Repel.
Lugia ex and Ho-oh ex Expert Solo Battle Tasks
Battle Tasks and Rewards
| Mission | Reward |
|---|---|
| Win this battle with a deck whose Pokemon are only Metal 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
Skarmory ex Deck
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For the Metal-type Battle Task, you can use this Skarmory ex deck.
This deck takes advantage of various cards to make Skarmory ex durable throughout the match. The goal is to set up Skarmory ex with Steel Apron and Jasmine, while you can use regular Skarmory to whittle down opposing cards.
Best Skarmory ex Decks and Card List
Pom-Pom Oricorio and Magnezone
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This Pom-Pom Oricorio and Magnezone deck is recommended for the 3◇ Battle Task. Pom-Pom Oricorio's Ability shuts down any opposing ex Pokemon, which can help you set up Magnezone in your Bench.
Magneton's ability allows you to place extra Lightning energy onto itself. Stack as much energy as you can on Magneton before evolving it into Magnezone.
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.
Best Pom-Pom Oricorio Decks and Card List
Lugia ex and Ho-oh ex Expert Solo Battle Rewards
First Time Completion Rewards
| First-Time Clear Rewards |
 EXP x100 |
|---|---|
 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 |
|---|---|
| Genetic Apex (A1) |
・Venusaur ex ・Charizard ex ・Blastoise ex ・Pikachu ex ・Mewtwo ex ・Machamp ex ・Nidoqueen & Nidoking |
Step Up Advanced Solo Battle Guides
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