Rapidash Deck (Starter) Card List - Strategy and Counters

Last Updated: November 5, 2024 8:12 AM

The card list for Rapidash Deck (Starter) in Pokemon TCG Pocket (Pokemon Card App). Learn strategy, card breakdown, and counters to refine your build for Pokemon TCGP!

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Rapidash Deck (Starter)

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Rapidash Deck (Starter) Strategy

Start with a Pokemon that Attacks with 1 Energy
Evolve Your Pokemon
Battle with Evolved Pokemon

Start with a Pokemon that Attacks with 1 Energy

Choose a Pokemon with a 1 Energy attack, like Farfetch'd or Heatmor, to place in the Active Spot. If you can evolve quickly, consider Ponyta or Rattata as well.

Evolve Your Pokemon

Place Ponyta, Rattata, or Sizzlipede on the Bench to prepare for evolution. Note that after evolving, Centiskorch requires 4 Energy to attack, so you may need to bid some time until it’s ready to attack.

Battle with Evolved Pokemon

Once evolved, place your Pokemon in the Active Spot to attack. Rapidash and Raticate can attack with just 1 Energy, allowing for early attacks. If Centiskorch is ready, it can be a powerful attacker in later stages.

Alternative Cards

Card	Description
	Arcanine ex - Swap with Jigglypuff, Pidgey, or Raticate lines - Can evolve from Growlithe - High HP and significant Attack damage
	Arcanine - Swap with Jigglypuff, Pidgey, or Raticate lines - Can evolve from Growlithe - High HP and significant Attack damage
	Moltres ex - Swap with Jigglypuff, Pidgey, or Raticate lines - Can provide Energy Acceleration to Bench Pokemon - Pairs well with Centiskorch
	Heatmor - Swap with Jigglypuff, Pidgey, or Raticate lines - Can attack with just one Energy - Excellent as an early-game attacker
	Rapidash - Swap with Jigglypuff, Pidgey, or Raticate lines - Can attack with just one Energy - Excellent as an early-game attacker
	Potion - Can swap with any card - Heals Pokemon - Increases chances to survive attacks
	X Speed - Can swap with any card - Reduces retreat Energy by one - Facilitates smooth swaps with the Bench
	Blaine - Swap with Jigglypuff, Pidgey, or Raticate lines - Increases the firepower of Magmar and Rapidash - Broadens the range of Pokemon you can defeat
	Sabrina - Can swap with any card - Can bring a Bench Pokemon to the Active Spot - Allows for changing attack targets or delaying actions
	Giovanni - Can swap with any card - Increases Attack damage by 10 - Broadens the range of Pokemon you can defeat

Arcanine and Arcanine ex can evolve from Growlithe, so prioritize including them. The Energy Acceleration ability of Moltres ex works well with Centiskorch. Consider adding a second copy of Heatmor or Rapidash, as they are excellent early-game attackers.

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High Tier Decks
Starmie ex	Pikachu ex	Mewtwo ex
Mid-Tier Decks
Articuno ex	Venusaur ex	Dragonite	Charizard ex
Marowak ex	Weezing	Koga	Alakazam
Blaine	Greninja	Blastoise ex	Exeggutor ex
Zapdos ex
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Centiskorch	Misty	Primeape	Lt. Surge
Arcanine ex	Arbok	Machamp ex	Melmetal
Gengar ex	Wigglytuff ex	Lapras ex	Eelektross
Gyarados	Omastar	Brock	Kabutops
Nidoqueen & Nidoking	Cinccino