Arbok Deck Card List - Strategy and Counters

Last Updated: November 5, 2024 8:12 AM

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

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Decklist and Card Breakdown
Pros and Cons
Deck Strategy
Alternative Cards

Arbok Deck - Decklist and Card Breakdown

Arbok Deck

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Arbok Deck - Tier and Summary

Tier	- Arbok and Pidgeot combo is powerful. - Strong against the popular Mewtwo ex decks. - Having lots of Evolving Pokemon can lead to bad hands.

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Arbok Deck - Pros / Cons

Arbok and Pidgeot combo is powerful
Strong against trendy Mewtwo ex
There are many Evolve Pokemon, resulting in more accidents

Arbok and Pidgeot Combo is Powerful

A very powerful combo is to use Pidgeot's Ability to force the Pokemon on the opponent's Bench to the Active Spot, and use Arbok's Attack to prevent them from retreating. If the summoned Pokemon cannot use Attack, it is also possible to unilaterally cause the Pokemon to be Knocked Out.

Strong Against Mewtwo EX Decks

Arbok is strong against the currently popular Mewtwo Ex, and can be defeated with weakness in two attacks. Also, Ralts and Kirlia included can be one-hit KOed.

Many Evolved Pokemon Can Lead to a Higher Chance of Mishaps

Since there are many Evolve Pokemon being used, it’s important to draw a balanced mix of Evolved sources and Evolved targets. One of the drawbacks is that it can take time to set up combos, and there’s a chance of losing without being able to evolve.

Arbok Deck Strategy

Start with Pidgey if going first, and Ekans if going second
Aim for Pokemon that aren't ready
Change attackers flexibly

Start with Pidgey if going first, and Ekans if going second

The Pokemon you start with changes based on whether you go first or second. If going first, it’s ideal to start with Pidgey and then attack with Pidgeotto on the second turn. If going second, start with Ekans, and attack with Arbok from the second turn.

Aim for Pokemon that aren't ready

This deck requires you to think about which Pokemon to knock out based on your opponent. Generally, target Basic Pokemon that haven't evolved or Pokemon that require a lot of Energy to attack, as they take longer to set up.

Change attackers flexibly

The main attacker is Arbok, but be prepared to attack with Pidgeot as well. Each has different additional effects and damage amounts, so consider which attacker would be more advantageous in each situation and switch as needed.

Alternative Cards

Card	Description
	Meowth - Additional Basic Pokemon. - Can advance drawing a card with its skill. - Makes it easier to draw Evolve cards, reducing bad hands.
	Farfetch'd - Additional Basic Pokemon. - Can deal 40 damage with 1 Energy. - Excellent as an early game damage dealer.
	Sabrina - Giovanni replacement candidate. - You can summon your opponent's Bench Pokemon. - Insurance in case Pidgeot is not ready.
	Red Card - Giovanni replacement candidate. - Can swap the opponent's hand. - Measures to prevent Evolve Pokemon from being completed.

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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