Gengar ex Deck Card List - Strategy and Counters

Last Updated: November 5, 2024 8:12 AM

The card list for Gengar ex 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

Gengar ex Deck - Decklist and Card Breakdown

Gengar ex Deck

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Gengar ex Deck - Tier and Summary

Tier	- A deck that can block opponent's Supporter cards - Evolving to Gengar can be challenging - Low damage output can be a disadvantage

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Gengar ex Deck - Pros / Cons

Consistent Blocking of Opponent's Supporters
Requires Quick Evolution of Gengar
Vulnerable to High-Power Opponents

Consistent Blocking of Opponent's Supporters

The strategy of the Gengar ex deck revolves around blocking the opponent’s Supporter cards. Early on, Psyduck plays a crucial role, and later in the game, Gengar and Gengar ex continue to lock the opponent out of Supporter use.

Importance of Psyduck in the Early Game

Since Gengar is a Stage 2 Pokemon, it typically takes 3–5 turns to evolve. If the opponent has already used draw-support cards like Professor’s Research or Misty, Gengar’s Supporter-blocking becomes less effective. Hence, Psyduck’s early-game disruption is vital.

Requires Quick Evolution of Gengar

As a Stage 2 Pokemon, evolving to Gengar is challenging. With Psyduck as a low-HP (60) Pokemon, evolving to Gengar quickly is essential to maintain consistent Supporter-blocking.

Vulnerable to High-Power Opponents

The deck’s primary weakness is its low power. While Supporters are blocked, opponents can still attach Energy and continue attacking with Basic or Stage 1 Pokemon, which can lead to being overpowered. Pokemon like Farfetch’d, which is easy to set up as an attacker, poses a particular threat.

Consider Adding Finishers or Counters

Gengar ex’s max damage output is only 100, making it difficult to finish off opponents. To offset this, consider adding a high-damage Pokemon like Mewtwo as a finisher or Hypno to disrupt the opponent’s attacks.

Gengar ex Deck Strategy

Use Psyduck to Stall
Switch to Gengar When Ready
Sabrina's Usage is Key

Use Psyduck to Stall

To restrict your opponent's use of Supporter cards, place Psyduck in the Active Spot early on and try to limit their Supporter actions. Use Psyduck's attack as much as possible until Gengar is fully prepared.

Bridging with Red Card

If Gengar isn’t ready yet and there’s no second Psyduck, use Red Card to reduce your opponent’s hand. By resetting their hand, you can increase the chances of wasting their draws when Gengar resumes restricting their Supporters.

Switch to Gengar When Ready

Once Gengar or Gengar ex is ready to use its attacks, move it to the Active Spot. Continue restricting Supporters while taking out the opponent’s Pokemon. Since one Pokemon alone might not be enough to secure three points, keep preparing another Gengar on the Bench.

Sabrina's Usage is Key

The deck’s maximum damage output is Gengar ex's 100 damage, so opportunities for a one-hit KO are rare. Using Sabrina to limit your opponent's action helps you to gain the upper hand.

Alternative Cards

Card	Description
	Hypno - Ability can be used from the Bench - Since its overall damage output is low, it's especially effective when able to put the opponent to sleep
	Mewtwo ex - Serves as an attacker to offset low damage - If you are using primarily Single-Prize Pokemon, the non-ex Mewtwo is also an option
	Jynx - Damage depends on opponent's Energy but can deal heavy damage with only 2 Energy - Effective against opponents with high Energy absorbtion
	Gardevoir - Allows for Energy Acceleration from the Bench - Useful when setting up a second Gengar ex - Having more Stage 2 Pokemon increases the chance of drawing bad hands
	Meowth - Provides an additional Basic Pokemon slot - Can draw more cards through its Attack - Helps gather necessary cards, reducing the chance of bad hands

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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
Low Tier Deck
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