Dragonite Deck Card List - Strategy and Counters

Last Updated: January 2, 2025 11:09 PM

The card list for Dragonite 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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Table of Contents

Decklist and Card Breakdown
Pros and Cons
Deck Strategy
Other Decklist
Alternative Cards
Countering This Deck

Dragonite Deck - Decklist and Card Breakdown

Dragonite Deck

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Dragonite Deck - Tier and Summary

Tier 3	- You have a chance of winning against any deck - Can sustain long battles using only Single-Prize Pokemon - Slow setup due to Dragonite being Stage 2 and requiring a 4 Energy attack

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Accessibility
Swiftness
Damage
Durability
Consistency

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Dragonite Deck - Pros / Cons

Aim for Multiple Knocked Out Targets Simultaneously
Sustainable Long-Term Play with Single-Prize Pokemon
Prone to Bad Hands Without Evolution Cards

Aim for Multiple Knocked Out Targets Simultaneously

Dragonite's Draco Meteor targets the entire opponent's field, making it possible to knock out multiple Pokemon at once. While this relies on some luck, it gives this deck an appealing chance to win against any deck.

Sustainable Long-Term Play with Single-Prize Pokemon

With only Single-Prize Pokemon, it’s easier to buy time until Dragonite is ready. Pokemon like Frosmoth, Weezing, and Meowth are ideal for stalling opponents or drawing cards for better support.

Prone to Bad Hands Without Evolution Cards

Since Dragonite is a Stage 2 Pokemon, drawing the necessary Evolution cards is essential. Failing to evolve Dratini into Dragonair or Dragonite in time can leave your Pokemon vulnerable to being Knocked Out, which is a key weakness of this deck.

Dragonite Deck Strategy

Start with Meowth for Drawing
Place Dratini on the Bench and Build Up
Utilize Dragonite's Attack

Start with Meowth for Drawing

In the early game, use Meowth's Attack to draw cards. Since this deck relies on getting Dragonite ready, drawing more Pokemon quickly is essential.

Place Dratini on the Bench and Build Up

Once you draw Dratini, place it on the Bench and evolve into Dragonair and then Dragonite. Dragonite requires 4 Energy to attack, so make sure to Attach Energy from Zone each turn.

Focus Energy on One Pokemon

This deck lacks Energy Acceleration, so it’s best to focus Energy attachments on a single Pokemon. If you have multiple Dratini, place one in the Active Spot as a wall for stalling time.

Utilize Dragonite's Attack

Once Dragonite is ready, move it to the Active Spot and use its Attack. The target is random, but hitting 2–3 times consecutively generally secures the win.

Keep Dragonite's HP High

Once Dragonite is in the Active Spot, it will usually continue attacking. Use Potion to maintain high HP and survive counterattacks.

Alternative Cards

Card	Description
	Hypno - Ability can put the opponent to sleep - Buys time until Dragonite is ready to attack
	Greninja - Ability can assist Dragonite’s damage output - As a Stage 2, it can increase the chance of bad hands
	Kangaskhan - High HP makes it an excellent wall - Attack is cost-effective and can be used early on
	Giovanni - Can assist with Pokemon’s damage output

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Mid-Tier Decks
Articuno ex	Venusaur ex	Dragonite	Charizard ex
Marowak ex	Weezing	Koga	Alakazam
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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