Pikachu ex Deck Card List - Strategy and Counters

Last Updated: January 20, 2025 5:06 AM

The card list for Pikachu 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
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Alternative Cards
Countering This Deck

Pikachu ex Deck - Decklist and Card Breakdown

Pikachu ex Deck

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Pikachu ex Deck - Tier and Summary

Tier 1	- Repeated 90 damage from Pikachu ex is powerful - Easy to overwhelm the opponent with multiple Pokemon ex - Raichu can also deliver high damage

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Pikachu ex Deck - Pros / Cons

Strong 90 Damage Attacks by Pikachu ex
Effective Control with Two Pokemon ex
Raichu Can Deal High Damage

Strong 90 Damage Attacks by Pikachu ex

The main card, Pikachu ex, can consistently deal 90 damage with just 2 Energy, without drawbacks. As a Basic Pokemon, it's easy to deploy, and once fully prepared, it can reliably deal damage from mid-game onwards.

Limited Deck Customization

This deck relies heavily on the Circle Circuit, making it difficult to include non-Lightning Type Pokemon. To ensure stable Bench support, it's recommended to include 6-8 other Lightning Basic Pokemon aside from Pikachu ex, leading to a mostly fixed deck composition.

Effective Control With Two Pokemon ex

Since both main Pokemon are Basic Pokemon with a 1-Energy retreat cost, this deck allows for flexible rotations among multiple Pokemon ex. This approach is particularly effective against decks that are unable to One-Hit KO Pokemon ex.

Raichu Can Deal High Damage

Pikachu ex has a max damage of 90, making it difficult to knock out Pokemon ex in a single hit. If you want to take down Pokemon ex in one hit, use Raichu's 140 damage. By combining this with Giovanni, you can also One-Hit KO a 150 HP Mewtwo ex.

Pikachu ex Deck Strategy

Adjust Strategy Based On Your Turn
Set Up Pikachu ex on the Bench
Unleash Pikachu ex’s Attack
Aim for One-Hit KO with Raichu

Adjust Strategy Based On Your Turn

If you go second, start with Pikachu ex. If you go first, put a Pokemon other than Pikachu ex in the Active Spot. In that case, Zapdos ex is the best choice.

Set Up Pikachu ex on the Bench

Once you have Pikachu ex, place it on your Bench and start attaching Energy. Place any other Pokemon you draw on the Bench as well to keep your setup flexible.

Unleash Pikachu ex’s Attack

Once Pikachu ex has enough Energy, start attacking with its “Electric Circle” move. If your Bench is fully stacked, you can repeatedly deal 90 damage per attack.

Create opportunities to retreat Pikachu ex

This deck includes many Pokemon with low retreat costs, making it easy to switch them with benched Pokemon to avoid Knocked Out scenarios. To maximize Pikachu ex's damage output, avoid getting it knocked out. Prepare a second Pikachu ex to maintain your offensive options.

Aim for One-Hit KO with Raichu

Pikachu ex can only deal up to 90 damage, so having Raichu ready, which can deal up to 140 damage, is essential. Using Lt. Surge, you can transfer Lightning Energy from a benched Pikachu ex to Raichu.

Additionally, if you use Giovanni, Raichu can one-shot Mewtwo ex with 150 HP, achieving a Knocked Out.

Alternative Cards

Card	Description
	Electrode - Can be swapped in place of Raichu - Having 1 of both Raichu and Electrode is an option - Excellent for dealing 70 damage with just 2 Energy - Has a 0 Energy retreat cost, making it easy to switch
	Zebstrika - Alternative for Raichu - Can perform Bench Attack with its Attack
	Magneton - Altertive for Zapdos ex - Charges up Lightning Energy with its Ability and transfers it to Raichu using Lt. Surge
	Pincurchin - A replacement candidate for Zapdos - Has a 50% chance to Paralyze with its Attack
	Electabuzz - A replacement candidate for Zapdos - Deals up to 80 damage with only 2 Energy, making it efficient

To make the most of Pikachu ex's Attack, use only Lightning Type Pokemon as substitute cards. You can also consider changing the number of cards like Zapdos, Potion, and Giovanni from one to more.

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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