Aerodactyl ex Deck Card List - Strategy and Counters

Last Updated: January 10, 2025 9:13 PM

The card list for Aerodactyl 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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Pros and Cons
Deck Strategy

Aerodactyl ex Deck - Decklist and Card Breakdown

Aerodactyl ex Deck

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Aerodactyl ex Deck - Tier and Summary

Tier 2	- Aerodactyl ex serves as a strong attacker - Reliable evolution from Mankey to Primeape - Struggles against high-HP attackers / long battles

Deck Traits

Accessibility
Swiftness
Damage
Durability
Consistency

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Aerodactyl ex Deck - Pros / Cons

Aerodactyl Ex is Powerful Attacker
Consistently Boost Primeape's Damage
Needs Counters Against Heavy Hitters

Aerodactyl Ex is a Powerful Attacker

Aerodactyl ex can deal a respectable 80 damage for only 2 energy. It also has a moderate 140HP, making it a viable active slot Pokemon.

Evolving first is advantageous

An opposing Starmie ex or Primeape will have severe difficulties against Aerodactyl ex. While not very consistent, your opponent will often lose to your early tempo if you can manage to evolve first.

Consistently Boost Primeape's Damage

There are 2 copies of Mankey and only one copy of Mew ex, making it very likely to open each game with a Mankey. Use Mankey's attack to self-injure before evolving into Primeape to deal maximum damage.

Needs Counters Against Heavy Hitters

Neither Aerodactyl ex nor Primeape can OHKO most Pokemon ex. Heavy hitters like Mewtwo ex are natural enemies since they can easily knock-out our Pokemon once the opponent's board has been set up.

Cover Weakness with Mew Ex

If you know the matchup, pre-emptively attach 2 energy to a benched Mew ex in preparation for the incoming heavy hitter Pokemon.

Aerodactyl ex Deck Strategy

Dominate Early Game With Aerodactyl If Going First
End The Game Quickly Using Primeape When Going Second
Use Mew To Handle Strong Pokemon Threats

Dominate Early Game With Aerodactyl If Going First

If you’re going first, leverage the advantage of evolving early by aiming to bring Aerodactyl ex into the Active Spot on your second turn. Ideally, use X Speed to retreat your current Active Pokemon and start attacking with Aerodactyl ex to establish control.

End The Game Quickly Using Primeape When Going Second

When going second, since you can’t prevent your opponent’s evolutions, aim for a fast attack by evolving Mankey into Primeape. Place Aerodactyl ex on the Bench to impose restrictions on your opponent’s Active Spot Pokemon while continuing the offensive.

Use Mew To Handle Strong Pokemon Threats

To counter strong threats like Mewtwo ex or Charizard ex that can One-Hit KO Aerodactyl ex, attach Energy to Mew ex in advance. Respond when these Pokemon are brought to the Active Spot.

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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