Pikachu ex & Magneton Deck Card List - Strategy and Counters

Last Updated: April 1, 2025 11:35 AM

The card list for Pikachu ex & Magneton Deck in Pokemon TCG Pocket (PTCGP). Learn strategy, card breakdown, and counters to refine your build for Pokemon TCGP!

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Pros and Cons
Deck Strategy
Countering This Deck

Pikachu ex & Magneton Deck - Decklist and Card Breakdown

Pikachu ex & Magneton Deck

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Pikachu ex & Magneton Deck - Tier and Summary

Tier	- Pikachu ex's attack is powerful as it deals 90 damage and can be used consecutively - Raichu can also deal significant damage with its attack - Most of the Pokemon in this deck has low HP so the durability of the deck is pretty weak

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Pikachu ex & Magneton Deck - Pros / Cons

Pikachu ex's attack is powerful as it deals 90 damage and can be used consecutively
Raichu can deal Large amount of damage
Most of the Pokemon in this deck has low HP so the durability of the deck is pretty weak

Pikachu Ex can constantly deal powerful 90 point damage

The main card Pikachu ex is a powerful Pokemon as it has easy-to-use 2 energy and 90 damage attacks without any disadvantages. Since it is a Basic Pokemon, it's easy to bring into play, and once Pikachu is ready, you can continuously deal damage.

You Can Only Use Electric Type Pokemon

Since this is a deck that mainly uses the attack Circle Circuit, it is difficult to use Pokemon other than Electric Type. To fill the bench, use about 6 to 8 Electric Basic Pokemon.

Raichu can Deal Large Damage

Pikachu ex's max damage is 90 damage, so it's difficult to Knock Out Pokemon ex in one hit. If you want to defeat Pokemon ex in one blow, use Raichu's 140 damage. Combine with Giovanni, Mewtwo ex can be one-hit Knock Out.

Many Low-Durability Pokemon Increases the Load on Wall Pokemon

Magneton deck uses Lt. Surge and Magneton which takes up space, often not having enough space to have Zapdos ex. As a result, its durability as a deck is lower than other Pikachu decks.

Also, Magneton is not a strong Pokemon when placed in Active Spot, so another drawback is that Pikachu ex and Raichu have more chances to be attacked.

Match Up against Meta Decks

Advantage				Starmie ex Articuno ex Charizard ex
Neutral				Mewtwo ex Venusaur ex Dragonite Weezing
Disadvantage				Marowak ex

Pikachu ex Deck is a deck that prioritizes preparing Pikachu ex and focuses on speed to deal damage. In the current meta, there are many Pokemon that are weak to Electric Type, such as Water Type and 3 Birds Pokemon, so it is especially advantageous against decks at the top of the meta.

Weak Against Faster Tempo Decks

The Pikachu ex Deck is weak against faster decks like Marowak ex. The Marowak ex deck has a faster tempo than the Pikachu ex deck, and it also exploits weakness, so it tends to be a tough match.

Pikachu ex & Magneton Deck Strategy

Change the Plan Depending on Attacking First or Second
Add Energy to Pikachu ex
Use Pikachu ex's Attack Repeatedly
Aim for One-Hit KO with Raichu

Change the Plan Depending on Attacking First or Second

If you're going second, put Pikachu ex in the Active Spot, and use other Pokemon if you're going first. In that case, Zapdos ex is highly recommended.

Add Energy to Pikachu ex

First, Attach Energy from Zone to Pikachu ex. Place Pokemon on the Bench as soon as you draw them. If it is difficult to fill the bench, you can also attach Energy to other Pokemon like Zapdos ex.

Use Pikachu ex's Attack Repeatedly

When Pikachu ex has enough energy, use "Circle Circuit" to attack. If you have the maximum number of Electric Pokémon on your Bench, you can deal 90 damage.

Prepare Other Pokemon to Retreat

This deck is full of Pokémon with low retreat energy costs, so it's easy to avoid beingKnocked Out by retreating them to the Bench. For Pikachu ex to deal the highest damage, it is better to avoid being Knocked Out, so prepare a second Pikachu ex.

Aim for One-Hit KO with Raichu

Pikachu ex can only do up to 90 damage, so prepare Raichu which has an attack with 140 damage. It's best to use Lt. Surge to transfer Energy from Magneton.