Carnivine & Arceus Deck Card List - Strategy and Counters

Last Updated: March 31, 2025 12:40 PM

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

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Carnivine & Arceus Deck - Decklist and Card Breakdown

Carnivine & Arceus Deck

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Carnivine & Arceus Deck - Tier and Summary

Tier 2	- Aim for 50 damage from the first turn with Carnivine - Arceus ex can consistently deal damage - Basic Pokemon's HP is low and weak against Switch

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Carnivine & Arceus Deck - Pros / Cons

Set up for a quick attack with Carnivine
Arceus ex is easy to generate firepower
Basic Pokemon is weak when targeted

Set Up for a Quick Attack With Carnivine

Carnivine

Obtain：Triumphant Light

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is one of the few Basic Pokemon that can deal 50 damage with just 1 Energy if Arceus is in play. By placing it in the Active Spot and having Arceus on the Bench, you can take down your opponent with a quick attack.

Arceus ex is Easy to Generate Firepower

The deck is designed to quickly get Basic Pokemon into the Active Spot, and even if Carnivine gets Knocked Out, you can still dish out significant damage with Arceus ex

Obtain：Triumphant Light

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. If Carnivine isn’t an option, you can use to draw a card, then evolve it into to set up for an attack.

Basic Pokemon is Weak When Targeted

To generate damage with Arceus ex, you'll need to set up Pokemon on your Bench. However, all Pokemon other than Arceus ex have 100 HP or less. The problem is that you can easily lose key Pokemon to Sabrina

Obtain：Genetic Apex Charizard

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’s Gaze, which can disrupt your strategy.

Alternative Cards

Card	Description
Obtain：Triumphant Light View article on this card	Arceus - Additional Basic Pokemon - Used to easily activate linked Abilities
Obtain：Shop Ticket (2 tickets) View article on this card	X Speed - Alternative for Shaymin Obtain：Triumphant Light View article on this card - Helps stabilize the early game
Obtain：Space-Time Smackdown Palkia View article on this card	Rocky Helmet - Used to strengthen early-game battles
Obtain：Mythical Island View article on this card	Leaf - Used to increase retreat Supporter cards
Obtain：Genetic Apex (Common Booster Pack) View article on this card	Farfetch'd - Alternative for Basic Pokemon - Provides stable early-game attack power