The card list for Skarmory & Bastiodon Deck in Pokemon TCG Pocket (PTCGP). Learn strategy, card breakdown, and counters to refine your build for Pokemon TCGP!
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Skarmory & Bastiodon Deck - Tier and Summary
![]() | - Skarmory is guaranteed to appear in the Active Spot first - Can quickly defeat low HP Basic Pokemon - Struggles in long battles if Fossil cannot be drawn |
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Skarmory & Bastiodon Deck - Pros / Cons
- Defeat Basic Pokemon before they evolve
- Strong against Stage 2-focused decks
- Weak in long-term battles
Defeat Basic Pokemon Before They Evolve
Focus on defeating Basic Pokemon like
Strong Against Stage 2-Focused Decks
Since Stage 2 Pokemon have less than 100 HP before evolving, it’s often possible to take them out in the Stage 1 phase, even if Basic Pokemon can’t be defeated. Basic Pokemon often have low HP, so this deck has a relatively favorable matchup against Stage 2-focused decks.
Weak in Long Battles
If you can’t draw the Fossils, you won’t be able to set up your third Pokemon. In addition, the lack of high-damage Pokemon makes long battles difficult. If the game drags on, you’ll be relying on damage reduction from Bastiodon's Ability.
Skarmory & Bastiodon Deck Strategy
- Attack with Skarmory
- Play fossil cards on turn 2
- Rely on Bastiodon at the end
The first Pokemon to deploy should always be
If you have
In most cases, the order of deployment for the Active Spot should be Skarmory → Skarmory →
Alternative Cards
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![]() | Pokemon Communication - Use this card if you want to prioritize bringing out Bastiodon. |
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