Pikachu ex / Zapdos ex Deck Guide - Pokemon TCG Pocket

Strategy Guide

Start with Zapdos ex active and Pikachu ex on bench. Fill your bench with Electric-type Pokemon (Zebstrika, Raichu, Blitzle) to maximize Pikachu ex's Circle Circuit damage. With 5 benched Pokemon, Circle Circuit deals 150 damage for just 2 energy. Use Giovanni for critical knockouts (+10 damage). Zapdos ex tanks early hits while Pikachu charges. This deck excels at overwhelming opponents before they can set up complex evolution chains.

Complete Decklist (20 Cards)

Pikachu ex

Zapdos ex

Raichu

Pikachu

Zebstrika

Blitzle

Professor's Research

Giovanni

Poké Ball

X Speed

Sabrina

Strengths

Circle Circuit scales with bench (30 damage per benched Pokemon)
Incredibly fast setup - can attack turn 2
Zapdos ex provides early game tank and alternate attacker
Consistent damage output with full bench

Weaknesses

Vulnerable to Fighting-type decks
Requires full bench for maximum damage
Struggles if Pikachu ex is knocked out early
Limited late-game scaling compared to evolution decks

Key Matchups

Gyarados Ex Favorable (70%)

Mewtwo Ex Even (50%)

Machamp Ex Unfavorable (30%)

Charizard Ex Favorable (60%)

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