A powerful Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket deck flexed its muscles with a major tournament win. The new digital card game quickly became popular among both Pokémon TCG veterans and newcomers. Pokémon TCG Pocket offers an outlet for collectors and a new, simplified version of the card game that focuses on quick matches and smaller decks. Several dominant decks have emerged in Pokémon TCG Pocketwith unique cards that hit opponents before they can ready their Pokémon or overwhelm opponents with one-hit knockouts.
On November 9, popular streamer Ursiiday hosted an event for 1,100 people Pokémon TCG Pocket tournament via Limitless TCG (via war player). The winner, who went by the username Saitama, won with a variation of the powerful former Pikachu deck that quickly became a mainstay in competitive play. Although variations of the former Pikachu deck represented almost a third of the participants in the digital tournament,Saitama emerged victorious thanks to some key cards and clutch gameplay.
A Lightning-type Pokémon TCG pocket deck reigns supreme
Pikachu ex and Zapdos ex emerged victorious thanks to a winning strategy
Pikachu ex forms the basis of this powerful deck. As a Basic Pokémon, Pikachu ex can come into play on the first round and requires just two energy to unleash a devastating 90 HP attack. To maximize ex Pikachu’s potential, players need to fill their bench with other Pokémon. Providing secondary support is Zapdos ex, another powerful basic Pokémon that can deal strong hits. Zapdos’ main attack, Thundering Hurricane, can deal up to 200 damage depending on the coin toss and averages 100 HP damage per attack.
As a Basic Pokémon, Pikachu ex can come into play on the first round and requires just two energy to unleash a devastating 90 HP attack.
Saitama supplemented his deck with two other Pokémon. The first is Zebstrika, a Stage 1 Lightning-type Pokémon that deals 30 damage to any of the opponent’s Pokémon. Zebstrika is one of the few Pokémon in Pokémon TCG Pocket which can target Benched Pokémon, meaning a player cannot retreat their Pokémon to get them out of danger.
Saitama also used Pincurchin to paralyze opponents and prevent them from attacking or escaping in turn. Pincurchin’s paralyzing Thunder Shock requires a coin toss to succeed, but stalling an opponent is a powerful tool, especially in shorter games.
The full list of cards from Saitama’s winning deck can be found below:
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Blitz x2
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Zebstrika x2
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Pikachu ex x2
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Zapdos ex-x2
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Pincurchin x1
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Sabrina x2
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Teacher Research x2
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John x1
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Speed X x2
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Poké Ball x2
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Potion x2
The winning deck makes perfect use of Pikachu Ex
Pikachu ex Decks hits hard and fast
Saitama’s former Pikachu deck is a perfect example of how a Lightning-type deck can be extra effective in Pokemon TCG Pocket, especially with cards only found in the game. Outside of Zapdos ex, the deck requires minimal energy to set up. It also neutralizes the risk of backpedaling through paralysis abilities and a Pokémon that can attack the opponent’s bench. Additionally, standard trainer cards like the Poké Ball and Professor’s Research help ensure the bench is full to help the former Pikachu deal 90 damage in the second round of the game.
Of course, Pokémon TCG Pocket is still in its infancy and decks are already emerging to combat dominant decks like Pikachu ex. A strong Fighting-type deck with cards like Marowak ex can potentially counter Pikachu ex, although this deck relies heavily on successful coin flips. Plus, with the announcement that new cards will be coming to the game in December, it shouldn’t be long before a deck can finally challenge Pikachu’s ex for game supremacy. Pokémon TCG Pocket.
Source: war player
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October 30, 2024
- Developer(s)
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DeNA, Criaturas Inc.
- Editor(s)
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The Pokémon Company
- Multiplayer
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Online Multiplayer