1/19/2025
A guide to building a competitive Pikachu EX deck.
Pikachu EX Speed Attack Deck









Pokémon Cards (12)
- Pikachu ex (x3): The primary attacker with high-damage potential and efficient energy cost for rapid attacks.
- Raichu V (x3): Complements Pikachu EX by providing additional Electric-type synergy and versatile attack options.
- Manaphy (x2): Protects your Bench Pokémon with its Wave Veil ability, ensuring Pikachu EX and others are shielded from spread damage.
- Magnezone V (x2): Adds energy acceleration to the deck, ensuring Pikachu EX can consistently attack.
- Zapdos (x2): A reliable backup attacker that benefits from Electric-type support.
Supporter Cards (8)
- Professor's Research (x3): Provides robust card draw to keep resources flowing.
- Marnie (x2): Disrupts your opponent’s hand while refreshing your own.
- Boss's Orders (x2): Targets specific Pokémon on your opponent’s Bench for key knockouts.
- Raihan (x1): Enables energy acceleration when one of your Pokémon is knocked out.
Explanation
- Pikachu EX is the deck’s focal point, delivering quick and high-damage attacks.
- Raichu V offers consistent synergy with Pikachu EX and serves as an alternative attacker.
- Manaphy ensures your bench stays safe from spread damage threats.
- Magnezone V supports energy acceleration, which is vital for Pikachu EX’s efficiency.
- Zapdos provides a backup attack option in case Pikachu EX is unavailable.
Synergy and Strategy
- Utilize Professor's Research and Marnie to cycle through your deck and maintain control over your resources.
- Use Raihan and Magnezone V to quickly set up Pikachu EX if energy is lost.
- Boss’s Orders ensures you can target key threats, maximizing damage impact.
Pikachu EX Lightning Control Deck









Pokémon Cards (12)
- Pikachu ex (x3): Core attacker with efficient energy cost and strong damage output.
- Luxray (x3): Provides a secondary attacker with free retreat and flexibility.
- Rotom V (x2): Adds draw power and extra attacking options with its unique abilities.
- Manaphy (x2): Protects your bench from spread damage.
- Tapu Koko V (x2): Adds disruption to your opponent’s active Pokémon while being a decent attacker.
Supporter Cards (8)
- Professor's Research (x3): Essential for cycling through your deck quickly.
- Marnie (x2): Controls your opponent's hand while replenishing yours.
- Boss's Orders (x2): Targets specific Pokémon to disrupt your opponent’s strategy.
- Cynthia's Ambition (x1): Provides draw power, especially effective after a knockout.
Explanation
- Luxray offers flexibility with free retreat and a backup damage option.
- Rotom V supports the deck with additional draw power and utility.
- Tapu Koko V synergizes with disruption, slowing down opponents.
- Manaphy protects key Pokémon from spread damage.
Synergy and Strategy
- Use Luxray to reposition your active Pokémon and allow Pikachu EX to deal consistent damage.
- Take advantage of Tapu Koko V to control your opponent’s active Pokémon while setting up Pikachu EX.
- Utilize Cynthia’s Ambition to recover from knockouts and maintain card advantage.
Pikachu EX Spread Damage Deck









Pokémon Cards (12)
- Pikachu ex (x3): Central attacker with reliable damage output.
- Togedemaru (x3): Spreads damage efficiently to soften opponents’ Bench Pokémon.
- Zeraora V (x2): Provides multi-target damage support and a strong secondary attacker for spread strategies.
- Manaphy (x2): Bench protector against opposing spread damage.
- Raikou V (x2): Offers additional speed and multi-target damage.
Supporter Cards (8)
- Professor's Research (x3): Ensures you can cycle through your deck for key resources.
- Marnie (x2): Helps disrupt your opponent's strategy while refreshing your hand.
- Boss's Orders (x2): Targets weakened Bench Pokémon for knockouts.
- Roxanne (x1): Creates a late-game disruption, especially effective when your opponent is ahead.
Explanation
- Togedemaru spreads damage, enabling easier knockouts for Pikachu EX and other attackers.
- Morpeko V amplifies the spread damage strategy, dealing pressure to multiple Pokémon.
- Raikou V adds mobility and efficient energy use, contributing to faster knockouts.
Synergy and Strategy
- Spread damage with Togedemaru and Morpeko V to soften targets, enabling Pikachu EX to finish them off.
- Use Roxanne in late-game scenarios to disrupt your opponent’s strategy.
- Take advantage of Boss’s Orders to target critical Pokémon for knockouts.
- Ensure consistent energy and damage with Raikou V and Pikachu EX as primary attackers.