1/19/2025

A guide to building a competitive Pikachu EX deck.

Pikachu EX Speed Attack Deck

Pikachu ex
Raichu V
Manaphy
Magnezone V
Zapdos
Professor's Research
Marnie
Boss's Orders
Raihan

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

  1. Pikachu EX is the deck’s focal point, delivering quick and high-damage attacks.
  2. Raichu V offers consistent synergy with Pikachu EX and serves as an alternative attacker.
  3. Manaphy ensures your bench stays safe from spread damage threats.
  4. Magnezone V supports energy acceleration, which is vital for Pikachu EX’s efficiency.
  5. Zapdos provides a backup attack option in case Pikachu EX is unavailable.

Synergy and Strategy

  1. Utilize Professor's Research and Marnie to cycle through your deck and maintain control over your resources.
  2. Use Raihan and Magnezone V to quickly set up Pikachu EX if energy is lost.
  3. Boss’s Orders ensures you can target key threats, maximizing damage impact.

Pikachu EX Lightning Control Deck

Pikachu ex
Luxray
Rotom V
Manaphy
Tapu Koko V
Professor's Research
Marnie
Boss's Orders
Cynthia's Ambition

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

  1. Luxray offers flexibility with free retreat and a backup damage option.
  2. Rotom V supports the deck with additional draw power and utility.
  3. Tapu Koko V synergizes with disruption, slowing down opponents.
  4. Manaphy protects key Pokémon from spread damage.

Synergy and Strategy

  1. Use Luxray to reposition your active Pokémon and allow Pikachu EX to deal consistent damage.
  2. Take advantage of Tapu Koko V to control your opponent’s active Pokémon while setting up Pikachu EX.
  3. Utilize Cynthia’s Ambition to recover from knockouts and maintain card advantage.

Pikachu EX Spread Damage Deck

Pikachu ex
Togedemaru
Zeraora V
Manaphy
Raikou V
Professor's Research
Marnie
Boss's Orders
Roxanne

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

  1. Togedemaru spreads damage, enabling easier knockouts for Pikachu EX and other attackers.
  2. Morpeko V amplifies the spread damage strategy, dealing pressure to multiple Pokémon.
  3. Raikou V adds mobility and efficient energy use, contributing to faster knockouts.

Synergy and Strategy

  1. Spread damage with Togedemaru and Morpeko V to soften targets, enabling Pikachu EX to finish them off.
  2. Use Roxanne in late-game scenarios to disrupt your opponent’s strategy.
  3. Take advantage of Boss’s Orders to target critical Pokémon for knockouts.
  4. Ensure consistent energy and damage with Raikou V and Pikachu EX as primary attackers.