Pokémon TCG Pocket: How Three EX Decks Set Up

For the three deck plans covered here, focus on each attacker’s setup requirement: use Moltres ex to support Charizard ex, build toward Gardevoir for Mewtwo ex, or fill the bench for Pikachu ex. These are descriptions of the supplied strategies, not verified current rankings or complete decklists.

Charizard ex: Build energy with Moltres ex

The supplied plan uses Moltres ex to build up a benched Fire-type attacker before switching to Charizard ex. Keep Moltres ex active long enough to support that setup, then move to Charizard ex when it is ready to attack.

The draft also names Arcanine as a possible secondary attacker if the main setup is disrupted. It does not provide a full list or explain the conditions for choosing Arcanine over another option.

Mewtwo ex: Set up Gardevoir

This plan pairs Mewtwo ex with Gardevoir for energy acceleration. The key dependency is getting Gardevoir into play; the supplied draft identifies it as a Stage 2 Pokémon, so account for its evolution steps when planning the setup.

The draft does not include a decklist or identify specific cards that search for evolution cards. Don’t treat its general suggestion to prioritize search cards as a confirmed card recommendation.

Pikachu ex: Fill the bench

The supplied plan says Pikachu ex’s damage scales with the number of benched Electric-type Pokémon. Its immediate setup priority is therefore to fill the bench with eligible Pokémon and avoid using those slots for support cards that do not help that plan.

The draft warns that losing bench space can reduce damage, but it does not specify particular matchups or give a complete response to bench damage. Use this as a setup consideration, not as a matchup guarantee.