Learn the best way to play a Dragapult ex deck as well as the complementary cards that enhance its performance.

Dragapult ex remains a tour-de-force in the current Pokemon TCG meta, despite the presence of cards like Lillie’s Cleafiry ex and the rise in Gardevoir ex decks. However, in order to keep up, Dragapult ex has to utilize new tactics, which have led to Dusknoir being dropped in most decks. Instead, several new supporting cards like Hawlucha, Maractus, and Bloodmoon Ursaluna ex are preferred instead. So, in this article, we will be looking at the best Dusknoir ex deck to use currently.
Pokemon TCG Best Dragapult Ex Deck Guide Overview
While Dragapult ex remains the core attacker of this deck, the other Pokemon all have significant roles to play. They either deal damage or help out with their abilities. For instance, Latias ex lets all Basic Pokemon switch out for no Retreat Cost, while Bloodmoon Ursaluna ex gets to act as a late-game cleaner.
All Cards in Best Pokemon TCG Dragapult Ex Deck

- Dreepy x4
- Drakloak x4
- Dragapult ex x3
- Fezendipiti ex x2
- Latias ex x2
- Budew x2
- Bloodmoon Ursaluna ex x1
- Munkidori x1
- Maractus x1
- Hawlucha x1
- Cleffa x1
- Iono x4
- Boss’s Orders x4
- Brock’s Scouting x4
- Jacq x3
- Professor’s Turo Scenario x2
- Ultra Ball x4
- Buddy-Buddy Poffin x4
- Counter Catcher x3
- Jamming Tower x2
- Luminous Energy x3
- Basic Psychic Energy x2
- Basic Fire Energy x2
- Neo Upper Energy x1
How To Play This Best Dragapult Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG
Ideal Starting Hand
Getting Maractus early is great and it should be put in the Active Spot if it is in your hand first turn. As its ability discourages the opponent from knocking it out, you can easily setup your other Pokemon on the Bench.
Best Dragapult Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG: Key Cards

The strategy for this deck is as follows:
- Dragapult ex is the main attacker of this deck. Set up and attach the required Energy for its move Phantom Dive, which not only deals 200 damage but also lets you attach 6 damage counters to the opponent’s Pokemon.
- The other cards are meant to take advantage of the added spread damage. Munkidori will redirect damage on Dragapult, Maractus will deal 60 damage to any Pokemon who KO’s it and Hawlucha can be used to snipe off any Pokemon that are near KO range.
- Buddy-Buddy Poffin will let you put Dreepy on the Bench, while Supporters like Brock’s Scouting and Jacq are great for scouting for Drakloak and Dragapult ex.
Best Dragapult Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG: Performance
Best Matchups

Decks like Ethan’s Typhlosion that rely heavily on a single attacker can be worn down quickly by the variety of damage coming from the Pokemon in this deck.
Counters to Dragapult Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG

While Dragapult ex does not have any weaknesses, Lillie’s Clefairy ex gives it a weakness to Psychic-types. Gardevoir ex is the best deck that can exploit this, thanks to its amazing offensive capability.
Best Dragapult Ex Deck Guide in Pokemon TCG: Tips and Tricks
Some things to consider while playing this deck
- Jamming Tower is a useful Stadium card to stop opposing Pokemon Tools.
- While Bloodmoon Ursaluna ex is the main late-game sweeper, Latias ex is another option that can also be used for this purpose.
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