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Learn the best way to use an Iron Thorns ex deck and which cards should be used to complement its gameplay.
Iron Thorns ex was once a dominant presence in the Pokemon TCG landscape, even winning World’s in 2024. However, due to losing a few key cards to rotation, it has fallen off a bit. Enterprising players can still make it work, with a few new cards including some from the latest Destined Rivals expansion. So, let’s discuss the best way to play Iron Thorns ex in the current Pokemon TCG meta.
Pokemon TCG Best Iron Thorns Ex Deck Guide Overview
Iron Thorns ex’s gameplay remains mostly similar. We suggest you attack from the Active spot with a Future Booster Energy Capsule and Jet Energy with Iron Thorns ex. Detach Jet Energy to another Iron Thorns waiting on the Bench and switch it in. Repeat this over and over to victory.
All Cards in Best Pokemon TCG Iron Thorns Ex Deck
- Dwebble x3
- Crustle x3
- Iron Thorns ex x3
- Arven x4
- Iono x4
- Boss’s Orders x4
- Crispin x3
- Professor’s Research x2
- Pokégear 3.0 x4
- Pokémon Catcher x3
- Poké Vital A x1
- Buddy-Buddy Poffin x1
- Nest Ball x1
- Techno Radar x1
- Night Stretcher x1
- Super Potion x1
- Super Rod x1
- Luxurious Cape x2
- Future Booster Energy Capsule x2
- Technical Machine: Turbo Energize x1
- Team Rocket’s Watchtower x2
- Basic Grass Energy x4
- Basic Lightning Energy x4
- Medical Energy x2
- Mist Energy x2
- Jet Energy x1
How To Play This Best Iron Thorns Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG
Ideal Starting Hand
Iron Thorns ex needs to be in your playing field on the first turn. Play it if you have it and if not, use Techno Radar, Professor’s Research, or a Nest Ball to get one.
Best Iron Thorns Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG: Key Cards
This is the strategy for this deck:
- Iron Thorns ex will attack from the Active Spot. Attach different cards like Jet Energy, Medical Energy, Future Booster Energy Capsule, and Mist Energy as needed.
- Crustle acts as a secondary attacker for this deck to deal with Fighting-types that Iron Thorns ex struggles with.
Best Iron Thorns Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG: Performance
Best Matchups
Bloodmoon Ursaluna ex is rendered almost useless against this deck. This is further reinforced by the presence of the Stadium card Team Rocket’s Watchtower, which removes the abilities of Colorless Pokemon.
Counters to Iron Thorns Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG
These two members of the Loyal Three can be a huge pain for Iron Thorns ex to deal with. Munkidori deals indirect damage, while Okidogi gets a boost to its already double-powered move if it has a Basic Darkness Energy attached.
Best Iron Thorns Ex Deck Guide in Pokemon TCG: Tip
Something to consider while using this deck:
- Luxurious Cape could be attached to Crustle to provide it with a boost in HP. However, this can be risky if Crustle gets KO’d because the opponent will take two Prizes instead of one.
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