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Learn the best way to use a Charizard Ex and Pidgeot Ex Deck and which cards should be used to get the most out of this archetype.
From their introduction in the Pokemon TCG, Charizard ex and Pidgeot ex have great synergy. These Kanto mons form a bit of a slow burn combo, with Charizard ex getting stronger with each Prize your opponent takes. Meanwhile Pidgeot ex acts as an amazing card search option from the Bench, helping set Charizard up.
So let’s look at a deck that utilizes these cards the best in the current Pokemon TCG meta.
Pokemon TCG Best Charizard Ex and Pidgeot Ex Deck Guide Overview
Charizard ex acts as the main attacker of the deck, getting stronger with each Prize your opponent takes. Pidgeot ex will help in getting necessary cards from your deck while on the Bench. The rest of the deck is designed to either clean up after Charizard ex softens up a target, or to draw cards quickly.
All Cards in Best Pokemon TCG Charizard Ex and Pidgeot Ex Deck
- Charmander x3
- Charmeleon (Paldean Fates) x1
- Charmeleon (Pokemon 151) x1
- Charizard ex x2
- Pidgey x2
- Pidgeotto x1
- Pidgeot ex x2
- Duskull x2
- Dusclops x1
- Dusknoir x1
- Fezandipiti ex x1
- Chi-Yu x1
- Tatsugiri x1
- Arven x4
- Iono x3
- Boss’s Orders x2
- Jacq x1
- Briar x1
- Professor Turo’s Scenario x1
- Professor’s Research x1
- Buddy-Buddy Poffin x4
- Rare Candy x3
- Ultra Ball x2
- Counter Catcher x2
- Super Rod x2
- Nest Ball x1
- Night Stretcher x1
- Hero’s Cape x1
- Technical Machine: Evolution x1
- Rescue Board x1
- Bravery Charm x1
- Defiance Band x1
- Artazon x2
- Basic Fire Energy x5
- Mist Energy x1
How To Play This Best Charizard Ex and Pidgeot Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG
Ideal Starting Hand
You want Charmander and Pidgey early on, with the former going in the Active Spot. Also getting Tatsugiri early will let you draw more cards if you place it in your Active Spot.
Best Charizard Ex and Pidgeot Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG: Key Cards
Here’s the strategy for this deck:
- Charizard ex is the primary attacker of this deck, with its move Burning Darkness.
- Pidgeot ex serves as a card searcher with its ability Quick Search.
- Dusknoir and Chi-Yu are useful secondary attackers, with Dusknoir KO’ing itself to deal damage to Pokemon with high HP and Chi-Yu acting as a revenge killer.
- Bravery Charm or Hero’s Cape can be attached to increase Charizard ex’s HP so that it can become stronger for the late game.
Best Charizard Ex and Pidgeot Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG: Performance
Best Matchups
If Charizard ex can wait out aggro decks like Ethan’s Typhlosion and Marnie’s Grimmsnarl ex early on, it will have an advantage against them in the late game.
Counters to Charizard Ex and Pidgeot Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG
Dragapult ex is a similar type of deck to Charizard ex, and even uses a lot of the same cards. However, Dragapult ex can disrupt Charizard ex early on, even removing Pidgeot ex from the Bench if you aren’t careful.
Best Charizard Ex and Pidgeot Ex Deck Guide in Pokemon TCG: Tips and Tricks
Something to consider while using this deck
- Buddy-Buddy Poffin and Nest Ball are great to get the Basic Pokemon you need on the Bench.
- If you end up using your Rare Candy early, or are struggling against Budew who can item-lock you, consider using Technical Machine: Evolution to quickly evolve some of your Pokemon.
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