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Learn the best way to use a Salamence ex Deck in the current Pokemon TCG meta and which cards work well in this archetype.
Salamence ex is a card that focuses on all-out offense. However, both its moves target different Pokemon on your opponent’s side of the field. Its first move, Wide Blast, hits all of the opponent’s Benched Pokemon for 50 damage each. While its second move, Dragon Impact, deals a whopping 300 damage, which will KO most Pokemon in the current TCG meta, barring Stage 2 Pokemon ex.
Pokemon TCG Best Salamence Ex Deck Guide Overview
The strategy for this deck is to set up and attack with Salamence ex, while Blaziken ex attaches Energy to it from the Bench via its ability.
All Cards in Best Pokemon TCG Salamence Ex Deck
- Bagon x3
- Shelgon x2
- Salamence ex x3
- Torchic x3
- Combusken x2
- Blaziken ex x3
- Budew x1
- Fezandipiti ex x1
- Mew ex x1
- Vitality Band x1
- Earthen Vessel x2
- Rare Candy x4
- Buddy-Buddy Poffin x4
- Crispin x2
- Counter Catcher x2
- Grand Tree x1
- Iono x2
- Colress’s Tenacity x1
- Counter Gain x1
- Boss’s Orders x2
- Ultra Ball x4
- Arven x3
- Basic Water Energy x4
- Basic Fire Energy x6
- Jet Energy x2
How To Play This Best Salamence Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG
Ideal Starting Hand
You might want to put Budew in your Active Spot and a Bagon and Torchic on your Bench for later. If you don’t have the latter in your hand, use a Buddy-Buddy Poffin to get both on the Bench.
Best Salamence Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG: Key Cards
Here’s the strategy for this deck:
- Salamence ex attacks with Wide Shot and Dragon Impact once it’s set up.
- Using Dragon Impact will force you to discard two Energy from Salamence ex. Blaziken ex and Crispin will attach the extra energy you need to use the move over and over again.
Best Salamence Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG: Performance
Best Matchups
Hop’s Zacian ex can be countered with Blaziken ex in the early game before sending in Salamence ex to finish the job.
Counters to Salamence Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG
Dragapult ex is able to attack both your Active Pokemon and your Benched Pokemon with a single move. Having to choose between the two can leave you in a position where you may end up making the wrong decision later in the game.
Best Salamence Ex Deck Guide in Pokemon TCG: Tips and Tricks
Something to consider while using this deck:
- As this deck relies on two Stage 2 Pokemon, it needs support from cards like Rare Candy and Grand Tree to speed up its evolutions.
- Counter Gain is a useful tool to attach to Salamence ex if your opponent has taken more Prizes than you. This will lower the high Energy requirements of Salamence ex’s moves.
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