Learn the best way to use a Team Rocket’s Muk Deck in the current Pokemon TCG meta and which cards work well in this archetype.

Team Rocket’s Muk is a card meant to hold the Defending Pokemon in place before finishing it off with a massive burst of damage. Its first move Gooped up leaves its opponent unable to retreat and confused. However, its second move, Hazardous Venom, is even more dangerous. Hazardous Venom deals 100 damage for each Special Condition inflicted on the Defending Pokemon, which can easily reach 300 with the right support cards.
Pokemon TCG Best Team Rocket’s Muk Deck Guide Overview
The plan is to inflict confusion from Team Rocket’s Muk’s move Gooped Up, burns from Volcanion ex’s ability Scalding Steam, and poison from Brute Bonnet’s ability Toxic Powder on the Defending Pokemon at the same time. This will then let Team Rocket’s Muk deal 300 damage to it with Hazardous Venom.
All Cards in Best Pokemon TCG Team Rocket’s Muk Deck

- Team Rocket’s Grimer x4
- Team Rocket’s Muk x4
- Brute Bonnet x2
- Volcanion ex x2
- Munkidori x3
- Latias ex x1
- Fezandipiti ex x1
- Surfer x4
- Arven x4
- Iono x4
- Professor’s Research x3
- Boss’s Orders x3
- Switch x4
- Counter Catcher x2
- Nest Ball x4
- Ultra Ball x3
- Precious Trolley x1
- Ancient Booster Energy Capsule x2
- Team Rocket’s Energy x4
- Jet Energy x2
- Basic Darkness Energy x3
How To Play This Best Team Rocket’s Muk Deck in Pokemon TCG
Ideal Starting Hand
Team Rocket’s Grimer is a decent lead as its move Corrosive Sludge can force the opponent to discard their Defending Pokemon at the end of their turn all for a Team Rocket’s Energy.
Best Team Rocket’s Muk Deck in Pokemon TCG: Key Cards

Here’s the strategy for this deck:
- Team Rocket’s Muk, Volcanion ex, and Brute Bonnet inflict their respective Special Conditions before Team Rocket’s Muk fires back with Hazardous Venom for the KO.
- As this requires a lot of switching around, this deck needs several cards for that purpose. Latias ex lets you switch around basic Pokemon like Volcanion ex, while Surfer and Switch are there to switch Team Rocket’s Muk out despite its high Retreat Cost.
Best Team Rocket’s Muk Deck in Pokemon TCG: Performance
Best Matchups

Gardevoir ex can be taken out by Hazardous venom if it has just two Special Conditions as it takes double damage from the move.
Counters to Team Rocket’s Muk Deck in Pokemon TCG

This deck is a bit on the slow side and can struggle against decks with Stage 1 And Stage 2 Pokemon. Dragapult ex can give it the most trouble in this regard.
Best Team Rocket’s Muk Deck Guide in Pokemon TCG: Tips and Tricks
Something to consider while using this deck
- As this deck plays Basic Darkness Energy you can use Munkidori to deal chip damage to your opponents.
- Precious Trolley is the ACE SPEC of choice as it can give you a handful of Basic Pokemon if played early on.
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