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Learn the best way to use a Zekrom ex Deck in the current Pokemon TCG meta and which cards work well in this archetype.
Zekrom ex is a powerful new card from the Black Bolt expansion of the Pokemon TCG. The main draw of this card is its move, Voltage Burst. Normally dealing 130 damage, this move can deal up to 380 damage under the right situations. This is because Voltage Burst deals 50 more damage for each Prize your opponent takes, making Zekrom ex a deadly late-game cleaner.
Pokemon TCG Best Zekrom Ex Deck Guide Overview
The plan is to team up Zekrom ex with Magneton from Surging Sparks and the returning Eelektrik. Both of these Pokemon have abilities that let them attach Basic Lightning cards from the discard pile to your Benched Pokemon. Additionally, Magneton KO’s itself upon using this ability, further powering up Voltage Burst.
All Cards in Best Pokemon TCG Zekrom Ex Deck
- Zekrom ex x2
- Miraidon ex x2
- Tynamo x3
- Eelektrik x3
- Iron Hands ex x2
- Magnemite x2
- Magneton x2
- Carmine x4
- Boss’s Orders x4
- Professor’s Research x3
- Nest Ball x4
- Ultra Ball x4
- Pokegear 3.0 x2
- Electric Generator x4
- Switch x1
- Prime Catcher x1
- Air Balloon x3
- Basic Lightning Energy x14
How To Play This Best Zekrom Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG
Ideal Starting Hand
Miraidon ex and Carmine are two cards you would love to have in your opening hand. Miraidon ex’s ability Tandem Unit lets you place two Basic Lightning-types on your Bench. Carmine, on the other hand, is a Supporter that can be played on the first turn and can discard your hand early on, letting you get Basic Lightning Energy in your discard pile for later.
Best Zekrom Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG: Key Cards
Here’s the strategy for this deck:
- Zekrom ex waits on the Bench until your opponent has taken enough Prizes to boost Voltage Burst’s damage.
- Magneton and Eelektrik will help attach extra Basic Lightning Energy from the discard pile and act as affordable Prizes for you to give up.
Best Zekrom Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG: Performance
Best Matchups
Milotic ex cannot wall this deck as Zekrom ex isn’t a Tera Pokemon and deals double damage to it. As for other cards on this deck, Mimikyu can be gusted away, while Cornerstone Mask Ogerpon ex cannot wall Zekrom ex as it doesn’t have an ability.
Counters to Zekrom Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG
Cynthia’s Garchomp ex can deal massive damage early on, so be wary of dealing with it.
Best Zekrom Ex Deck Guide in Pokemon TCG: Tips and Tricks
Something to consider while using this deck
- Gusting away unfavorable matchups will be key for this deck, so it not only carries four copies of Boss’s Orders but also uses Prime Catcher as its ACE SPEC.
- To help discard Basic Lightning Energy, this deck carries multiple cards besides Carmine, like Ultra Ball and Professor’s Research
- Air Balloon is a Pokemon Tool that can let you swap out an Eelektrik that is stuck in the Active Spot.
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