Pokemon TCG: Best Hop’s Dubwool Deck Guide

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

Hop's Dubwool (Image via TPC)
Hop’s Dubwool (Image via TPC)

Hop’s Dubwool gets an indirect boost thanks to the new Ignition Energy from the White Flare expansion. Its Energy requirements are met by the new Special Energy, and gets boosted further by cards like Hop’s Snorlax and Hop’s Choice Band. Also, thanks to its Defiant Horn, Hop’s Dubwool can gust away the Defending Pokemon for a favorable matchup.

Pokemon TCG Best Hop’s Dubwool Deck Guide Overview

The plan is to use Ignition Energy to attack with Hop’s Dubwool. With Hop’s Snorlax on the Bench, Postwick on the playing field, and Hop’s Choice Band attached to Dubwool, its move Headbutt gets boosted from 80 to 170. 

All Cards in Best Pokemon TCG Hop’s Dubwool Deck

Hop's Dubwool decklist (Image via TPC)
Hop’s Dubwool decklist (Image via TPC)
  • Hop’s Wooloo x4
  • Hop’s Dubwool x4
  • Hop’s Snorlax x2
  • Hop’s Cramorant x2
  • Dunsparce x4
  • Dudunsparce x4
  • Fan Rotom x2
  • Arven x3
  • Iono x4
  • Hilda x3
  • Jacq x2
  • Hop’s Bag x4
  • Nest Ball x2
  • Night Stretcher x1
  • Unfair Stamp x1
  • Hop’s Choice Band x4
  • Air Balloon x1
  • Postwick x4
  • Ignition Energy x4
  • Jet Energy x4

How To Play This Best Hop’s Dubwool Deck in Pokemon TCG

Ideal Starting Hand

Fan Rotom is a great card to play on your first turn as its ability lets you find up to three Colorless Pokemon from your deck with HP under 100 like Hop’s Wooloo and Dunsparce.

Best Hop’s Dubwool Deck in Pokemon TCG: Key Cards

Hop's Choice Band, Hop's Snorlax, and Postwick (Image via TPC)
Hop’s Choice Band, Hop’s Snorlax, and Postwick (Image via TPC)

Here’s the strategy for this deck:

  • Hop’s Dubwool spams Headbutt with an Ignition Energy. Attach a Hop’s Choice Band, Postwick on the playing field, and place Hop’s Snorlax on the Bench for a further damage boost.
  • Dudunsparce acts as the draw engine for this deck, while Hop’s Bag, Hilda, and Jacq will help you find the exact Pokemon you need.

Best Matchups for a Hop’s Dubwool Deck in Pokemon TCG

Wugtrio (Image via TPC)
Wugtrio (Image via TPC)

While Hop’s Dubwool cannot deal double damage to any type, it can KO cards like Lilligant or Wugtrio with a damage boost.

Counters to Hop’s Dubwool Deck in Pokemon TCG

Cynthia's Garchomp ex (Image via TPC)
Cynthia’s Garchomp ex (Image via TPC)

Fighting-type decks like Cynthia’s Garchomp ex can deal double damage to Hop’s Dubwool and its allies.

Best Hop’s Dubwool Deck Guide in Pokemon TCG: Tips and Tricks

Something to consider while using this deck

  • The ACE SPEC of this deck is Unfair Stamp to give you an edge near the end of the game after a KO.
  • Hop’s Cramorant is an alternate attacker that can deal a decent chunk of damage based on the number of Prize cards left.

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