Pokemon TCG: Best Vileplume Deck Guide

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

Vileplume from Pokemon 151 (Image via TPC)
Vileplume from Pokemon 151 (Image via TPC)

Vileplume from Pokemon 151 has gotten a decent boost thanks to the new Stadium card Forest of Vitality from Mega Evolution. This suddenly makes it and the entire Pokemon line very viable as Energy accelerators. Let’s see which cards work best with it in the current meta.

Pokemon TCG Best Vileplume Deck Guide Overview

Both Gloom and Vileplume have abilities that let them attach Basic Energy to your Pokemon in any way you like. Thanks to Forest of Vitality, you can evolve this line immediately upon playing it instead of waiting multiple turns. The best partner right now for this Energy acceleration is Kyurem from Shrouded Fable, which can hit three of the opponent’s Pokemon for 110 damage each.

All Cards in Best Pokemon TCG Vileplume Deck

Vileplume decklist (Image via TPC)
Vileplume decklist (Image via TPC)
  • Oddish x3
  • Gloom x3
  • Vileplume x3
  • Kyurem x3
  • Black Kyurem ex x1
  • Cleffa x1
  • Arven x2
  • Jacq x3
  • Kofu x4
  • Professor Turo’s Scenario x1
  • Buddy-Buddy Poffin x3
  • Ultra Ball x2
  • Nest Ball x2
  • Energy Recycler x3
  • Night Stretcher x2
  • Scoop Up Cyclone x1
  • Counter Gain x2
  • Air Balloon x2
  • Forest of Vitality x4
  • Basic Water Energy x8
  • Basic Metal Energy x8

How To Play This Best Vileplume Deck in Pokemon TCG

Ideal Starting Hand

Cleffa is an excellent card to start with, as it increases your chances of drawing the cards you need.

Best Vileplume Deck in Pokemon TCG: Key Cards

Kyurem and Forest of Vitality (Image via TPC)
Kyurem and Forest of Vitality (Image via TPC)

Here’s the strategy for this deck:

  • Vileplume and Gloom can evolve on the same turn they are played, thanks to Forest of Vitality. This will let you draw multiple Basic Energy cards and attach them to your attackers.
  • Kyurem from Shrouded Fable is the main attacker, targeting multiple Pokemon with HP lower than 110 with its move Trifrost and getting multiple Prizes.

Best Matchups for a Vileplume Deck in Pokemon TCG

Alakazam from Mega Evolution (Image via TPC)
Alakazam from Mega Evolution (Image via TPC)

Alakazam decks have a lot of low HP cards, which can be targeted by Kyurem.

Counters to Vileplume Deck in Pokemon TCG

Shaymin (Image via TPC)
Shaymin (Image via TPC)

Shaymin shuts down Kyurem’s Trifrost from attacking the Bench entirely.

Best Vileplume Deck Guide in Pokemon TCG: Tips and Tricks

Something to consider while using this deck

  • Black Kyurem ex is here to deal with decks that have Shaymin, giving you an attacker that can deal heavy damage to the Defending Pokemon instead.
  • As Trifrost will discard all Energy attached to Kyurem after using it, Energy Recycler shuffles those cards back into your deck.
  • Scoop Up Cyclone is the ACE SPEC of this deck, as you can play Vileplume and all the cards attached to it twice.

FAQs About Vileplume Deck in Pokemon TCG

Are There Other Cards That Work Well With Vileplume?

Energy-intensive Pokemon like Whiscash from Obsidian Flames benefit greatly from Vileplume’s support.


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