Pokemon TCG: Rotom Ex Deck Guide

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

Rotom ex from the Phantasmal Flames expansion has an almost broken Ability. This Ability, Multi Adapter, lets any Pokemon card with Rotom in its name attach up to two Pokemon Tools instead of one. So let us see how to get the most out of this Ability.

Pokemon TCG Best Rotom Ex Deck Guide Overview

Rotom ex should be paired with the Rotom forms from Destined Rivals. All of them have the move Gadget Show, which does 30 damage for each Tool attached to all the Rotom cards in play. Thanks to the Multi Adapter, this can reach up to 360 damage.

All Cards in Best Pokemon TCG Rotom Ex Deck

• Mow Rotom x3
• Rotom ex x2
• Wash Rotom x1
• Heat Rotom x1
• Rotom x1
• Tatsugiri x1
• Budew x1
• Fezandipiti ex x1
• Arven x4
• Lillie’s Determination x4
• Boss’s Orders x2
• Iono x2
• Nest Ball x4
• Buddy-Buddy Poffin x4
• Earthen Vessel x1
• Picnic Basket x1
• Treasure Tracker x1
• Night Stretcher x1
• Exp. Share x4
• Brave Bangle x4
• Air Balloon x3
• Bravery Charm x3
• Counter Gain x2
• Battle Cage x2
• Artazon x1
• Basic Lightning Energy x4
• Basic Fire Energy x1
• Basic Water Energy x1

How To Play This Best Rotom Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG

Ideal Starting Hand

While playing, it will take up a slot on the playing field. Budew can serve as an early Item locking option.

Best Rotom Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG: Key Cards

Here’s the strategy for this deck:

• Rotom ex stays on the Bench so that it can use its Ability Multi Adapter to allow itself and other Rotoms to hold more than one Pokemon Tool.
• Mow Rotom, Wash Rotom, Heat Rotom, and Rotom will use their move Gadget Show which will be boosted by the extra Pokemon Tools.
• The Pokemon tools included in this deck for this purpose are Exp. Share, Brave Bangle, Air Balloon, Bravery Charm, and Counter Gain.

Best Matchups for a Rotom Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG

Since the damage range for Gadget Show can easily reach 240 to 300, it can KO powerful meta cards like Raging Bolt ex, Gholdengo ex, and Ceruledge ex. However, as Mow Rotom is the main attacker, this deck does really well against Darkness-type decks like Mega Absol ex, Charizard ex, Marnie’s Grimmsnarl ex, and N’s Zoroark ex.

Counters to Rotom Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG

Gadget Show will need close to the maximum number of Pokemon Tools attached in order to KO Gardevoir ex from full HP.

Best Rotom Ex Deck Guide in Pokemon TCG: Tips and Tricks

Something to consider while using this deck

• Battle Cage is an amazing new Stadium card that prevents the placement of damage counters on Benched Pokemon.
• Treasure Tracker is the ACE SPEC of choice as it lets you search up to five Pokemon Tool cards at once.
• There is a single Basic Fire Energy and Basic Water Energy, which can be used on Heat Rotom and Wash Rotom, respectively, to use their first moves. Doing so can either burn the Defending Pokemon or heal your entire team by 10 HP, respectively.

FAQs about Rotom Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG

Are There Other Cards That Work Well With Rotom Ex?

There are other Pokemon Tools that could be considered like Lucky Helmet, Handheld Fan, Luxurious Cape, Leftovers, and Protective Goggles.

Has Rotom Ex Won Any Tournaments?

No, Rotom ex has not seen any notable tournament usage so far.

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