Pokemon TCG: Raging Bolt Ex Deck Guide

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

Raging Bolt ex from Twilight Masquerade has been a consistent presence in the meta. It works well with Tera Box decks, meeting the necessary energy requirements for Raging Bolt ex’s Bellowing Thunder really fast. So in this article, we’ll take a look at the best way to use this card in the current meta.

Pokemon TCG Best Raging Bolt Ex Deck Guide Overview

The plan is to set up Raging Bolt ex, with Teal Mask Ogerpon ex working alongside it to meet the energy requirements. Cards like Professor’s Sada Vitality are extremely useful to attach extra Energy to Ancient Pokemon, which not only includes Raging Bolt ex, but baby Raging Bolt and Koraidon if they have to be played in certain situations.

All Cards in Best Pokemon TCG Raging Bolt Ex Deck

• Hoothoot x3
• Noctowl x3
• Teal Mask Ogerpon ex x3
• Raging Bolt ex x2
• Fan Rotom x2
• Raging Bolt x1
• Koraidon x1
• Ditto x1
• Fezandipiti ex x1
• Latias ex x1
• Squawkabilly ex x1
• Iron Leaves ex x1
• Professor Sada’s Vitality x4
• Boss’s Orders x2
• Iono x1
• Crispin x1
• Nest Ball x4
• Ultra Ball x4
• Earthen Vessel x3
• Night Stretcher x2
• Energy Switch x1
• Superior Energy Retrieval x1
• Prime Catcher x1
• Area Zero Underdepths x3
• Jamming Tower x1
• Basic Grass Energy x6
• Basic Lightning Energy x3
• Basic Fighting Energy x3

How To Play This Best Raging Bolt Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG

Ideal Starting Hand

Fan Rotom and Squawkabilly ex are great cards to have on your first turn. Fan Rotom can get multiple Colorless Pokemon like Hoothoot and Noctowl for you to use, while Squawkabilly ex can give you a new hand if you need it.

Best Raging Bolt Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG: Key Cards

Here’s the strategy for this deck:

• Raging Bolt ex uses Bellowing Thunder to KO the opposing Active Pokemon. This move does 70 damage for each Basic Energy attached to your Pokemon that you discard.
• Teal Mask Ogerpon ex helps out a lot in meeting Bellowing Thunder’s requirements thanks to using its ability to attach a Basic Grass Energy to itself which you can discard.
• Professor Sada’s Vitality is an amazing Supporter for Raging Bolt ex. It attaches an extra Basic Energy and on doing so lets you draw more cards.
• Crispin also helps by attaching an Energy to Raging Bolt ex and giving you another to use as you please.

Best Matchups for a Raging Bolt Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG

Joltik Toolbox decks can struggle against this deck as Raging Bolt ex has a faster setup strategy.

Counters to Raging Bolt Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG

Gardevoir ex checks this deck really hard, especially if it has a Lillie’s Clefairy ex to deal double damage.

Best Raging Bolt Ex Deck Guide in Pokemon TCG: Tips and Tricks

Something to consider while using this deck

• Area Zero Underdepths is great if you have a Tera Pokemon in play. This will let you play more cards on your Bench.
• Latias ex is a great card to have so that you can switch around the Basic Pokemon in play consistently which will be most of them.
• Items like Night Stretcher and Superior Energy Retrieval are get back a few discarded Basic Energy.

FAQs about Raging Bolt Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG

Are There Other Cards That Work Well With Raging Bolt Ex?

Other Ancient cards like Slither Wing or Ancient Booster Energy Capsule could be considered for this deck.

Has Raging Bolt Ex Won Any Tournaments?

Anselm Sim won the 2025 Singapore Master Ball League with a Raging Bolt ex deck. Similarly, Jose Cruz G. won the Junior NAIC 2024 with a similar deck.

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