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

The Accelgor from Journey Together resembles the one from Black and White. Both of them were able to hit their opponent and switch out, all the while spreading Special Conditions on the Defending Pokemon.
So let’s see the best way to use the Accelgor from Journey Together in a similar manner in the current Pokemon TCG meta.
Pokemon TCG Best Accelgor Deck Guide Overview
The plan involved with this deck is to use Accelgor’s Poisonous Play to hit and switch out to another Pokemon who is either a wall or has some other utility. The most common of these is the Tyranitar from Journey Together
All Cards in Best Pokemon TCG Accelgor Deck

- Larvitar x3
- Pupitar x2
- Tyranitar x2
- Shelmet x3
- Accelgor x2
- Budew x1
- Mimikyu x1
- Pecharunt x1
- Cornerstone Mask Ogerpon ex x1
- Munkidori x1
- Fezandipiti ex x1
- Ultra Ball x3
- Super Rod x1
- Grand Tree x1
- Earthen Vessel x1
- Iono x4
- Night Stretcher x1
- Buddy-Buddy Poffin x4
- Big Air Balloon x1
- Perilous Jungle x1
- Colress’s Tenacity x3
- Rescue Board x2
- Counter Catcher x1
- Arven x3
- Boss’s Orders x1
- Nest Ball x2
- Professor’s Research x3
- Rare Candy x1
- Basic Grass Energy x3
- Basic Darkness Energy x2
- Reversal Energy x3
- Luminous Energy x1
How To Play This Best Accelgor Deck in Pokemon TCG
Ideal Starting Hand
The best way to start off with this deck is to set up with a Shelmet in the Active Spot and a Larvitar on the Bench.
Best Accelgor Deck in Pokemon TCG: Key Cards

Here’s the strategy for this deck:
- Accelgor will use its move Poisonous Play to deal damage, inflict both Confusion and Poison, and switch out to a Pokemon waiting on the Bench.
- Tyranitar from Journey Together is a decent choice for a switch as its ability prevents the opponent from using Items.
- Other choices for a switch are Mimikyu, Cornerstone Mask Ogerpon ex, and Pecharunt.
Best Accelgor Deck in Pokemon TCG: Performance
Best Matchups

Tatsugiri ex can be shut down early on if Accelgor switches into Mimikyu preventing it from using Cinnabar Lure.
Counters to Accelgor Deck in Pokemon TCG

Joltik Box can give this deck trouble if Iron Hands ex or Pikachu ex are able to set up. Galvantula can take care of Mimikyu.
Best Accelgor Deck Guide in Pokemon TCG: Tips and Tricks
Something to consider while using this deck
- The ACE SPEC Grand Tree is very useful if you can get it early on as this deck has multiple evolutions. Use Colress’s Tenacity to get the card early.
- Pecharunt and Perilous Jungle help make inflicting Poison even more effective.
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