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Learn the best way to use an Alakazam Deck in the current Pokemon TCG meta and which cards work well in this archetype.
Alakazam from Twilight Masquerade needs only one Basic Psychic Energy to do a variety of things. Its first move, Strange Hacking, not only confuses the opponent’s Active Pokemon but also lets you redistribute damage counters among all the Pokemon on their side of the playing field. Its second move, Psychic, is a bit more straightforward and deals 50 more damage for each Energy attached to the Defending Pokemon.
Alongside Alakazam ex from the Scarlet & Violet 151, this Alakazam can be a threat to unprepared players.
Pokemon TCG Best Alakazam Deck Guide Overview
The plan is to use Alakazam with its ex counterpart to deal massive damage overall. Alakazam attacks from the Active Spot, while Alakazam ex can use its move, Dimensional Hand, from the Bench without putting itself at risk from attack.
All Cards in Best Pokemon TCG Alakazam Deck
- Abra x4
- Kadabra x1
- Alakazam x2
- Alakazam ex x2
- Mimikyu x2
- Natu x2
- Xatu x2
- Lillie’s Clefairy ex x1
- Klefki x1
- Shaymin x1
- Iono x4
- Professor’s Research x3
- Arven x2
- Boss’s Orders x1
- Buddy-Buddy Poffin x4
- Ultra Ball x3
- Night Stretcher x3
- Nest Ball x2
- Earthen Vessel x2
- Rare Candy x4
- Counter Catcher x1
- Energy Retrieval x1
- Technical Machine: Evolution x2
- Maximum Belt x1
- Pokémon League Headquarters x3
- Basic Psychic Energy x7
How To Play This Best Alakazam Deck in Pokemon TCG
Ideal Starting Hand
It’s best to have an Abra, a Natu, and a Shaymin in your opening hand. Place the Abra in the Active Spot and the other two on the Bench. Shaymin will protect Natu and any other Pokemon without Rule Boxes from being sniped on the Bench.
Best Alakazam Deck in Pokemon TCG: Key Cards
Here’s the strategy for this deck:
- Alakazam uses either of its moves for a single Basic Psychic Energy.
- Alakazam ex uses its move, Dimensional Hand, from the Bench. The damage from that move can be redistributed through Alakazam’s move, Strange Hacking.
- Xatu is on the Bench due to being an amazing support for Psychic decks. Thanks to its ability, Clairvoyant Sense, Xatu takes on dual roles as a draw engine and an Energy engine.
Best Matchups for a Alakazam Deck in Pokemon TCG
Since this deck uses a Lillie’s Clefairy ex, any damage dealt by Alakazam and its allies will deal double damage to Dragon-types like Dragapult ex and Raging Bolt ex.
Counters to Alakazam Deck in Pokemon TCG
Currently, Marnie’s Grimmsnarl ex is the best Darkness-type deck. Especially since its move Shadow Bullet can snipe Benched ex Pokemon like Alakazam ex for decent damage.
Best Alakazam Deck Guide in Pokemon TCG: Tips and Tricks
Something to consider while using this deck
- Mimikyu and Klefki can serve as walls that can be sent in to stall the opponent’s Pokemon as you set up Alakazam.
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