Pokemon TCG: Best Clefable Deck Guide

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

Clefable from Twilight Masquerade (Image via TPC)
Clefable from Twilight Masquerade (Image via TPC)

Clefable from Twilight Masquerade can use its move Metronome to great effect in the current Pokemon TCG meta. Just like the Metronome move from the games and the anime, Clefable can use its move to copy one of the Defending Pokemon’s attacks and use it. This works similarly to N’s Zoroark ex, except it relies on the opponent’s Active Pokemon for moves as opposed to those on its Bench.

Pokemon TCG Best Clefable Deck Guide Overview

The plan is to set up and spam Clefable’s Metronome over and over again. While you will rely heavily on the moves on the opponent’s Active Pokemon, the cost will be easy to make up thanks to Special Energy like Ignition Energy and Luminous Energy. Additionally, as Clefable is a single Prize attacker, you can afford for a few to be KO’d while setting up.

All Cards in Best Pokemon TCG Clefable Deck

Clefable decklist (Image via TPC)
Clefable decklist (Image via TPC)
  • Clefairy x4
  • Clefable x4
  • Lillie’s Clefairy ex x2
  • Fezandipiti ex x1
  • Mew ex x1
  • Squawkabilly ex x1
  • Arven x4
  • Iono x4
  • Boss’s Orders x4
  • Energy Switch x4
  • Nest Ball x3
  • Ultra Ball x3
  • Earthen Vessel x2
  • Night Stretcher x2
  • Precious Trolley x1
  • Counter Catcher x1
  • Air Balloon x4
  • Moonlit Hill x2
  • Basic Psychic Energy x5
  • Ignition Energy x4
  • Luminous Energy x4

How To Play This Best Clefable Deck in Pokemon TCG

Ideal Starting Hand

Clefairy and a Basic Psychic Energy would be great for the Active Spot, while Lillie’s Clefairy ex can work well on the Bench. The ACE SPEC Precious Trolley can be used early on to fill out your Bench with the appropriate Pokemon.

Best Clefable Deck in Pokemon TCG: Key Cards

Lillie's Clefairy ex (Image via TPC)
Lillie’s Clefairy ex (Image via TPC)

Here’s the strategy for this deck:

  • Clefable spams Metronome, using the Defending Pokemon’s attacks against it.
  • Lillie’s Clefairy ex is mainly going to be a Benched Pokemon, using its ability to give Clefable’s attacks double damage against Dragon-type decks like Dragapult ex and Raging Bolt ex. However, it can also serve as a secondary attacker if your opponent has a full Bench or is playing a Tera Box deck. This is because it’s move Full Moon Rando does more damage for the number of Pokemon in play.

Best Matchups for a Clefable Deck in Pokemon TCG

Raging Bolt ex (Image via TPC)
Raging Bolt ex (Image via TPC)

Dragon-type decks take a lot of damage from Clefable’s attacks. This is because it not only uses their high base power attacks against them, but also thanks to Lillie’s Clefairy ex, those attacks are now hitting them for weakness.

Counters to Clefable Deck in Pokemon TCG

Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex (Image via TPC)
Marnie’s Grimmsnarl ex (Image via TPC)

Marnie’s Grimmsnarl ex handily hits this deck for double damage. Even if Clefable copies Marnie’s Grimmsnarl ex’s Shadow Bullet, it needs to use it twice to take it out.

Best Clefable Deck Guide in Pokemon TCG: Tips and Tricks

Something to consider while using this deck

  • Air Balloon has been added to the deck so that you can switch out a damaged Clefable from the Active Spot without discarding its Energy.
  • Moonlit Hill can let you heal your Pokemon by discarding any spare Basic Psychic Energy.

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