Pokemon TCG: Best Crobat Deck Guide

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

Crobat (Image via TPC)
Crobat (Image via TPC)

Crobat from Shrouded Fables can act as the core of its own Poison deck. Its ability, Shadowy Envoy, has remarkable synergy with Janine’s Secret Art, letting you draw multiple cards if the Supporter is played on the same turn. While this will poison Crobat, this will help attach Binding Mochi for a damage boost.

Pokemon TCG Best Crobat Deck Guide Overview

So the plan is to use Crobat in tandem with Janine’s Secret Art and Binding Mochi. Using Janine’s Secret Art while Crobat is in the Active Spot will let you attach two Basic Darkness Energy and draw more cards, while poisoning Crobat. This Poison status will let you now attach Binding Mochi, which will give Crobat’s move Poison Fang a 40 damage boost. 

All Cards in Best Pokemon TCG Crobat Deck

Crobat decklist (Image via TPC)
Crobat decklist (Image via TPC)
  • Zubat x4
  • Golbat x1
  • Crobat x4
  • Munkidori x2
  • Pecharunt ex x1
  • Brute Bonnet x2
  • Cleffa x2
  • Purrloin x1
  • Janine’s Secret Art x4
  • Arven x3
  • Iono x3
  • Boss’s Orders x1
  • Rare Candy x4
  • Ultra Ball x3
  • Buddy-Buddy Poffin x3
  • Earthen Vessel x1
  • Counter Catcher x1
  • Super Rod x2
  • Pal Pad x1
  • Binding Mochi x3
  • Ancient Booster Energy Capsule x2
  • Neutralization Zone x1
  • Perilous Jungle x2
  • Basic Darkness Energy x7
  • Reversal Energy x2

How To Play This Best Crobat Deck in Pokemon TCG

Ideal Starting Hand

Get a Zubat or a Cleffa for the Active Spot and place a Munkidori, a Brute Bonnet, and a Pecharunt ex on your Bench if you can get all of them.

Best Crobat Deck in Pokemon TCG: Key Cards

Janine's Secret Art and Binding Mochi (Image via TPC)
Janine’s Secret Art and Binding Mochi (Image via TPC)

Here’s the strategy for this deck:

  • Crobat, in combination with Janine’s Secret Art, draws more cards and attaches the Energy needed for its move Poison Fang.
  • Poison Fang gets a 40 damage boost when the Pokemon Tool Binding Mochi is attached to a poisoned Crobat.
  • While Janine’s Secret Art should guarantee poison, other cards like Brute Bonnet and Pecharunt ex can also poison Crobat. 

Best Crobat Deck in Pokemon TCG: Performance

Best Matchups

Gardevoir ex (Image via TPC)
Gardevoir ex (Image via TPC)

Gardevoir ex will take double damage from Crobat’s Poison Fang. As a matter of fact, with the Binding Mochi boost, Crobat can KO Gardevoir ex from full HP.

Counters to Crobat Deck in Pokemon TCG

Toedscruel ex and Teal Mask Ogerpon ex (Image via TPC)
Toedscruel ex and Teal Mask Ogerpon ex (Image via TPC)

Grass-type decks, like those led by Toedscruel ex and Teal Mask Ogerpon ex, are able to deal double damage to Crobat.

Best Crobat Deck Guide in Pokemon TCG: Tips and Tricks

Something to consider while using this deck

  • Play the Stadium card Perilous Jungle before using Crobat’s Poison Fang. This will stack the Poison damage that the Defending Pokemon will take.
  • As this deck uses Basic Darkness Energy, Munkidori can be used to deal indirect damage to the opponent’s Pokemon.


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