Pokemon TCG: Best Electivire Ex Deck Guide

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

Electivire ex (Image via TPC)
Electivire ex (Image via TPC)

Electivire ex from the Destined Rivals expansion is a high-damage dealing card if the right conditions are met. This comes down to its move High-Voltage Press which can deal 280 damage if it has five Lightning Energy attached to it. While that can be difficult to do early on in a game, with the right support, it isn’t impossible.

Pokemon TCG Best Electivire Ex Deck Guide Overview

The plan is to set up Electivire ex and sweep the opponent with High-Voltage Press. In order for that to work, this deck includes several cards that can help attach Lightning Energy efficiently like Magneton, Joltik, and Electric Generator.

All Cards in Best Pokemon TCG Electivire Ex Deck

Electivire ex decklist (Image via TPC)
Electivire ex decklist (Image via TPC)
  • Electabuzz x3
  • Electivire ex x3
  • Magnemite x4
  • Magneton x3
  • Joltik x2
  • Fezandipiti ex x1
  • Arven x4
  • Iono x2
  • Boss’s Orders x3
  • Professor’s Research x2
  • Electric Generator x4
  • Switch x2
  • Super Rod x1
  • Night Stretcher x1
  • Ultra Ball x3
  • Nest Ball x3
  • Technical Machine: Turbo Energize x2
  • Maximum Belt x1
  • Basic Lightning Energy x15

How To Play This Best Electivire Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG

Ideal Starting Hand

Playing Joltik in the Active Spot on your first turn might be a good idea, while Electabuzz should be played on your Bench. You can even use Electric Generator to start attaching Lightning Energy to Electivire ex.

Best Electivire Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG: Key Cards

Electric Generator and Magneton (Image via TPC)
Electric Generator and Magneton (Image via TPC)

Here’s the strategy for this deck:

  • Electivire ex sets up with five Basic Lightning Energy and attacks with High-Voltage Press. 
  • To help set this up, cards like Joltik, Magneton, Electric Generator, and Technical Machine: Turbo Energize can help attach extra Lightning Energy.

Best Electivire Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG: Performance

Best Matchups

Milotic ex (Image via TPC)
Milotic ex (Image via TPC)

Milotic ex is an anti-meta deck that can often show up in the current Pokemon TCG meta. As Electivire ex is a Lightning-type, it can deal double damage to it.

Counters to Electivire Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG

Cynthia's Garchomp ex (Image via TPC)
Cynthia’s Garchomp ex (Image via TPC)

Cynthia’s Garchomp ex can take on Electivire ex thanks to its ability to deal double damage if it cannot set up fast enough.

Best Electivire Ex Deck Guide in Pokemon TCG: Tips and Tricks

Something to consider while using this deck:

  • Maximum Belt is the ACE SPEC of choice for this deck. It can help Electivire ex deal just a bit more damage to KO Stage 2 Pokemon ex.
  • As this deck struggles a bit to draw cards, Fezandipiti ex can help draw cards if a Pokemon is KO’d.

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