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Learn the best way to use a Festival Lead Deck and which cards are vital to use this strategy correctly in the Pokemon TCG meta.
Festival Lead is a Pokemon TCG deck utilizing the synergy of three cards: Dipplin, Thwackey, and Festival Grounds. What makes this deck interesting to TCG players is that every Pokemon in the deck is a single-Prize attacker. However, this does not mean the deck lacks power, as Dipplin deals a high level of damage with its move Do the Wave in combination with Festival Grounds.
So, let’s take a look at this deck and how to best use it in the current Pokemon TCG meta.
Pokemon TCG Best Festival Lead Deck Guide Overview
The core gameplay of this deck involves using Dipplin to attack with the stadium card Festival Grounds set up and a full Bench. This way, it’s move Do the Wave does 100 damage twice. Thwackey should be on the Bench when Dipplin is in the Active Spot, as this activates its ability and lets players search for the right card at the right time.
All Cards in Best Pokemon TCG Festival Lead Deck
- Applin x4
- Dipplin x4
- Hydrapple x2
- Grookey x3
- Thwackey x3
- Rellor x1
- Rabsca x1
- Arven x4
- Iono x2
- Boss’s Orders x2
- Lana’s Aid x1
- Hassel x1
- Kieran x1
- Buddy-Buddy Poffin x4
- Bug Catching Set x3
- Ultra Ball x2
- Letter of Encouragement x1
- Earthen Vessel x1
- Night Stretcher x1
- Counter Catcher x1
- Super Rod x1
- Superior Energy Retrieval x1
- Max Rod x1
- Technical Machine: Evolution x2
- Vitality Band x1
- Festival Grounds x3
- Basic Grass Energy x9
How To Play This Best Festival Lead Deck in Pokemon TCG
Ideal Starting Hand
You would want Applin and Grookey in your opening hand. Also, Buddy-Buddy Poffin and Bug Catching Set are useful cards to fill out your Bench on the first turn.
Best Festival Lead Deck in Pokemon TCG: Key Cards
Here’s the strategy for this deck:
- Set up Dipplin in the Active Spot with the Stadium card Festival Grounds and make sure to have a full Bench. Spam Do the Wave to knock out the opponent, with another Dipplin ready to go if the currently active one is knocked out in return.
- At least one Thwackey should be on your Bench to search for necessary cards.
- If you are having trouble with your Bench getting sniped, add Rabsca to stop any effects, including damage to them.
Best Festival Lead Deck in Pokemon TCG: Performance
Best Matchups
As Marnie’s Grimmsnarl ex decks utilize a lot of Bench sniping, the presence of Rabsca is often enough to give Dipplin enough time to survive and strike back.
Counters to Festival Lead Deck in Pokemon TCG
Decks with cards that have high HP stats and powerful moves, like Dragapult ex, are hard for this deck to deal with, as it will not be able to match their damage before getting knocked out in return.
Best Festival Lead Deck Guide in Pokemon TCG: Tips and Tricks
Some tips to consider while using this deck:
- If Cornerstone Mask Ogerpon ex is giving you trouble, evolve Dipplin into Hydrapple to match it.
- Letter of Encouragement is a useful Item card to use when a Pokemon on your side of the field is knocked out, as it lets you add more Energy cards to your hand.
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