Pokemon TCG: Best Gorebyss Deck Guide

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

Gorebyss from Destined Rivals (Image via TPC)
Gorebyss from Destined Rivals (Image via TPC)

Gorebyss has the potential to be the most broken card under the right circumstances. Its move, Crescendo Wave, lets it deal 30 damage for each basic Water Energy attached to it. However, in addition to that, Crescendo Wave lets you attach as much Basic Water Energy as you want to Gorebyss from your hand before using the move. This means with enough cards in hand, Gorebyss’ Crescendo Wave has no upper ceiling.

Pokemon TCG Best Gorebyss Deck Guide Overview

Spam Gorebyss’s Crescendo Wave with as much Basic Water Energy as possible attached to it. That’s really all there is to it.

All Cards in Best Pokemon TCG Gorebyss Deck

Gorebyss decklist (image via TPC)
Gorebyss decklist (image via TPC)
  • Clamperl x4
  • Gorebyss x3
  • Huntail x2
  • Shaymin x1
  • Fezandipiti ex x1
  • Arven x4
  • Boss’s Orders x2
  • Earthen Vessel x4
  • Night Stretcher x2
  • Buddy-Buddy Poffin x4
  • Nest Ball x1
  • Ultra Ball x3
  • Counter Catcher x1
  • Max Rod x1
  • Artazon x2
  • Basic Water Energy x25

How To Play This Best Gorebyss Deck in Pokemon TCG

Ideal Starting Hand

Clamperl needs to be on your playing field by the first turn. Either place it directly if it is in your hand or use Buddy-Buddy Poffin to get it. Having an Ultra Ball handy for a Gorebyss would also be helpful.

Best Gorebyss Deck in Pokemon TCG: Key Cards

Huntail from Destined Rivals (Image via TPC)
Huntail from Destined Rivals (Image via TPC)

Here’s the strategy for this deck:

  • Gorebyss spams Crescendo Wave with as much Basic Water Energy as possible attached to it.
  • If Gorebyss is KO’d, Huntail’s ability will let you keep all its attached Basic Water Energy in your hand instead of discarding them.

Best Gorebyss Deck in Pokemon TCG: Performance

Best Matchups

Flareon ex (Image via TPC)
Flareon ex (Image via TPC)

Fire-type decks like Flareon ex can be taken out by this deck quickly, especially as the double damage they take from water types means that too much Water Energy won’t be required for that purpose.

Counters to Gorebyss Deck in Pokemon TCG

Miraidon ex, Pikachu ex, and Iron Hands ex (Image via TPC)
Miraidon ex, Pikachu ex, and Iron Hands ex (Image via TPC)

The Pokemon in a Joltik Box deck should have the capability to deal double damage to Gorebyss, though they do risk taking a bit too much damage.

Best Gorebyss Deck Guide in Pokemon TCG: Tips and Tricks

Something to consider while using this deck

  • The sole Nest Ball in this deck is for Fezandipiti ex who acts as a draw engine for it.
  • In case Huntail isn’t set up, the ACE SPEC Max Rod can be used to attain the discarded Water Energy.


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