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Learn the best way to use a Hop’s Zacian ex Deck and which cards should be used to get the most out of this archetype.
In the postgame of Pokemon Shield, our rival Hop manages to befriend the Legendary Pokemon Zacian. As a celebration of that moment, comes the card Hop’s Zacian ex, a Metal-type Basic Pokemon card. However, this card isn’t just there for sentimental reasons. In combination with several other Hop-related cards – some of them not even being Pokemon – this deck can be quite a consistent force.
Pokemon TCG Best Hop’s Zacian Ex Deck Guide Overview
The key to this deck is to set up your Hop’s Zacian ex as quickly as possible and use its first move to attack your opponent. Several cards can help you, including Trainer cards like Hop’s Choice Band, Hop’s Bag, and Postwick. There are also several Hop’s Pokemon that can serve as secondary attackers like Hop’s Snorlax and Hop’s Cramorant.
All Cards in Best Pokemon TCG Hop’s Zacian Ex Deck
- Hop’s Cramorant x2
- Hop’s Zacian ex x2
- Hop’s Snorlax x2
- Munkidori x2
- Fezandipiti ex x1
- Latias ex x1
- Bloodmoon Ursaluna ex x1
- Iron Bundle x1
- Tatsugiri x1
- Professor’s Research x4
- Arven x4
- Boss’s Orders x3
- Iono x2
- Nest Ball x4
- Team Rocket’s Venture Bomb x4
- Hop’s Bag x2
- Night Stretcher x2
- Counter Catcher x1
- Prime Catcher x1
- Switch x1
- Earthen Vessel x1
- Hop’s Choice Band x4
- Rescue Board x1
- Technical Machine: Devolution x1
- Postwick x4
- Basic Darkness Energy x5
- Jet Energy x3
How To Play This Best Hop’s Zacian Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG
Ideal Starting Hand
You want Hop’s Zacian ex in your starting hand to get the ball rolling as quickly as possible. Additionally, the Stadium card Postwick and the Pokemon Tool Hop’s Choice Band are useful to immediately use in conjunction with Hop’s Zacian ex as well.
Best Hop’s Zacian Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG: Key Cards
Here’s the strategy for this deck:
- Hop’s Zacian ex can attack almost immediately from the Active Spot if Hop’s Choice Band is attached. This Tool not only boosts any Hop’s Pokemon’s moves by 30 but also lowers their cost by one Energy. This makes the card’s first move Insta-Strike completely Energy-free.
- Insta-Strike does 30 damage to the opponent’s Active Pokemon and one of their Benched Pokemon normally. However, that damage gets boosted to 60 with Choice Band. Additionally, if the Stadium card Postwick and the Basic Pokemon Hop’s Snorlax are in play, they add 30 more damage. So Insta-Strike can potentially deal 120 damage at no cost.
- Hop’s Snorlax itself is a good secondary attacker with a Hop’s Choice Band equipped. Hop’s Cramorant can be a good attacker in the late game when your opponent has 3 or 4 Prize Cards left.
- Hop’s Bag is a useful Item card to find all the above-mentioned Hop’s Pokemon.
Best Hop’s Zacian Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG: Performance
Best Matchups
Dragapult ex struggles against this deck as its early cards like Dreepy, Charmander, and Duskull are at risk of being taken out in quick succession by Hop’s Zacian ex.
Counters To Hop’s Zacian Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG
Marnie’s Grimmsnarl ex, in combination with Froslass and Munkidori, is actually capable of out sniping Hop’s Zacian ex’s Bench.
Best Hop’s Zacian Ex Deck Guide in Pokemon TCG: Tips and Tricks
Something to consider while using this deck
- This deck runs Basic Darkness Energy to utilize Munkidori for further Bench sniping.
- If you end up using all your Hop’s Bags, Nest Balls will also work.
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