Pokemon TCG: Best Keldeo Ex Deck Guide (Black Bolt/White Flare)

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

Keldeo ex (Image via TPC)
Keldeo ex (Image via TPC)

Keldeo ex from the White Flare expansion has decent synergy with Samurott from the same set. Its move Gale Thrust does a 120 damage on the turn it switches in the Active Spot, which it can do repeatedly with the help of Samurott’s ability. Torrential Whirlpool lets you switch out your Active Pokemon for one on your Bench once per turn. By using multiple Keldeo ex, you can guarantee 120 damage each time.

Pokemon TCG Best Keldeo Ex Deck Guide Overview

The play is to use Samurott’s ability Torrential Whirlpool to use multiple Keldeo ex to spam Gale Thrust over and over again. As Torrential Whirlpool forces the opponent to switch their Active Pokemon as well, you can use Boss’s Orders or Counter Catcher to switch in a favorable matchup.

All Cards in Best Pokemon TCG Keldeo Ex Deck

Keldeo ex decklist (Image via TPC)
Keldeo ex decklist (Image via TPC)
  • Keldeo ex x4
  • Oshawott x4
  • Dewott x3
  • Samurott x4
  • Arven x4
  • Professor’s Research x3
  • Hilda x3
  • Iono x3
  • Boss’s Orders x2
  • Rare Candy x4
  • Nest Ball x4
  • Buddy-Buddy Poffin x4
  • Ultra Ball x3
  • Counter Catcher x3
  • Prime Catcher x1
  • Brave Bangle x3
  • Basic Water Energy x8

How To Play This Best Keldeo Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG

Ideal Starting Hand

As there are only two Basic Pokemon in this deck, the plan is to get one of them in the Active Spot and the other on the Bench. While Keldeo ex cannot do 120 damage directly from the Active Spot, it can still deal chip damage or even more with a Brave Bangle attached.

Best Keldeo Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG: Key Cards

Samurott (Image via TPC)
Samurott (Image via TPC)

Here’s the strategy for this deck:

  • Keldeo ex switches in to use Gale Thrust at maximum damage. Attach a Brave Bangle for more damage against opposing Pokemon ex.
  • Samurott will help switch in multiple Keldeo ex to and from the Bench.

Best Matchups for a Keldeo Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG

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

With a Brave Bangle attached, Keldeo ex can KO Flareon ex from full HP.

Counters to Keldeo Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG

Joltik (Image via TPC)
Joltik (Image via TPC)

One of this deck’s weaknesses is that it can be a bit slow to set up. Joltik Box decks can potentially set up quicker and take Keldeo ex out.

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

Something to consider while using this deck

  • The ACE SPEC of this deck is Prime Catcher to let you do a bit of gusting without relying on Samurott’s ability.
  • Hilda is a great Supporter to help find Evolution cards like Samurott and Energy like Water Energy.

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