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

Krookodile from the Black Bolt expansion is another great candidate to lead a mill deck. Paired with the Hydreigon ex from Surging Sparks, the two of them can work in tandem to discard cards from your opponent’s hand and deck.
Pokemon TCG Best Krookodile Deck Guide Overview
The plan is to mill the opponent’s cards, relying heavily on Krookodile’s move Tighten Up. This card will not only be supported by Pokemon like Hydreigon ex but by Team Rocket’s Chingling and Rotom as well. Also Supporters like Eri and Xerosic’s Machinations help to further remove cards out of play.
All Cards in Best Pokemon TCG Krookodile Deck

- Sandile x4
- Krokorok x3
- Krookodile x4
- Deino x2
- Zweilous x1
- Hydreigon ex x2
- Rotom x1
- Team Rocket’s Chingling x1
- Arven x3
- Eri x3
- Xerosic’s Machinations x3
- Crispin x2
- Boss’s Orders x1
- Judge x2
- Rare Candy x4
- Buddy-Buddy Poffin x4
- Ultra Ball x3
- Earthen Vessel x2
- Super Rod x2
- Unfair Stamp x1
- Pal Pad x2
- Technical Machine: Evolution x2
- Basic Darkness Energy x6
- Basic Lightning Energy x2
How To Play This Best Krookodile Deck in Pokemon TCG
Ideal Starting Hand
Use Team Rocket’s Chingling early on to start milling. Even Rotom with a Lightning Energy can be an effective discarder early on if you can set it up.
Best Krookodile Deck in Pokemon TCG: Key Cards

Here’s the strategy for this deck:
- Krookodile spams Tighten Up once set up to discard cards from the opponent’s hand.
- Hydreigon ex can spam its first moveCrashing Headbutt not only to discard cards but to deal massive damage too.
- Team Rocket’s Chingling and Rotom can also help, though the latter will need a little help from Crispin or Earthen Vessel.
- Eri and Xerosic’s Machinations will help discard more cards as well.
Best Matchups for a Krookodile Deck in Pokemon TCG

Set up heavy decks like Flareon ex will struggle if they lose too many important cards early on.
Counters to Krookodile Deck in Pokemon TCG

Gholdengo ex is capable of dealing with milling if at least one of them is set up.
Best Krookodile Deck Guide in Pokemon TCG: Tips and Tricks
Something to consider while using this deck
- The ACE SPEC of this deck Unfair Stamp can further push your opponent in a corner by lowering the number of cards in their hand.
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