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Learn the best way to use a Samurott Deck in the current Pokemon TCG meta and which cards work well in this archetype.
While Samurott plays a key role in enabling the new Keldeo ex, it is also a more-than-capable attacker in its own right. Thanks to its move Energized Slash, it can quickly deal huge chunks of damage depending on the number of Water Energy attached to it. This makes Samurott a single-Prize version of Chien-Pao ex.
Pokemon TCG Best Samurott Deck Guide Overview
The plan is to use Baxcalibur’s ability Super Cold to attach as much Basic Water Energy as possible to Samurott. The Generation V starter will then spam its move Energized Slash repeatedly to secure victory. As an example of its damage output, five Basic Water Energy will allow Samurott to KO Gholdengo ex and Raging Bolt ex from full HP. Six of them will KO Dragapult ex, Marnie’s Grimmsnarl ex, and Gardevoir ex from similar ranges.
All Cards in Best Pokemon TCG Samurott Deck
- Oshawott x4
- Dewott x3
- Samurott x4
- Frigibax x4
- Arctibax x3
- Baxcalibur x4
- Arven x3
- Iono x3
- Boss’s Orders x2
- Buddy-Buddy Poffin x4
- Rare Candy x4
- Ultra Ball x3
- Counter Catcher x1
- Night Stretcher x2
- Superior Energy Retrieval x1
- Max Rod x1
- Basic Water Energy x14
How To Play This Best Samurott Deck in Pokemon TCG
Ideal Starting Hand
You will want an Oshawott in the Active Spot and a Frigibax on your Bench. Having a Rare Candy and either a Samurott or Baxcalibur for your next turn would be helpful.
Best Samurott Deck in Pokemon TCG: Key Cards
Here’s the strategy for this deck:
- Samurott spams Energized Slash with a lot of Basic Water Energy attached to it.
- Baxcalibur uses its ability Super Cold to attach those Energy to Samurott.
Best Matchups for a Samurott Deck in Pokemon TCG
While Samurott can easily KO most threats after attaching the required Energy, Flareon ex can be KO’d with only three Water Energy attached.
Counters to Samurott Deck in Pokemon TCG
As the most popular Lightning-type deck in the format, Joltik Box is a threat that this deck needs to be wary of. Additionally, decks like Steven’s Metagross ex and Conkeldurr from Black Bolt can raise their HP stats, making them hard to KO if Samurott doesn’t attach enough Energy.
Best Samurott Deck Guide in Pokemon TCG: Tips and Tricks
Something to consider while using this deck:
- The Arven/Rare Candy combination is useful to evolve Samurott and Baxcalibur quicker. However, Dewott actually serves as a mini version of its Stage 2. Its move Energized Shell does 30 damage for each Water Energy attached to it, letting it rack up small KOs.
- If a Samurott with a lot of Water Energy attached is KO’d, this deck uses Night Stretcher, Superior Energy Retrieval, and Max Rod to get them back.
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