Pokemon TCG: Best Scovillain Ex Deck Guide

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

Scovillain ex (Image via TPC)
Scovillain ex (Image via TPC)

The Scovillain ex card from Temporal Forces is capable of providing an array of utility. This Pokemon can inflict burns, prevent the Defending Pokemon from retreating, and discard cards from your opponent’s hand and deck. While it’s relatively low HP for a Pokemon ex and low damage output hold it back a bit, it can work with a little support.

Pokemon TCG Best Scovillain Ex Deck Guide Overview

The plan is to use Scovillain ex to disrupt the opponent while Teal Mask Ogerpon ex sets up on the Bench to sweep later.

All Cards in Best Pokemon TCG Scovillain Ex Deck

Scovillain ex decklist (Image via TPC)
Scovillain ex decklist (Image via TPC)
  • Capsakid x4
  • Scovillain ex x4
  • Teal Mask Ogerpon ex x3
  • Budew x1
  • Shaymin x1
  • Fezandipiti ex x1
  • Iono x4
  • Judge x3
  • Boss’s Orders x2
  • Team Rocket’s Petrel x1
  • Bug Catching Set x4
  • Earthen Vessel x3
  • Buddy-Buddy Poffin x2
  • Nest Ball x2
  • Energy Switch x2
  • Counter Catcher x2
  • Ultra Ball x1
  • Night Stretcher x1
  • Super Rod x1
  • Energy Retrieval x1
  • Unfair Stamp x1
  • Team Rocket’s Watchtower x2
  • Pokémon League Headquarters x2
  • Gravity Mountain x1
  • Jamming Tower x1
  • Basic Grass Energy x10

How To Play This Best Scovillain Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG

Ideal Starting Hand

Having a Bug Catching Set early on is great. Bug Catching Set lets you get up to two of a combination of Basic Grass Energy or Grass-type Pokemon. This makes it easy to set up Scovillain ex and Teal Mask Ogerpon ex.

Best Scovillain Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG: Key Cards

Bug Catching Set and Teal Mask Ogerpon ex (Image via TPC)
Bug Catching Set and Teal Mask Ogerpon ex (Image via TPC)

Here’s the strategy for this deck:

  • Scovillain ex uses either Chili Snapper Bind to burn and trap the Defending Pokemon. However, once two Basic Grass Energy are attached to it, it can use Two-Head Crushing to discard two cards from the opponent – one from their hand and the top card of their deck.
  • Teal Mask Ogerpon ex can just set up on the Bench with its ability Teal Dance while Scovillain ex does its thing. Once it’s set up, it can start spamming Myriad Leaf Shower for massive damage.

Best Scovillain Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG: Performance

Best Matchups

Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex (Image via TPC)
Marnie’s Grimmsnarl ex (Image via TPC)

Marnie’s Grimmsnarl ex takes double damage from Scovillian ex and Teal Mask Ogerpon ex.

Counters to Scovillain Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG

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

Flareon ex deals double damage to both the Grass-types, leaving them vulnerable.

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

Something to consider while using this deck:

  • A simple trick to attach more Basic Grass Energy to a Scovillain ex in the Active Spot is a combination of Teal Mask Ogerpon ex’s ability, Teal Dance, and the card Energy Switch. Get Grass Energy on Teal Mask Ogerpon ex and use Energy Switch to send it to Scovillain ex.

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