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Learn the best way to use a Shiftry Deck in the current Pokemon TCG meta and which cards work well in this archetype.
Shiftry plays a useful supporting role in a Mamoswine ex deck. Mamoswine ex’s Rumbling March becomes more powerful the more Stage 2 Pokemon you have on your Bench. While Shiftry helps in that regard, it also serves as a secondary attacker with its move Energy Loop, dealing a nice chunk of damage as well.
Pokemon TCG Best Shiftry Deck Guide Overview
The plan is to use Shiftry as one of several Stage 2 Pokemon on the Bench to power up Mamoswine ex’s Rumbling March.
All Cards in Best Pokemon TCG Shiftry Deck
- Swinub x4
- Piloswine x2
- Mamoswine ex x3
- Nacli x2
- Naclstack x1
- Garganacl x2
- Pidgey x2
- Pidgeotto x1
- Pidgeot ex x2
- Seedot x1
- Shiftry x1
- Luxray x1
- Klinklang x1
- Fezandipiti ex x1
- Arven x4
- Iono x3
- Boss’s Orders x2
- Professor Turo’s Scenario x1
- Kieran x1
- Buddy-Buddy Poffin x4
- Rare Candy x3
- Ultra Ball x2
- Earthen Vessel x2
- Night Stretcher x2
- Nest Ball x1
- Counter Catcher x1
- Unfair Stamp x1
- Technical Machine: Evolution x2
- Big Air Balloon x1
- Basic Fighting Energy x6
How To Play This Best Shiftry Deck in Pokemon TCG
Ideal Starting Hand
You would want a Swinub for the Active Spot and a Nacli on the Bench.
Best Shiftry Deck in Pokemon TCG: Key Cards
Here’s the strategy for this deck:
- Mamoswine ex spams Rumbling March based on the number of Stage 2 Pokemon on your Bench.
- Shiftry is one of those Pokemon and serves as a secondary attacker that can be set up with a Rare Candy.
Best Matchups for a Shiftry Deck in Pokemon TCG
Joltik Box decks can take double damage from Mamoswine ex’s attacks.
Counters to Shiftry Deck in Pokemon TCG
Grass-type decks, like the one Ray Chen used involving Toedscruel ex at NAIC, can give this deck a lot of trouble due to all the Fighting-types it uses.
Best Shiftry Deck Guide in Pokemon TCG: Tips and Tricks
Something to consider while using this deck
- Pidgeot ex not only powers up Mamoswine ex’s Rumbling March, but also helps you find one card you need each turn thanks to its ability Quick Search.
- Garganacl can use its ability to attach a discarded Basic Fighting Energy to a Pokemon and heal that card by 30.
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