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Learn the best way to use a Spidops ex Deck in the current Pokemon TCG meta and which cards work well in this archetype.
Spidops ex is a card not focused on dealing damage. Instead, this arachnid is focused on holding its opponent in place and not letting them leave, similar to a spider’s web. The other cards in this deck have a similar focus on controlling the flow of the game, by either forcing a deck out or running out the timer. While this isn’t the easiest to pull off, unprepared players may succumb to this tricky strategy.
Pokemon TCG Best Spidops Ex Deck Guide Overview
The trick is to utilize Spidops ex’s ability, Trap Territory, to increase the Defending Pokemon’s Retreat Cost by one. So, if multiple Spidops ex are in play, the opponent is forced to choose between spending Energy on their moves or on getting an unwelcome matchup undone. These matchups can be forced by gusting the Defending Pokemon for a less suitable one.
All Cards in Best Pokemon TCG Spidops Ex Deck
- Tarountula x3
- Spidops ex x3
- N’s Zorua x2
- N’s Zoroark ex x2
- Swablu x2
- Altaria ex x2
- Ethan’s Sudowoodo x2
- Ting-Lu ex x1
- Dedenne x1
- Chi-Yu ex x1
- Abra x1
- Genesect x1
- Arven x4
- Brock’s Scouting x3
- Professor Turo’s Scenario x2
- Boss’s Orders x1
- Ruffian x1
- Erika’s Invitation x1
- Counter Catcher x4
- Accompanying Flute x2
- Nest Ball x2
- Precious Trolley x1
- Energy Search x1
- Night Stretcher x1
- Redeemable Ticket x1
- Super Rod x1
- Buddy-Buddy Poffin x1
- Defiance Vest x2
- Technical Machine: Evolution x1
- Gravity Gemstone x1
- Rescue Board x1
- Community Center x1
- Jet Energy x3
- Basic Fire Energy x2
- Basic Fighting Energy x2
How To Play This Best Spidops Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG
Ideal Starting Hand
You want multiple Tarountula in play at the end of your first turn. Getting N’s Zorua, Ethan’s Sudowoodo, Dedenne, or Chi-Yu ex is also helpful.
Best Spidops Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG: Key Cards
Here’s the strategy for this deck:
- Spidops ex should be set up on the Bench to discourage your opponent from switching.
- Your Active Pokemon will be either Ethan’s Sudowoodo, Dedenne, or Chi-Yu ex. None of their moves are meant to deal meaningful damage but maintain control in your favor.
- Ethan’s Sudowoodo’s Impound prevents a Pokemon from retreating early if Spidops ex isn’t set up quite yet.
- Dedenne’s Electromagnetic Sonar will let you recover Trainer cards like Defiance Vest, Brock’s Scouting, or Technical Machine: Evolution.
- Chi-Yu ex’s Jealousy Singe discards the top two cards of your opponent’s deck.
- N’s Zoroark ex should be on the Bench to help you draw any cards you might need.
- Boss’s Orders and Counter Catcher will switch out for an unfavourable matchup.
Best Spidops Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG: Performance
Best Matchups
Dragapult ex is especially vulnerable if a card like Budew, which these decks tend to lead off with, is trapped early on.
Counters to Spidops Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG
Gholdengo ex only needs one Metal Energy to attack, so it can afford to spare a few Energy to retreat from an unfavorable matchup. Additionally, the decks is a part of usually have a means to get back discarded cards.
Aldo, while it isn’t part of the standard meta yet, the upcoming Air Balloon from Black Bolt/White Flare may end up causing serious issues for this strategy.
Best Spidops Ex Deck Guide in Pokemon TCG: Tips and Tricks
Something to consider while using this deck
- Erika’s Invitation and Accompanying Flute are useful for putting unwanted Pokemon on the opponent’s Bench.
- Altaria ex and the Community Center will help keep your Pokemon healthy.
- Ruffian can discard a Pokemon Tool and a Special Energy. This could help deal with the Air Balloon in the future.
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