Pokemon TCG: Best Tatsugiri Ex Deck Guide

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

Tatsugiri ex (Image via TPC)
Tatsugiri ex (Image via TPC)

Tatsugiri ex has a high-risk, high-reward playstyle. If you can use its move Cinnabar’s Lure before getting KO’d, you can put multiple Evolution Pokemon on your Bench without evolving them. If it gets KO’d before you can do that, you will instantly lose the match, as by design, it is the only Basic Pokemon in this deck.

Pokemon TCG Best Tatsugiri Ex Deck Guide Overview

The plan is to set up and use Tatsugiri ex’s move Cinnabar’s Lure as early as possible to get multiple Stage 2 Pokemon on the Bench without having to wait to evolve them. Once they are on the Bench, pick and choose who to set up and attack with based on your opponent.

All Cards in Best Pokemon TCG Tatsugiri Ex Deck

Tatsugiri ex decklist (Image via TPC)
Tatsugiri ex decklist (Image via TPC)
  • Charizard ex x4
  • Incineroar ex x4
  • Greninja ex x4
  • Pidgeot ex x4
  • Dusclops x3
  • Dusknoir x4
  • Tatsugiri ex x1
  • Blaziken ex x1
  • Crispin x4
  • Colress’s Tenacity x4
  • Boss’s Orders x3
  • Iono x1
  • Pokégear 3.0 x4
  • Sparkling Crystal x1
  • Town Store x4
  • Basic Fire Energy x6
  • Basic Water Energy x5
  • Basic Darkness Energy x3

How To Play This Best Tatsugiri Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG

Ideal Starting Hand

In your starting hand, you would ideally want Tatsugiri ex, Crispin, a Basic Energy, and Sparkling Crystal. While Tatsugiri ex is guaranteed as the only Basic Pokemon in your deck, you can also use Town Store and Pokegear 3.0 to get the cards you need.

Best Tatsugiri Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG: Key Cards

Cards to put on the Bench with Tatsugiri ex's Cinnabar Lure (Image via TPC)
Cards to put on the Bench with Tatsugiri ex’s Cinnabar Lure (Image via TPC)

Here’s the strategy for this deck:

  • Tatsugiri ex uses Cinnabar’s Lure to get as many Pokemon on the Bench as possible.
  • Charizard ex, Incineroar ex, and Greninja ex will be the main attackers, while Pidgeot ex, Blaziken ex, and Dusknoir act as support from the Bench 

Best Tatsugiri Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG: Performance

Best Matchups

Dragapult ex (Image via TPC)
Dragapult ex (Image via TPC)

Dragapult ex can struggle against this deck if Tatsugiri ex gets a Cinnabar’s Lure off. This is because dealing with multiple Stage 2 Pokemon early on can be an issue for that deck.

Counters to Tatsugiri Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG

Milotic ex (Image via TPC)
Milotic ex (Image via TPC)

Milotic ex has an advantage over most of the attackers in this deck, as they are either Tera Pokemon or weak to Water-types.

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

Something to consider while using this deck:

  • Use Boss’s Orders or Iono to buy yourself some time if Tatsugiri ex needs a turn to set up.
  • Colress’s tenacity is a useful option in place of Crispin to get an Energy and Town Square in play

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