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Learn the best way to use a Team Rocket’s Hypno Deck in the current Pokemon TCG meta and which cards work well in this archetype.
Team Rocket’s Hypno can be a difficult card to play due to its inconsistency. The main draw of using this card is its second move, Bench Manipulation. Depending on the Pokemon on your opponent’s Bench, this move requires a coin flip for each of them. For each tail, Bench Manipulation deals 80 damage to the Defending Pokemon.
So, while this deck may not be very consistent for tournament play, it is certainly fun to try out on the ladder.
Pokemon TCG Best Team Rocket’s Hypno Deck Guide Overview
The plan is to use Team Rocket’s Hypno’s Bench Manipulation to deal as much damage for each tail the opponent flips. As such, the main cards in this deck are to ensure that your opponent’s Bench is full so as to give Bench Manipulation the highest chance of success.
All Cards in Best Pokemon TCG Team Rocket’s Hypno Deck
- Team Rocket’s Drowzee x4
- Team Rocket’s Hypno x4
- Natu x3
- Xatu x3
- Lickitung x2
- Lillie’s Cutiefly x1
- Lillie’s Ribombee x1
- Lillie’s Clefairy ex x1
- Bloodmoon Ursaluna ex x1
- Erika’s Invitation x3
- Boss’s Orders x3
- Team Rocket’s Proton x1
- Iono x3
- Professor’s Research x4
- Accompanying Flute x3
- Nest Ball x4
- Ultra Ball x3
- Secret Box x1
- Luxurious Cape x1
- Technical Machine: Devolution x3
- Artazon x1
- Team Rocket’s Energy x4
- Basic Psychic Energy x6
How To Play This Best Team Rocket’s Hypno Deck in Pokemon TCG
Ideal Starting Hand
Set up Team Rocket’s Drowzee, Lickitung, and Natu on your side of the playing field if they are in your hand.
Best Team Rocket’s Hypno Deck in Pokemon TCG: Key Cards
Here’s the strategy for this deck:
- Team Rocket’s Hypno should be set up to use Bench Manipulation by the second turn. Attach a Team Rocket’s Energy and a Basic Psychic Energy to meet the Energy requirements.
- Cards like Erika’s Invitation, Accompanying Flute, Lillie’s Ribombee, and Lickitung will force opponents to fill out their Benches even if they recognize the strategy.
Best Team Rocket’s Hypno Deck in Pokemon TCG: Performance
Best Matchups
While this strategy is hardly going to be consistently effective, Dragapult ex can struggle with this deck if you have Lillie’s Clefairy ex in play.
Counters to Team Rocket’s Hypno Deck in Pokemon TCG
Most meta decks can power through this deck, but Marnie’s Grimmsnarl ex is especially good at doing so.
Best Team Rocket’s Hypno Deck Guide in Pokemon TCG: Tips and Tricks
Something to consider while using this deck
- Xatu acts as a draw engine and a way to attach an extra Psychic energy.
- Technical Machine: Devolution is here if the opponent takes advantage of you by putting multiple Pokemon on their Bench and quickly evolves them.
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