Pokemon TCG: Best Venomoth Deck Guide

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

Venomoth (Image via TPC)
Venomoth (Image via TPC)

Venomoth is an interesting card to use in the current Pokemon TCG landscape. While it doesn’t have a high damage output, its main goal isn’t to deal damage to its opponents. Thanks to its first move Perplexing Powder, it can confuse the opponent’s Active Pokemon and prevent Item usage from their hand. With the right support, Venomoth can whittle down most opponents over some time.

Pokemon TCG Best Venomoth Deck Guide Overview

The plan is to set up and spam Venomoth’s Perplexing Powder repeatedly. Meanwhile, Pokemon like Munkidori and Froslass will deal chip damage from the Bench.

All Cards in Best Pokemon TCG Venomoth Deck

Venomoth decklist (Image via TPC)
Venomoth decklist (Image via TPC)
  • Snorunt x4
  • Froslass x4
  • Venonat x4
  • Venomoth x4
  • Munkidori x4
  • Rellor x1
  • Rabsca x1
  • Budew x1
  • Shaymin x1
  • Carmine x4
  • Iono x4
  • Jacq x1
  • Professor’s Research x1
  • Crispin x1
  • Salvatore x1
  • Lana’s Aid x1
  • Buddy-Buddy Poffin x4
  • Redeemable Ticket x1
  • Earthen Vessel x1
  • Switch x1
  • Night Stretcher x1
  • Enhanced Hammer x1
  • Rescue Board x1
  • Technical Machine: Devolution x1
  • Jamming Tower x1
  • Neutralization Zone x1
  • Team Rocket’s Watchtower x1
  • Artazon x1
  • Luminous Energy x4
  • Basic Grass Energy x2
  • Basic Darkness Energy x2

How To Play This Best Venomoth Deck in Pokemon TCG

Ideal Starting Hand

Budew is a decent card to start with if you need to set up Venomoth on the Bench. Also, Carmine can be used on your first turn if you want a better hand.

Best Venomoth Deck in Pokemon TCG: Key Cards

Munkidori and Froslass (Image via TPC)
Munkidori and Froslass (Image via TPC)

Here’s the strategy for this deck:

  • Venomoth sets up with a single Basic Grass Energy and spams Perplexing Powder.
  • Froslass uses its ability to damage all Pokemon with Abilities on the field, which Venomoth is immune to.
  • Finally, with Basic Darkness Energy attached, Munkidori uses its ability to redirect damage taken on your side of the playing field to your opponent’s Pokemon. 

Best Venomoth Deck in Pokemon TCG: Performance

Best Matchups

Gardevoir ex (Image via TPC)
Gardevoir ex (Image via TPC)

Gardevoir ex’s tendency to damage itself with its ability Psychic Embrace leaves it vulnerable to turns wasted by Confusion if it cannot attack

Counters to Venomoth Deck in Pokemon TCG

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

Marnie’s Grimmsnarl ex can deal a lot of damage as it evolves, leaving it less likely to be victimized by Confusion as it can immediately attack.

Best Venomoth Deck Guide in Pokemon TCG: Tips and Tricks

Something to consider while using this deck

  • Use Salvatore to evolve a Venonat into Venomoth on the turn you play it.
  • Neutralization Zone is a useful ACE SPEC to prevent damage from opposing Pokemon ex.

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