Pokemon TCG: Best Vikavolt Deck Guide

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

Vikavolt from Temporal Forces (Image via TPC)
Vikavolt from Temporal Forces (Image via TPC)

This deck is a weird example of synergy between two evolutionary lines across two separate TCG expansions. The Vikavolt card used here is fromTemporal Forces thanks to its move Circuit Cannon, which deals more damage for each Charjabug on your Bench. Pulling this off became much easier with the Charjabug from Stellar Crown, whose move Parallel Placement lets you place Charjabug directly on the Bench. 

As a result, with the right plays, you could have four Charjabug on your Bench and a Vikavolt in the Active Spot dealing 440 damage with Circuit Cannons.

Pokemon TCG Best Vikavolt Deck Guide Overview

The plan is to set up a Charjabug first and have it use Parallel Placement to set up more Charjabug on your Bench. Then use a Rare Candy on a Grubbin and send it into the Active Spot to start spamming Circuit Cannon.

All Cards in Best Pokemon TCG Vikavolt Deck

Vikavolt decklist (Image via TPC)
Vikavolt decklist (Image via TPC)
  • Grubbin x4
  • Charjabug x4
  • Vikavolt x4
  • Cleffa x1
  • Fezandipiti ex x1
  • Bloodmoon Ursaluna ex x1
  • Arven x4
  • Iono x4
  • Boss’s Orders x3
  • Hassel x2
  • Buddy-Buddy Poffin x4
  • Rare Candy x4
  • Super Rod x3
  • Ultra Ball x4
  • Earthen Vessel x2
  • Night Stretcher x2
  • Defiance Band x2
  • Counter Catcher x2
  • Basic Lightning Energy x4
  • Reversal Energy x4
  • Neo Upper Energy x1

How To Play This Best Vikavolt Deck in Pokemon TCG

Ideal Starting Hand

You want a Grubbin and a Charjabug in your opening hand, along with a Basic Lightning Energy. Place the Grubbin in the Active Spot, attach the Energy to it, and evolve it on the next turn to use Parallel Placement.

Best Vikavolt Deck in Pokemon TCG: Key Cards

Charjabug from Stellar Crown (Image via TPC)
Charjabug from Stellar Crown (Image via TPC)

Here’s the strategy for this deck:

  • Charjabug uses Parallel Placement for a Basic Lightning Energy to set up more Charjabug on the Bench.
  • Vikavolt then attacks with Circuit Cannon, which is powered by those Benched Charjabug.

Best Vikavolt Deck in Pokemon TCG: Performance

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

Best Matchups

While Vikavolt’s damage output is massive, you won’t always be able to set up all four Charjabug. So Vikavolt will do well against Pokemon weak to Lightning-types, like Milotic ex.

Counters to Vikavolt Deck in Pokemon TCG

Cynthia's Garchomp ex (Image via TPC)
Cynthia’s Garchomp ex (Image via TPC)

Cynthia’s Garchomp ex deals double damage to Vikavolt and Charjabug, making it a threat if it is able to set up.

Best Vikavolt Deck Guide in Pokemon TCG: Tips and Tricks

Something to consider while using this deck

  • Hassel is here to give you a high chance of recovering after a Vikavolt is KO’d by getting multiple cards at the same time.

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