Pokemon TCG: Best Whimsicott Ex Deck Guide (Black Bolt/White Flare)

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

Whimsicott ex (Image via TPC)
Whimsicott ex (Image via TPC)

Whimsicott ex is a nice addition to wall decks in the current Pokemon TCG meta. While Milotic ex remains the better anti-meta pick for Tera Pokemon, Whimsicott ex can provide a different playstyle. The key reason to use this Pokemon is its move Wondrous Cotton, which deals damage based on the number of Trainer cards in the opponent’s hand.

Pokemon TCG Best Whimsicott Ex Deck Guide Overview

The plan is to use Whimsicott ex’s Wondrous Cotton, while swapping into Pokemon like Farigiraf ex, Crustle, and Cornerstone Mask Ogerpon ex to wall the opponent’s Defending Pokemon.

All Cards in Best Pokemon TCG Whimsicott Ex Deck

Whimsicott ex decklist (Image via TPC)
Whimsicott ex decklist (Image via TPC)
  • Cottonee x4
  • Whimsicott ex x3
  • Whimsicott x1
  • Girafarig x2
  • Farigiraf ex x2
  • Dwebble x2
  • Crustle x2
  • Cornerstone Mask Ogerpon ex x1
  • Iono x4
  • Professor’s Research x4
  • Boss’s Orders x4
  • Ultra Ball x4
  • Pokégear 3.0 x4
  • Night Stretcher x3
  • Super Rod x3
  • Counter Catcher x3
  • Precious Trolley x1
  • Basic Darkness Energy x3
  • Basic Grass Energy x6
  • Basic Fighting Energy x2
  • Basic Psychic Energy x2

How To Play This Best Whimsicott Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG

Ideal Starting Hand

Getting a Cottonee in play but you can place Cornerstone Mask Ogerpon ex in the Active Spot to set up your other Pokemon.

Best Whimsicott Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG: Key Cards

Cornerstone Mask Ogerpon ex, Farigiraf ex, and Crustle (Image via TPC)
Cornerstone Mask Ogerpon ex, Farigiraf ex, and Crustle (Image via TPC)

Here’s the strategy for this deck:

  • Whimsicott ex spams Wondrous Cotton, which will punish opponents with a lot of cards in their hand as Trainers are more likely to be in their hands more often.
  • Cornerstone Mask Ogerpon ex, Crustle, and Farigiraf ex can be used to wall different Pokemon.
  • Whimsicott from Prismatic Evolutions can be used to heal Whimsicott ex or Crustle.

Best Matchups for a Whimsicott Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG

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

Marnie’s Grimmsnarl ex can struggle with this deck as depending on the number of Trainer cards in the opponent’s hand, Wondrous Cotton can easily reach the required damage to KO it from full HP.

Counters to Whimsicott Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG

Reuniclus from Black Bolt (Image via TPC)
Reuniclus from Black Bolt (Image via TPC)

Something like Reuniclus from Black Bolt can bypass all of the walls in this deck.

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

Something to consider while using this deck

  • Precious Trolley is the ACE SPEC of choice as you can quickly set up multiple Benched Pokemon.


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