Pokemon TCG: Chien-Pao Ex Deck Guide

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

Chien-Pao ex from Paldea Evolved was a common meta threat a few rotations ago. However, it has fallen a bit on hard times in recent times. But it can be viable with a little help from new cards like Surfing Beach from Mega Evolution.

Pokemon TCG Best Chien-Pao Ex Deck Guide Overview

The plan with this deck is to execute the standard Chien-Pao strategy of using Baxcalibur from Paldea Evolved to set it up, while Superior Energy Retrieval gets any Energy discarded this way back. However, it is paired with Wellspring Mask Ogerpon ex which also benefits from Baxcalibur support.

All Cards in Best Pokemon TCG Chien-Pao Ex Deck

• Hoothoot x3
• Noctowl x3
• Frigibax from Paldean Fates x2
• Frigibax from Paldea Evolved x1
• Arctibax x1
• Baxcalibur x2
• Chien-Pao ex x2
• Wellspring Mask Ogerpon ex x2
• Fan Rotom x1
• Fezandipiti ex x1
• Ditto x1
• Regigigas x1
• Lillie’s Determination x3
• Boss’s Orders x2
• Iono x1
• Buddy-Buddy Poffin x4
• Superior Energy Retrieval x3
• Nest Ball x3
• Rare Candy x2
• Ultra Ball x2
• Super Rod x1
• Earthen Vessel x1
• Prime Catcher x1
• Night Stretcher x1
• Air Balloon x1
• Bravery Charm x1
• Area Zero Underdepths x2
• Surfing Beach x3
• Basic Water Energy x9

How To Play This Best Chien-Pao Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG

Ideal Starting Hand

Ditto is a decent card to place in the Active Spot. You can swap it out later for Chien-Pao ex.

Best Chien-Pao Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG: Key Cards

Here’s the strategy for this deck:

• Chien-Pao ex spams its move Hail Blade which deals 60 damage for each Basic Water Energy you discard from it.
• Baxcalibur provides the necessary Energy each turn forChien-Pao ex to use.
• Wellspring Mask Ogerpon ex acts a late game cleaner who also benefits from Baxcalibur. Especially its move Torrential Pump which can snipe a Pokemon on the Bench as well.
• Superior Energy Retrieval helps get the discarded Energy back.
• Surfing Beach helps switch around the different Water-types in this game.

Best Matchups for a Chien-Pao Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG

Chien-Pao ex has a decent matchup against Raging Bolt ex owing to its ability to outdamage it.

Counters to Chien-Pao Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG

Gholdengo ex deals double damage to Chien-Pao ex and Baxcalibur and has an easier level of setup.

Best Chien-Pao Ex Deck Guide in Pokemon TCG: Tips and Tricks

Something to consider while using this deck

• Night Stretcher and Super Rod can also help get Energy back.
• Regigigas works as a decent single Prize attacker against Tera Pokemon.
• Rare Candy helps evolve Frigibax directly into Baxcalibur.

FAQs about Chien-Pao Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG

Are There Other Cards That Work Well With Chien-Pao Ex?

Dudunsparce from Temporal Forces can act as a draw engine for this deck.

Has Chien-Pao Ex Won Any Tournaments?

Chien-Pao ex has won the 2024 Dortmund Regional, used by Owyn Kamerman.

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