Pokemon TCG: Empoleon Ex Deck Guide

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

Empoleon ex from the Phantasmal Flames expansion is a bulky card. Not only does its move Iron Feathers lower the damage it takes from attacks, its Ability Emperor’s Stance protects Empoleon ex from any additional effects of those attacks.

Pokemon TCG Best Empoleon Ex Deck Guide Overview

Empoleon ex is teamed up with Metang from Temporal Forces and Genesect ex from Black Bolt. Both of these cards are great for Metal-type decks. Metang is useful for attaching Metal Energy, while Genesect ex will help find Metal-type Evolution cards like Metang and Genesect ex.

All Cards in Best Pokemon TCG Empoleon Ex Deck

• Piplup x3
• Prinplup x2
• Empoleon ex x3
• Beldum x3
• Metang x3
• Genesect ex x2
• Wellspring Mask Ogerpon ex x2
• Arven x4
• Boss’s Orders x2
• Lillie’s Determination x2
• Crispin x2
• Kieran x1
• Buddy-Buddy Poffin x3
• Nest Ball x3
• Rare Candy x2
• Pokégear 3.0 x2
• Earthen Vessel x1
• Super Rod x1
• Counter Catcher x1
• Air Balloon x2
• Technical Machine: Evolution x1
• Hero’s Cape x1
• Full Metal Lab x2
• Basic Metal Energy x10
• Basic Water Energy x2

How To Play This Best Empoleon Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG

Ideal Starting Hand

Playing Piplup in the Active Spot and Beldum on the Bench will be a great start.

Best Empoleon Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG: Key Cards

Here’s the strategy for this deck:

• Empoleon ex will spam its move Iron Feathers, taking less damage from the opponent’s attacks as a result.
• Metang will help meet the Basic Metal Energy requirements for Iron Feathers.
• Genesect ex will help you find Metal-type Evolution cards.
• The Stadium card Full Metal Lab will further lower the damage Empoleon ex and the other Metal-types will take by 30.

Best Matchups for an Empoleon Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG

Grass-type decks like Mega Venusaur ex and Mega Heracross ex will struggle to deal damage to the Pokemon in this deck.

Counters to Empoleon Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG

Fire-type decks like Flareon ex, Mega Charizard X ex, and Mega Camerupt ex all deal massive damage even after all the reductions.

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

Something to consider while using this deck

• Rare Candy is very useful to level up Piplup directly into Empoleon ex.
• Technical Machine: Evolution is very useful to directly evolve multiple Pokemon.
• Hero’s Cape is the ACE SPEC of choice as it gives +100 HP to its holder.

FAQs about Empoleon Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG

Are There Other Cards That Work Well With Empoleon Ex?

Heatran and Energy Recycler are some choices to consider.

Has Empoleon Ex Won Any Tournaments?

No, Empoleon ex has not won any tournaments.

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