Pokemon TCG: Flygon Deck Guide (Phantasmal Flames)

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

Flygon from the Phantasmal Flames expansion is a useful card. This card can form a new mill strategy, as when it evolves, you can discard the top two cards of your opponent’s deck.

Pokemon TCG Best Flygon Deck Guide Overview

This mill strategy focuses on Flygon’s Ability Sandy Flapping. Once you bring Flygon into play, this Ability activates and lets you discard two cards from the top of the opponent’s deck. Xerosic’s Machinations can discard multiple cards from the opponent’s hand, while Dawn can find an entire Flygon line for you to play.

All Cards in Best Pokemon TCG Flygon Deck

• Trapinch x4
• Vibrava x3
• Flygon x4
• Ethan’s Sudowoodo x2
• Elgyem x1
• Comfey x1
• Lillie’s Determination x4
• Iono x2
• Professor Turo’s Scenario x2
• Xerosic’s Machinations x2
• Dawn x1
• Colress’s Tenacity x1
• Counter Catcher x4
• Buddy-Buddy Poffin x4
• Fighting Gong x3
• Rare Candy x3
• Ultra Ball x2
• Night Stretcher x2
• Pal Pad x2
• Super Rod x2
• Gravity Gemstone x1
• Air Balloon x1
• Town Store x1
• Neutralization Zone x1
• Luminous Energy x4
• Basic Fighting Energy x3

How To Play This Best Flygon Deck in Pokemon TCG

Ideal Starting Hand

Ethan’s Sudowoodo can force the Defending Pokemon from retreating, while Elgyem can shift one of the opponent’s attached Energy, disrupting their setup.

Best Flygon Deck in Pokemon TCG: Key Cards

Here’s the strategy for this deck:

• Flygon will discard the top two cards of the opponent’s deck after evolving, thanks to its Ability Sandy Flapping.
• Xerosic’s Machinations will discard multiple cards from the opponent’s hand.
• Dawn is a new Supporter which can give you the entire Flygon evolutionary line in your hand in one turn.

Best Matchups for a Flygon Deck in Pokemon TCG

Setup decks like Gholdengo ex and Ceruledge ex, which discard a lot of Energy cards, are easier to mill. Also, Alakazam from Mega Evolution is vulnerable to Xerosic’s Machinations.

Counters to Flygon Deck in Pokemon TCG

Grass-type decks like Mega Heracross ex and Mega Venusaur ex deal double damage to Flygon.

Best Flygon Deck Guide in Pokemon TCG: Tips and Tricks

Something to consider while using this deck

• Rare Candy will speed up the Evolution process from Trapinch to Flygon.
• Fighting Gong will let you find Fighting-type Pokemon and Energy.
• Comfey is another useful milling choice, as its move Flower Shower makes both players draw three cards.

FAQs about Flygon Deck in Pokemon TCG

Are There Other Cards That Work Well With Flygon?

Gliscor from Phantasmal Flames can also force the Defending Pokemon from retreating while also poisoning it.

Has Flygon Won Any Tournaments?

No, Flygon has not won any tournaments.

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