Pokemon TCG: Oricorio Ex Deck Guide

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

Oricorio ex from the Phantasmal Flames expansion can be a great support to Fire-type Mega Evolution Pokemon. Thanks to its Ability Excited Turbo, you can attach as many Basic Fire Energy from your hand as you want.

Pokemon TCG Best Oricorio Ex Deck Guide Overview

Oricorio ex works well with Mega Charizard X ex from the same expansion. Excited Turbo can attach more Fire Energy to Mega Charizard X ex easily so that the move becomes spammable.

All Cards in Best Pokemon TCG Oricorio Ex Deck

• Charmander x4
• Charmeleon x2
• Charizard ex x2
• Mega Charizard X ex x2
• Oricorio ex x2
• Fezandipiti ex x1
• Squawkabilly ex x1
• Delibird x1
• Indeedee x1
• Professor’s Research x4
• Lillie’s Determination x3
• Iono x2
• Boss’s Orders x2
• Nest Ball x4
• Ultra Ball x4
• Rare Candy x4
• Earthen Vessel x2
• Super Rod x2
• Night Stretcher x1
• Blowtorch x1
• Prime Catcher x1
• Air Balloon x1
• Artazon x2
• Basic Fire Energy x10
• Jet Energy x1

How To Play This Best Oricorio Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG

Ideal Starting Hand

Squawkabilly ex and Delibird are great Pokemon to have on turn one. The former serves as a discard and draw option for better cards, while the latter is great for getting a card you might need early on out of your deck.

Best Oricorio Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG: Key Cards

Here’s the strategy for this deck:

• Oricorio ex uses Excited Turbo to attach Basic Fire Energy from your hand to your Benched Fire-types.
• Mega Charizard X ex is the main attacker of the deck, spamming Inferno ex more easily thanks to the support of Oricorio ex.
• Charizard ex from Obsidian Flames can serve both as an Energy engine as well as a secondary Darkness-type attacker. 

Best Matchups for a Oricorio Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG

Gholdengo ex is the most notable top-tier deck that struggles against this combination.

Counters to Oricorio Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG

Despite being a Grass-type, none of the main attackers of this deck can touch Crustle.

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

Something to consider while using this deck

• Indeedee from Scarlet and Violet can be used to evolve a Pokemon that usually is not able to on that turn.
• Blowtorch is a niche option for discarding a Pokemon Tool or Special Energy.
• Prime Catcher is the ACE SPEC of this deck that you can use to get a favorable matchup.

FAQs about Oricorio Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG

Are There Other Cards That Work Well With Oricorio Ex?

Mega Camerupt ex is another Fire-type Mega Evolution that could utilize Oricorio ex.

Has Oricorio Ex Won Any Tournaments?

Oricorio ex has won a few City Leagues in Japan.

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