Pokemon TCG Pocket: Best Stoutland Deck Guide

Learn how to play the best Stoutland deck in Pokemon TCG Pocket. This guide explains the strategy and decklist for you.

Stoutland (Image via TPC)
Stoutland (Image via TPC)

Stoutland is a Stage 2 Colorless Pokemon card first introduced in the Extradimensional Crisis expansion. This card has a useful ability that makes it harder for the opponent’s Active Pokemon to attack. So let’s see how a deck using Stoutland can be used in the meta. 

Pokemon TCG Pocket Best Stoutland Deck Guide Overview

Stoutland’s utility comes from the ability Guard Dog Visage. If Stoutland is in the Active Spot, any attack used by the Defending Pokemon will cost one more Colorless Energy. This makes it a useful card to stall the opponent, especially cards that have high Energy costs.

All Cards in Best Pokemon TCG Pocket Stoutland Deck

Stoutland decklist (Image via TPC)
Stoutland decklist (Image via TPC)
  • Eevee x2
  • Sylveon ex x2
  • Lillipup x2
  • Stoutland x2
  • Pichu x1
  • Professor’s Research x2
  • Cyrus x1
  • Red x1
  • Mars x1
  • Rare Candy x2
  • Poké Ball x2
  • X Speed x1
  • Giant Cape x1

How To Play This Best Stoutland Deck in Pokemon TCG Pocket

Ideal Starting Hand

Getting Pichu in the Active Spot is great, as you can add an extra Energy to a Lillipup on the Bench. Also, having a Rare Candy and a Stoutland on hand is useful, as you can immediately switch it in and start to stall the opponent.

Best Stoutland Deck in Pokemon TCG Pocket: Key Cards

Sylveon ex (Image via TPC)
Sylveon ex (Image via TPC)

Here’s the strategy for this deck:

  • Stoutland takes advantage of its ability to attack faster than the opponent with its move Sharp Fang.
  • Sylveon ex is used as a draw engine and acts as a secondary attacker for this deck.

Best Matchups for a Stoutland Deck in Pokemon TCG Pocket

Giratina ex (Image via TPC)
Giratina ex (Image via TPC)

Giratina ex is especially vulnerable to Stoutland’s ability, considering it already needs at least three turns to set up.

Counters to Stoutland Deck in Pokemon TCG Pocket

Suicune ex (Image via TPC)
Suicune ex (Image via TPC)

Suicune ex can accumulate Energy relatively quickly, and, as Stoutland decks also need full Benches, they are vulnerable to Suicune ex’s Crystal Waltz.

Best Stoutland Deck Guide in Pokemon TCG Pocket: Tips and Tricks

Something to consider while using this deck

  • Red is a useful Supporter for an extra damage boost against Pokemon ex.
  • Rare Candy is necessary in this deck to bypass using Herdier, and directly evolve Lillipup to Stoutland.
  • Use Giant Cape to give Stoutland a bit more HP to take hits better.

FAQs about Stoutland Deck in Pokemon TCG Pocket

Are There Other Cards That Work Well With Stoutland?

Espeon from Eevee Grove is a decent option that can be used as a late-game cleaner. Its move Energy Crush deals more damage depending on the number of Energy attached to the opponent’s Active Pokemon. Thanks to Stoutland’s ability, the Defending Pokemon will need more Energy, so Energy Crush is likely to deal more damage.


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