Pokemon TCG: Roaring Moon Ex Deck Guide

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

Roaring Moon ex (Image via TPC)
Roaring Moon ex (Image via TPC)

Roaring Moon ex from Paradox Rift has had an inconsistent career trajectory. It started off with a lot of promise, but fell off in usage. Only to rise up again and be the runner up deck in the 2024 Pokemon World Championships. It continues to see a lot of play especially in the Japanese City Leagues. So, in this article lets take a look at Roaring Moon ex and how to use it in the Pokemon TCG.

Pokemon TCG Best Roaring Moon Ex Deck Guide Overview

The strategy involved with Roaring Moon ex is to target the high value cards on the opponent’s side of the field like Pokemon ex or Mega Pokemon ex. You can either guarantee a KO with Frenzied Gouging that will need you to take 200 damage, or use Calamity Storm to deal 220 damage by discarding a Stadium card in play. Perilous Jungle is the Stadium card selected for this purpose as Roaring Moon ex has always worked well with Poison strategies coming from it and similar cards like Pecharunt, Brute Bonnet, Pecharunt ex, and Ancient Booster Energy Capsule.

All Cards in Best Pokemon TCG Roaring Moon Ex Deck

Roaring Moon ex decklist (Image via TPC)
Roaring Moon ex decklist (Image via TPC)
  • Roaring Moon ex x2
  • Pecharunt x2
  • Brute Bonnet x2
  • Squawkabilly ex x2
  • Roaring Moon x1
  • Pecharunt ex x1
  • Mew ex x1
  • Fezandipiti ex x1
  • Latias ex x1
  • Munkidori x1
  • Professor Sada’s Vitality x4
  • Carmine x4
  • Boss’s Orders x2
  • Iono x1
  • Ultra Ball x4
  • Nest Ball x4
  • Earthen Vessel x2
  • Night Stretcher x2
  • Pokégear 3.0 x2
  • Energy Switch x2
  • Team Rocket’s Venture Bomb x2
  • Pal Pad x1
  • Secret Box x1
  • Ancient Booster Energy Capsule x4
  • Perilous Jungle x4
  • Basic Darkness Energy x7

How To Play This Best Roaring Moon Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG

Ideal Starting Hand

Squawkabilly ex and Carmine are great cards to have in your opening hand. Both can be used to discard and draw for more cards on your first turn.

Best Roaring Moon Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG: Key Cards

Pecharunt and Brute Bonnet (Image via TPC)
Pecharunt and Brute Bonnet (Image via TPC)

Here’s the strategy for this deck:

  • Roaring Moon ex is the main attacker of this deck that helps KO high value targets that will earn more Prizes.
  • Baby Roaring Moon acts a secondary attacker of this deck thanks to its move Vengeance Fletching which deals more damage for all the Ancient cards in your discard pile.
  • Brute Bonnet, Pecharunt, and Pecharunt ex are useful to chip away at the opponent’s Active Pokemon with Poison.
  • Perilous Jungle further helps chip away with Poison damage and lets Roaring Moon ex deal more damage with Calamity Storm.

Best Matchups for a Roaring Moon Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG

Gardevoir ex (Image via TPC)
Gardevoir ex (Image via TPC)

As a Darkness-type deck, Roaring Moon ex has an advantage over Gardevoir ex.

Counters to Roaring Moon Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG

Raging Bolt ex (Image via TPC)
Raging Bolt ex (Image via TPC)

Raging Bolt ex‘s aggro playstyle can overwhelm Roaring Moon ex decks before they have completely set up.

Best Roaring Moon Ex Deck Guide in Pokemon TCG: Tips and Tricks

Something to consider while using this deck

  • Latias ex is another option in this deck to help your Basic Pokemon switch in and out without cost.
  • Play Professor Sada’s Vitality whenever you intend to attack with Roaring Moon ex or baby Roaring Moon to meet the necessary Energy requirements.
  • This deck plays a copy of Munkidori to redirect some of the damage taken by your Pokemon.

FAQs about Roaring Moon Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG

Are There Other Cards That Work Well With Roaring Moon Ex?

The Supporter Janine’s Secret Art is great for adding the necessary energy requirements as well. Binding Mochi is also great as a Pokemon Tool to attach to a Poisoned Roaring Moon ex to give its attacks a damage boost.

Has Roaring Moon Ex Won Any Tournaments?

Roaring Moon ex has won multiple City Leagues in Japan. This includes tournaments held in Miyazaki, Tochigi, Fukushima, Fukuoka, Aichi, and Kyoto.


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