Pokemon TCG: Shuckle Deck Guide

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

Shuckle from Mega Evolution (Image via TPC)

Shuckle from Mega Evolution is a boon to Grass-type decks. With its Ability Fermented Juice, it can keep any Pokemon card on the field healthy as long as they have at least one Grass Energy attached. So let’s see where Shuckle shines the most in the current Pokemon TCG meta.

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Pokemon TCG Best Shuckle Deck Guide Overview

Crustle from Destined Rivals is the best partner for Shuckle. As it’s a Grass-type Pokemon with an Ability that prevents it from taking damage from Pokemon ex, Shuckle helps greatly with its walling capabilities. Munkidori from Twilight Masquerade acts as a further support by removing 3 damage counters from your Pokemon to the opponent’s Pokemon.

All Cards in Best Pokemon TCG Shuckle Deck

Dwebble x3
Crustle x3
Munkidori x2
Ethan’s Sudowoodo x1
Psyduck x1
Shuckle x1
Cornerstone Mask Ogerpon ex c1
Boss’s Orders x4
Lillie’s Determination x4
Arven x4
Crispin x3
Lana’s Aid x1
Colress’s Tenacity x1
Pokégear 3.0 x3
Nest Ball x2
Picnic Basket x2
Secret Box x1
Counter Catcher x1
Earthen Vessel x1
Buddy-Buddy Poffin x1
Luxurious Cape x2
Air Balloon x1
Technical Machine: Turbo Energize x1
Defiance Vest x1
Artazon x2
Basic Grass Energy x5
Basic Darkness Energy x2
Mist Energy x2
Basic Fighting Energy x2
Jet Energy x1
Therapeutic Energy x1

How To Play This Best Shuckle Deck in Pokemon TCG

Ideal Starting Hand

Dwebble is the ideal choice for the Active Spot. Also the best time to play Lillie’s Determination is early on, when you have six Prizes, as this lets you draw eight cards instead of six.

Best Shuckle Deck in Pokemon TCG: Key Cards

Here’s the strategy for this deck:

Shuckle provides extra healing from the Bench as long as the Pokemon has a Basic Grass Energy attached.
Crustle is the main attacker of this deck, preventing any opposing Pokemon ex from attacking it.
Munkidori acts as a healer and a passive damage dealer thanks to its Ability Adrena-Brain.
Ethan’s Sudowoodo is useful for preventing your opponent’s Active Pokemon from retreating.
Cornerstone Mask Ogerpon ex does not take damage from any Pokemon with Abilities, making it a good partner for Crustle.

Best Matchups for a Shuckle Deck in Pokemon TCG

Gholdengo ex struggles a lot with this deck as it cannot hit either Crustle or Cornerstone Ogerpon ex.

Counters to Shuckle Deck in Pokemon TCG

Gardevoir ex decks also use Munkidori as well as Jellicent ex to tie up this deck effectively.

Best Shuckle Deck Guide in Pokemon TCG: Tips and Tricks

Something to consider while using this deck

Crispin is a useful Supporter as you can attach an extra Energy to your Pokemon with it.
Luxurious Cape increases the bulk of Crustle and its allies, making them even harder to KO.
Psyduck is here to prevent self KO abilities on Pokemon like Dusknoir and Forretress ex.

FAQs about Shuckle Deck in Pokemon TCG

Are There Other Cards That Work Well With Shuckle?

Milotic ex would also love the support of Shuckle, albeit it would need to use Grass Energy.

Has Shuckle Won Any Tournaments?

Shuckle has been used to win one City League in Japan, held in Kanagawa.

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Pokemon TCG: Shuckle Deck Guide

Pokemon TCG Best Shuckle Deck Guide Overview

All Cards in Best Pokemon TCG Shuckle Deck