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Pokemon Pocket’s Mythical Island expansion introduced a new Dragon-type Pokemon: Druddigon. This powerful card boasts impressive stats and an ability regarded as one of the best passive effects in the game. However, there’s a catch—Druddigon is a dual-energy Pokemon, making it tricky to build a solid deck around it. Despite this challenge, we’ve crafted a consistent,META-relevant deck that unlocks Druddigon’s full potentialwithout taking major risks.
Druddigon Card Overview
Introduced inPokemon Pocket’s Mythical Island mini-set, Druddigon is a rare Dragon-type Pokemon that isn’t weak to any other type. Its standout feature is its passive ability, Rough Skin, which deals 20 damage to the attacker whenever Druddigon is hit. This makes Druddigon one of the most sought-after cards in the new expansion, as it provides an aggressive alternative to traditional damage-tanking. And despite its high energy requirements, Druddigon is a plug-and-play tank, making it a reliable addition to most decks.
The Best Deck for Druddigon
Since Druddigon is a dual-energy Pokemon,its ideal position is in a colorless deck alongside Pidgeot ex. You can create this setup by pairing Druddigon and Pidgeot ex with Pidgey, Pidgeotto, and Tauros.The deck’s Trainer Cardsinclude Leaf, Potion, Sabrina, Poke Ball, Professor’s Research, and Pokemon Flute.
The following deck is built around Druddigon as the core strategy. In the current META, players are using this Pokemon as a tank rather than the primary DPS, so keep that in mind.
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How to Play Druddigon Effectively
How to Counter Druddigon
There are several ways to counter Druddigon due to its slow build.One direct counter is Primeape. This is one of the few cards inPokemon Pocketthat can turn Druddigon’s passive damage into a self-inflicted buff and one-shot it. When Primeape is damaged, its ATK increases to 100, allowing it to Knock Out Druddigon in one hit.
Mew ex is also a viable counter. By copying Druddigon’s 90-damage attack and boosting it with Giovanni, you can take out Druddigon fairly quickly.
Are Druddigon Decks Good?
As a tanky staller,Druddigon is one of the best additions toPokemon Pocket. You can leave it in the Active Spot, where it deals an average of 40 damage to an attacking Pokemon without using any Energy. This makes it a tempting choice for many players.
However, in decks specifically built around Druddigon, things are different. As a dual-Energy card, Druddigon fits best in a colorless deck with Fire and Water Energies assigned to it (like the one we introduced in this guide). But these decks generally underperform inPocket’s current META, making them not worth the grind.
To fully exploit Druddigon,use it as a plug-and-play damage absorber. Place it in the Active Spot in slow-build decks and let it defend the frontline while you prepare your main damage dealers on the Bench.
