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Pokemon TCG Pocket’s PvP has become predictable lately, with Pikachu ex and Mewtwo ex dominating the metagame. However, one Water-Type Pokemon stands out as a META-outsider while still delivering solid results:Blastoise ex.
Building a reliable Blastoise ex deck is challenging, as it demands a lot of Energy to unleash its full potential. On top of that, Pikachu ex’s dominance in the metagame works against Blastoise ex, since it’s weak to Lightning-Type Pokemon. Despite these obstacles, we’ve crafted a META-maverick Blastoise ex lineup that can secure some unique wins—perfect for when you’re tired of facing the same old decks ofPokemon Pocket.
Blastoise ex Card Overview
Blastoise ex is one of the tankiest cards inPokemon Pocket, boasting a hefty 180 HP that can withstand most other META ex Pokemon’s attacks. Additionally, it can deal up to 160 DMG, a near-unblockable amount, sincemost metagame cardshave an average HP below that.
However, Blastoise ex’s power comes at a cost: it’s slow to build and must be the focus of your strategy. And this leaves little room for other Evolution lineups in your deck.
The Best Deck for Blastoise ex
Since Blastoise ex needs to be the focal point of your lineup, it works best in a dedicatedramp deck featuring Misty and Snorlax. Of course, you’ll need the Blastoise Evolution line (Squirtle and Wartortle) to complete the setup. To round it out, includecards like Fossil Item Cards, X Speed, Professor’s Research, Poke Ball, and Sabrina.
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Evolves into Blastoise ex
Blastoise ex
Deals 160 DMG (wind condition)
Can give one card extra Water-Type Energy
Serves as a tank and absorbs damage
Counters the enemy’s Sabrina
Draws two cards
Blastoise ex Deck Synergies
How to Play Blastoise ex Effectively
Here’s a perfect play line for a Blastoise ex deck, assuming RNG is on your side:
How to Counter Blastoise ex
Despite its immense power, Blastoise ex isn’t too hard to counter inthe current metagame. A fast-build Lightning deck can easily devastate any Blastoise ex player. In fact, the current META is centered around such a deck: Pikachu ex with Raichu and Zapdos ex. Here’s how to build a Blastoise ex counter deck:
How Good Is a Blastoise ex Deck?
Pokemon Pocket’s PvP is currently dominated by two archetypes, Pikachu ex and Mewtwo ex. With these two decks ruling the scene, there’s little room for other lineups to rise and gain traction, as most are bound to lose to them. Blastoise ex is no exception—it’s a solid deck, but not quite on par with the top two or three metagame lineups.
You could argue that Blastoise ex is one of the few decks inPokemon Pocketthat can still perform well in PvP despite being a META outsider. However, three factors hold this lineup back from gaining popularity: 1) It’s a Stage 2 deck, requiring two Evolutions. 2) It’s slow to build. Blastoise ex reaches its full potential with five Energy points, which takes time. 3) It’s RNG-reliant. For Blastoise ex to thrive, Misty needs to play in your favor; otherwise, you’ll likely lose the match.
