Pokemon TCG Pocket: Best Aerodactyl ex deck guide

The Mythical Island expansion has brought a wealth of new cards to the Pokemon TCG Pocket meta, including standout additions such as Pidgeot ex, Mew ex, and Celebi ex, making a significant impact on the game. However, one card that has captured the attention of players is Aerodactyl ex.

Known for its disruptive ability and efficient move, Aerodactyl ex is a must-have for players who enjoy aggressive and tactical playstyles.

This guide will walk you through building the ultimate Aerodactyl ex deck, highlighting key cards and strategies to dominate your matches.

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Pokemon TCG Pocket Aerodactyl ex deck guide: Cards you need

Card	Quantity
Old Amber	2
Aerodactyl ex	2
Hitmonlee (Genetic Apex)	1
Hitmonchan (Genetic Apex)	1
Riolu	2
Lucario	2
Leaf	1
Pokemon Center Lady	2
Professor's Research	2
Poke Ball	2
Sabrina	1
Red	2

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Pokemon TCG Pocket Aerodactyl ex deck guide: Key cards and strategy

All Aerodactyl ex variants as seen in the game (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Key Cards

1) Aerodactyl ex

• HP: 140
• Ability: Primeval Law - Prevents opponents from evolving their Active Pokemon while Aerodactyl ex is on the bench.
• Move: Land Crush
• Damage: 80
• Energy Requirement: 1 Fighting + 1 Colorless
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless

Aerodactyl ex’s Primeval Law disrupts your opponent’s strategy by halting evolutions, which makes it ideal for slowing down decks reliant on stage evolution. Additionally, its Land Crush attack delivers consistent damage at a low energy cost, making it a versatile attacker. With only a single retreat cost, Aerodactyl ex is both agile and powerful.

2) Lucario

Lucario's Fighting Coach ability boosts the damage output of the active Pokemon. What's great about this ability is that it stacks. So when one Lucario is on the bench Aerodactyl ex’s damage becomes 100. This stacks to 120 damage when there are two Lucario on the bench.

3) Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan

Both Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan from Genetic Apex are great early-game walls. Not only do they have decent bulk to buy you enough time to set up Aerodactyl ex, but they also have a good moveset to apply pressure. Hitmonchan does 30 damage while Hitmonlee does 30 damage to a benched Pokemon, both for a single Fighting Energy.

Keep in mind that only Hitmonchan receives the damage boost from Lucario and not Hitmonlee

Best Supporting cards in this deck (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Strategy

The Aerodactyl ex deck focuses on a straightforward, rock-solid strategy that relies on consistency and disruption:

• Set up quickly: You need Old Amber to evolve it into an Aerodactyl ex. Professor's Research help ensure you draw the right cards to build momentum.
• Control the game with Primeval Law: Aerodactyl ex’s ability ensures that your opponent’s Active Pokemon cannot evolve, slowing down their strategy and allowing you to take control of the board.
• Utilize Lucario for aggressive support: Try to set up Lucario as soon as possible to provide damage boost to everyone in the deck, except Hitmonlee. Use Pokeball to prepare your bench.
• Leverage Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan for early pressure: Make sure to play one of these first in your Active spot.
• Sustain your board: Use Pokemon Center Lady to heal your Pokemon and Leaf to retrieve crucial cards from your active spot. Sabrina and Red provide additional flexibility, which helps you adapt to different matchups.

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With its balance of disruption, efficiency, and offensive potential, the Aerodactyl ex deck shines in matches. This deck offers a competitive edge in the current meta by leveraging Aerodactyl ex’s Primeval Law and the complementary strengths of Lucario, Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan.

So, regardless of whether you’re a seasoned player or a newcomer, this deck provides a fun and strategic way to dominate your matches.

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