Pokemon TCG Pocket: Best Charizard ex (Shining Revelry) deck guide

With the release of Shining Revelry, Pokemon TCG Pocket introduces a fresh approach to deck-building. Among the standout cards in this expansion is the new Charizard ex, a powerful yet self-sufficient attacker. Unlike the Charizard ex from Genetic Apex, this version trades raw damage for consistency, ensuring reliable performance without discarding energy.

Its straightforward yet effective strategy makes it an excellent choice for players who prefer a balanced offensive approach.

Below is a complete guide on assembling the best deck around Charizard ex (Shining Revelry), including essential cards and strategies to maximize its potential.

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Best Pokemon TCG Pocket Charizard ex (Shining Revelry) deck: Cards you need

Cards	Quantity
Charmander	2
Charizard ex (Shining Revelry)	2
Lillie	2
Rare Candy	2
Pokemon Communication	2
Poke Ball	2
Iono	2
Professor’s Research	2
Giant Cape	2
Pokemon Center Lady	2

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Best Pokemon TCG Pocket Charizard ex (Shining Revelry) deck: Key strategy and cards

All Charizard ex variants from the Shining Revelry set (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Charizard ex (Shining Revelry)

Shiny Charizard ex (also found in a Double Shiny variant) is the second Charizard ex card released in Pokemon TCG Pocket. While it retains the same HP, typing, and weakness as its Genetic Apex counterpart, it comes with two reworked unique moves:

• Stoke: This ability allows Charizard ex to attach three Energy cards to itself, significantly speeding up its setup. With just one turn of Stoke, you can prepare Charizard ex for its heavy-hitting move without additional support.
• Steam Artillery: Requiring five Energy, this attack delivers 150 damage, enough to knock out most Big Basic Pokemon ex. Unlike Charizard ex from the A1 set, this move doesn’t force you to discard energy, allowing it to attack continuously once fully powered up.

With the introduction of Rare Candy, this deck got a huge buff. Ideally, with Rare Candy and Stoke, Charizard ex will be ready to deal 150 damage with Steam Artillery by your third turn.

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Key trainer and item cards

Best support cards in for the deck (Image via The Pokemon Company)

To ensure a smooth game plan, these Trainer and Item cards can enhance this deck’s consistency:

• Poke Ball, Iono, Professor’s Research & Pokemon Communication: These help cycle your hand and fetch essential cards.
• Rare Candy: Skips Charmeleon's evolution, essentially saving a turn.
• Giant Cape: This boosts a Pokemon’s HP by 20. Best used on Charizard ex to increase its survivability to 200 HP, making it tougher to knock out.
• Pokemon Center Lady and Lillie: Keeps your team healthy and status condition-free.

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This Charizard ex deck in Pokemon TCG Pocket is a well-balanced mix of offensive power and strategic flexibility. By leveraging its ability to charge itself with Stoke and attack consistently with Steam Artillery, Charizard ex provides a reliable win condition.

Rare Candy complements the deck with accelerated evolution. The right combination of other Trainer and Item cards ensures smooth execution, making this deck a strong contender in the current meta.

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