If you're looking to dominate the meta in *Pokemon TCG Pocket* with a Palkia ex deck, you're in the right place. The Space-Time Smackdown expansion has brought a wealth of options, and we've crafted the ultimate Palkia ex deck to help you overpower rivals like Dialga ex and other competitive decks. Here's the perfect lineup of Palkia-focused cards to ensure your success.
The best Palkia ex deck in *Pokemon TCG Pocket* is designed to leverage the power of the titular Legendary alongside synergistic cards like Manaphy, Misty, and Vaporeon. Below is a detailed list of the cards you'll need, along with how to acquire each one:
**Card** | **Type** | **How To Get** |
Palkia ex (A2 049) x2 | Water-type Pokemon | Space-Time Smackdown – Palkia |
Manaphy (A2 050) x2 | Water-type Pokemon | Space-Time Smackdown – Palkia |
Vaporeon (A1a 019) x2 | Water-type Pokemon | Mythical Island |
Eevee (A1a 061) x2 | Normal-type Pokemon | Mythical Island |
Staryu (A1 074) x1 | Water-type Pokemon | Genetic Apex – Charizard |
Starmie ex (A1 076) x1 | Water-type Pokemon | Genetic Apex – Charizard |
Misty (A1 220) x2 | Supporter | Genetic Apex – Pikachu |
Cyrus (A2 150) x1 | Supporter | Space-Time Smackdown – Palkia |
Professor Oak (P-A 007) x2 | Supporter | Shop (Exchange for two Shop Tickets each) |
X Speed (P-A 002) x1 | Item | Shop (Exchange for two Shop Tickets) |
Poke Ball (P-A 005) x2 | Item | Shop (Exchange for two Shop Tickets each) |
Pokemon Communication (A2 146) x2 | Item | Space-Time Smackdown – Dialga |
The only card from the Dialga pack in this decklist is Pokemon Communication. It's wise to use your Pack Points from opening Palkia boosters to exchange for these cards immediately. It's not worth using your daily free pulls for just two copies of a 2-Diamond card that costs only 70 Pack Points each. Instead, focus on grabbing Palkia packs to secure the remaining essential cards you need.
This deck doesn't rely on healing cards but instead focuses on Palkia ex's ability to deliver powerful and swift attacks, enhanced by other Pokemon and Trainer cards that help you dominate and dismantle your opponents.
Palkia ex's key advantage is its Dimensional Storm, which, despite its high Energy cost, can be complemented by the Slash attack for additional damage while setting up its most potent move. Vaporeon and Manaphy form the core support of this deck, utilizing Manaphy's Oceanic Gift to transfer Water Energy to your benched Pokemon, followed by Vaporeon's Wash Out ability to supply Palkia ex with the necessary Energy when the time comes.
The two Misty cards offer a luck-based advantage, potentially stacking Palkia with enough Water Energy for multiple Dimensional Storm uses, allowing you to one-hit KO an opponent's Pokemon each turn and possibly secure all three points in just a few rounds. Additionally, Cyrus can be used strategically to inflict damage on benched Pokemon with Dimensional Rift, enhancing your chances of victory.
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While bad hands can occur with any deck, having two each of Poke Ball and Pokemon Communication helps you streamline your deck and quickly counter or prevent dead draws. To mitigate Palkia ex's Energy dependency, Starmie ex serves as a quick and effective backup attacker, capable of dealing significant damage with ease. In the right scenario, this top contender from Genetic Apex can secure a win on its own.
Overall, this Palkia ex deck is a fast-moving, heavy-hitting arsenal ready to make waves in the current *Pokemon TCG Pocket* meta.
With the release of Space-Time Smackdown, learn how trading works in *Pokemon TCG Pocket* to start swapping your spares. If you're unsure about finding the first set of packs, check out how to open Genetic Apex boosters following the update.
*Pokemon TCG Pocket is available now on mobile devices.*