If you're diving into the world of Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, then the Palkia ex deck has become an essential choice to consider. Known for its raw power and strategic depth, this deck offers a winning combination that can easily outshine rival decks featuring Dialga ex. Here’s how to craft the ultimate Palkia ex deck to dominate the meta.
The Ultimate Palkia ex Deck in Pokémon TCG Pocket
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The ideal Palkia ex deck includes two copies of the legendary Palkia ex, paired with key supporting cards such as Manaphy, Misty, and Vaporeon. Below is the complete list of cards, including their sources:
| **Card** | **Type** | **How To Get** |
| Palkia ex (A2 049) x2 | Water-type Pokémon | Space-Time Smackdown – Palkia |
| Manaphy (A2 050) x2 | Water-type Pokémon | Space-Time Smackdown – Palkia |
| Vaporeon (A1a 019) x2 | Water-type Pokémon | Mythical Island |
| Eevee (A1a 061) x2 | Normal-type Pokémon | Mythical Island |
| Staryu (A1 074) x1 | Water-type Pokémon | Genetic Apex – Charizard |
| Starmie ex (A1 076) x1 | Water-type Pokémon | 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) |
| Poké Ball (P-A 005) x2 | Item | Shop (Exchange for two Shop Tickets each) |
| Pokémon Communication (A2 146) x2 | Item | Space-Time Smackdown – Dialga |
Pokémon Communication is the only new card in this decklist sourced from the Dialga pack. To save on Pack Points, exchange your daily pulls for these cards immediately. It’s not worth wasting your free pulls on a single 2-Diamond card when you can grab Palkia boosters instead.
Using Manaphy, Vaporeon, and Misty Effectively
This deck lacks traditional healing cards, focusing instead on Palkia ex’s ability to deal massive damage swiftly. Key cards like Manaphy and Vaporeon enhance this strategy by facilitating energy transfers.
Manaphy’s Oceanic Gift moves Water Energy to your bench, while Vaporeon’s Wash Out ensures Palkia ex gets the energy it needs when the time comes. Two Misty cards provide a lucky edge, potentially stacking Palkia ex with enough Water Energy to unleash multiple Dimensional Storm attacks per turn. This tactic enables one-hit KOs and secures crucial match points early.
Cyrus adds a strategic edge with Dimensional Rift, which can deal additional damage to opponents’ benches.
Deck Strategies and Tips
Two each of Poké Ball and Pokémon Communication help mitigate dead draws and maintain a streamlined deck. Starmie ex serves as a reliable backup attacker, capable of dealing significant damage with minimal setup.
With its aggressive playstyle and high-damage potential, this Palkia ex deck is poised to make waves in the current Pokémon TCG Pocket meta.
For those eager to trade extras, check out how trading works in Pokémon TCG Pocket. If you’re struggling to locate packs, refer to the guide on opening Genetic Apex boosters post-update.
Pokémon TCG Pocket is now available on mobile devices.
