A Top Pokémon TCG Pocket Deck Finds a Solution to Its Toughest Matchup

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So, Pokemon TCG Pocket is, like, this massive game that’s really taken off. Seriously, over 1,000 cards and it’s still growing like a runaway weed. It’s only been around for, what, seven months? Feels like longer. Anyway, no one’s spilling the beans on the next expansion yet, but everyone’s guessing it’ll drop end of June. Meanwhile, Extradimensional Crisis is taking names, with collectors and die-hard players both loving it. Decks are flipping over, changing from what we’ve known before, especially with new cards like Ultra Necrozma Ex shaking the scene.

Buzzwole Ex has, somehow, climbed up to an S-tier deck. It’s a beast, especially with custom lists making it ultra-competitive in tournaments. But don’t count out other decks just yet. Silvally is a gem in those aggressive setups, meshing perfectly with Rampardos. Darktina’s still hitting hard despite being an older set. Now, we’ve got Solgaleo Ex paired with Shiinotic — these decks are surging because of this little savior called Dusk Mane Necrozma.

Talk about a game-changer. Solgaleo Ex / Shiinotic is one of the big dogs now, mainly ‘cause it’s super aggressive. Just throw down a Cosmog, evolve with Rare Candy (love that thing), and bam, you’re in business. Or, you can go the Morelull and Shiinotic route. Shiinotic’s basically the fam’s chauffeur for Cosmog’s evolution. Solgaleo only needs two Energy, so it’s quick off the blocks. But oh man, Oricorio used to wallop these decks with its Safeguard — zero damage from Ex sources.

This meant, unfortunately, Shiinotic was more like a throwaway, only attacking as a last resort. But then, out comes Dusk Mane Necrozma, and the rules just flipped. 100 damage for three Energy? Can KO Oricorio without breaking a sweat. It’s like the knight in shining armor this deck needed. Plus, it’s not a pushover in defense, thanks to its 110 HP. It can take a few hits while building up Energy.

Grabbing a Dusk Mane Necrozma ain’t even that hard. You’ve got Poke Ball, Professor’s Research, Pokemon Communication — the works. You’ve got it setting up nicely, trading punches like it’s nobody’s business. Pretty handy against Silvally, too. Silvally hits 100 damage if a Supporter card is used, but Dusk Mane Nec can weather it, and slap back hard.

Don’t sleep on this card — no joke. Solgaleo Ex is still meta, thanks in part to Dusk Mane Necrozma. Even post-expansion, it could still be the bread and butter. It’s hanging out with Ultra Beasts, joining Celesteela and Stakataka. And yeah, it’s a key player in Silvally decks too. It’s like this all-rounder that’s mopping the floor with other threats.

Quick heads up though, if you want Dusk Mane Necrozma, better snag it by June 14. After that, it might disappear like morning mist.

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