The Pokémon Company has been actively introducing exciting new products and features for the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG). This article delves into the latest offerings, specifically focusing on unlocking the immense potential of two formidable decks featuring Reshiram ex and Zekrom ex.
Unlocking the Power of Reshiram ex and Zekrom ex
With the Pokémon TCG Live experience, players can enhance their gameplay through the in-game Battle Pass. By engaging in either Ranked or Casual matches, players can complete quests to earn experience points and advance through various tiers. Each Battle Pass is only available until the release of the next expansion, making timely participation crucial.
Starting your journey with the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt and Scarlet & Violet—White Flare Battle Pass gives you access to two brand-new decks featuring either Reshiram ex or Zekrom ex. As you progress through the Battle Pass, you will be able to unlock a range of rewards, including booster packs, Collector Crates, Trainer Points, Trade Credits, and an array of deck cosmetics. Additionally, players can earn a total of 32 new cards throughout their journey, enhancing their decks with unique options.
Strategies for Reshiram ex
Reshiram ex boasts the powerful attack, Blazing Burst, which increases in power as your opponent takes Prize cards. However, this attack requires specific Energy cards to execute effectively. Fortunately, Emboar’s Inferno Fandango Ability allows players to attach any number of Basic Fire Energy cards from their hand to their Pokémon in any manner they choose. This capability ensures that launching Blazing Burst will be a seamless endeavor.
The deck includes Pokémon such as:
- Reshiram ex
- Emboar
- Pignite
- Tepig
- Gouging Fire ex
- Revavroom
- Iron Hands ex
- Fezandipiti ex
Additionally, trainers can utilize a variety of supportive cards, including:
- Arven
- Iono
- Boss’s Orders
- Levincia
- Rare Candy
- Ultra Ball
- Earthen Vessel
- Superior Energy Retrieval
- Nest Ball
- Switch
- Air Balloon
Reshiram ex is particularly effective during mid to late-game scenarios, as its damage output scales with the number of Prize cards your opponent has claimed. However, its initial damage output can be lacking. This is where Gouging Fire ex can step in as both an early and late-game attacker, delivering a whopping 260 damage with its Blaze Blitz move. Do keep in mind that Blaze Blitz can only be executed after Gouging Fire ex has left the Active Spot, so employing an Air Balloon or Switch can be beneficial for repositioning.
Both Revavroom and Fezandipiti ex provide card-drawing capabilities. This is essential for ensuring a steady flow of Basic Energy cards, whether it’s by directly drawing them or finding cards that can search for them. For instance, Earthen Vessel allows players to search their deck for two Basic Energy cards at the cost of discarding another card, making it a strategic choice for maintaining momentum.
If you make it halfway through the Battle Pass, you’ll receive an array of special illustration rare Reshiram ex cards, which can be added to your deck for additional flair and power.
Strategies for Zekrom ex
Similar to Reshiram ex, Zekrom ex features the attack Voltage Burst. This move operates in much the same way as Blazing Burst, increasing in damage as your opponent claims more Prize cards. To effectively power up Zekrom ex, players should focus on utilizing Eelektrik. Each Eelektrik on the field can activate its Dynamotor Ability, allowing you to attach a Basic Energy card from your discard pile to one of your Benched Pokémon once per turn.
Key Pokémon in the Zekrom ex deck include:
- Zekrom ex
- Eelektrik
- Tynamo
- Iono’s Kilowattrel
- Iono’s Wattrel
- Miraidon ex
- Iron Hands ex
- Zeraora
Trainers can also incorporate helpful cards like:
- Professor’s Research
- Arven
- Boss’s Orders
- Iono
- Electric Generator
- Ultra Ball
- Nest Ball
- Prime Catcher
- Super Rod
- Switch
- Air Balloon
To maximize your effectiveness, it’s wise to play Miraidon ex early in the game. Its Tandem Unit Ability allows you to search your deck for two Basic Pokémon and place them directly onto your Bench. This can be particularly useful for finding Tynamo to evolve into Eelektrik, thereby setting up your Energy acceleration.
Moreover, Iono’s Kilowattrel, when evolved from its Basic form, can utilize its Flashing Draw Ability to discard a Basic Energy from itself to draw cards until you have six in hand. This synergy with Eelektrik’s Dynamotor Ability ensures that your hand stays replenished, even after your opponent employs disruptive tactics.
The Electric Generator Item card serves as an additional means to energize your Benched Pokémon. By examining the top five cards of your deck, you can attach up to two Basic Energy cards, allowing for aggressive plays right from your first turn. Using this strategically can grant you the upper hand, whether you aim to knock out a weak opponent’s Pokémon or target a Benched Pokémon ex with Zeraora’s Thunder Raid.
At the conclusion of the Battle Pass, players will unlock a selection of rare Lightning-type Pokémon, including Zekrom ex. You can swap these special cards into your deck or use them to enhance your current collection.
Conclusion
As you engage with the Pokémon TCG Live experience, keep an eye out for various rewards and new cards that can transform your gameplay. Whether you choose to harness the fiery power of Reshiram ex or the electrifying force of Zekrom ex, both decks offer unique strategies and exciting gameplay opportunities. Enjoy exploring these new decks, and may your battles be electrifying and fiery!
