Summary
Pokemon TCGhas tons of theme decks, with new ones dropping every set. If building a deck from scratch sounds like too much work or you’re just learning the game, grabbing a battle deck is a great way to start! Ex Battle Decks, as the name suggests, always include at least one ex Pokemon, and the whole deck is built to support it.
Unlike some theme decks, these usually focus on a single type—though there are a few exceptions. But which ex Battle Deck is the best? If you’re curious, this list breaks down the top ex Battle Decks so you can find the ultimate powerhouse!
This list includes only ex Battle decks. It does not include Battle Strength decks.
8Greninja ex Battle Deck
Greninja is a cool Pokemon, and most people would likely agree with that. The Greninja ex in this deck is just as cool as it is dangerous. Its Torrential Slash attack deals 120 damage, which may seem modest, but if the opponent already has any damage, it doubles to 240! Plus, with Stealthy Shuriken, it can target benched Pokemon, making it easier to find vulnerable targets.
The deck’s Quaquaval has the Energy Carnival ability, allowing one Energy card to be attached to a Pokemon once per turn, speeding up the process. Additionally, Lapras’s Hail attack does ten damage to each of the opponent’s benched Pokemon, setting up Greninja ex’s Torrential Slash for full power.
7Ampharaos ex Battle Deck
Ampharos ex is a tough Pokemon with 330 HP and its Thunderstrike Tail attack deals 140 damage. If you discard two energies, it adds 100 extra damage, reaching a total of 240! This deck also features Pokemon like Kilowattrel and Miraidon, who can strike directly at the bench.
To balance out its Fighting weakness, the deck includes Staraptor and Flamigo. If your opponent has a Basic Pokemon in the active spot, Staraptor’s Tailspin Away attack may not hit hard, but it stops the opponent from attacking you next turn—perfect for causing some frustrating moments!
6Houndoom ex Battle Deck
The real powerhouse in this battle deck is Houndoom ex. Its Evil Claw attack makes sure that if your opponent’s Pokemon is Basic, they can’t attack next turn—talk about a good time-out! Then there’s Hound’s Fang, a mighty 220 damage move, but watch out, Houndoom ex deals 30 damage to itself with that hit.
The Houndour in the deck work like a wolf pack, using Coordinated Pack to pull Darkness Energy from the deck and slap it onto a Houndour, getting Houndoom ex powered up fast. Regular Houndooms (not ex) aren’t too shabby either, hitting hard. Oh, andlet’s not forget Morpeko, who can pass Darkness Energy to your benched Pokemon, making sure your heavy hitters stay charged and ready!
5Zapdos ex Deluxe Battle Deck
The Zapdos ex Deluxe Battle Deck features two Zapdos ex cards. While they might not hit like a ton of bricks, they have a sneaky trick: if your opponent’s benched Pokemon already have damage, Zapdos ex slaps an extra 90 damage on them while attacking the active Pokemon.
Plus, thanks to its ability, Voltaic Float, Zapdos ex doesn’t even have to worry about retreat costs as long as it’s powered up with Lightning Energy! The rest of the deck is solid, too. Hawlucha sneaks in tendamage to two of your opponent’s benched Pokemon, setting them up for a Zapdos zap! And Miraidon ex makes sure you get Zapdos onto the field faster than you can say “Thunderbolt!”
4Melmetal ex Battle Deck
Melmetal ex is a terrifying force to be reckoned with. Its Full Metal Knuckle attack deals 90 damage, but for every Metal Energy attached, it adds 30 more—no cap! With a minimum of 210 damage, it can crush most ex Pokemon with ease.
Orthworm might bean energy-hungry card, but with three Metal Energies, it gains 100 HP, pushing its max HP to 230, nearly as high as an ex. Zacian’s Iron Roar lets you attach a Metal Energy from your discard pile to a benched Pokemon, making Melmetal and Orthworm even more dangerous. With Bronzong and Revavrom drawing cards, this deck is packed with synergy and a whole lot of menace!
3Lucario ex Battle Deck
Lucario ex is a powerful card, especially with its signature Aura Sphere attack, dealing 160 damage and 50 more to a benched Pokemon. This deck also features Annihilape, one of the most dangerous Pokemon here. Its Rage Fist attack deals 70 damage for each prize card your opponent has taken—meaning if they’ve taken five, you’re looking at a whopping 350 damage!
Koraidon is another heavy hitter, but beware, as discarding three energies requires careful planning. Medicham’s Acu-Punch-Ture attack is a real pain for Pokemon with only one attack, as it forces your opponent to skip their chosen attack—talk about frustrating!
2Quaquaval ex Deluxe Battle Deck
One of the best battle decks out there, this deck features two Quaquaval ex. Its Spiral Shot attack hits for 230 damage, but instead of discarding, it returns two energies to your hand—way better than losing them forever! Its other attack swaps both Quaquaval ex and the opponent’s active Pokemon with benched ones, which can really mess with strategies.
Baxcalibur’s Super Cold ability lets you attach Water Energy anytime during your turn, perfectly syncing with Quaquaval ex. Radiant Greninja helps with card draw, letting you discard one card to draw two. Plus, with the Lake Acuity Stadium card, your Water Pokemon take 20 less damage. Everything in this deck works together like a dream!
1Meowscarada ex Deluxe Battle Deck
This deck packs two Meowscarada ex, and they are absolutely deadly. Scratching Nails deals 100 damage, but if the opponent’s Pokemon already has damage, it hits for an extra 120! Not a problem, though—Meowscarada ex’s Bouquet Magic ability lets you discard a Grass Energy to deal 30 damage to a benched Pokemon, creating perfect synergy.
Radiant Alakazam’s ability also helps by moving 20 damage from one of the opponent’s Pokemon to another. Eldegoss speeds things up by fetching two Grass Energies per turn. But the real game-changer? The Gapejaw Bog Stadium card, which deals 20 damage to any Pokemon placed on the bench—fueling Meowscarada ex’s max power and making Radiant Alakazam even more annoying!
