Best Decks to Build First in Pokemon TCG Pocket Extradimensional Crisis

With the release of the Extradimensional Crisis set in Pokemon TCG Pocket, we’re finally getting some of ’em sexy Ultra Beasts. These guys were introduced in Pokemon Sun and Moon, and they’re basically otherworldly creatures that have come to our realm through a wormhole. Anyway, enough talk. Here are the best decks to try first in Pokemon TCG Pocket: Extradimensional Crisis.

Pokemon TCG Pocket Extradimensional Crisis Best Decks

From my testing so far, I’ve found quite a few strong contenders from Extradimensional Crisis. This includes Buzzwole Ex (of course), Stoutland, the new Decidueye, and just general utility across most of the Ultra Beast cards. For folks who are still rocking those sweet Solgaleo Ex decks, don’t worry. That card should still be viable in the current meta-game for quite a bit of time.

I’ve shortlisted some of the best Extradimensional Crisis decks that I’ve played around with, and will go over the decklists and their strategies below.

Buzzwole Ex and Ultra Beasts

Buzzwole Ex’s main move is Big Beat, which lets you deal 120 damage for just three Energy. The drawback? You can’t use it two turns in a row. So what then? Well, in comes Celesteela, who can just use its Ultra Thrusters ability to retreat Buzzwole Ex for free and bring out another Ultra Beast from the Bench.

I can’t understate the power that comes with free retreats. You’ll basically be able to swap your Pokemon in and out with each turn, allowing Buzzwole Ex to chill on the Bench for one turn, then bring it back out for another round of Big Beat later. The other Ultra Beasts are no slouches either, with Pheromosa capable of hitting the backlines, and Kartana dealing 40 damage for just one Energy, which is insane value.

Stoutland

Stoutland might be one of the more overlooked and underrated cards in Extradimensional Crisis. It comes with an ability called Guard Dog Visage. When Stoutland is in the Active Spot, your opponent’s Pokemon attacks all cost one extra Energy. Considering how important Energy management is, this ability can be absolutely devastating.

I mean, yes, Stoutland is a Stage 2 Pokemon which means getting it can be a bit inconsistent. But also, we got Rare Candy in Celestial Guardians, so evolving it shouldn’t be as big of an issue anymore.

Zeraora is your other attacker here. Thunderclap Flash allows you to get a free Energy on your first turn, which also bypasses the disadvantages of going first in a match. It also pairs well with the new Electrical Cord Tool, which lets you move one Energy to two Benched Pokemon if the Pokemon it’s attached to gets knocked out.

Overall, just a really solid deck that often catches your opponents by surprise. I’m a fan.

Bench-Sniping Decidueye

With this deck, your opponent can pretty much say goodbye to their Bench. Rowlet, the new Dartrix, and the new Decidueye can all snipe the Bench, along with Pheromosa who does 20 damage to the Active Pokemon and an extra 20 to a Benched Pokemon. I’ve also thrown in Kartana here just for a bit of early damage in case you need it.

With the Leaf Cape and Erika, you’re pretty much set on healing and sustain, and the Rare Candy should help you evolve Rowlet with a bit more consistency. You could also consider playing one regular Decidueye and one Decidueye Ex if you need the extra damage.

And those are my picks for the best decks to try first in Pokemon TCG Pocket: Extradimensional Crisis.

Pokemon TCG Pocket is now available for free on mobile devices.