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The Best Palkia Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG Pocket

Authore: EvelynUpdate:Mar 18,2025

Space-Time Smackdown has unleashed a plethora of options for crafting the ultimate Palkia ex deck in Pokémon TCG Pocket. To dominate rivals like Dialga ex and other meta-defining decks, here's a winning Palkia-centric strategy:

The Best Palkia Ex Deck in Pokémon TCG Pocket

A full list of cards in the best Palkia ex deck for Pokemon TCG Pocket
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This top-tier Palkia ex deck in Pokémon TCG Pocket utilizes two of the Legendary Pokémon, complemented by powerful combo cards like Manaphy, Misty, and Vaporeon. The complete list, including acquisition methods, is detailed below:

CardTypeHow To Get
Palkia ex (A2 049) x2Water-type PokémonSpace-Time Smackdown – Palkia
Manaphy (A2 050) x2Water-type PokémonSpace-Time Smackdown – Palkia
Vaporeon (A1a 019) x2Water-type PokémonMythical Island
Eevee (A1a 061) x2Normal-type PokémonMythical Island
Staryu (A1 074) x1Water-type PokémonGenetic Apex – Charizard
Starmie ex (A1 076) x1Water-type PokémonGenetic Apex – Charizard
Misty (A1 220) x2SupporterGenetic Apex – Pikachu
Cyrus (A2 150) x1SupporterSpace-Time Smackdown – Palkia
Professor Oak (P-A 007) x2SupporterShop (Exchange for two Shop Tickets each)
X Speed (P-A 002) x1ItemShop (Exchange for two Shop Tickets)
Poké Ball (P-A 005) x2ItemShop (Exchange for two Shop Tickets each)
Pokémon Communication (A2 146) x2ItemSpace-Time Smackdown – Dialga

Pokémon Communication, the only card from the Dialga pack in this deck, is best obtained using Pack Points earned from opening Palkia boosters. Given their low Pack Point cost, it’s more efficient to acquire them this way than relying on daily free pulls. Prioritize obtaining Palkia packs to complete the deck.

How To Use Manaphy, Vaporeon & Misty in the Best Palkia Ex Deck

While lacking healing cards, this deck leverages Palkia ex's potent attacks. Supporting Pokémon and Trainer cards enhance its offensive capabilities.

Palkia ex's Dimensional Storm, while energy-intensive, allows for supplemental damage with Slash while charging its most powerful move. Vaporeon and Manaphy provide crucial support. Manaphy's Oceanic Gift shifts Water Energy to benched Pokémon, while Vaporeon's Wash Out provides energy for Palkia ex's attacks. Two Misty cards offer a chance to quickly power up Palkia ex for multiple Dimensional Storm uses, potentially securing a one-hit KO each turn. Cyrus adds strategic depth, utilizing Dimensional Rift's bench damage.

Best Palkia Ex Deck Strategies

Duplicate Poké Balls and Pokémon Communication minimize dead draws. Starmie ex serves as a readily deployable backup attacker, capable of significant damage and even securing victory independently. This deck provides a fast, hard-hitting, and adaptable strategy for the current Pokémon TCG Pocket meta.

Now that Space-Time Smackdown is released, learn how trading works in Pokémon TCG Pocket to optimize your card collection. If you need help finding the initial packs, check out our guide on opening Genetic Apex boosters.

Pokémon TCG Pocket is available now on mobile devices.