The Pokémon TCG battlefield heats up in this thrilling matchup as Articuno EX and Starmie EX team up to face Pikachu EX and its gang of electric-type allies. While Articuno and Starmie bring water-powered attacks and high damage, they face a significant challenge: the inherent weakness of water types to electric attacks. This creates a high-stakes game, where every move matters, and any miscalculation could result in a devastating knockout. With electric-type threats like Pincurchin and its coin-flipping Thundershock, the odds are stacked against Articuno and Starmie.
The key to Articuno EX and Starmie EX’s strategy is their impressive damage output. With Articuno EX’s Blizzard attack and Starmie EX’s Hydro Splash, they have the potential to chip away at the opponent’s defenses while delivering solid attacks to the active Pokémon.
- Articuno EX’s Blizzard: This attack deals 80 damage to the active opponent and an additional 10 damage to each benched Pokémon. In battles where the opponent builds up a stacked bench, this “chip damage” can help whittle down the opposition over time, creating a steady advantage.
- Starmie EX’s Hydro Splash: Hydro Splash is a straightforward attack that delivers a strong 90 damage, making Starmie EX a reliable partner in the field. This steady damage output keeps pressure on the opponent, particularly if Articuno has already softened up some of the benched Pokémon.
- Golduck’s Aqua Edge: Serving as a backup attacker, Golduck’s Aqua Edge deals 70 damage, offering a solid secondary option when Articuno or Starmie need support. Aqua Edge can also help save resources, keeping the pressure on while preparing for a bigger attack.
This team’s primary strategy is straightforward but effective: delivering consistent, high-damage hits while weakening benched opponents over time. However, their electric-type opponents introduce unique challenges that demand strategic adjustments.
Decklist: 20 pcs
Pokemon
2x Articuno EX
2x Starmie EX
2x Staryu
1x Golduck
1x Psyduck
Trainers
2x Professor’s Research
2x Misty
2x Pokeball
2x Potion
2x Red Card
2x X-Speed
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