The recent release of Mask of Change [SV6] brought with it countless new cards—and of these, arguably none have had a more significant impact on the Pokémon TCG than Dragapult ex. With a massive HP count, a devastating attack, and synergy with several key supporting pieces, it’s no wonder that the Dragapult ex deck rapidly established itself as a major player in the current meta; it’s likely to remain one of the meta’s staples for the foreseeable future.

The deck’s titular card needs just two Energy cards to use Phantom Dive, an attack which not only deals a massive 200 damage but also allows the player to arrange six more damage counters across the opponent’s Benched Pokémon in any way deemed suitable. Coupled with its gargantuan 320 HP, its lack of a weakness, and its retreat cost of just one, Dragapult ex is an absolute powerhouse which can easily be any deck’s centerpiece.

Likely taking inspiration from the Espathra ex/Xatu deck, the Dragapult ex deck utilizes the Xatu card from Terastal Starter Set Mewtwo ex [SVEM] as its primary support card. Its Ability of Clairvoyant Sense grants the player the opportunity to draw two cards after attaching a Psychic Energy card to a Benched Pokémon. Adding to this, the Rotom V card from Lost Abyss [S11] adds further card-drawing options by way of Instant Charge, its Ability that’s made it a mainstay of countless leading tournament decks including this one.

The total cost of all the cards in a Dragapult ex deck is 7,620 JPY (~US$50).

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