Pokemon TCGP Pikachu ex Deck - Raichu Variant
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Raichu Variant
Essential Pokemon TCGP Pikachu ex Deck variant using Lt. Surge for energy transfers. Thunderbolt attack OHKOs most Pokémon ex in mirror matches.
Pokemon TCGP Pikachu ex Deck - Raichu Variant - Main Strategy
Pikachu ex
Expansion
Genetic Apex
Card Number
30
Rarity
Double Rare
Pokemon TCGP Pikachu ex Deck Strategy
The Pokemon TCGP Pikachu ex Deck combines X Speed and Lt. Surge for tactical retreats. This Raichu-focused build delivers the most powerful non-RNG Electric attack in the TCGP format...
Tech Cards
Dedenne
Thunder Shock (1 Energy) with paralysis lockdown. Creates tempo advantage through uncurable paralysis forcing evolution or wasted turns.
Electabuzz (Mythical Island)
Thunder Spear sniper (40 damage any target). Answers Celebi ex after Pikachu ex's Circle Circuit damage.
Pincurchin
Paralysis-focused alternative with 30% chance Thunder Shock. Lower damage output but superior disruption potential.
Weaknesses
- Mandatory Electric-type bench limits tech flexibility
- Pikachu ex's vulnerable 120 HP as 2-prize target
- Struggles against 200+ HP threats (Mewtwo ex/Charizard ex)
- Board control loss leads to rapid defeat
- Energy dependency on manual attachments
Frequently Asked Questions about Pokemon TCGP Pikachu ex Deck - Raichu Variant
Why choose this Pokemon TCGP Pikachu ex Deck variant?
The Pokemon TCGP Pikachu ex Deck's Raichu variant offers superior late-game power with Thunderbolt's OHKO potential and Lt. Surge energy transfer flexibility. Dominates mirror matches.
How does Lt. Surge improve the deck?
Enables retreating damaged Pikachu ex to promote Raichu while transferring energy. Creates explosive damage turns.
What makes Dedenne better than Pincurchin?
Lower energy cost (1 vs 2) for paralysis effect despite lower damage. Better tempo for energy attachment sequencing.
What makes this version unique?
This TCGP version includes special tournament-legal cards and strategies