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Pokemon TCG Pocket’s Shining Revelry introduced a reworked Charizard ex with an ability that seemed daunting in theory but has fallen short in practice. The new A2b 010 Charizard ex features a move called Stoke, which generates three Fire-type Energies. However, the drawback is that Stoke counts as an attack, meaning each use costs a turn without dealing any damage.
TCG Pocketplayers are currently divided on the viability of the new Charizard ex. Some see it as a strong choice for a ramp strategy, while others argue that skipping a turn for three Energies isn’t a worthwhile tradeoff. Regardless of the debate, we’ve analyzed the current metagame to determine the best deck shell for Shining Revelry’s Charizard ex, and the most effective setup appears to be a refined build featuring Moltres ex.
The Best Deck for Charizard ex (A2b 010)
Inthe currentPokemon TCG Pocketmeta, the best deck for Shining Revelry Charizard ex is a refined build centered around its classic synergy with Moltres ex, which is now enhanced with stronger Trainer Cards. To optimize this setup, pair the duo with key cards like Red, Iono, Cyrus, and Pokemon Communication.
Here’s the ideal play line and strategy:
How to Counter Charizard ex (A2b 010)
Two decks have dominated the new Charizard ex lineups: the 18-Trainer Articuno ex setup andthe Gallade ex & Hitmonlee counter deck. The former has a win rate of over 60% against Charizard ex (A2b), while the latter has an even more impressive win rate, currently sitting at 70%.
Is Shining Revelry’s Charizard ex Better?
In terms of metagame performance, the new Charizard ex fromthe Shining Revelry sethasn’t shown a significant improvement over its Genetic Apex counterpart. While the reworked card features an Energy-generating move, its reduced damage and turn-skipping move offsets this advantage, keeping its overall performance on par with the older version.
However, it’s too early to label Charizard ex (A2b) as a winner or loser of the new set. The meta usually settles a week or two after each expansion, but that hasn’t happened yet. So far, it seems the new Charmander and Charmeleon from Charizard ex’s evolution line have a better chance of becoming meta, as they can be easily integrated intostandard Genetic Apex Charizard ex decks.
