Unveiling the Deadliest Pokémon TCG Pocket Combo from Two Surprising Pokémon

A significant shift has occurred in the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket with the introduction of a new dominant deck. Following the release of the Mythical Island expansion, which features over 60 new cards (excluding alternate art), players are now experiencing the emergence of the first Grass-type deck capable of heavily influencing the competitive scene. The deck centered around Celebi and Serperior has quickly made its mark in early tournaments.

The Celebi ex deck has proven to be exceptionally formidable, establishing a new standard for damage output through unique mechanics and strategic synergies. When optimally configured and aided by favorable coin flips, Celebi ex can potentially deliver a knockout blow to every Pokémon available, even those it typically struggles against. This deck’s impressive capabilities have already prompted a meta shift as players look for viable counters.

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Celebi Ex: Maximum Damage Output

Celebi ex is characterized by its energy-dependent abilities, notably its “Powerful Bloom”attack which allows players to flip a coin for each Energy attached to it. For every heads result, 50 damage is inflicted on the opposing Active Pokémon. Typically, this means requiring four Energy to achieve an average of 100 damage—seemingly steep compared to Mewtwo ex’s Psybolt or Charizard ex’s Crimson Storm. However, the synergy with Serperior elevates Celebi to new heights of power.

Serperior’s “Jungle Totem”ability enhances efficiency by counting all Grass Energy attached to Grass-type Pokémon as two Energy. This feature not only accelerates energy use, paralleling Gardevoir’s strengths, but also significantly benefits Celebi ex, which eliminates energy-discard requirements. As a result, Celebi ex can dish out an average of 200 damage per turn with four Energy attached, and under ideal conditions, it can strike for a staggering 400 damage.

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Celebi Ex Dominating Competitive Play

The full art Exeggutor ex card in Pokémon TCG Pocket.

Players have swiftly adapted to the flood of potential that the Celebi ex and Serperior combination presents, crafting various deck variants aimed at exploiting its strengths. Remarkably, this deck triumphed in two major tournaments this week despite being vulnerable to Fire-type threats like Charizard ex.

Similar to Charizard ex decks, Celebi requires a considerable energy buildup to unleash its full power, and since Serperior is a Stage 2 Pokémon, it can take some time to establish. Strategies have emerged that incorporate Exeggutor ex, a previously underutilized Pokémon, to bolster early defenses.

With 160 HP, Exeggutor ex can absorb multiple attacks while utilizing its “Tropical Swing”move for only one Energy. Despite having a vulnerability to Fire-type attacks, the Erika trainer card can heal 50 damage from Grass-type Pokémon, offering critical support during initial rounds. This enables Exeggutor ex to sustain itself long enough for Serperior to evolve and start boosting Celebi ex’s damage potential effectively.

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A Gamebreaking Combination Emerges

Celebi flies with Pokemon TCG Pocket Mythical Island in the background. — Custom Image by Bruno Yonezawa

The Celebi ex and Serperior pair has sparked a flurry of excitement across Reddit and X platforms, showcasing incredible damage outputs against opponents. Despite the newfound potency, it’s noted that Pokémon TCG Pocket has a cap where it can only register damage up to 990 per turn, suggesting a limit to how overwhelming this strategy can be.

This powerful deck is destined to shape the competitive landscape for the foreseeable future, prompting a need for innovative counter strategies. Fortunately, while effective, Celebi ex and Serperior are not without their weaknesses; disruption cards like Sabrina can force players to prematurely switch into pre-evolved forms, stalling their setup.

Moreover, several robust Fire-type Pokémon are capable of taking down Celebi ex in one blow, including Arcanine ex and the newly introduced Volcarona, which can single out and deal damage to weakened opponents. Such counters can severely hamper the effectiveness of the deck.

While Celebi ex signifies a paradigm shift towards powercreep in Pokémon TCG Pocket, the ongoing development of card combinations raises intriguing questions. Will future expansions continue to introduce formidable Pokémon combinations to entice players, or will the meta evolve in alternative ways? What remains clear is that Celebi ex marks a pivotal moment in the game’s competitive evolution.

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