Pokemon TCG Pocket: Charizard ex (A2b 010) Guide – Deck, Strategy, Counter

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.

Pokemon TCG Pocket: Best Counter Decks

These counter decks are the best bet for Pokemon TCG Pocket players to go anti-meta and defeat most of the currently dominant setups.

TCG Pocket players 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.

Charizard ex (A2b 010) Card Overview
- HP: 180
- ATK: 150
- Text: Take 3 Fire Energy from your Energy Zone and attach it to this Pokemon.
- Weakness: Water
- Attack Cost: Three Fire, two Colorless
- Retreat Cost: Three
- Evolution Line: Charmander > Charmeleon

The Best Deck for Charizard ex (A2b 010)

a2b charizard ex cards in pokemon tcg pocket.

Archetype: Stall & Ramp
Deck Energy Type: Fire
Key Cards: Charizard ex (A2b), Red, Iono, Pokemon Communication, Sabrina, Cyrus

In the current Pokemon TCG Pocket meta, 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.

Charizard ex (A2b 010) Full Decklist

Pokemon	Trainer Cards
Charmander (A2b 008) Charmeleon (A2b 009) Charizard ex (A2b 010) Moltres ex (A1 047)	Poke Ball Professor’s Research Iono Pokemon Communication Cyrus Sabrina Red

How to Play Charizard ex (A2b 010) Effectively

Here’s the ideal play line and strategy:

Start with Moltres ex.
Evolve Charizard ex on the Bench.
Use Moltres ex to ramp Charizard ex.
Switch Charizard ex into the Active Spot when it has at least two Energies.
Use Charizard ex’s Stoke ability to charge it up and start attacking.
Play Red to counter the enemy’s Giant Cape or healer cards.
Drop Sabrina or Cyrus to target specific enemy cards.
Have Iono and Pokemon Communication increase your odds of drawing Charizard ex’s evolution line.

How to Counter Charizard ex (A2b 010)

Two decks have dominated the new Charizard ex lineups: the 18-Trainer Articuno ex setup and the 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?

A promotional visual for Pokemon TCG Pocket showing shiny Charizard EX

In terms of metagame performance, the new Charizard ex from the Shining Revelry set hasn’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 into standard Genetic Apex Charizard ex decks.