The Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket introduces 110 new cards, including Shiny Pokémon, that can be used in competitive battles. This diverse set helps players build powerful decks, with the new Charizard ex being one of the very best, thanks to its impressive HP and attacks. Building the perfect deck around this card can be the key to climbing the ranks in Pokémon TCG Pocket’s ranked mode.

When paired with other strong Fire-type Pokémon, the Shining Revelry Charizard ex has the potential to make you an unstoppable player. Choosing the right trainer, item, and tool cards is also incredibly important, as it will ensure you have the ability to combat other strong deck choices you may face in Pokémon TCG Pocket.

The Shining Revelry Charizard Ex Is One Of The Best Cards In Pokémon TCG Pocket

The Stage Two Card Can Destroy Any Opponent

Players may already be familiar with the Genetic Apex Charizard ex card, but with the Shining Revelry expansion, they now have a new version of Charizard ex to master. The first thing you may notice about this Fire-type Pokémon is its attacks. Stoke is its first attack, and while it doesn’t deal damage, it plays a crucial role in setting up Charizard ex. For just one Fire Energy, it lets you retrieve three Fire Energy from the Energy Zone and attach them to this Pokémon—an essential step in preparing for its powerful second attack.

For optimal play, you should aim to retreat Moltres ex before it’s knocked out. Attaching Giant Cape to Moltres ex can help increase its durability. Once you’ve set up, place the somewhat charged Shining Revelry Charizard ex into the Active Spot and use Stoke to fully charge its final attack, Steam Artillery.

Its second attack, Steam Artillery, is one of the most expensive in the game, requiring five Energy—three Fire and two Colorless—to use. This high cost makes it challenging to set up initially, but once in play, its immense damage output can be game-changing, often securing victory. Your reward for attaching five energy to this card is a whopping 150 damage – enough to knock out the majority of ex cards in Pokémon TCG Pocket. This also has a significant difference from the Genetic Apex variant: Shining Revelry Charizard ex's attacks do not discard any energy.

Another key factor in Shining Revelry Charizard ex's effectiveness is its impressive 180 HP. Since Stoke deals no damage but requires the card to be in the Active Spot, it needs enough durability to withstand at least two attacks. Its 180 HP should generally be sufficient, but if extra is needed, the Giant Cape tool card can boost it by 20, helping Charizard ex stay in play longer for you to charge Steam Artillery.

Charizard Ex Card List (Full Deck List)

Several Fire-Type Cards Make This Deck Powerful

For the most effective Charizard ex deck in Pokémon TCG Pocket, both the Shining Revelry and Genetic Apex versions of the Pokémon is included. The Genetic Apex Charizard ex remains an incredibly powerful option for Fire-type decks, offering impressive damage potential and 180 HP. Its first attack, Slash, deals 60 damage for three energy—one Fire Energy and two Colorless Energy. Its second attack, Crimson Storm, delivers 200 damage for four energy, providing enough firepower to secure victory.

Another crucial card for this deck is Moltres ex, another ex card that brings both damage potential and energy generation. Its first attack, Inferno Dance, allows you to flip three coins, and for each heads, you can attach a Fire Energy to a benched Pokémon. While this attack relies on RNG, it can be extremely helpful in setting up your other cards. Moltres ex's second attack, Heat Blast, delivers 70 damage for three energy—one Fire Energy and two Colorless Energy—providing reliable damage output when needed.

The Best Strategy For The Shining Revelry Charizard Ex Deck

Moltres Ex Is Perfect For Starting A Battle

For the best start in a Pokémon TCG Pocket battle, place Moltres ex in the Active Spot and Charmander on the Bench from the very first turn. This setup allows you to begin using Inferno Dance and attach energy to Charmander. Consider placing another Charmander on the bench to maximize the potential of having both Charizard ex variants set up. From here, you can use Professor’s Research to cycle through your deck and pull the necessary cards to get a Charizard ex into play.

The Team Rocket Grunt allows you to flip a coin until you get tails. For each heads, you will discard a random Energy from your opponent’s Active Pokémon. This can help disrupt the opponent while you set up your Charizard ex cards.

For optimal play, you should aim to retreat Moltres ex before it’s knocked out. Attaching Giant Cape to Moltres ex can help increase its durability. Once you’ve set up, place the somewhat charged Shining Revelry Charizard ex into the Active Spot and use Stoke to fully charge its final attack, Steam Artillery. With 150 damage, you can then deal a significant blow to your opponent, potentially securing the win in Pokémon TCG Pocket.