Leafeon Ex and Glaceon Ex made their highly anticipated Ex debut in the *Pokémon TCG Pocket* Triumphant Light expansion. Let's dive into the best strategies for maximizing Glaceon Ex's potential.
Glaceon Ex boasts a 90 damage Freezing Wind attack, but its true strength lies in its Snowy Terrain ability. This ability inflicts 10 damage on your opponent's Active Pokémon during each Pokémon Checkup—a game mechanic that occurs at the start of each player's turn in *Pokémon TCG Pocket*. This effectively translates to 20 passive damage per round, making Glaceon Ex a formidable force.
This passive damage generation makes Glaceon Ex incredibly versatile, fitting seamlessly into various Water-type decks. Here are two top contenders:
Starmie Ex (Water Energy)
This deck focuses on aggressive, fast-paced gameplay:
- 2x Eevee
- 2x Glaceon Ex
- 1x Vaporeon (Mythical Island)
- 2x Staryu
- 2x Starmie Ex
- 1x Palkia Ex
- 2x Professor’s Research
- 2x Dawn
- 2x Irida
- 2x Misty
- 2x Poké Ball
The synergy between Starmie Ex (with its zero retreat cost) and Glaceon Ex (one retreat cost) allows for effortless switching and energy sharing, facilitated by Dawn and Vaporeon's Wash Out ability (which allows for efficient energy manipulation). Palkia Ex provides a powerful one-hit knockout potential with Dimensional Storm. Misty adds an element of chance for surprise victories, while Irida, a new Supporter from Triumphant Light, offers significant healing (40 HP to Water-type Pokémon).
Greninja (Water Energy)
This deck employs a different strategy, emphasizing consistent chip damage:
- 2x Eevee
- 2x Glaceon Ex
- 2x Froakie
- 2x Frogadier
- 2x Greninja
- 1x Palkia Ex
- 2x Professor’s Research
- 2x Irida
- 2x Misty
- 2x Poké Ball
- 1x Pokémon Communication
This deck combines Greninja's Water Shuriken with Glaceon Ex's Snowy Terrain for significant passive damage (40 damage passively with one of each active). Pokémon Communication ensures quick Greninja setup, while Irida provides crucial healing. Misty again offers a chance for lucky wins, and Palkia Ex serves as a powerful energy sink.
These two decks showcase Glaceon Ex's adaptability and power. With Irida's support, Glaceon Ex is poised to be a major player in the *Pokémon TCG Pocket* meta. The flexibility of Water-type energy further enhances its potential.
Pokémon TCG Pocket is available now on mobile devices.
