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Just like every other deck in the Pokemon TCG, Gardevoir ex also felt the sting of the post-rotation shakeup. Some of its most reliable partners waved goodbye, and while it's not topping the tier lists, it's still hanging in there with solid potential. Sadly, Journey Together didn’t really bring any shiny new toys for this deck, but that’s not stopping Gardevoir from doing her thing.
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PostsIf you're hunting for a post-rotation deck that still packs a punch and has a unique, brainy playstyle, this one’s worth sleeving up. In this guide, we’ll break down the key cards and clever tricks. Ready? Let’s dive in.
Gardevoir ex Decklist
In the table below, you will find all 60 cards included in the Gardevoir ex deck. By using their card numbers, you can easily build your own deck.
Card Name
Amount
Card Type
Set
Card No
Ralts
2
Pokemon
Scarlet & Violet
084/198
Kirlia
2
Pokemon
Paldean Fates
028/091
Gardevoir ex
2
Pokemon
Paldean Fates
029/091
Drifloon
3
Pokemon
Scarlet & Violet
089/198
Scream Tail
3
Pokemon
Prismatic Evolutions
042/131
Varoom
1
Pokemon
Stellar Crown
108/142
Revavroom
1
Pokemon
Paldean Fates
065/091
Mew ex
1
Pokemon
Pokemon 151
151/165
Lillie's Clefairy ex
1
Pokemon
Journey Together
056/159
Artazon
1
Stadium
Paldean Fates
076/091
Lively Stadium
1
Stadium
Surging Sparks
180/191
Bravery Charm
3
Tool
Paldea Evolved
173/193
Ancient Booster Capsule
2
Tool
Temporal Forces
140/162
Hero's Cape
1
Tool
Temporal Forces
152/162
Rare Candy
2
Item
Scarlet & Violet
191/198
Ultra Ball
2
Item
Paldean Fates
091/091
Buddy-Buddy Poffin
2
Item
Prismatic Evolutions
101/131
Night Stretcher
3
Item
Shrouded Fable
061/064
Nest Ball
2
Item
Scarlet & Violet
181/198
Super Rod
2
Item
Paldea Evolved
188/193
Professor's Research
4
Supporter
Journey Together
155/159
Arven
2
Supporter
Obsidian Flames
186/197
Tulip
2
Supporter
Paradox Rift
181/182
Boss's Orders
1
Supporter
Paldea Evolved
172/193
Basic Darkness Energy
3
Energy
-
-
Basic Psychic Energy
9
Energy
-
-
You can swap out some cards in your deck for these alternatives:
- Fezandipiti ex – If you want to draw more cards from your knocked-out Pokemon and target the opponent’s bench more.
- Earthen Vessel – If you want easier access to Energy.
- Moonlit Hill – If you want to heal your Pokemon.
- Brilliant Blender – If you want to discard Psychic Energies to make Gardevoir ex even stronger. You should remove Hero’s Cape in its place.
What's Changed In The Deck Since Post-Rotation?
The removal of Kirlia with the Refinement ability has hurt the deck, as its absence is felt when trying to cycle through cards quickly. Similarly, Radiant Greninja was a great synergy fit for this deck—discarding cards to draw, especially Psychic Energies, worked perfectly with Gardevoir ex.
Even without them, the deck still functions—you just have to rely more on Trainer cards for cycling. Another notable loss is Manaphy, which protected your benched Pokémon. It too had to be dropped after the rotation.
That said, with the Journey Together set, Lillie’s Clefairy has been added to the deck, offering a strong advantage against Dragon-type Pokemon cards.
Gardevoir ex Deck Strategy
Pokemon Cards
As expected, the star of your deck is Gardevoir ex. Its Psychic Embrace ability allows you to attach as many Psychic Energies as you like from your discard pile to your Pokemon during your turn. However, each time you use this ability, that Pokemon takes 20 damage. You cannot use this ability if the damage would knock out the target Pokemon.
Your deck features several Pokemon that take advantage of Psychic Embrace. The main one is Drifloon. Its Balloon Blast attack deals 30 damage for each damage counter on it. So, if Drifloon has taken 60 damage, the attack will deal 180 damage.
Another Pokemon that benefits from Psychic Embrace is Scream Tail, which lets you deal 20 damage to any of your opponent's Pokémon for each damage counter on it. With 80 damage on a Scream Tail, you can deal 160 to any of your opponent’s Pokemon. Unlike Drifloon, Scream Tail targets can target Pokemon, which makes it easier to take Prize cards.
Munkidori is another crucial setup on your bench. Keep in mind it only works with Darkness Energy. Its ability, Adrena-Brain, lets you move up to 30 damage from one of your Pokemon to one of your opponent's, turning Psychic Embrace’s downside into a strategic advantage.
The deck also includes Revavroom and Mew ex, which are draw engines. With Revavroom, discard a Psychic Energy and draw until you have six cards. Then you can reattach that discarded Energy with Psychic Embrace. Once your hand is empty, you can also use Mew’s Restart ability to draw three cards again.
In tough situations, Mew’s Genome Hacking attack allows you to copy your opponent’s active Pokemon’s attack and use it against them. Additionally, the Lillie's Clefairy ex included in your deck will give you a devastating advantage against Dragon-type Pokemon, as its ability allows you to deal double damage to them while it's on the field.
Stadium Cards
You have two Stadium cards in your deck. Both are useful in different situations. Artazon helps you set up quickly and is especially helpful early in the game. Lively Stadium, on the other hand, is essential for boosting Drifloon and Scream Tail’s damage output. But if you don’t have either of those Pokémon on the field, Artazon will be more helpful.
Pokemon Tools
When it comes to Pokemon Tools, your goal is to increase the HP of your Scream Tail and Drifloon so they can carry more damage and deal more in return. Hero’s Cape gives 100 extra HP to the Pokemon it's attached to, keeping them from being easily knocked out.
Bravery Charm gives 50 extra HP and can be attached to either Drifloon or Scream Tail. Ancient Booster Energy Capsule, however, only works with Scream Tail, giving it 60 HP and protecting it from Special Conditions.
Items
There are two Rare Candy cards in your deck. With them, you can evolve Ralts straight into Gardevoir ex without needing Kirlia. Ultra Ball lets you search for any Pokemon but requires you to discard two cards first—ideally Psychic Energies to synergize with Gardevoir ex.
Night Stretcher is especially valuable when you need to take Pokemon cards from the discard pile—Psychic Energy can already be retrieved with Gardevoir ex. Buddy-Buddy Poffin helps you place two Pokemon with 70 HP or less onto your bench, which makes it perfect for finding Ralts or Drifloon.
Nest Ball, unlike Buddy-Buddy Poffin, can fetch any one Pokemon and put it directly onto your bench. Because you’ll often discard many cards, Super Rod can help you retrieve Pokemon when you don’t have access to Night Stretcher.
Supporters
As for Supporters, the deck includes four copies of Professor’s Research to help you draw into important cards fast. Don’t worry about discarding Pokemon—Super Rod and Night Stretcher have you covered. Arven is another valuable Supporter that lets you find both Item and Tool cards. It’s especially useful when you need specific tools at specific moments.
Boss’s Orders can be a lifesaver when you need to switch your opponent’s active Pokemon. Tulip is also a great addition to the deck, as it allows you to retrieve Psychic Pokemon from your discard pile.
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