Alakazam ex / Xatu Control Ver. 2

Wesh Wesh Expanded 6,538 views Nov 15, 2023 Updated Nov 27, 2023
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A modified version of Tricky Gym's Alakazam ex deck.

Major changes include swapping the Bibarel line for a 2-2 line of PAR Xatu as well as 3 copies of Path to the Peak and a Counter Catcher. It also includes a Kadabra to make getting multiple Alakazam ex on the board a bit more consistent. Earthen Vessel is here as a contingency plan in case energy is limited or as a quick way to activate PAR Xatu's Clairvoyant Sense ability.

The most recent version of the deck is also partially inspired by Tord Reklev's

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A modified version of Tricky Gym's Alakazam ex deck.

Major changes include swapping the Bibarel line for a 2-2 line of PAR Xatu as well as 3 copies of Path to the Peak and a Counter Catcher. It also includes a Kadabra to make getting multiple Alakazam ex on the board a bit more consistent. Earthen Vessel is here as a contingency plan in case energy is limited or as a quick way to activate PAR Xatu's Clairvoyant Sense ability.

The most recent version of the deck is also partially inspired by Tord Reklev's Alakazam ex decklist featured on the official Pokémon website:

https://www.pokemon.com/us/strategy/pokemon-tcg-strategy-bench-attacks-from-alakazam-ex

An addition under consideration is a PGO Snorlax, which has the potential to become a late game win condition if positioned correctly.

Main Deck (60 cards)

Pokémon (16)
2 Alakazam ex sv3pt5-65
$2.23 Psychic 310
1 Alakazam ex svp-50
$0.75 Psychic 310
2 Xatu sv4-72
$0.20 Psychic 100
1 Kadabra sv3pt5-64
$0.21 Psychic 80
3 Klefki sv1-96
$0.23 Psychic 70
2 Mimikyu sv2-97
$0.34 Psychic 70
3 Abra sv3pt5-63
$0.19 Psychic 50
2 Natu sv4-71
$0.14 Psychic 50
Trainer (37)
2 Arven sv1-166
$0.29
4 Battle VIP Pass swsh8-225
$0.26
Trainer (37)
2 Boss’s Orders (Ghetsis) sv2-172
$0.40
1 Counter Catcher sv4-160
$0.26
1 Defiance Band sv1-169
$0.28
2 Earthen Vessel sv4-163
$0.21
4 Fog Crystal swsh6-140
$0.21
1 Hisuian Heavy Ball swsh10-146
$0.28
3 Iono sv2-185
$0.26
3 Judge sv1-176
$0.21
3 Path to the Peak swsh6-148
$0.18
1 Raihan swsh7-152
$0.24
Trainer (37)
4 Rare Candy sv1-191
$0.23
1 Super Rod sv2-188
$0.31
1 Technical Machine: Evolution sv4-178
$0.23
4 Ultra Ball sv1-196
$0.22
Energy (7)
7 Basic Psychic Energy sve-5
$0.20 Psychic

Card Types

Trainer 37
Pokémon 16
Energy 7

Energy Types

Psychic 16

Energy Curve

Distribution of attack energy costs in your deck

1 Energy 9 attacks
9
47.4% of attacks
2 Energy 8 attacks
8
42.1% of attacks
3 Energy 2 attacks
2
10.5% of attacks

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Comments

Tangent avatar
Tangent

Would PoGo Snorlax work here? A Diancie could also work here.

Wesh avatar
Wesh

Tangent I'm personally unconvinced that Diancie would make much of a difference here. It only affects basics, and I'm not sure how much the basics in this deck would benefit from Boss protection, etc. I'm very willing to reconsider if it goes well in testing.

PoGo Snorlax is a popular inclusion in similar decks. Maybe I'm just thinking about it in the wrong way, but I feel like it kinda defeats the purpose of attacking with Alakazam if you're trying to keep them in the active.

Tangent avatar
Tangent

You are right, I'm just thinking about other types of stall decks.

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