Gholdengo ex (BB & WF)

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Standard Format: Illegal

This deck is not legal in Standard format:

  • Gholdengo ex (Regulation Mark: G) is not legal in Standard format. Legal marks: H, I, J.
  • Gimmighoul (Regulation Mark: G) is not legal in Standard format. Legal marks: H, I, J.
  • Iron Bundle (Regulation Mark: G) is not legal in Standard format. Legal marks: H, I, J.
  • Scizor (Regulation Mark: G) is not legal in Standard format. Legal marks: H, I, J.
  • Scyther (Regulation Mark: G) is not legal in Standard format. Legal marks: H, I, J.
  • Arven (Regulation Mark: G) is not legal in Standard format. Legal marks: H, I, J.
  • Boss’s Orders (Ghetsis) (Regulation Mark: G) is not legal in Standard format. Legal marks: H, I, J.
  • Counter Catcher (Regulation Mark: G) is not legal in Standard format. Legal marks: H, I, J.
  • Earthen Vessel (Regulation Mark: G) is not legal in Standard format. Legal marks: H, I, J.
  • Nest Ball (Regulation Mark: G) is not legal in Standard format. Legal marks: H, I, J.
  • Picnic Basket (Regulation Mark: G) is not legal in Standard format. Legal marks: H, I, J.
  • Professor Turo's Scenario (Regulation Mark: G) is not legal in Standard format. Legal marks: H, I, J.
  • Superior Energy Retrieval (Regulation Mark: G) is not legal in Standard format. Legal marks: H, I, J.
Deck Primer

This deck gets even better due to Genesect ex (Black Bolt).

Strategy: I'd suggest going second with this deck, but going first is decent. Anyways, on your first turn, try and set up 2-3 Gimmighoul's, 1 Scyther (Optional), and 1 Genesect ex. Munkidori or Iron Bundle can also be out on the field, though these are both optional as well. Anyways, you should prepare your massive attack with Make it Rain, by trying to find ESP, your ACE SPEC of choice and make sure to not use it instantly as

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This deck gets even better due to Genesect ex (Black Bolt).

Strategy: I'd suggest going second with this deck, but going first is decent. Anyways, on your first turn, try and set up 2-3 Gimmighoul's, 1 Scyther (Optional), and 1 Genesect ex. Munkidori or Iron Bundle can also be out on the field, though these are both optional as well. Anyways, you should prepare your massive attack with Make it Rain, by trying to find ESP, your ACE SPEC of choice and make sure to not use it instantly as you can easily get Iono'd which will then make you lose all of those Energies. Anyways, Genesect ex's Ability, Metallic Signal, allows you to search your deck for your Evolution Metal Type Pokémon which helps find your Gholdengo ex's and your single prize Attacker, Scizor, who can deal high damage if your Opponent has a lot of Pokémon with Abilities in play. Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking pairs well Gholdengo's Ability, Coin Bonus, as you can easily get the cards you need to use via Ciphermaniac's Ability to then use Coin Bonus on your Gholdengo in the Active Spot or 2 on the Bench, etc. to then get out those 2 Cards needed. Munkidori heals off your Pokémon while moving it onto your Opponent's Pokémon, and Bundle provides Early and Endgame Gust options which is really helpful. Levincia helps recover 2 Lightning Energy which can allow you to consistently swing for 100 Damage and allows you to hopefully recovery up to 6 Energy total that turn assuming you used SER (Superior Energy Retrieval), which provides even more damage. Air Balloon was also gained through Black Bolt which provides Free Retreat to your Gholdengo and Genesect which is really helpful. Tool Scrapper from White Flare is quite decent in this deck since it can help against your Opponent's Tool Cards like removing a Hero's Cape, Maximum Belt, Brave Bangle, Defiance Band, etc. Picnic Basket helps in your Pult matchup. That concludes the strategy section, so feel free to make any changes or to leave any suggestions!

CTC: The cards I'd recommend if any changes wish to be made will be sorted into a list with a brief description, if there are any cards here or any cards of your own thoughts/ideas, cut out any cards you don't find useful, with that being said, here is the list:

- 4th SSP Gimmighoul - A really minor change but it has a decently useful attack for the Early Game, though the Continuous Coin Toss can help as an Early Game Attacker if you're lucky.

- 1 Genesect (SFA) - When a tool card is attached to it, it will shut off your Opponent's ACE SPEC from being used from their hand, unless they already played it.

- 3-3 (1 ex) Dudunsparce Line - Provides more Draw Support but isn't needed.

- 1 Iono - Provides Disruption.

- 1-2 Ultra Ball's - Helps find your Pokémon but isn't really needed at all.

- 2 Pokégears - Helps find your Supporters.

- 2nd Counter Catcher - Gives even more gusting options.

- 1 TM: Evolution - Evolves your Gimmighoul's into Gholdengo's on your first turn if you have the Energy needed for it, but it's not needed much due to Genesect ex being here.

Well that concludes all the cards I can suggest, so feel free to do whatever you wish with this list, and have a good day!

Card Types

Trainer 34
Pokémon 15
Energy 11

Energy Types

Metal 10
Psychic 6
Darkness 2
Grass 2
Lightning 2
Water 2
Fighting 1
Fire 1

Energy Curve

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1 Energy 10 attacks
10
50.0% of attacks
2 Energy 2 attacks
2
10.0% of attacks
3 Energy 8 attacks
8
40.0% of attacks

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Comments

LimeLemon avatar

I apologize for being away for 3 days, I've been quite busy doing other things but I have returned again for now!

LimeLemon avatar

Dittorules1 Thank you for your feedback and support, I appreciate it!

Pe7son avatar

Good list. You should probably play more than 1 Levincia because if it gets bumped you don't have a backup.

LimeLemon avatar

Pe7son Thank you for your feedback! I probably will add in a second Levincia, so thank you for the suggestion as well! Have a good day!

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