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'''Charizard ex''' is a [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] {{TCG|deck archetype}} that was mainly played in the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons of the {{TCG|Standard format}}. The deck's strategy revolves around {{TCG ID|Obsidian Flames|Charizard ex|125}} and its | '''Charizard ex''' is a [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] {{TCG|deck archetype}} that was mainly played in the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons of the {{TCG|Standard format}}. The deck's strategy revolves around {{TCG ID|Obsidian Flames|Charizard ex|125}} and its ability to quickly distribute Energy thanks to its ''Infernal Reign'' Ability, allowing it to deal large amounts of damage early in the game. Charizard ex was a strong archetype upon release, finishing first in the 2023 San Antonio Regionals and 2024 European International Championships, and being the most used deck archetype in Day 2 of the 2023 Peoria and San Antonio regionals. As of May 1, 2024, Charizard ex is the most used deck archetype in the 2024-25 Standard format. | ||
==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
[[File:ArvenScarletViolet166.jpg|thumb|left|200px|{{TCG ID|Scarlet & Violet|Arven|166}}]] | [[File:ArvenScarletViolet166.jpg|thumb|left|200px|{{TCG ID|Scarlet & Violet|Arven|166}}]] | ||
Charizard ex decks focus on punishing decks that take multiple turns to set up, hoping to overwhelm teams with powerful attacks as early as turn two. This deck's goal is to set up a Charizard ex as quickly as possible, using its Ability upon evolution to be able to attach the Energies needed so it can deal 180 damage as early as the second turn. In order to get Charizard ex evolved as early as turn 2, Item cards like {{TCG ID|Fusion Strike|Battle VIP Pass|225}} and {{TCG ID|Next Destinies|Level Ball|89}} are used to get Charmander on the bench, and {{TCG ID|Scarlet & Violet|Arven|166}} can be used to grab either a {{TCG ID|EX Sandstorm|Rare Candy|88}} or {{TCG ID|Dark Explorers|Ultra Ball|102}} in order to evolve. Supporting Charizard ex is Pidgeot ex, whose Ability allows for the player to place one card from their deck into their hand, further improving consistency. Other supporting Pokémon such as {{TCG ID|Lost Origin|Rotom V|58}}, {{TCG ID|Celebrations|Mew|11}}, and {{TCG ID|Brilliant Stars|Lumineon V|40}} help increase the likelihood of the deck drawing the cards it needs to evolve Charizard ex. | Charizard ex decks focus on punishing decks that take multiple turns to set up, hoping to overwhelm teams with powerful attacks as early as turn two. This deck's goal is to set up a Charizard ex as quickly as possible, using its ''Infernal Reign'' Ability upon evolution to be able to attach the Energies needed so it can deal 180 damage as early as the second turn. In order to get Charizard ex evolved as early as turn 2, Item cards like {{TCG ID|Fusion Strike|Battle VIP Pass|225}} and {{TCG ID|Next Destinies|Level Ball|89}} are used to get Charmander on the bench, and {{TCG ID|Scarlet & Violet|Arven|166}} can be used to grab either a {{TCG ID|EX Sandstorm|Rare Candy|88}} or {{TCG ID|Dark Explorers|Ultra Ball|102}} in order to evolve. Supporting Charizard ex is Pidgeot ex, whose ''Quick Search'' Ability allows for the player to place one card from their deck into their hand, further improving consistency. Other supporting Pokémon such as {{TCG ID|Lost Origin|Rotom V|58}}, {{TCG ID|Celebrations|Mew|11}}, and {{TCG ID|Brilliant Stars|Lumineon V|40}} help increase the likelihood of the deck drawing the cards it needs to evolve Charizard ex. | ||
To further prevent the opponent from being able to set up their deck, cards such as {{TCG ID|Rebel Clash|Boss's Orders|154}} and {{TCG ID|Crimson Invasion|Counter Catcher|91}} can bring the opponent's key Pokémon in the Active Spot to disrupt their set-up, and disruption cards like {{TCG ID|Paldea Evolved|Iono|185}} can disrupt the opponent's hand. These disruption cards, combined with the threat of Charizard ex's powerful attack, places significant pressure on the opponent in the early game. | To further prevent the opponent from being able to set up their deck, cards such as {{TCG ID|Rebel Clash|Boss's Orders|154}} and {{TCG ID|Crimson Invasion|Counter Catcher|91}} can bring the opponent's key Pokémon in the Active Spot to disrupt their set-up, and disruption cards like {{TCG ID|Paldea Evolved|Iono|185}} can disrupt the opponent's hand. These disruption cards, combined with the threat of Charizard ex's powerful attack, places significant pressure on the opponent in the early game. | ||