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Pokemon TCG: Best N’s Zoroark Ex Deck Guide

Pokemon TCG: Best N’s Zoroark Ex Deck Guide

N’s Zoroark functions as a niche counter-strategy requiring precise execution. Serving as the deck’s centerpiece, its effectiveness hinges on synergistic support from fellow N’s Pokémon allies. Though challenging to master, skilled players can unleash disruptive potential. Explore this competitive N’s Zoroark ex build for current meta viability.

Zoroark ex Strategy Overview

This build leverages Zoroark’s Night Joker ability to duplicate moves from benched N’s Pokémon, enabling early aggression. The Trade ability supplements resource cycling, while versatile support cards enhance consistency and recovery options.

Deck Composition

Decklist visual guide
  • Basic Darkness Energy x6
  • Reversal Energy x2
  • Artazon x1
  • N’s Castle x2
  • Powerglass x1
  • Defiance Band x1
  • Pal Pad x1
  • Nest Ball x1
  • Super Rod x1
  • Secret Box x1
  • N’s PP Up x2
  • Night Stretcher x2
  • Counter Catcher x2
  • Buddy-Buddy Poffin x4
  • Black Belt’s Training x1
  • Ciphermaniac’s Codebreaking x2
  • Boss’s Orders x2
  • Professor Turo’s Scenario x2
  • Cyrano x3
  • Iono x4
  • N’s Reshiram x1
  • Munkidori x1
  • Bloodmoon Ursaluna ex x1
  • Fezandipiti ex x1
  • Cleffa x1
  • Budew x1
  • Bombirdier ex x1
  • N’s Darmanitan x2
  • N’s Darumaka x2
  • N’s Zoroark ex x4
  • N’s Zorua x4

Strategic Execution

Opening Plays

Prioritize establishing Zorua while deploying Budew or Cleffa for flexible pivoting. Early setup of support Pokémon accelerates board development.

Key Components

Critical support cards
  • Power up Zoroark with dual Darkness Energy for rapid offense replication
  • Bench N’s Darmanitan for area damage via Flamebody Cannon duplication, or N’s Reshiram for single-target nukes
  • Utilize N’s Castle for cost-free retreat transitions
  • Leverage Powerglass and PP Up for energy recovery solutions

Matchup Analysis

Favorable Interactions

Psychic-type matchup example

Dominates against Psychic archetypes like unprepared Gardevoir ex builds through early pressure.

Deck Vulnerabilities

Grass-type counter examples

Struggles against Grass-focused strategies due to type disadvantage and high damage output.

Advanced Tactics

  • Maximize card velocity through Cleffa, Fezandipiti ex, and Bombirdier ex activations
  • Employ Cyrano for timely Zoroark deployment and Iono for hand refreshment