However, at the peak of all that exists stands is the one Pokemon behind creation itself, Arceus.
Arceus Ex
Arceus ex is the card that gives this deck its identity.
Simply playing it from hand gives you ahigh 140 HP Pokemon that can start dealing damage early.
Arceus ex is your main damage dealerin the Arceus ex and Dialga ex deck.
First, Dialga ex functions as anice opening tank with its high 150 HPdespite being a Basic Pokemon.
This lets your Dialga extank hits without worrying about dyingto a Farfetch’d or Skarmory too early.
You’d almostalways want to start the game with a Dialga ex.
The card being a Basic Pokemonincreases your chances of doing so.
Sky Support Shaymin
One problem you may face with this deck is itshigh retreat costs.
Shaymin’sSky Support lets you retreat your Basic Pokemon for one less Energyeach turn.
This usually isn’t that strong, sinceBasic Pokemon usually have low HP poolsand aren’t the greatest threats.
Here are some options thatsynergize well with the two Legendary Pokemon.
First, Mew ex is a Basic Pokemon like the other two.
Furthermore, Mew ex is a strongcounter against many Meta Pokemon, especially those with strong one-hit KO attacks.
Mew ex being a Psychic-throw in Pokemon gives you another throw in advantage to make use of.
This lets you hit many Darkness-jot down decks, such as Darkrai ex decks, for +20 damage.
The reason we’re using X-Speed in this deck is due toits combo with Shaymin’s Sky Support ability.
Alternative Card Options
Arceus ex and Dialga ex make a solid core by themselves.
As such, you havea lot of freedom on what cards to put around the two.
Here are some other cards that you’re able to use toreplace the ones in our sample deck.
Unfortunately, justtwo copies of X-Speed won’t make much of a difference.
have a go at draw all your necessary cards whileinvesting Energy into Dialga ex the first two turns.
By the third turn, you shouldhave an Arceus ex or Mew ex readyto start hitting.
While you’re doing this,invest the extra Energies into any of your benched Pokemonwith strong attacks.
it’s possible for you to then continue using their attacks orretreat to Arceus ex for a surprise KO.
Aerodactyl Ex and Marshadow can become a deadly duo that doesn’t let your enemy’s Pokemon evolve.
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