The Snorlax Stall Deck in thePokemon TCGhas zero Energy cards.

Let’s repeat that: zero Energy cards.

It’s not just a ‘Stall Deck’ archetype.

Pokemon TCG cards Snorlax, Rotom V, and Mimikyu, against a background of the Snorlax card art-2

The comically vast number of Supporter cards is here to seal the deal, turn after turn.

The Tools are for buffing up your blockers.

TheBlockabilityprevents the opponent’s active Pokemon from being switched out.

Inteleon VMAX with Radiant Alakazam and Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX from Pokemon TCG

A few years ago, Snorlax’s 150 HP would be questionable.

So, really, you’re always aiming to have a Snorlax on the field with200 HP.

From here, it’s simply a matter of synergizing with the rest of your deck precisely as intended.

The Snorlax, Bravery Charm, and Luxurious Cape Pokemon TCG cards

Mimikyu

Mimikyuis here as your Snorlax’s wingman.

70 HP might not look like much, and, well, indeed it is not.

We’d recommendsaving your Luxurious Cape for Mimikyuwhenever possible, since170 HPis much more survivable.

Pokemon TCG cards Snorlax, Rotom V, and Mimikyu, against a background of the Snorlax card art-1

It’s not doing what the Snorlax brigade is, nor what Mimikyu is.

Or… take a stab at, in any case.Pidgeot’s 210 HP is a pretty good buffer.

If they do succeed?

Snorlax from the Pokemon Go Expansion in the Pokemon TCG.

Hardly the end of the world overall.

Or rather,mostdecks would consider this a cost.

For players of the Snorlax Stall Deck, it’s merely a side effect.

Mimikyu from the PAL expansion in the Pokemon TCG

Echoing Horn

Consider yourEchoing Hornas backup insurance.

Immediately take that Tool and equip it to one of your Snorlaxs, or your Mimikyu.

You want as many Tools equipped as you possibly can.

Pidgeot V from the Pokemon TCG

Arven also lets you search for anItem Cardwhile you’re at it - a helpful perk.

Those favorable conditions will almost always be defined bycontrolling your opponent’s Active Pokemon.

You need something as non-threatening as possible.

Rotom V from the Pokemon TCG

Never pump the brakes on unraveling efforts to wipe out your Snorlax.

Keep the pressure up.

For you, this means nothing; you have no Energy cards, let alone Special Energy.

The Erika’s Invitation card in the MEW Pokemon TCG

Snorlax Stall Deck Common Threats

In general,Pokemon VSTARare not your friends.

They are, after all, neither Pokemon V nor Pokemon ex.

Granted, this is all the stuff you’d be doing in more favorable situations.

The Echoing Horn card from the Pokemon TCG

It’s simply a complete must in this one.

The last routine consideration revolves around decks withparticularly strong no-frills Basic Pokemonin the rotation.

Ralts is ready to go for it.

Pokegear 3.0 card from Pokemon TCG

Arven from the OBF Expansion in the Pokemon TCG

Pokemon TCG Alakazam ex, Abra, and Kadabra cards

Pokemon TCG cards Snorlax, Rotom V, and Mimikyu, against a background of the Snorlax card art

Giratina VSTAR from the Pokemon TCG.

Pokemon TCG Gardevoir ex, Ralts, and Kirlia Cards

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