Ampibidou / Zeraora

Why this deck is in this tier

Extremely fast deck capable of reaching the 4 ⚡ energies required for Ampibidou to deal 140 damage very early. The offensive pressure is strong but relies on a good opening setup.

Strengths (key points)

• Very fast setup thanks to Pichu, Zeraora, and Têtampoule generating energies quickly.
• Ampibidou can reach 140 damage very early with only 2 energies.
• Extremely aggressive playstyle that can end games in 2–3 turns.
• Electric Generator further accelerates energy generation.
• Strong early pressure that can snowball games quickly.
• Good consistency with Poké Ball and Professor’s Research.

Weaknesses (to watch)

• Strongly dependent on reaching at least 4 energies in play quickly.
• If the early game is slow, the deck loses a lot of power.
• Limited defensive bulk; Pokémon can be knocked out quickly.
• Vulnerable to decks that control the bench or remove energy.
• Limited comeback potential if Ampibidou is eliminated early.
• Requires drawing key cards early for the strategy to work.

Card list

• ×2 Bellibolt ex (B2a-42)
• ×1 Pichu (A4-66)
• ×2 Zeraora (A3a-21)
• ×2 Tadbulb (B1b-56)
• ×1 Electric Generator (B2a-86)
• ×2 Rocky Helmet (A2-148)
• ×2 Professor's Research (P-A-7)
• ×2 Poké Ball (P-A-5)
• ×1 Lucky Ice Pop (B1b-145)
• ×1 Sabrina (A1-225)
• ×1 Cyrus (A2-150)
• ×2 May (B1-223)
• ×1 Training Area (B1b-153)

Required expansions

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