Key Takeaways
- Aerodactyl deck meme in Pokemon TCG Pocket counters Articuno ex.
- Articuno ex deck vulnerability exploited by Aerodactyl’s Primal Wingbeat.
- Aerodactyl may not be viable long-term in Pokemon TCG Pocket, but it is fun to meme with.
Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket’s battle mode has begun to heat up with the introduction of the Lapras ex event. Players are quickly figuring out the meta, which began as mostly Mewtwo ex and Pikachu ex decks, and are sharing the best counters as they look to rack up wins for some (rather underwhelming) rewards.
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One deck, which has been shared on Reddit, that hasn’t had much time in the spotlight is an Aerodactyl deck has the potential to finish a game without knocking any opposition Pokemon out.
Let’s get things clear straight off the bat: this deck isn’t likely to be super viable long-term as it relies on a lot of variables, but it’s a fun one nonetheless.
The main requirement for it to be successful is that players will need to face the newly-appearing Articuno ex deck. This deck features two Articuno ex as the only Pokemon and is supplemented by 18 trainer cards, perfect for Aerodactyl.
Aerodactyl’s attack, Primal Wingbeat, sends the opponent’s active Pokemon straight back into their deck, as long as you flip a coin well, which is easier said than done in this game. Given that they only have two basic Pokemon in their deck, there’s a high likelihood that only one will be in play.
By flipping heads and successfully landing a Primal Wingbeat, the solitary Articuno will be sent back to the opposition’s deck, meaning they have no available active Pokemon, and thus, as the Pokemon Trading Card Game rules dictate, winning the game for Aerodactyl.
You see, of course, this deck has some drawbacks, mostly relying on facing a specific opposition deck, but if utilized correctly with some other strong supporting Pokemon, it could be a fun deck to meme your way through the competition.
Experience the fun of collecting Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) cards with Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, an upcoming game for iOS and Android devices from Creatures Inc., the original developers of the Pokémon TCG, and DeNA Co., Ltd.
In this game, you will be able to open two booster packs every day at no cost. You can collect digital cards featuring nostalgic artwork from the past as well as brand-new cards that are exclusive to Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket.
Be on the lookout for new “immersive cards,” which will make you feel as though you’ve leapt into the world of the card’s illustration.