1. Solgaleo ex – Skarmory

Strengths:

• Solgaleo ex’s Ability allows it to switch effortlessly into the Active Spot.
• Its attack deals 120 damage with just two Energy, offering a strong early-game presence.

Weaknesses:

• Susceptible to inconsistent draws, making it risky in high-stakes matches.

2. Giratina ex – Darkrai ex

Strengths:

• Passive Energy acceleration enables solid build-ups.
• Strong synergy with Darkrai ex, which adds passive damage through its Ability.

Weaknesses:

• Vulnerable to counters like Gallade ex.
• Giratina ex’s attack damages itself, reducing longevity.

3. Rampardos – Garchomp ex

Strengths:

• Combines two of the best Fighting-type Stage 2 Pokémon.
• Rampardos deals a massive 130 damage, while Garchomp ex can target Benched Pokémon for just 1 Energy.
• Low-cost attacks across the board.

Weaknesses:

• Managing multiple Stage 2 evolutions can lead to inconsistencies.

4. Charizard ex – Incineroar ex

Strengths:

• Charizard ex delivers a hefty 150 damage, capable of knocking out most ex Pokémon.
• Incineroar ex provides passive damage and counters cards like Pom-Pom Oricorio.

Weaknesses:

• Relies on multiple Stage 2 evolutions, making it less consistent.

5. Decidueye ex – Meowscarada

Strengths:

• Efficient and low-cost Attack and Retreat Costs for all Pokémon in the deck.
• Sprigatito’s ability to thin Grass Pokémon from the deck improves consistency.

Weaknesses:

• Struggles against single-point Fire-types due to unfavorable matchups.

6. Incineroar ex

Strengths:

• Consistent and reliable damage output with minimal setup.

Weaknesses:

• Relies heavily on fragile pre-evolutions like Litten and Torracat.
• Limited to just two usable Pokémon in the deck.

7. Rampardos – Lycanroc

Strengths:

• Features single-point attackers across the board.
• Rockruff’s ability ensures easy access to Lycanroc from the deck.
• Rare Candy accelerates evolution and setup.

Weaknesses:

• All Pokémon share a Grass-type Weakness.
• Skull Fossil cannot be retrieved with standard Poke Ball.

8. Charizard ex

Strengths:

• Delivers 150 damage per attack, sufficient to KO most ex Pokémon.
• Benefits from Rare Candy for faster setup.

Weaknesses:

• Requires 5 Energy to attack, making it slower to use effectively.

9. Crobat – Arceus ex

Strengths:

• Carnivine deals 50 damage for one Energy if Arceus ex is in play.
• Multiple options for reducing Retreat Costs.

Weaknesses:

• Early-game reliance on Arceus ex can be a disadvantage if it’s not drawn quickly.

10. Giratina ex – Snorlax – Greninja

Strengths:

• Snorlax can attack as early as Turn 2 with Barry.
• Greninja’s Ability allows it to target any opponent’s Pokémon, further enhanced by Rare Candy.
• Giratina ex serves as a strong backup attacker with self-setup capabilities.

Weaknesses:

• Requires significant setup to maximize effectiveness.

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