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Pokemon TCG Pocket’s Space-Time Smackdown expansion has shaken up the metagame, which is evident in the rise of several Darkrai ex deck variants. One standout version is the Darkrai ex and Greninja combo, which has maintained a strong win rate since its introduction.
The concept behind thisPokemon Pocketdeck is similar to the Darkrai ex and Magnezone strategy: stall the enemy, whittle down their HP with Darkrai ex, and finish them off with a decisive blow from either Darkrai ex or another damage dealer.
However, in the Darkrai ex & Greninja setup, you amplify the chip damage by setting up two Greninjas and using a Druddigon (with a Rocky Helmet), allowing you to deal up to 100 damage per turn without even attacking the opponent. Here’s the breakdown:
The Best Deck Shell for Darkrai ex & Greninja
The must-have cards fora meta Darkrai ex & Greninja deckinclude:
Forthe rest of the Trainer Cards, consider adding Potion, Dawn, Rocky Helmet, or Pokemon Communication.
Here’s what a balanced Darkrai ex & Greninja deck looks like:
2
Darkrai ex
1
Rocky Helmet
An alternative strategy for this deck is toreplace Druddigon with Kangaskhanand swap Rocky Helmet for another Trainer Card, like Potion or even Dawn.
Here are some key notes to keep in mind:
Darkrai ex & Greninja Performance Report
Darkrai ex saw a surge in the metagameafter some tournament players paired it with Magnezone. However, this shell was later refined and evolved into a chip-damage-focused lineup with Greninja as the primary supporter/partner.
Currently, Darkrai ex & Greninja decks make up around 5% of the metagame and have appeared in hundreds of tournaments, totaling over 4,500 matches. And with a positive win rate of about 57%, they are some of the highest-performing decks in the meta.
