Single point Lightning deck

Although Pikachu ex steals the spotlight for Lightning-types, there's a way to build a deck without using it—or any Pokémon ex, for that matter. Single point Lightning (also called Single Prize Lightning) plays the best non-ex Stage 1 Pokémon, delivering solid attacks while only trading 1 point, yet capable of knocking out Pokémon ex on its own merits:

• Raichu is the main finisher, dealing 140 damage for by discarding all of its Energy
• Magneton serves as the deck's energy engine, accumulating that can be transferred to other attackers thanks to Lt. Surge
• Electrode deals a respectable 70 for and stands out with its no retreat cost, facilitating switching strategies and preserving Energy for a Lt. Surge reassignment.

The purpose of the deck is to engage in efficient trades against ex decks to win the race.

1P Lightning - Classic decklist

This is a rather difficult deck to build, as you want to run 2-2 lines of all the key Pokémon while still leaving room for staples like Pokéball, Professor's Research, and Lt. Surge. Giovanni is almost essential, enabling Raichu to one-shot Mewtwo ex. Sabrina and Potion are also strong options. Adjust the ratio of Pokémon and Trainers based on the matchups you expect to face.

Weaknesses

• None of the Pokémon are particularly effective until they evolve, leaving you stuck with a Basic Pokémon for too long in case your draws don't come together.
• All fully evolved Pokémon are fragile, with Raichu being the only one capable of surviving a fully charged Pikachu ex's Circle Circuit.
• The limited space for Trainer cards forces you to make sacrifices in certain matchups, which can be costly when facing a more diverse competitive field.