Tapu Koko ex Deck
Edit2 variants · 172 matches · 37 decklists · 46.5% overall WR since Paradox Drive
Historically, Lightning types have been defined by their Basic Pokémon ex, and Tapu Koko ex becomes the fifth in line. It follows the same aggressive trend: its Plasma Hurricane attack deals 20 damage and can be used as early as turn 2, while also charging a free Energy. This sets up its Mach Bolt attack for the next turn, dealing 90 damage without any requirement other than the enregy cost. It's a direct upgrade from the original Pikachu ex, with 10 more HP and overall greater efficiency, making it the most aggressive Basic Pokémon to date. Like its predecessors, it benefits from a single retreat cost, making it easy to switch out when needed.
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Tapu Koko ex Raikou ex
59.6%WR 52matches 2decklistsTop Cut Performances
| Player | Tournament | Date | Record | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| elluquitas96 #5 | Lagoon Serenity Format (10 USD Prize) | 7-1-0 | Show Deck | |
| Luffytaro_91 #8 | Lagoon Serenity Format (10 USD Prize) | 5-3-0 | Show Deck | |
| WxChAn #2 | Lagoon Serenity Format (FA Choice Prize) | 6-2-1 | Show Deck | |
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Tapu Koko ex Miraidon ex
40.8%WR 120matches 21decklistsTop Cut Performances
| Player | Tournament | Date | Record | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 𝙁𝙄𝙍𝙀 | JuggyNaut #2 | Lagoon Serenity Format (FA or RR from Paradox) | 8-2-0 | Show Deck | |
| Proto1551 #6 | Lagoon Serenity Format (Any FA, RR Paradox) | 6-2-0 | Show Deck | |
- While the Plasma Hurricane into Mach Bolt sequence is excellent when starting the game with Tapu Koko ex in the Active spot, it's far less effective later. At that point, powering up a Benched Tapu Koko ex with 3 Energy just to use Mach Bolt becomes a bad investment for the damage it offers.