Sudowoodo’s Surprising Rise to Fame

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The recent Triumphant Light set for Pokemon TCG Pocket has introduced several potent cards that are frequently used in competitive decks and the Emblem Event, which demands five consecutive victories for the top tier. As ranked matches in Pokemon TCG Pocket are imminent, players are testing out optimal combinations to shake up or defend against popular strategies with unexpected cards. Arceus Ex has emerged as one of the most effective cards in the expansion so far, boasting a powerful attack capable of inflicting up to 130 damage in a single strike. However, this card has a notable vulnerability that a common A2a card can readily capitalize on.

Triumphant Light deck effectively incorporated numerous high-quality cards, even though it has only 75 cards, with standout picks such as Leafeon Ex, Irida, Shaymin with Sky Support, and more. However, Arceus Ex has become a common element in various decks due to its adaptability, since it can launch attacks using any Energy type if three are attached. Decks featuring Dialga Ex have experienced unprecedented success with Arceus Ex, prompting players to devise methods to counter it. Interestingly, one of these strategies involves the new uncommon Pokémon, Sudowoodo.

How Pokemon TCG Pocket’s Triumphant Light Sudowoodo is Changing The Meta

In contrast to Sudowoodo’s previous gaming issues with water, its revamped form in Triumphant Light is causing quite a stir in the Pokemon TCG Pocket game’s metagame. This is due to the card’s attack called Fighting Headbutt, which requires only one Energy and delivers 20 damage plus an extra 30 if the opposing Pokemon is an Ex card. Given Arceus Ex’s Fighting-type weakness, Sudowoodo can dish out a remarkable 70 damage to it with a single attack for just one Energy, making it an exceptional counter against this creature and many other Ex cards currently dominating the metagame.

In addition, a Lucario Fighting deck in the Pokemon TCG Pocket can elevate Sudowoodo even further. This Generation 4 creature has an ability called Fighting Coach, which increases the damage of all attacks made by Fighting-type Pokemon by 20. With two Lucario on the bench, Sudowoodo active, and attacking any Ex Pokemon, this wooden Pokemon can deal 90 damage (before taking weaknesses into account and applying other potential bonuses like those from Giovanni). A fully boosted Sudowoodo can deal up to 120 damage to Arceus Ex. If Arceus Ex retaliates, equipping Sudowoodo with a Rocky Helmet ensures it will knock out Arceus Ex.

Why Pokemon TCG Pocket’s Sudowoodo is Great Beyond Countering Arceus Ex

In simpler terms, this situation is optimal, but let’s be honest, causing 70 damage with just one Energy against one of the most powerful Pokémon in the game is nothing to underestimate. The grass weakness of Sudowoodo makes it particularly vulnerable to the new Leafeon Ex and Celebi Ex decks in the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket meta, as Leafeon Ex can eliminate Sudowoodo with a single Solar Beam, and Celebi Ex could potentially do the same with just two Energy if luck is on your side. However, it’s worth noting that Sudowoodo can still cause significant chaos in the current game environment given the prevalence of Ex cards.

In summary, having a single Lucario as a reserve, Sudowoodo often defeats many Ex cards with just two attacks. Its ability to inflict 50 damage from the very first turn (if the opponent goes first) makes it an exceptional card for any Fighting-type decks. While it might be challenging to incorporate into other decks because of current restrictions on using multiple Energy types, Fighting decks are currently thriving. The future shape of the game remains uncertain, but Sudowoodo could play a significant role in upcoming ranked matches within Pokemon TCG Pocket.

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2025-03-09 00:29