Pokemon TCG Pocket Has The Perfect Counter Pick to The Meta’s Biggest Counter

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In the ever-evolving competitive landscape of Pokemon TCG Pocket, certain cards or strategies endure as staples for various reasons. For instance, Giratina Ex has been a mainstay in meta decks since its introduction and is currently part of an S-tier deck that also includes Greninja and Sylveon Ex. Similarly, drawing cards is a highly effective strategy in the game as it helps players quickly place their essential pieces on the field. Additionally, most decks rely heavily on using Ex cards due to their increased power and durability, albeit at the expense of giving two points to the opponent upon Knock Out.

As a gamer, I often find myself incorporating at least one Pokémon EX card in my decks because some of them can be incredibly powerful and even clinch a game. For instance, in the Pokémon TCG Pocket, the Solgaleo EX and Shiinotic decks stand out. Shiinotic alone may not win the game, but it significantly expedites the process of evolving Solgaleo EX, making it ready to deal 120 damage each turn. However, relying heavily on EX cards can be tricky since they are susceptible to Oricorio’s counterattacks. But as a seasoned player, I know that this isn’t a permanent hurdle.

Why Pokemon TCG Pocket’s Oricorio Counters Most Decks

In the world of Pokémon TCG Pocket, Oricorio’s Safeguard ability makes it resistant to damage from all Ex cards, making it a versatile choice across various decks. Given the prevalence of Ex cards in gameplay, this ability is remarkably powerful. Even with Oricorio remaining a key figure in the current meta-game, it necessitates careful deck construction. Typically, decks must either include a strategy to neutralize Oricorio or rely on non-Ex Pokémon that can deliver heavy blows to take it out, even if these aren’t the main focus of the deck.

It’s important to remember that using Safeguard won’t stop secondary effects from Ex cards affecting Oricorio, such as causing status conditions.

How Pokemon TCG Pocket Can Counter Oricorio in Future Sets

Since its debut, Oricorio has noticeably altered the game dynamics in many top-level decks within Pokemon TCG Pocket. For instance, the powerful new Charizard Ex and Sylveon Ex deck includes a single Flareon from Genetic Apex for attacking Oricorio or instantly defeating Silvally. However, the game already provides a method to balance out Oricorio’s dominance in future sets – by countering it with a card that restricts Pokemon abilities. In simpler terms, the solution lies in using a card that neutralizes abilities to keep Oricorio from being too overpowering.

In the Pokemon TCG, there isn’t such a card available currently, but it could be a compelling addition given the impactful abilities certain creatures possess, like Oricorio. This imaginary card might take the form of a Supporter, Item, or even a Pokemon card. Its function could involve disabling the ability of the opponent’s active creature, or perhaps disabling all abilities for both players, including those on the bench. The game designers have several options for implementing this concept, and if included, it would be a potent card that could shift games quickly or make certain combos more feasible (or less).

In the realm of Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), it’s not entirely far-fetched to imagine a card that can counteract an opponent’s Supporter cards on their turn. For instance, both Gengar Ex and Bother Gengar from the Pokemon TCG Pocket edition have this ability either through an attack or an inherent trait.

In the same vein, if Oricorio in the Pokémon TCG Pocket can neutralize an entire card archetype, it seems reasonable to expect another card with the capacity to nullify abilities. Notably, the mainline video game series features several abilities designed to thwart other abilities, such as those that block opposing abilities.

  • Neutralizing Gas
  • Mold Breaker
  • Teravolt
  • Turboblaze

In the realm of games, there’s one unique ability that nullifies all others, and that’s Neutralizing Gas. If a future Weezing card were to embody this effect, it would be an ideal fit. Whether Pokemon TCG Pocket’s upcoming set includes something similar remains uncertain, but having such a card would indeed be intriguing to see, as it could halt Oricorio’s reign.

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2025-07-06 20:53