Pokemon TCG: 10 Best New Ex Starter Deck Generations Cards For Competitive Decks

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The new set has many great deck options for competitive players. Whereas some entirely rely on brute strength to overwhelm opponents, there are others that rely more on careful planning and well-timed strategies to outsmart foes. As a long-time competitive player, I have discovered which cards in this new set are the very best assets to have in battle.

The set has nine available decks, with each one being associated with a specific generation. On top of containing many useful regular cards, there are also multiple powerful ex cards that can turn the tides of battle in just a few turns. When considering what to play in competitions, players should definitely consider utilizing these specific cards during battle.

Toedscruel is a regular Fighting-Type card that features in the deck centered around Generation Nine. Despite its decent 130 health points and its Mud Shot attack being able to deal a good chunk of damage, it is not meant to be played as an attacker during a game. Rather, it is meant to help the player's other cards constantly switch their positions on the board.

The full lineup of cards for the upcoming Pokémon TCG Starter Deck Generations has been revealed, and it features over 90 new card designs.

What makes Toedscruel especially useful is its Forest Path ability, which makes the retreat cost of the player's active Pokémon worth two less energy. This is incredibly useful for players who use the Generation Nine deck, as it means the primary attacker, Koraidon ex, can be constantly swapped out for free. As long as the player finds Toedscruel in their deck in time and can ensure it isn't knocked out, then it will ensure that they remain a formidable foe during battle.

Alcremie ex might seem underwhelming at first glance, but it can be useful in battle. This is primarily due to its Sweet Gift ability, which allows players to heal 30 damage from one of their Pokémon once during every turn. This means that players can choose to heal their primary attacker or