A brand-new set of ex starter decks for the was recently revealed to be released in Japan later this year. This set, known as, features many brand-new ex cards that put a spotlight on numerous Pokémon from across all nine generations. Each deck is tied to one specific generation, celebrating all the incredible Pokémon that can be found in Kanto, Unova, Paldea, and beyond.
The set includes nine unique decks, each featuring one Legendary Pokémon, with the only exception being the Generation 1 deck having the series' iconic mascot Pikachu instead. All the new decks are incredibly powerful, with each one having their own unique gimmicks with various Pokémon and useful items. Out of all the decks that are available in this set, the one that features Xerneas and Noivern is a clear standout among the rest due to both the strength and clever tactics it utilizes.
The first thing that is apparent about the Xerneas and Noivern deck is how powerful its ex cards are, and Noivern absolutely stands out, firstly due to its high 270 health points, allowing it to endure many powerful attacks. Its first attack, Strafe, deals a decent 50 points of damage while also allowing players to switch Noivern with one of their benched Pokémon, allowing for the execution of useful strategies. Furthermore, its second attack, Sonic Blast, is able to deal an immense 220 damage, making it able to knock out multiple other ex cards in a single hit.
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Xerneas is also a very powerful ex card, mainly due to the threat it poses to other ex Pokémon that are in play. Its first attack, Aurora Beam, deals the same amount of damage as Noivern's Strafe attack. However, its second attack, Rising Horn, is where it truly shines, allowing Xerneas to deal 100 more damage to ex Pokémon, making its total a hard-hitting 220 damage. This deals the same amount of damage as
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