The best thing about Pokémon TCG Pocket is that any Pokémon card, no matter how unexpected, can potentially be broken. Players first saw this happen with the Misty Trainer Card, but most would argue that the Wugtrio ex card has even more potential thanks to its health and unique attack. Naturally, building the perfect deck around any card is key to ensure it can shine.
What is the Wugtrio ex card in Pokémon TCG Pocket?
The Wugtrio ex card is a Water-type four-diamond ex Pokémon in the Shining Revelry expansion booster pack. With a total of 140 HP and a +20 weakness to water, the card requires a measly one energy of any type to retreat, which is a good failsafe, considering defeating it gives the enemy player two points.
Wugtrio ex’s point cost in Pokémon TCG Pocket
As with every evolutionary Pokémon, the player must evolve Wugtrio from Wiglett to use this card, so having at least two of each is crucial. Wugtrio also has a shiny version, but it’s fairly rare. Fortunately, LootBar can help you acquire it via reliable Pokemon TCG Pocket top up service if you really want to show off.
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In addition to its high health and low retreat cost, the Wugtrio ex card is included in many decks thanks to its only attack. “Pop Out Throughout” is Wugtrio ex’s only attack, and it costs three Water-type energies. When used, the enemy’s opponent Pokémon are chosen at random three times, whether the active Pokémon or from the enemy’s bench. Fifty damage is done to whichever Pokémon is chosen, which means it’s guaranteed to do at least 150 damage. The damage could increase if any Pokémon are weak to Water-type attacks.
Recommend Wugtrio ex deck in Pokémon TCG Pocket
The Wugtrio ex deck in Pokémon TCG Pocket is centered around using the 150 damage from “Pop Out Throughout” to make quick work of the enemy’s team. By getting the card in the active position with enough energy quickly, players can deal devastating damage to the enemy’s benched Pokémon before they can be properly set up.
To accomplish this, the cards listed below are excellent for creating a deck centered around Wugtrio ex.
- Wiglett x2
- Wugtrio ex x2
- Palkia ex x1
- Manaphy x2
- Dawn x2
- Misty x2
- Professor’s Research x2
- Irida x2
- Cyrus x2
- X Speed x2
- Poké Ball x1
This deck has some room for personalization, though it isn’t too flexible. Palkia can be replaced with Articuno, and an X Speed can be replaced with Iono to stop the enemy from setting up. However, cards like Manaphy, Dawn, Misty, and, of course, Wiglett and Wugtrio ex are mandatory to ensure the deck works.
How to use the Wugtrio ex deck in Pokémon Pocket?
With the actual build made, using it is fairly straightforward. The main objective at the start of the battle is to set up Wugtrio ex to ensure it can start stacking up damage. To do this, use Manaphy’s Oceanic Gift and Misty to move enough Water-type energy to Wugtrio. After Wugtrio has enough energy, start giving it to Palkia instead.
The Wugtrio ex card in Pokémon TCG Pocket
With Wugtrio properly set up, have Manaphy retreat and bring Wugtrio ex to your active slot. You can use your X Speed for this and then move Manaphy’s energy to Wugtrio using Dawn if that’ll make the setup process faster. If the enemy’s active Pokémon could be a threat for Wugtrio, attack as Wugtrio once and then use Cyrus to swap out the enemy’s active Pokémon with a benched Pokémon that hasn’t been set up yet.
Now, it’s just a matter of using Pop Out Throughout to deal high damage to the enemy’s Pokémon, with bonus points if the enemy’s benched Pokémon start falling too. If Wugtrio seems to be in danger, there’s always the option to switch it with Palkia. Not only can you then use Palkia to continue dealing high damage to the enemy’s Pokémon, but you can also use Irida to heal all of your Pokémon.
The reason Palkia works well with Wugtrio ex is that its Dimensional Storm attack does 150 damage to the active Pokémon. It also deals 20 damage to each of the enemy’s benched Pokémon. Thanks to this, Palkia’s excellent for finishing off any remaining Pokémon, though that may not be necessary.
Remember, the goal is to ensure the enemy has pressure at all times so they can’t set up any powerhouse Pokémon. Wugtrio ex can potentially get ready to attack in just three turns, which usually isn’t enough for most decks, giving you the leg up. While the support items and low retreat cost assist with Wugtrio surviving, Palkia gives the deck a safety net in case Wugtrio ex gets taken out. Players may try Pokémon TCG top up service on LootBar to buy Poké Gold if they don’t have Palkia, because while Articuno is a viable substitute, it slightly lowers the deck’s efficiency.
How to counter Wugtrio ex Deck?
Wugtrio may seem impossible to beat at first, but that isn’t the case. There are a couple of things to keep in mind when running a Wugtrio ex deck in Pokémon TCG Pocket, since they can potentially lead to your defeat.
- If the enemy sets up multiple tanky Pokémon on their bench, it’ll get tough to stack damage on specific cards to score points.
- While 140 HP is high, it isn’t undefeatable. Most strong Electric-type Pokémon can take Wugtrio ex down quickly if not dealt with. Fast attackers like Garchomp can also make quick work of it.
- If you can force the enemy to switch their active Pokémon, then so can they. Ensure all your benched Pokémon have enough energy to retreat, if required.
- Wugtrio ex’s deck demands that the player set up Wugtrio quickly. If the enemy sets up first, then they can get an easy point off Manaphy while also dealing damage to Wugtrio or Palkia.
Conclusion
All in all, the Wugtrio ex deck in Pokémon TCG Pocket has fairly high potential as a quick and easy deck. However, some factors determine whether someone can play it at a high level. The biggest factor is whether the player can get every card required to complete the deck, which LootBar can help with. As long as you quickly set up your Pokémon while stopping the enemy from doing the same, you should get enough points to comfortably win most matches.
