Raging Bolt ex at a glance
- Accelerates Basic Energy across multiple Basics then discards them all for huge Bellowing Thunder hits
- Suits players who enjoy resource-building turns followed by a decisive attack
- Easy to pilot - all Basics, low setup complexity, eleven distinct Trainer types
How Raging Bolt ex wins
The deck's central idea is simple: load as much Basic Energy as possible across your Pokémon, then discard it all in one go with Raging Bolt ex's Bellowing Thunder, which does 70 damage for each Basic Energy you discard from your Pokémon. With four copies of Crispin in the list, each turn you can search your deck for up to two Basic Energy cards of different types, put one into your hand and attach the other directly to one of your Pokémon. That alone puts two Energy into play every turn you play a Supporter.
Teal Mask Ogerpon ex speeds that process up further. Its Teal Dance ability lets you attach a Basic Grass Energy from your hand to it once per turn, and if you do, you draw a card. With three copies in the list and seven Basic Grass Energy available, you can chain Teal Dance with Crispin to build a large Energy board while keeping your hand stocked. Latias ex's Skyliner ability then removes Retreat Cost from all your Basic Pokémon, so you can swap freely between attackers without burning Energy Switch.
Energy Switch - four copies here - moves a Basic Energy from one of your Pokémon to another, letting you concentrate energy onto Raging Bolt ex right before it attacks. Iron Leaves ex adds another way to redirect Energy mid-turn: when you play it from your hand onto the Bench, Rapid Vernier lets you switch it into the Active Spot and move any amount of Energy from your other Pokémon onto it, then fire off Prism Edge for 180 damage. Mega Kangaskhan ex sits at 300 HP and provides a draw engine on any turn it spends in the Active Spot, with Run Errand drawing 2 cards once per turn.
Meowth ex's Last-Ditch Catch ability fetches any Supporter from your deck when it comes down from your hand, guaranteeing access to Crispin or Boss's Orders whenever you need it. Fezandipiti ex covers the turns after you lose a Pokémon, drawing 3 cards via Flip the Script if any of your Pokémon were knocked out last turn. Area Zero Underdepths extends your Bench to eight Pokémon while you have Tera Pokémon in play, giving you room to keep all your energy-bearing Basics on the field at once.
The cards that make it work






The full 60 cards
43rd, World Championships 2026, 28 Aug 2026 · played by Tomi Markkula · list on Limitless TCG
| Qty | Card | Set | Today's price | In stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokémon (20) | ||||
| 4 | Mega Kangaskhan ex | MEG 104 | £0.99 | 0/4 |
| 3 | Meowth ex | POR 62 | £20.49 | 0/3 |
| 3 | Teal Mask Ogerpon ex | TWM 25 | £1.99 | 0/3 |
| 2 | Raging Bolt ex | TEF 123 | £1.21 | 0/2 |
| 2 | Latias ex | SSP 76 | £3.99 | 0/2 |
| 2 | Lillie's Clefairy ex | JTG 56 | £0.99 | 0/2 |
| 1 | Iron Leaves ex | TEF 25 | £0.99 | 0/1 |
| 1 | Chien-Pao | SSP 56 | £0.99 | 0/1 |
| 1 | Wellspring Mask Ogerpon ex | TWM 64 | £0.99 | 0/1 |
| 1 | Fezandipiti ex | ASC 142 | £4.99 | 0/1 |
| Trainer (26) | ||||
| 4 | Crispin | SCR 133 | £0.99 | 0/4 |
| 2 | Boss's Orders | MEG 114 | £0.99 | ✓ 2/2 |
| 2 | Cyrano | SSP 170 | £0.99 | ✓ 2/2 |
| 1 | Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking | TEF 145 | £0.99 | ✓ 1/1 |
| 1 | Lillie's Determination | MEG 119 | £0.99 | 0/1 |
| 4 | Ultra Ball | MEG 131 | £0.99 | 2/4 |
| 4 | Energy Switch | MEG 115 | £0.99 | 0/4 |
| 2 | Night Stretcher | ASC 196 | £0.99 | 0/2 |
| 2 | Glass Trumpet | SCR 135 | £0.99 | 0/2 |
| 1 | Unfair Stamp | TWM 165 | £11.49 | 0/1 |
| 3 | Area Zero Underdepths | SCR 131 | £0.99 | 0/3 |
| Energy (14) | ||||
| 7 | Basic Grass Energy | MEE 9 | £0.99 | 0/7 |
| 2 | Basic Lightning Energy | MEE 12 | £0.99 | 0/2 |
| 2 | Basic Fighting Energy | MEE 14 | £0.99 | 0/2 |
| 2 | Basic Psychic Energy | MEE 13 | £0.99 | 0/2 |
| 1 | Basic Water Energy | MEE 11 | £0.99 | 0/1 |
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Your first turns, and what to aim for
In your opening turns, focus on spreading Basic Energy across the board rather than rushing an attack. Play Teal Mask Ogerpon ex to the Bench and use Teal Dance each turn to attach a Basic Grass Energy and draw a card. Play Crispin as your Supporter to grab two more differently typed Basic Energy - one goes to your hand, one attaches to a Pokémon. Use Meowth ex as soon as you need a specific Supporter: Last-Ditch Catch searches your deck for any Supporter when Meowth ex comes down from your hand onto your Bench. Mega Kangaskhan ex in the Active Spot draws 2 cards via Run Errand on any turn you are still building, keeping the hand full without committing to an attack.
Once you have enough Basic Energy distributed across your Pokémon, bring Raging Bolt ex to the Active Spot and use Bellowing Thunder. Discard as many Basic Energy as you can from all your Pokémon: the damage scales at 70 per card discarded, so four discarded Energy hits 280, five hits 350. Energy Switch lets you consolidate Energy from Benched Pokémon onto Raging Bolt ex in the same turn. If you need to attack with Iron Leaves ex instead, play it from your hand, use Rapid Vernier to pull it into the Active Spot and transfer Energy from elsewhere, then hit for 180 with Prism Edge. Latias ex's Skyliner means none of this movement costs you Energy to retreat. After knockouts, Fezandipiti ex draws 3 cards via Flip the Script and Unfair Stamp reshuffles both hands and forces your opponent down to 2 cards, keeping pressure on while you rebuild.
Sources and method
- List: 43rd, World Championships 2026, 28 Aug 2026 · played by Tomi Markkula · list on Limitless TCG
- Card details come from the official card text.
- Prices and stock are today's figures from our own shop, not market averages.
- Format: TEF-30C. Standard legal
- Drafted with AI from tournament results and official card text, then checked and approved by our team before publishing.
Raging Bolt ex, answered
Quick answers about playing and building this deck.
01Is Raging Bolt ex good for beginners?⌄
Yes, Raging Bolt ex is well-suited to beginners. The deck runs only Basic Pokémon, so there is no evolution chain to manage and you can fill your Bench from the very first turn. The game plan is straightforward: use Crispin, Teal Dance from Teal Mask Ogerpon ex, and Energy Switch to load Basic Energy across your Pokémon, then attack with Bellowing Thunder on Raging Bolt ex and discard them all for big damage. With just eleven distinct Trainer types and a low-complexity sequencing routine, you will quickly develop a reliable turn pattern.
02What are the key cards in Raging Bolt ex?⌄
The most important cards are Raging Bolt ex itself, Teal Mask Ogerpon ex, and four copies of Crispin. Raging Bolt ex's Bellowing Thunder does 70 damage per Basic Energy you discard from your Pokémon - that is the deck's primary win condition. Teal Mask Ogerpon ex's Teal Dance attaches an extra Basic Grass Energy each turn and draws a card, accelerating your Energy board beyond the normal one attachment per turn. Crispin then finds two differently typed Basic Energy from your deck every turn, attaching one immediately. Energy Switch and Latias ex's Skyliner ability round things out by letting you concentrate Energy and reposition freely.
03How much does a Raging Bolt ex deck cost in the UK?⌄
Every card at the cheapest printing we list comes to £141.84 at today's prices, and we can send 7 of the 60 cards today (£7.53). Prices and stock change daily, so the list above always shows the current figures.
04Is Raging Bolt ex Standard legal?⌄
Yes. Every card in this list is legal in the current Standard format (TEF-30C).
05Where does this list come from?⌄
This guide uses the list that finished 43rd, World Championships 2026, 28 Aug 2026, played by Tomi Markkula.
Last updated 8 Oct 2026








