Tier 2
Standard (TEF–30C)
Basic Box
A Basic-only toolbox of Pokémon ex, with Energy Switch to move power to the right attacker
Updated October 2026
Estimated full deck cost
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Regional top 8s
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Regional wins
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Intl top 8s
8%
Meta share
Why this deck wins
Every Pokémon in the deck is a Basic, so attackers are ready immediately, and Latias ex's Skyliner gives them all no Retreat Cost
Teal Mask Ogerpon ex's Teal Dance and Crispin accelerate Energy, and Energy Switch moves it to whichever attacker suits the turn
Mega Kangaskhan ex's Rapid-Fire Combo does 200 damage plus 50 for each heads, and its Run Errand Ability draws 2 cards while it's Active
Lillie's Clefairy ex's Fairy Zone makes your opponent's Dragon Pokémon weak to Psychic, and Cyrano searches out up to 3 Pokémon ex at once
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Frequently asked questions
What tier is Basic Box in Pokémon TCG Standard?
Basic Box is a Tier 2 deck in Standard format (TEF–30C), currently representing 8% of the competitive meta.
How does Basic Box work?
A Basic-only toolbox of Pokémon ex, with Energy Switch to move power to the right attacker
Where can I buy Basic Box singles in the UK?
Monster Card Corner stocks all Basic Box singles. Browse the full deck list and buy individual cards from our UK store.
Meta share, matchup data, and tournament stats sourced from
Limitless TCG.
Pricing and availability from Monster Card Corner store inventory.
