Ceruledge ex
Fast Fire Stage 1 with Bitter Blade for prize denial strategies
Updated August 2026
Why this deck wins
Core cards
Matchups
Raging Bolt ex
Ceruledge ex hits Raging Bolt ex for solid damage and Bitter Blade's self-healing keeps Ceruledge alive through Raging Bolt's big attacks. The healing negates the damage advantage Raging Bolt normally relies on.
Joltik Box
Ceruledge ex one-shots Joltik with any attack. Single-prize trading doesn't work against a Stage 1 ex with built-in healing that recovers more HP than Joltik can deal.
Gardevoir ex
Gardevoir ex is not weak to Fire and charges fast enough to one-shot Ceruledge ex before Bitter Blade healing becomes a factor. Psychic hits for neutral damage and Gardevoir ex's HP pool is too large.
Dragapult ex
Phantom Dive hits Ceruledge's bench before it can attack. Ceruledge ex also gives up two prizes when knocked out, making the prize race unfavourable from the start.
Frequently asked questions
What tier is Ceruledge ex in Pokémon TCG Standard?
Ceruledge ex is a Tier 3 deck in Standard format, currently representing 1% of the competitive meta.
How does Ceruledge ex work?
Fast Fire Stage 1 with Bitter Blade for prize denial strategies
What decks does Ceruledge ex beat?
Ceruledge ex has favourable matchups against: Raging Bolt ex, Joltik Box.
What are Ceruledge ex's weaknesses?
Ceruledge ex has unfavourable matchups against: Gardevoir ex, Dragapult ex.
Where can I buy Ceruledge ex singles in the UK?
Monster Card Corner stocks all Ceruledge ex singles. Browse the full deck list and buy individual cards from our UK store.
