Tier 1
Standard (TEF–30C)
Dragapult ex
Phantom Dive hits the Active for 200 and spreads 6 damage counters across the Bench
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
33%
Meta share
Why this deck wins
Phantom Dive does 200 damage to the Active Pokémon and puts 6 damage counters on your opponent's Benched Pokémon in any way you like, setting up knockouts in several places at once
Munkidori's Adrena-Brain moves up to 3 damage counters from one of your Pokémon onto one of your opponent's, finishing off Pokémon the spread has already damaged
Drakloak's Recon Directive picks the better of the top 2 cards every turn, and as a Tera Pokémon, Dragapult ex takes no damage from attacks while it's on the Bench
Budew's Itchy Pollen stops your opponent playing Item cards on their next turn while you build up the Dreepy line
Core cards
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Matchups
Based on tournament results from Limitless TCG
Favourable
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Raging Bolt ex
Raging Bolt ex
Favourable
Why it's favourable
Raging Bolt needs specific Energy attachments to attack at full power. Phantom Dive spread builds damage before they get going, and Special Process can close out games before Raging Bolt stabilises.
How to play this matchup
Phantom Dive on turn 2 if possible — every spread turn before they attack is a tempo advantage
Use Jamming Tower to disrupt their Stadium-reliant setup
Keep your Drakloak line healthy to ensure consistent Phantom Dive pressure
Unfavourable
Frequently asked questions
What tier is Dragapult ex in Pokémon TCG Standard?
Dragapult ex is a Tier 1 deck in Standard format (TEF–30C), currently representing 33% of the competitive meta.
How does Dragapult ex work?
Phantom Dive hits the Active for 200 and spreads 6 damage counters across the Bench
What decks does Dragapult ex beat?
Dragapult ex has favourable matchups against: Raging Bolt ex.
Where can I buy Dragapult ex singles in the UK?
Monster Card Corner stocks all Dragapult ex 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.
