Dragapult ex
Spread damage with Phantom Dive, then move counters with Special Process to knock out multiple Pokémon in a single turn
Updated June 2026
Why this deck wins
Core cards
Matchups
Charizard ex
Phantom Dive places damage counters on benched Charmander and Charmeleon before they evolve. The spread-then-move gameplan punishes Stage 2 decks that need time to set up.
Raging Bolt ex
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.
Gardevoir ex
Gardevoir's Psychic Embrace charges attackers fast enough to one-shot Dragapult ex before spread damage accumulates. Their attackers trade efficiently, making it hard to close out through spread alone.
Gholdengo ex
Gholdengo ex's Item lock stops Ultra Ball and other key Items, severely slowing Dragapult's Stage 2 setup. They hit hard while Dragapult is still trying to evolve.
Frequently asked questions
What tier is Dragapult ex in Pokémon TCG Standard?
Dragapult ex is a Tier 1 deck in Standard format, currently representing 18% of the competitive meta.
How does Dragapult ex work?
Spread damage with Phantom Dive, then move counters with Special Process to knock out multiple Pokémon in a single turn
What decks does Dragapult ex beat?
Dragapult ex has favourable matchups against: Charizard ex, Raging Bolt ex.
What are Dragapult ex's weaknesses?
Dragapult ex has unfavourable matchups against: Gardevoir ex, Gholdengo 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.
