Gholdengo ex
Coin-based attacker with Make It Rain for massive damage
Updated July 2026
Why this deck wins
Core cards
Matchups
Dragapult ex
Item lock slows Dragapult ex's setup significantly. Without Ultra Ball and Rare Candy flowing freely, the Stage 2 line stalls and Gholdengo can start taking prizes while Dragapult ex is still building.
Gardevoir ex
Item lock disrupts the Stage 2 Gardevoir line meaningfully. Without Rare Candy, the evolution sequence is much slower, giving Gholdengo time to take prizes.
Charizard ex
Item lock stops Rare Candy, forcing Charizard ex to evolve naturally turn by turn. Gholdengo can attack before Charizard ex is ready and punish the slow setup.
Raging Bolt ex
Raging Bolt ex doesn't rely on Items to set up. Ancient Booster Capsule provides Energy in a single attachment and Raging Bolt hits hard enough to out-prize Gholdengo ex.
Crustle Rock Inn
Rock Inn Stadium completely neutralises Make It Rain's coin mechanics. Two control decks meeting usually favours Crustle, which has a more effective lock under its own stadium.
Frequently asked questions
What tier is Gholdengo ex in Pokémon TCG Standard?
Gholdengo ex is a Tier 2 deck in Standard format, currently representing 9% of the competitive meta.
How does Gholdengo ex work?
Coin-based attacker with Make It Rain for massive damage
What decks does Gholdengo ex beat?
Gholdengo ex has favourable matchups against: Dragapult ex, Gardevoir ex, Charizard ex.
What are Gholdengo ex's weaknesses?
Gholdengo ex has unfavourable matchups against: Raging Bolt ex, Crustle Rock Inn.
Where can I buy Gholdengo ex singles in the UK?
Monster Card Corner stocks all Gholdengo ex singles. Browse the full deck list and buy individual cards from our UK store.
