Tier 3
Standard (TEF–30C)
Raging Bolt ex
Load Basic Energy with Teal Dance and Crispin, then discard it all for Bellowing Thunder
Updated November 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
1%
Meta share
Why this deck wins
Raging Bolt ex's Bellowing Thunder does 70 damage for each Basic Energy you discard from your Pokémon
Teal Mask Ogerpon ex's Teal Dance attaches a Grass Energy from your hand and draws a card, and Crispin searches out 2 Basic Energy of different types, attaching one
Energy Switch moves Basic Energy between your Pokémon, and Latias ex's Skyliner gives your Basic Pokémon no Retreat Cost
Bursting Roar discards your hand and draws 6, and Meowth ex's Last-Ditch Catch searches for a Supporter when it comes onto your Bench
Core cards
Cards appearing in 90%+ of competitive lists. Hover to buy from our store.
Matchups
Based on tournament results from Limitless TCG
Favourable
Unfavourable
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Dragapult ex
Dragapult ex
Unfavourable
Why it's unfavourable
Dragapult ex spreads damage before Raging Bolt is fully set up. Phantom Dive's bench pressure disrupts the Bellibolt and Electric Generator lines you need to function.
How to navigate this matchup
Rush to attach Ancient Booster Capsule before their spread builds up
Teal Mask Ogerpon is a strong secondary attacker that catches Dragapult ex off guard
Keep your bench small to reduce Phantom Dive's total impact
Frequently asked questions
What tier is Raging Bolt ex in Pokémon TCG Standard?
Raging Bolt ex is a Tier 3 deck in Standard format (TEF–30C), currently representing 1% of the competitive meta.
How does Raging Bolt ex work?
Load Basic Energy with Teal Dance and Crispin, then discard it all for Bellowing Thunder
What are Raging Bolt ex's weaknesses?
Raging Bolt ex has unfavourable matchups against: Dragapult ex.
Where can I buy Raging Bolt ex singles in the UK?
Monster Card Corner stocks all Raging Bolt 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.
