Deck building help for Poison deck

My competitive deck that's been dominating locals - Full list and strategy!

I've been tweaking this deck for months, and it's finally performing consistently. Here's the complete breakdown.

Deck Strategy

Deck List (60 cards):

Pokemon (18):

  • 4x Basic attacker

  • 3x Evolution line

  • 3x Support Pokemon

  • 2x Tech options

  • 2x Draw support Pokemon

  • 4x Basic energy acceleration


Trainers (32):
  • 4x Professor's Research

  • 4x Boss's Orders

  • 4x Ultra Ball

  • 3x Switch

  • 3x Nest Ball

  • 4x Battle VIP Pass

  • 2x Pal Pad

  • 2x Air Balloon

  • 3x Stadium Card

  • 3x Tool Card


Energy (10):
  • 7x Basic Energy

  • 3x Special Energy


Deck Core

Strategy:
The goal is to set up quickly using Battle VIP Pass turn 1, then start applying pressure turn 2. The deck can take multiple paths to victory depending on the matchup.

Matchup Tips:

  • Against control: Prioritize aggression

  • Against aggro: Focus on trading efficiently

  • Against setup decks: Disrupt their bench


What deck are you currently playing? I'm always looking for new ideas!

replies(9)

Noah Garcia

My competitive deck that's been dominating locals - Full list and strategy!


I've been tweaking this deck for months, and it's finally performing consistently. Here's the complete breakdown.


![Deck Strategy](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/PokeAPI/sprites/master/sprites/pokemon/other/official-artwork/448.png)


**Deck List (60 cards):**


*Pokemon (18):*

- 4x Basic attacker

- 3x Evolution line

- 3x Support Pokemon

- 2x Tech options

- 2x Draw support Pokemon

- 4x Basic energy acceleration


*Trainers (32):*

- 4x Professor's Research

- 4x Boss's Orders

- 4x Ultra Ball

- 3x Switch

- 3x Nest Ball

- 4x Battle VIP Pass

- 2x Pal Pad

- 2x Air Balloon

- 3x Stadium Card

- 3x Tool Card


*Energy (10):*

- 7x Basic Energy

- 3x Special Energy


![Deck Core](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/PokeAPI/sprites/master/sprites/pokemon/other/official-artwork/94.png)


**Strategy:**

The goal is to set up quickly using Battle VIP Pass turn 1, then start applying pressure turn 2. The deck can take multiple paths to victory depending on the matchup.


**Matchup Tips:**

- Against control: Prioritize aggression

- Against aggro: Focus on trading efficiently

- Against setup decks: Disrupt their bench


What deck are you currently playing? I'm always looking for new ideas!

Dec 6, 2025, 03:29 AM
Lucas Vu

lol this is so relatable. Pokemon fans unite!

Dec 6, 2025, 03:31 AM
Yuki

I had a similar experience with Gardevoir. It took me ages!

Dec 6, 2025, 03:35 AM
Duc

Sylveon is definitely one of my favorites too!

Dec 6, 2025, 04:45 AM
Duc

Just wanted to add - this also works really well with the Shiny Charm equipped.

Dec 6, 2025, 04:45 AM
Sophia

Pro tip: Save before attempting this so you can reset if needed!

Dec 6, 2025, 04:45 AM
Dakota

Quick question - does this method work in the newer games too?

Dec 6, 2025, 04:49 AM
Duc Le

Adding to this: make sure you have plenty of Poke Balls ready!

Dec 6, 2025, 08:27 AM
Minh Lee

My journey started similarly. Pokemon really brings back memories.

Dec 6, 2025, 08:30 AM

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