Ice Type Pokemon Tier List for TCG Live: Alakazam's Counterattack!

## Ice Type Pokemon Tier List for Pokemon TCG Live: Alakazam's Revenge!

The Pokemon TCG Live meta is constantly evolving, and with Alakazam ex seeing more play due to its Psychic Embrace ability, Ice-type Pokemon are surprisingly relevant as counters. This tier list ranks Ice-type Pokemon viable in the current TCG Live format, focusing on their ability to disrupt Alakazam and other popular decks. We'll be considering factors such as attack power, HP, abilities, and overall consistency.

### Tier List Criteria:

* **S-Tier:** Top-tier cards that consistently perform well against Alakazam and the broader meta. These cards are staples in successful decks.

* **A-Tier:** Excellent cards that are strong in certain matchups or require specific deck builds to shine.

* **B-Tier:** Viable cards that can be used in niche strategies or as tech options against specific threats. May lack consistency.

* **C-Tier:** Situational cards that see limited play due to their inconsistency or low impact on the game.

* **D-Tier:** Generally unplayable cards in the current meta.

### The Tier List

**S-Tier: Chien-Pao ex**

Chien-Pao ex is the king of Ice types in TCG Live right now. With its Hail Blade attack doing a massive 60 damage for each Energy attached to it, it can one-shot an Alakazam ex easily! Also, its ability helps immensely in searching out water energy to power up its attacks.


**A-Tier: Baxcalibur**

Baxcalibur’s ability, Super Cold, is invaluable for accelerating water energy to Chien-Pao and other water types on your bench, letting you quickly charge up massive attacks.


**B-Tier: Articuno (Various Prints)**

Articuno can be a surprise tech card. While it's not a powerhouse, it can hit hard against decks weak to Water-type attacks if set up properly. It's cheap to play, making it a budget-friendly option.


**C-Tier: Frosmoth**

Frosmoth's ability, Ice Dance, allows you to attach Water Energy from your hand to your Pokémon V during your turn. However, it is outclassed by Baxcalibur in almost all situations.


**D-Tier: Cryogonal**

Cryogonal is simply too weak and doesn't offer enough utility to be viable in the current meta. Its attacks are lackluster, and its low HP makes it an easy target.

### Why Ice-Types Work Against Alakazam

Alakazam decks often rely on spreading damage counters and using powerful Psychic-type attacks. Ice-types exploit Alakazam's potential weaknesses. Chien-Pao's damage output can overwhelm Alakazam before it can set up its damage spread, and cards with strong abilities can disrupt Alakazam's energy flow. This tier list assumes Alakazam's dominance will continue for the immediate future.

### Tech Options & Considerations

* **Ice Energy:** A special energy that can potentially punish Alakazam builds.

* **Water Energy:** Integral for powering up Water-type attacks, including those from Ice-type Pokemon.

* **Trainer Cards:** Cards like Boss's Orders and Iono can disrupt Alakazam's strategy.

### Conclusion

While not the most dominant type in the Pokemon TCG Live meta, Ice-type Pokemon have a niche as counters against popular decks, especially Alakazam. Chien-Pao ex is the star, with Baxcalibur supporting it. As the meta evolves, keep an eye on potential new Ice-type releases and tech options.

What are your favorite Ice-type Pokemon in the TCG Live meta, and why?