Dual Fusion’s Giratina ex packs a punch, but its Dragon Impact attack discards two random Energy after dealing damage. This 20-card build pairs Giratina with Dragonair and Rainbow Cave to help manage its mixed-Energy needs and recover after a big hit.
Pokémon TCG 20-card Giratina ex deck list
| Card | Copies | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Giratina ex | 2 | Main attacker; Dragon Impact deals 140 damage |
| Dratini | 2 | Evolves into Dragonair |
| Dragonair | 2 | Recovers Energy from the discard pile |
| Drampa | 1 | Backup attacker; Power Blast deals 70 damage |
| Professor’s Research | 2 | Draw two cards |
| Copycat | 2 | Refreshes your hand |
| Poké Ball | 2 | Finds a Basic Pokémon |
| Cyrus | 1 | Brings a damaged Benched Pokémon forward |
| Sabrina | 1 | Forces an opponent’s Pokémon to switch |
| Nasty Notice | 1 | Disrupts the opponent’s hand |
| Rainbow Cave | 2 | Cycles the Energy generated in your Energy Zone |
| Eviolite | 2 | Adds protection to Basic Pokémon |
How to play the deck?
Set your Energy types to Grass and Psychic to cover Dragon Impact’s colored costs. Focus on getting Giratina ex and Dratini into play early, then evolve Dratini and keep Dragonair on your Bench. Its Dragon’s Blessing ability can attach an Energy from your discard pile to your Active Dragon Pokémon once per turn.
If the Energy generated isn’t the type you need, use Rainbow Cave to cycle to the next one. After Giratina attacks, Dragonair helps replenish its Energy; Drampa offers backup pressure while you build your main attacker.
For more deck ideas, check out TechnoSports’ 1 and 2. New to the mobile format? Read Wikipedia’s overview of 3.
FAQs
Which Energy types should I set for Giratina ex?
Choose Grass and Psychic to cover Dragon Impact’s colored costs.
Its Colorless cost can be met by either Energy type.
How does Dragonair help Giratina ex?
Dragon’s Blessing attaches an Energy from the discard pile to your Active Dragon.
Keep Dragonair on the Bench to help Giratina recover after attacking.
