The Pokémon TCG has been one of my fun ways to pass the time since I was a kid. One of my favorite parts has been building up my deck in order to boost my winning chances.
My friend got interested in the game, and as a beginner, he struggled to structure his Charizard deck.
Since I have been a Charizard enthusiast for years, I came up with several strategies that could help build him a Charizard deck.
Now, let’s build.😏
How to structure a Pokémon deck
There are basically some rules to adhere to when structuring a Pokémon deck. The first rule is to make a deck with a total of 60 cards, and secondly, you cannot use up to four cards from your deck that have similar names.
Follow these steps to structure your Charizard deck 🫣
- A deck comprises Pokémon, Trainer cards, and energy cards, and you need a combination of all these three in order to build a winning deck. Ensure that you use a balance of the three cards.
- Pick your Pokémon type by considering its strengths 💪 weaknesses, its ability, and attacks. However, you need some inspiration for which deck to build, especially if you are building your first deck, then pick something that inspires you, such as your favorite Pokémon. Here, you can pick a fire-type Pokémon, which is Charizard.
- Choose the type of Energy cards needed in your Pokémon lineup. Choose at least fifteen energy cards to enable you to power your Pokémon attacks. In addition, add Special Energy cards to get more damage.
- Select Trainer cards to boost the consistency and versatility of your deck. These trainer cards include Supporter cards, Item cards, and Stadium cards.
- Carry out the Testing and Refinement of your deck and monitor its consistency between the cards. You can add or remove cards to boost your deck performance.
What cards are in the Charizard deck?
The following cards can be found in the Charizard deck.
|
The card in the deck |
Total number of cards |
|
Charizard V |
3 |
|
Charizard VSTAR |
3 |
|
Charcadet |
2 |
|
Armarouge |
2 |
|
Ponyta |
2 |
|
Rapidash |
2 |
|
Bidoof |
1 |
|
Bibarel |
1 |
|
Delphox V |
1 |
|
1 Radiant Charizard |
1 |
|
4 Professor’s Research |
4 |
|
3 Boss’s Orders |
3 |
|
3 Judge |
3 |
|
Battle VIP Pass |
4 |
|
Nest Ball |
4 |
|
Ultra Ball |
4 |
|
Switch |
2 |
|
Escape Rope |
2 |
|
Choice Belt |
2 |
|
Magma Basin |
4 |
|
🔥 Fire Energy |
10 |
How do you use Charizard ex deck?
The table below shows how to use the Charizard EX deck.
|
STRATEGY |
HOW TO USE CHARIZARD EX-DECK |
|
Set up your Pokémon |
Get Charizard EX on your Bench by using Rare Candy to evolve it. |
|
Energy Acceleration |
Use energy acceleration cards to attach Energy to your Charizard EX. |
|
Utilize Supporter Cards |
Use Supporter cards to draw additional cards, such as Energy and Trainer cards. |
|
Strategic Attacks |
Select strategic attacks that can deal with intense damage or can disrupt the strategies of the opponent. |
|
Defence and Healing |
Use healing cards like Mallow to recover your Charizard EX from damage. Defence cards such as Protective Pads will reduce the damage caused to your Charizard EX. |
|
Disruption and Control |
Select trainer cards like Boss’s Orders to disrupt your opponent’s strategies. |
|
Energy Retrieval |
Include Energy Retrieval cards to recover Fire Energy to power Charizard EX’s attacks. |
|
Maintain Card Advantage |
Use draw and search cards to maintain a card advantage over your opponent. |
|
Adapt to the Metagame |
Monitor the current metagame and adjust your deck by including specific Trainer cards that counter popular strategies in the metagame. |
|
Practice and Refine |
Practice and refine your Charizard EX deck against opponents to gain more experience and determine its strengths and weaknesses. |
How much does the Charizard deck weigh?
🏋️♂️A Charizard deck weighs 6.5 OZ, approximately 184.272grams. However, the weight of a Charizard deck depends on the number of cards that are in the deck, the thickness of the cards, and if there are other components of the deck packed together with the cards.
Since a Charizard deck has 60 cards, it can weigh between sixty to one hundred and twenty grams.
Additionally, the weight depends on the type of card in the deck. For example, the table below shows types of Pokémon cards and what they weigh:
| Type of Pokémon card |
Weight |
|
Vintage non-Holo |
1.79g |
|
Modern non-Holo |
1.91g |
|
Modern holo |
1.96g |
|
1.84g | |
|
Modern full art |
2.00g |
To say I am a die-hard fan is the least way to describe my love for Pokémon. I have grown up playing and studying everything there is to know about the game and anything related to it, giving me more than 18 years of as a player. I also have more than 10 years of experience in the gaming industry, creating content on different technology and gaming products. Now, with my experience, I want to share my passion and knowledge of Pokémon with all the other enthusiasts out there to help them learn and grow as they continue to explore this world filled with endless adventure and possibilities. You can read more about me on the about us page.