Lapras ex Deck Guide

Introduction

Welcome to my Lapras ex Deck Guide! Lapras ex Drop Event has been out for a few days now in Pokémon TCG Pocket and people are using promo-14-lapras in various deck archetypes. Players are trying to figure out which deck gets the most value out of this new promo card while some treats this card as a replacement for a1-84-articunoex since most new players don't have a1-84-articunoex in their collection yet.

promo-14-lapras Comes with 140 HP and its Bubble Drain attacking move, deals 80 damage and heals for 20 HP. Even though this card has drawn comments that it's similar to a1-84-articunoex, we still believe that promo-14-lapras offers some unique versatility. Although its health is not exceptional high, its self-healing ability can dispatch most fast aggro decks that utilizes Pokémon with 90-100 HP and 70-80 attack damage.

promo-14-lapras attack and healing combination provides a unique advantage by delivering damage while also playing defensively - hence, dragging the match even longer. This will then open the opportunity for you to setup your main wincon like a1-244-dragonite, a1-82-omastar, or a1-89-greninja at the benched area.

Deck Lists and Review

Here are 5 deck examples that features for your reference.

Lapras ex and Omastar Deck Quick Review

• Guarantees a promo-14-lapras starter - a1-216-helix-fossil doesn't count as a 'Basic' Pokémon.
• Builds up a1-82-omastar on the bench.
• Uses promo-14-lapras as a wall to protect Amastar.
• Leverages a1-82-omastar's abilities to disrupt opponents - After a successful setup.

Lapras ex and Butterfree Deck Quick Review

• Heal your Pokémon while your opponent's Pokémon HP gets depleted bit by bit
• a1-7-butterfree only needs ONE grass-energy for it to get going
• In an ideal situation you'll be healing promo-14-lapras for 60 HP each turn (If you have two a1-7-butterfree ready to use Powder Heal)
• The deck has potential but still gets beaten by heavy hitters that can one-shot your promo-14-lapras

Lapras ex and Dragonite Deck Quick Review

• Combines the defensive capabilities of promo-14-lapras with the offensive power of a1-244-dragonite
• Stall the game long enough with promo-14-lapras while setting up your a1-244-dragonite from the bench slowly.
• Personally, I find the Dragonite-Weezing-Koga combination better. BUT...
• promo-14-lapras can take advantage of a1-220-misty to secure at least a point or two before a1-244-dragonite comes in

Lapras ex and Starmie ex Deck Quick Review

• Since the META is filled with Pikachu EX decks, it was a challenge trying to test this deck against something at the same tier level while playing versus mode
• This deck performs very well when you're able to aggro down your opponent while going second - taking down their Active Spot Pokémon even before the game begins
• a1-57-psyduck feels underwhelming sometimes and very powerful given the right situations - I believe these are the flexible cards in the deck and can be cut out.
• There are better Starmie ex decks out there - promo-14-lapras and a1-76-starmieex doesn't feel a good match. One is an aggressive offensive card while the other is a pseudo defensive card.

Lapras ex and Greninja Deck Quick Review

• This deck needs some extra brain power to calculate the possible outcomes 2-3 turns ahead
• Deciding which Pokémon to inflict a1-89-greninja's Water Shuriken wrongly could cost you the match sometimes
• a1-76-starmieex and a1-89-greninja combination feels better compared to this deck.
• You really need that a1-220-misty to ensure you have a good start and a1-89-greninja has the time to develop from the bench area.

Comparing Lapras ex and Articuno ex

• promo-14-lapras can be obtained freely - that's a major plus
• a1-84-articunoex can provide higher damage value, 80 damage on the Active Pokémon and 10 damage each to all opposing benched Pokémon
• a1-84-articunoex has "Ice Wing" that can be activated after getting two energies attached to it - promo-14-lapras has only one attacking skill
• In theory, promo-14-lapras is said to be able to stall games. In practice, the current META utilizes big hitters like a1-36-charizardex or a1-129-mewtwoex can one-shot promo-14-lapras without even caring about those 20 HP heals
• a1-84-articunoex has a lower retreat cost

Closing

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