Is Chien-Pao ex Deck good in Pokemon TCG Pocket?

Chien-Pao ex Deck is a Tier 3 deck with a 40% win rate and 0.2% meta share. It's a viable deck that can perform well in the right hands.

What cards do I need for Chien-Pao ex Deck?

The core cards for Chien-Pao ex Deck are: Chien-Pao ex. Top tournament builds also commonly include Baxcalibur, Frigibax, Suicune ex, Cyrus.

What is the best Chien-Pao ex Deck deck list?

The top-performing Chien-Pao ex Deck list runs: 2x Baxcalibur, 1x Chien-Pao ex, 2x Frigibax, 2x Suicune ex, 1x Cyrus, 1x Giant Cape, 1x Guzma, 1x Inflatable Boat, 1x Irida, 1x Mars, 2x Poké Ball, 2x Professor's Research, 2x Rare Candy, 1x Starting Plains. This build achieved 11W-1L at ʚ the final uwu tournament (#12) ɞ ┃ 50 USD.

What beats Chien-Pao ex Deck in Pokemon TCG Pocket?

Chien-Pao ex Deck's core Pokemon are weak to metal types. Strong counters include Mega Scizor ex Deck, Mega Steelix ex Deck, Gholdengo ex Deck.

How many packs do I need to build Chien-Pao ex Deck?

Based on pull rates, you'll need approximately 301 packs to collect all core cards for Chien-Pao ex Deck. Most cards are reasonably accessible through regular pack opening.

Chien-Pao ex Deck

0.2% of the meta · Updated April 7, 2026

Tier 3

Win Rate

39.7%

Meta Share

0.2%

Core Cards

Estimated Pack Cost

301

estimated packs to collect all core cards

1x Double Rare~301/ea

Chien-Pao exDouble Rare

Paldean301 pks

Estimates based on pull rates. Actual results may vary.

Core Cards

Chien-Pao ex

Battle Frontier #037

Key Moves & Abilities

How to Play

Your main attacker is Chien-Pao ex (130 HP). Focus on getting it into play as early as possible.

This is a mono-water deck, giving you consistent energy draws. Every energy card works for any attacker.

Top players consistently include Baxcalibur, Frigibax, Suicune ex, Giant Cape, Inflatable Boat alongside the core — consider these essential support cards.