Is Darkrai ex Deck good in Pokemon TCG Pocket?

Darkrai ex Deck is a Tier 2 deck with a 45% win rate and 3.5% meta share. It's a competitive choice that can win tournaments.

What cards do I need for Darkrai ex Deck?

The core cards for Darkrai ex Deck are: Darkrai ex. Top tournament builds also commonly include Chingling, Froakie, Greninja, Mega Absol ex.

What is the best Darkrai ex Deck deck list?

The top-performing Darkrai ex Deck list runs: 2x Chingling, 1x Darkrai ex, 2x Froakie, 2x Greninja, 1x Mega Absol ex, 2x Copycat, 1x Cyrus, 1x Inflatable Boat, 2x Poké Ball, 2x Professor’s Research, 2x Rare Candy, 1x Red Card, 1x Rocky Helmet. This build achieved 9W-2L at Frappesbricker Pop Up (FA cards).

What beats Darkrai ex Deck in Pokemon TCG Pocket?

Darkrai ex Deck's core Pokemon are weak to grass types. Strong counters include Decidueye ex Deck, Mega Venusaur ex Deck, Leafeon ex Deck.

How many packs do I need to build Darkrai ex Deck?

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

Darkrai ex Deck

3.5% of the meta · Updated May 22, 2026

Tier 2

Win Rate

45.0%

Meta Share

3.5%

Core Cards

Estimated Pack Cost

301

estimated packs to collect all core cards

1x Double Rare~301/ea

Darkrai exDouble Rare

Dialga301 pks

Estimates based on pull rates. Actual results may vary.

Core Cards

Darkrai ex

Space-Time Smackdown #110

Key Moves & Abilities

AbilityNightmare Aura(Darkrai ex)

Whenever you attach a {D} Energy from your Energy Zone to this Pokémon, do 20 damage to your opponent's Active Pokémon.

Dark Prism(Darkrai ex)

How to Play

Your main attacker is Darkrai ex (140 HP). Focus on getting it into play as early as possible.

Use Darkrai ex's Ability "Nightmare Aura" — Whenever you attach a {D} Energy from your Energy Zone to this Pokémon, do 20 damage to your opponent's Active Pokémon.

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

Top players consistently include Cyrus, Poké Ball, Professor’s Research, Rocky Helmet alongside the core — consider these essential support cards.