Is Gholdengo ex Deck good in Pokemon TCG Pocket?

Gholdengo ex Deck is a Tier 3 deck with a 33% win rate and 1.1% meta share. It's a viable deck that can perform well in the right hands.

What cards do I need for Gholdengo ex Deck?

The core cards for Gholdengo ex Deck are: Gholdengo ex. Top tournament builds also commonly include Gimmighoul, Nosepass, Orthworm, Probopass.

What is the best Gholdengo ex Deck deck list?

The top-performing Gholdengo ex Deck list runs: 2x Gholdengo ex, 2x Gimmighoul, 2x Nosepass, 1x Orthworm, 2x Probopass, 1x Copycat, 1x Guzma, 1x May, 2x Metal Core Barrier, 2x Poké Ball, 2x Professor's Research, 1x Protective Poncho, 1x Steel Apron. This build achieved 1W-1L at 🏆P.P.i.T🏆24H FebTour🏆 Finali 🏆.

What beats Gholdengo ex Deck in Pokemon TCG Pocket?

Gholdengo ex Deck's core Pokemon are weak to fire types. Strong counters include Entei ex Deck, Mega Blaziken ex Deck, Litwick Deck.

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

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

Gholdengo ex Deck

1.1% of the meta · Updated April 7, 2026

Tier 3

Win Rate

33.0%

Meta Share

1.1%

Core Cards

Estimated Pack Cost

301

estimated packs to collect all core cards

1x Double Rare~301/ea

Gholdengo exDouble Rare

Paldean301 pks

Estimates based on pull rates. Actual results may vary.

Core Cards

Gholdengo ex

Battle Frontier #078

Key Moves & Abilities

How to Play

Your main attacker is Gholdengo ex (150 HP). Focus on getting it into play as early as possible.

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

Top players consistently include Gimmighoul, Orthworm, Copycat, Metal Core Barrier, Poké Ball alongside the core — consider these essential support cards.