Is Ho-Oh ex Deck good in Pokemon TCG Pocket?

Ho-Oh ex Deck is a Tier 3 deck with a 49% win rate and 0.1% meta share. It's a viable deck that can perform well in the right hands.

What cards do I need for Ho-Oh ex Deck?

The core cards for Ho-Oh ex Deck are: Ho-Oh ex. Top tournament builds also commonly include Lugia ex, Mega Kangaskhan ex, Snorlax ex, Copycat.

What is the best Ho-Oh ex Deck deck list?

The top-performing Ho-Oh ex Deck list runs: 2x Ho-Oh ex, 1x Lugia ex, 1x Mega Kangaskhan ex, 1x Snorlax ex, 1x Copycat, 1x Giant Cape, 1x Guzma, 2x Ilima, 1x Leaf, 2x Lucky Ice Pop, 1x Lyra, 2x Poké Ball, 2x Professor’s Research, 1x Red, 1x Rocky Helmet. This build achieved 8W-1L at ONLYEX - The Breakfast Club - $5.

What beats Ho-Oh ex Deck in Pokemon TCG Pocket?

Ho-Oh ex Deck's core Pokemon are weak to water types. Strong counters include Suicune ex Deck, Alolan Ninetales ex Deck, Mega Slowbro ex Deck.

How many packs do I need to build Ho-Oh ex Deck?

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

Ho-Oh ex Deck

0.1% of the meta · Updated April 6, 2026

Tier 3

Win Rate

48.6%

Meta Share

0.1%

Core Cards

Estimated Pack Cost

301

estimated packs to collect all core cards

1x Double Rare~301/ea

Ho-Oh exDouble Rare

Ho-Oh301 pks

Estimates based on pull rates. Actual results may vary.

Core Cards

Ho-Oh ex

Prismatic Evolutions #034

Key Moves & Abilities

Phoenix Turbo(Ho-Oh ex)

How to Play

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

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

Top players consistently include Snorlax ex, Ilima, Leaf, Poké Ball, Professor’s Research alongside the core — consider these essential support cards.