Iron Bundle ex Deck
0.1% of the meta · Updated September 8, 2026
Signature card
Iron Bundle ex
Special Art Rare
Strengths
- Cold Start's Paralysis prevents the opponent's Active from attacking on their next turn, effectively skipping their offensive response.
- Running two Iron Bundle ex copies lets you refresh the first-attack bonus by rotating a new one into the active slot.
- 75% win rates against Donphan ex and Cinderace confirm strong performance against two common Fighting-and-Fire meta threats.
Weaknesses
- Losing Iron Bundle ex scores 2 points for the opponent, putting them immediately near victory.ex KO
- Baxcalibur requires a multi-step evolution from Frigibax; losing it before it is set up collapses the deck's support structure.Consistency
- Greninja (25%), Pawmot (25%), and Charizard ex (25%) all counter this deck heavily, limiting its viability in diverse metas.Matchup
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Est. 301 packs to collect all core cardsdetails
Core Cards
Key Moves & Abilities
Strategy Guide
Auto-generatedIron Bundle ex wins by using Cold Start on its first attack after entering play to deal 80 damage and Paralyze the opposing Active, then following up with a knockout. The deck rotates multiple Iron Bundle ex copies through the active slot to trigger the first-attack bonus repeatedly.
You open by placing Iron Bundle ex or a basic staller, then use Poké Ball to find basics while drawing into Baxcalibur through Professor's Research and Copycat. Rare Candy accelerates Frigibax directly to Baxcalibur, skipping the usual evolution step. Once a fresh Iron Bundle ex enters the active slot, Cold Start fires for 60 base damage plus a 20 bonus (total 80) and Paralyzes the opposing Active on that first attack. Chien-Pao ex provides an alternate attacker, and Giant Cape bolsters survivability on both attackers.
Damage Math
Opposing Active Pokemon (first attack after Iron Bundle ex enters play)
Cold Start: 60 base + 20 bonus = 80 damage + Paralysis
The bonus applies only the first time Iron Bundle ex attacks after coming into play; subsequent uses deal 60
How to Play
Rotate Fresh Iron Bundle ex for Repeated Paralysis
Cold Start only triggers its 20-damage bonus and Paralysis on the first attack after Iron Bundle ex enters play. Run two copies and cycle them — when one has already used Cold Start, retreat it and promote the fresh copy. Each rotation scores another Paralysis turn, locking the opponent out of attacking every other turn and letting you score knockouts safely.
Rush Baxcalibur with Rare Candy
Rare Candy skips the Frigibax mid-stage and lets you evolve directly to Baxcalibur. Prioritize this line in your draws via Professor's Research and Copycat. Once Baxcalibur is in place, its support effect amplifies what Iron Bundle ex can do each turn. Inflatable Boat provides additional board manipulation to keep your best attacker in the ideal position.
How to Beat This Deck
Remove Paralysis with Trainer Effects or Switching
Cold Start's Paralysis is devastating when it lands, but it only locks the current Active. Using a switching Trainer — like X Speed to reduce retreat cost or another retreat option — lets you swap out the Paralyzed Pokemon and attack normally. Breaking the lock even once disrupts the deck's entire offensive tempo plan.
Target Frigibax Before Baxcalibur Evolves
Baxcalibur is the deck's critical support piece. Knocking out Frigibax before Rare Candy can be played denies the evolution chain and scores a point. Without Baxcalibur online, Iron Bundle ex loses its key support structure and is left relying on base Cold Start damage of only 60 on subsequent attacks.
Use Fire or Grass Types to Exploit Water Weakness
Iron Bundle ex is a Water type. Type-advantaged attackers deal boosted damage to it, turning what should be a two-shot KO into a one-shot. Charizard ex at 25% win rate for Iron Bundle confirms Fire types are effective counters. Forcing the opponent to take a boosted-damage KO on Iron Bundle ex scores 2 points and collapses the Paralysis rotation plan.
Common Substitutions
Secondary attacker
- Chien-Pao ex:Water-type ex attacker that backs up Iron Bundle ex and can score points when rotation is disrupted
Stadium and positioning
- Starting Plains:Helps place early Basics efficiently, improving the consistency of your opening setup
- Inflatable Boat:Repositions Pokemon on your board, enabling the Iron Bundle ex rotation strategy more smoothly
Matchups
Threats — Weak Against
Based on type weakness analysis of core cards. View full matchup matrix →