Is Team Rocket’s Zapdos ex Deck good in Pokemon TCG Pocket?

Team Rocket’s Zapdos ex Deck is a Tier 3 deck with a 42% 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 Team Rocket’s Zapdos ex Deck?

The core cards for Team Rocket’s Zapdos ex Deck are: Team Rocket’s Zapdos ex. Top tournament builds also commonly include Magnemite, Magneton, Magnezone, Team Rocket’s Electrode.

What is the best Team Rocket’s Zapdos ex Deck deck list?

The top-performing Team Rocket’s Zapdos ex Deck list runs: 2x Magnemite, 2x Magneton, 1x Magnezone, 2x Team Rocket’s Electrode, 2x Team Rocket’s Voltorb, 1x Team Rocket’s Zapdos ex, 1x Clemont, 1x Copycat, 1x Cyrus, 2x Elemental Switch, 1x Lisia, 2x Poké Ball, 2x Professor’s Research. This build achieved 3W-3L at Block Dragon Premier x TBC: $5 + FA CARDS.

What beats Team Rocket’s Zapdos ex Deck in Pokemon TCG Pocket?

Team Rocket’s Zapdos ex Deck's core Pokemon are weak to fighting types. Strong counters include Mega Lucario ex Deck, Koraidon ex Deck, Mega Lopunny ex Deck.

How many packs do I need to build Team Rocket’s Zapdos ex Deck?

Based on pull rates, you'll need approximately 361 packs to collect all core cards for Team Rocket’s Zapdos ex Deck. Most cards are reasonably accessible through regular pack opening.

Team Rocket’s Zapdos ex Deck

0.1% of the meta · Updated September 1, 2026

Tier 3

Build this deck

Team Rocket’s Zapdos ex

Artwork not released yet

Signature card

Team Rocket’s Zapdos ex

Special Art Rare

41.7% win rate0.1% meta share1 core cards

Top Tournament Deck Lists

#42 — Fedaykin

Block Dragon Premier x TBC: $5 + FA CARDS · 3W-3L

Energies

20 cards

Pokemon (10)

Magnemite

Magneton

Magnezone

Team Rocket’s Electrode

Stage 1 · lightning

70 HP

AbilityDestiny Burst

If this Pokémon is in the Active Spot and is Knocked Out by damage from an attack from your opponent's Pokémon, do 70 damage to the Attacking Pokémon.

Random Spark

This attack does 30 damage to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon.

Artwork not released yet

Team Rocket’s Electrode

Team Rocket’s Voltorb

Basic · lightning

60 HP

Rolling Attack20

Artwork not released yet

Team Rocket’s Voltorb

Team Rocket’s Zapdos ex

This attack also does 50 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon that has damage on it.

Artwork not released yet

Team Rocket’s Zapdos ex

Trainers (10)

Clemont

Copycat

Cyrus

Elemental Switch

Lisia

Poké Ball

Professor’s Research

#48 — Sylar33

‼️$20 BEC'S 📛NEW SET PARTY - FA PRIZES🔻 · 3W-3L

Energies

20 cards

Pokemon (9)

Froakie

Greninja

Team Rocket’s Electrode

Stage 1 · lightning

70 HP

AbilityDestiny Burst

If this Pokémon is in the Active Spot and is Knocked Out by damage from an attack from your opponent's Pokémon, do 70 damage to the Attacking Pokémon.

Random Spark

This attack does 30 damage to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon.

Artwork not released yet

Team Rocket’s Electrode

Team Rocket’s Voltorb

Basic · lightning

60 HP

Rolling Attack20

Artwork not released yet

Team Rocket’s Voltorb

Team Rocket’s Zapdos ex

This attack also does 50 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon that has damage on it.

Artwork not released yet

Team Rocket’s Zapdos ex

Trainers (11)

Copycat

Cyrus

Poké Ball

Professor’s Research

Rare Candy

Team Rocket’s Researcher

Trainer

Artwork not released yet

Team Rocket’s Researcher

X Speed

#168 — rossytribiani

PMPT #44 - TEAM ROCKETS AMBITION!!! | $100 USD · 2W-3L

Energies

20 cards

Pokemon (8)

Froakie

Greninja

Oricorio

Pichu

Team Rocket’s Zapdos ex

This attack also does 50 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon that has damage on it.

Artwork not released yet

Team Rocket’s Zapdos ex

Trainers (12)

Copycat

Cyrus

Giant Cape

Hiking Trail

Poké Ball

Professor’s Research

Rare Candy

Small Balloon

Est. 361 packs to collect all core cardsdetails

Team Rocket’s Zapdos exDouble Rare

361 pks

Core Cards

Team Rocket’s Zapdos ex

This attack also does 50 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon that has damage on it.

Artwork not released yet

Team Rocket’s Zapdos ex

B4a #021

Key Moves & Abilities

Thunderclaw(Team Rocket’s Zapdos ex)

This attack also does 50 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon that has damage on it.

How to Play

Your main attacker is Team Rocket’s Zapdos ex (120 HP). Focus on getting it into play as early as possible.

Declare Lightning energy only. With a single type every energy your Energy Zone generates is live, so your attackers come online on schedule.

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

Matchups

Threats — Weak Against

Mega Lucario ex Deck

fighting · 46% WR

Koraidon ex Deck

fighting · 43% WR

Mega Lopunny ex Deck

fighting · 47% WR

Rampardos Deck

fighting · 44% WR

Mega Gallade ex Deck

fighting · 39% WR

Garchomp ex Deck

fighting · 42% WR

Favorable — Strong Against

Suicune ex Deck

water · 47% WR

Mega Sharpedo ex Deck

water · 45% WR

Milotic ex Deck

water · 44% WR

Wailord ex Deck

water · 42% WR

Mega Gyarados ex Deck

water · 44% WR

Greninja Deck

water · 44% WR

Based on type weakness analysis of core cards. View full matchup matrix →

Pokemon in this Deck

Team Rocket’s Zapdos