The Starmie ex and Articuno ex Pokemon TCG Pocket deck is a high-risk, high-reward deck that relies on the Misty Trainer card to quickly apply Water Energy to Starmie or Articuno ex, which then lets you sweep through the enemy team with ease.

This card combo can deliver a 1-hit KO against most Pokemon in TCG Pocket, though it requires a bit of setup. The main strategy revolves around keeping Mewtwo EX alive in the active zone while building up Gardevoir with Trainer cards.

Here’s a list of our favorite Pokémon TCG Pocket cards, which might help you pick a new theme of deck if you’re out of inspiration.

Legendary duos and trios command plenty of attention (and money) in the Pokemon TCG, with popular options typically commanding hundreds of dollars. Articuno and the other legendary birds from Kanto each boast valuable rosters of cards from similar sets.

Pokemon TCG Pocket has stirred up some controversy, with many fans calling this new free mobile game a pay-to-win experience.