Best Greninja Decks and Card List
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This guide will show you how to build some of the strongest Greninja Decks. We'll cover the best Greninja Deck builds, how to use them, as well how to beat Greninja Decks, and more!
| The decks on this page reflect the meta around the Ruler of the Skies Expansion. |
List of Contents
Best Greninja Decks
| Greninja Deck Variants | Strengths and Weaknesses |
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 Mega Sceptile ex and Greninja Deck
[★ Best ★] |
Strengths:
• Mega Sceptile ex can deal 140 damage per turn in total with only 2 Energy. • Greninja can damage any of the opponent's Pokemon with Water Shuriken. Weaknesses: • Discards an Energy whenever you use Terminating Tail, making it hard to set up your Benched Mega Sceptile ex. |
 Mega Blaziken ex and Greninja Deck |
Strengths:
• Can deal a sizeable 120 damage for only 2 Energy with Mega Burning. • Sunny Form Castform has an inexpensive Attack with easy conditions to meet. • Greninja can damage any of the opponent's Pokemon with Water Shuriken. Weaknesses: • Discards an Energy whenever you use Mega Burning, making it difficult to set up other attackers. |
 Hoopa ex and Greninja Deck
[★ New ★] |
Strengths:
• Hoopa ex has a low-cost Shadow Bullet that can immediately apply offensive pressure for only one Energy. • Greninja can damage any of the opponent's Pokemon with Water Shuriken. Weaknesses: • May have difficulty against decks that can gain an advantage late into a game. |
 Mega Sableye ex and Greninja Deck
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Strengths:
• Mega Sableye ex can pile on lots of damage with Cursed Jewel. • Greninja can damage any of the opponent's Pokemon with Water Shuriken. Weaknesses: • Mega Sableye ex has low HP for a Mega ex. |
 Mega Altaria ex and Greninja Deck
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Strengths:
• Mega Harmony can deal up to 130 damage with a full Bench for only 2 Energy. • Easy conditions for maximizing Mega Harmony's damage output. • Greninja can damage any of the opponent's Pokemon with Water Shuriken. Weaknesses: • Greninja is a Stage 2 Pokemon which needs a few turns to set up. |
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Mega Sceptile ex is the main damage-dealer. It can deal 140 damage with both Terminating Tail and inflicting Poison.
Pheromosa deals chip damage to the opponent's Active and Benched Pokemon, which is useful for getting them to KO range or using Cyrus.
This works in conjunction with Greninja who can similarly snipe the opponent's Bench for a later Cyrus KO turn.
| Expansions | Cards to Get and Packs to Open |
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| Genetic Apex (A1) | Froakie x 1 (Charizard Pack) Greninja x 1 (Charizard Pack) |
| Mythical Island (A1a) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Spacetime Smackdown (A2) | Cyrus x 1 (Palkia Pack) |
| Triumphant Light (A2a) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Shining Revelry (A2b) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Celestial Guardians | Rare Candy x 2 (Any Pack) |
| Extradimensional Crisis | Pheromosa x 1 (Buzzwole Pack) |
| Eevee Grove | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Wisdom of Sky and Sea | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Secluded Springs | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Rising | Copycat x 2 (Mega Gyarados Pack) |
| Crimson Blaze | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Fantastical Parade | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Paldean Wonders | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Shine | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Pulsing Aura | Treecko x 2 (Mega Lucario Pack) Grovyle x 1 (Mega Lucario Pack) Mega Sceptile ex x 1 (Mega Lucario Pack) Fragrant Forest x 1 (Mega Lucario Pack) |
| Paradox Drive | Juliana x 1 (Paradox Pack) |
| Everyday Wonders | Furfrou x 1 (Picnic Pack) Small Balloon x 1 (Picnic Pack) |
| Ruler of the Skies | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Team Rocket's Ambition | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Promo-A | Poke Ball x 2 (Promo-A Pack) Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack) |
| Promo-B | No cards needed from this expansion. |
Mega Blaziken ex and Greninja Deck
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Mega Blaziken ex is the deck's primary attacker. Greninja is played with Mega Blaziken ex to allow for decisive KO plays with Cyrus. Sunny Form Castform and Heatmor are secondary attackers that both have utility.
| Expansions | Cards to Get and Packs to Open |
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| Genetic Apex (A1) | Froakie x 1 (Charizard Pack) Greninja x 1 (Charizard Pack) |
| Mythical Island (A1a) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Spacetime Smackdown (A2) | Cyrus x 1 (Palkia Pack) |
| Triumphant Light (A2a) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Shining Revelry (A2b) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Celestial Guardians | Rare Candy x 2 (Any Pack) |
| Extradimensional Crisis | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Eevee Grove | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Wisdom of Sky and Sea | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Secluded Springs | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Rising | Torchic x 2 (Mega Blaziken Pack) Combusken x 1 (Mega Blaziken Pack) Mega Blaziken ex x 1 (Mega Blaziken Pack) Heatmor x 1 (Any Pack) Flame Patch x 1 (Mega Blaziken Pack) Copycat x 2 (Mega Gyarados Pack) |
| Crimson Blaze | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Fantastical Parade | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Paldean Wonders | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Shine | Hiking Trail x 1 (Mega Gengar Pack) |
| Pulsing Aura | Castform Sunny Form x 1 (Mega Lucario Pack) |
| Paradox Drive | Juliana x 1 (Paradox Pack) |
| Everyday Wonders | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Ruler of the Skies | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Team Rocket's Ambition | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Promo-A | Poke Ball x 2 (Promo-A Pack) Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack) |
| Promo-B | No cards needed from this expansion. |
Hoopa ex and Greninja Deck
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Greninja is played with Hoopa ex as a means to deal even more snipe damage. This deck aims for precision KOs with Hoopa ex and Greninja's sniping. A well-placed Cyrus can win you the game if you can draw out a damaged Benched Pokemon for a KO.
Deceptive Needle is also run in the deck as another way for Hoopa ex to pile on damag on your opponent's side of the field.
| Expansions | Cards to Get and Packs to Open |
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| Genetic Apex (A1) | Froakie x 2 (Charizard Pack) Greninja x 2 (Charizard Pack) |
| Mythical Island (A1a) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Spacetime Smackdown (A2) | Cyrus x 1 (Palkia Pack) |
| Triumphant Light (A2a) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Shining Revelry (A2b) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Celestial Guardians | Rare Candy x 2 (Any Pack) |
| Extradimensional Crisis | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Eevee Grove | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Wisdom of Sky and Sea | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Secluded Springs | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Rising | Mega Absol ex x 1 (Mega Gyarados Pack) Copycat x 2 (Mega Gyarados Pack) |
| Crimson Blaze | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Fantastical Parade | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Paldean Wonders | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Shine | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Pulsing Aura | Field Blower x 1 (Mega Lucario Pack) |
| Paradox Drive | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Everyday Wonders | Small Balloon x 1 (Picnic Pack) |
| Ruler of the Skies | Hoopa ex x 2 (Mega Rayquaza Pack) Deceptive Needle x 2 (Mega Rayquaza Pack) |
| Team Rocket's Ambition | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Promo-A | Poke Ball x 2 (Promo-A Pack) Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack) |
| Promo-B | No cards needed from this expansion. |
Mega Sableye ex and Greninja Deck
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Mega Sableye ex is played with Genetic Apex Greninja in this deck, along with a single copy of Darkrai ex. Greninja aims to apply offensive pressure with Water Shuriken while you set up a Mega Sableye ex on your Bench. Once set up, you can attach your Darkness Energy to Darkrai ex for extra damage from its Nightmare Aura Ability.
| Expansions | Cards to Get and Packs to Open |
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| Genetic Apex (A1) | Froakie x 2 (Charizard Pack) Greninja x 2 (Charizard Pack) |
| Mythical Island (A1a) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Spacetime Smackdown (A2) | Darkrai ex x 1 (Dialga Pack) Cyrus x 1 (Palkia Pack) |
| Triumphant Light (A2a) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Shining Revelry (A2b) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Celestial Guardians | Rare Candy x 2 (Any Pack) |
| Extradimensional Crisis | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Eevee Grove | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Wisdom of Sky and Sea | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Secluded Springs | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Rising | Chingling x 2 (Any Pack) Mega Absol ex x 1 (Mega Gyarados Pack) Copycat x 2 (Mega Gyarados Pack) |
| Crimson Blaze | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Fantastical Parade | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Paldean Wonders | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Shine | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Pulsing Aura | Lucky Egg x 1 (Mega Lucario Pack) |
| Paradox Drive | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Everyday Wonders | Mega Sableye ex x 1 (Picnic Pack) Small Balloon x 1 (Picnic Pack) |
| Ruler of the Skies | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Team Rocket's Ambition | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Promo-A | Poke Ball x 2 (Promo-A Pack) Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack) |
| Promo-B | No cards needed from this expansion. |
Mega Altaria ex and Greninja Deck
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Mega Altaria ex is played with Greninja as a way for Mega Altaria ex to score more consistent KOs.
Chingling is a good starter that can delay your opponent's setup.
Jingly Noise can get Item cards stuck in your opponent's hand and increase the effectivity of your Copycats.
| Expansions | Cards to Get and Packs to Open |
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| Genetic Apex (A1) | Froakie x 2 (Charizard Pack) Greninja x 2 (Charizard Pack) |
| Mythical Island (A1a) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Spacetime Smackdown (A2) | Cyrus x 1 (Palkia Pack) |
| Triumphant Light (A2a) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Shining Revelry (A2b) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Celestial Guardians | Rare Candy x 2 (Any Pack) |
| Extradimensional Crisis | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Eevee Grove | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Wisdom of Sky and Sea | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Secluded Springs | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Rising | Mega Altaria ex x 1 (Mega Altaria Pack) Chingling x 2 (Any Pack) Swablu x 2 (Mega Altaria Pack) Copycat x 2 (Mega Gyarados Pack) Lisia x 1 (Mega Altaria Pack) |
| Crimson Blaze | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Fantastical Parade | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Paldean Wonders | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Shine | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Pulsing Aura | Lucky Egg x 2 (Mega Lucario Pack) |
| Paradox Drive | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Everyday Wonders | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Ruler of the Skies | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Team Rocket's Ambition | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Promo-A | Poke Ball x 1 (Promo-A Pack) Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack) |
| Promo-B | No cards needed from this expansion. |
Other Greninja Decks
Gyarados ex and Greninja Deck
Gyarados ex and Greninja Deck
Articuno ex and Greninja Deck
Darkrai ex and Greninja Deck
Tapu Koko ex and Greninja Deck
Greninja and Tapu Lele Deck
Guzzlord ex and Greninja Deck
Giratina ex and Greninja Deck
Silvally and Greninja Deck
Glaceon and Greninja Deck
Snorlax and Greninja Deck
Xatu and Greninja Deck
Kingdra ex and Greninja Deck
Umbreon ex and Greninja Deck
Pom-Pom Oricorio and Greninja Deck
Suicune ex and Greninja Deck
Mega Kangaskhan ex and Greninja Deck
Alolan Ninetales ex and Greninja Deck
Greninja ex ex and Suicune ex Deck
Chien-Pao ex and Greninja DeckDecicueye ex and Greninja Deck
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Greninja can support Decidueye ex's gameplan by providing Snipe support with Water Shuriken. Once both Pokemon are online, they are capable of dealing a total of 120 damage to any Pokemon on your opponent's side.
Both Stage 2s in the deck also benefit from Rare Candy which speeds up their setup.
| Expansions | Cards to Get and Packs to Open |
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| Genetic Apex (A1) | Froakie x 2 (Charizard Pack) Frogadier x 1 (Charizard Pack) Greninja x 2 (Charizard Pack) |
| Mythical Island (A1a) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Spacetime Smackdown (A2) | Pokemon Communication x 2 (Dialga Pack) |
| Triumphant Light (A2a) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Shining Revelry (A2b) | Iono x 1 (Shiny Charizard Pack) |
| Celestial Guardians | Rowlet x 2 (Lunala Pack) Dartrix x 1 (Lunala Pack) Decidueye ex x 2 (Lunala Pack) Rare Candy x 2 (Any Pack) |
| Extradimensional Crisis | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Eevee Grove | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Wisdom of Sky and Sea | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Secluded Springs | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Rising | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Crimson Blaze | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Fantastical Parade | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Paldean Wonders | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Shine | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Pulsing Aura | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Paradox Drive | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Everyday Wonders | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Ruler of the Skies | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Team Rocket's Ambition | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Promo-A | X Speed x 1 (Promo-A Pack) Poke Ball x 2 (Promo-A Pack) Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack) |
| Promo-B | No cards needed from this expansion. |
Alternate Card Suggestions
| Alternate Cards | Possible Cuts |
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 Guzma (A3 151) |
• You can cut a copy of X Speed for a copy of Guzma to discard all of your opponent's equipped Pokemon Tools. This will remove additional health from Giant Cape or prevent you from taking damage from Rocky Helmet. |
Gyarados ex and Greninja Deck
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Gyarados ex can safely sit behind Druddigon and set up with Froakie setting up right beside it.
Greninja can help Gyarados ex score key KOs and help it hit important HP benchmarks that are higher than 140.
This deck is also weak to Hitmonlee, who can attack around Druddigon.
| Expansions | Cards to Get and Packs to Open |
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| Genetic Apex (A1) | Froakie x 2 (Charizard Pack) Frogadier x 2 (Charizard Pack) Greninja x 2 (Charizard Pack) Misty x 2 (Pikachu Pack) |
| Mythical Island (A1a) | Magikarp x 2 (Mew Pack) Gyarados ex x 2 (Mew Pack) Druddigon x 2 (Mew Pack) Leaf x 1 (Mew Pack) |
| Spacetime Smackdown (A2) | Cyrus x 1 (Palkia Pack) |
| Triumphant Light (A2a) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Shining Revelry (A2b) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Celestial Guardians | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Extradimensional Crisis | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Eevee Grove | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Wisdom of Sky and Sea | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Secluded Springs | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Rising | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Crimson Blaze | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Fantastical Parade | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Paldean Wonders | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Shine | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Pulsing Aura | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Paradox Drive | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Everyday Wonders | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Ruler of the Skies | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Team Rocket's Ambition | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Promo-A | Poke Ball x 2 (Promo-A Pack) Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack) |
| Promo-B | No cards needed from this expansion. |
Alternate Card Suggestions
| Alternate Cards | Possible Cuts |
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 Irida (A2a 072) |
• Irida can help your Water Pokemon stay in the match for longer, mitigating as much as 40 damage. |
Articuno ex and Greninja Deck
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Articuno ex is played with a Greninja line that can help it reach higher numbers for damage using Greninja's Water Shuriken Ability.
| Expansions | Cards to Get and Packs to Open |
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| Genetic Apex (A1) | Articuno ex x 2 (Mewtwo Pack) Froakie x 2 (Charizard Pack) Frogadier x 2 (Charizard Pack) Greninja x 2 (Charizard Pack) Misty x 2 (Pikachu Pack) |
| Mythical Island (A1a) | Leaf x 1 (Mew Pack) |
| Spacetime Smackdown (A2) | Giant Cape x 2 (Dialga Pack) Cyrus x 2 (Palkia Pack) |
| Triumphant Light (A2a) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Shining Revelry (A2b) | Iono x 1 (Shiny Charizard Pack) |
| Celestial Guardians | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Extradimensional Crisis | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Eevee Grove | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Wisdom of Sky and Sea | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Secluded Springs | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Rising | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Crimson Blaze | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Fantastical Parade | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Paldean Wonders | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Shine | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Pulsing Aura | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Paradox Drive | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Everyday Wonders | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Ruler of the Skies | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Team Rocket's Ambition | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Promo-A | Poke Ball x 2 (Promo-A Pack) Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack) |
| Promo-B | No cards needed from this expansion. |
Alternate Card Suggestions
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Pokemon Communication (A2 146) |
• A single copy of Pokemon Communication could help you find valuable evolution cards, and get your Greninja online as soon as possible. |
Darkrai ex and Greninja Deck
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Darkrai ex is also a great partner for Greninja. Druddigon can stall until Greninja is set up, with Darkrai ex dealing passive damage with Nightmare Aura. Greninja also naturally synergizes with Cyrus, allowing you to gust up anything it can snipe.
| Expansions | Cards to Get and Packs to Open |
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| Genetic Apex (A1) | Froakie x 2 (Charizard Pack) Frogadier x 2 (Charizard Pack) Greninja x 2 (Charizard Pack) |
| Mythical Island (A1a) | Druddigon x 2 (Mew Pack) Leaf x 2 (Mew Pack) |
| Spacetime Smackdown (A2) | Darkrai ex x 2 (Dialga Pack) Pokemon Communication x 1 (Dialga Pack) Giant Cape x 1 (Dialga Pack) Cyrus x 2 (Palkia Pack) |
| Triumphant Light (A2a) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Shining Revelry (A2b) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Celestial Guardians | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Extradimensional Crisis | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Eevee Grove | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Wisdom of Sky and Sea | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Secluded Springs | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Rising | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Crimson Blaze | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Fantastical Parade | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Paldean Wonders | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Shine | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Pulsing Aura | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Paradox Drive | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Everyday Wonders | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Ruler of the Skies | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Team Rocket's Ambition | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Promo-A | Poke Ball x 2 (Promo-A Pack) Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack) |
| Promo-B | No cards needed from this expansion. |
Alternate Card Suggestions
| Alternate Cards | Possible Cuts |
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 Rocky Helmet (A2 148) |
• A second copy of Rocky Helmet can help put even more damage on the field, putting your opponent's Pokemon even closer to KO range for Darkrai. • Rocky Helmet is even more effective when attached to Druddigon because its damage can stack with Rough Skin. |
Tapu Koko ex and Greninja Deck
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Tapu Koko ex can set itself up with Plasma Hurricane. Once it is ready on the second turn, use Mach Bolt every chance you get.
Greninja plays an important role in the deck, being the deck's main source of damage outside of Tapu Koko ex's Mach Bolt. Water Shuriken can get opposing Pokemon into Tapu Koko ex's KO range,
Pom-Pom Oricorio can work as a wall and a win-condition against decks that are not prepared to go up against Safeguard.
| Expansions | Cards to Get and Packs to Open |
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| Genetic Apex (A1) | Froakie x 2 (Charizard Pack) Frogadier x 1 (Charizard Pack) Greninja x 2 (Charizard Pack) |
| Mythical Island (A1a) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Spacetime Smackdown (A2) | Rocky Helmet x 1 (Palkia Pack) Cyrus x 2 (Palkia Pack) |
| Triumphant Light (A2a) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Shining Revelry (A2b) | Pokemon Center Lady x 1 (Shiny Charizard Pack) Red x 1 (Shiny Charizard Pack) |
| Celestial Guardians | Oricorio x 2 (Solgaleo Pack) Rare Candy x 2 (Any Pack) |
| Extradimensional Crisis | Tapu Koko ex x 2 (Buzzwole Pack) |
| Eevee Grove | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Wisdom of Sky and Sea | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Secluded Springs | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Rising | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Crimson Blaze | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Fantastical Parade | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Paldean Wonders | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Shine | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Pulsing Aura | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Paradox Drive | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Everyday Wonders | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Ruler of the Skies | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Team Rocket's Ambition | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Promo-A | Poke Ball x 2 (Promo-A Pack) Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack) |
| Promo-B | No cards needed from this expansion. |
Greninja and Tapu Lele Deck
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Greninja is paired with Tapu Lele in this deck, with a single copy of Giratina ex as an option to close out games.
Greninja, once set up, can snipe any of your opponent's Pokemon, while Tapu Lele can also snipe with Energy Arrow.
Giratina ex can set itself up with Broken-Spacce Bellow on passive turns when you choose to not attack.
| Expansions | Cards to Get and Packs to Open |
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| Genetic Apex (A1) | Froakie x 2 (Charizard Pack) Greninja x 2 (Charizard Pack) |
| Mythical Island (A1a) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Spacetime Smackdown (A2) | Pokemon Communication x 1 (Dialga Pack) Giant Cape x 1 (Dialga Pack) Cyrus x 2 (Palkia Pack) Mars x 1 (Palkia Pack) |
| Triumphant Light (A2a) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Shining Revelry (A2b) | Giratina ex x 1 (Shiny Charizard Pack) Pokemon Center Lady x 2 (Shiny Charizard Pack) |
| Celestial Guardians | Tapu Lele x 2 (Lunala Pack) Rare Candy x 2 (Any Pack) |
| Extradimensional Crisis | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Eevee Grove | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Wisdom of Sky and Sea | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Secluded Springs | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Rising | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Crimson Blaze | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Fantastical Parade | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Paldean Wonders | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Shine | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Pulsing Aura | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Paradox Drive | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Everyday Wonders | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Ruler of the Skies | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Team Rocket's Ambition | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Promo-A | Poke Ball x 2 (Promo-A Pack) Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack) |
| Promo-B | No cards needed from this expansion. |
Guzzlord ex and Greninja Deck
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Greninja helps with Guzzlord ex's low damage output, by being a reliable source of damage once it is set up. Since the deck runs Darkness Energy, Guzzlord ex can also use Tyrannical Hole later in the game and deal 120 damage when it has to.
Greninja can also immediately make your Cyrus usable. Snipe a Benched Pokemon, pull it up with Cyrus, then attempt to trap it with Guzzlord ex by denying it Energy and other options.
Darkrai ex is also included in the deck, but because your Pokemon require multiple Energy to attack, your Energy attachments should be planned carefully.
| Expansions | Cards to Get and Packs to Open |
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| Genetic Apex (A1) | Froakie x 2 (Charizard Pack) Frogadier x 1 (Charizard Pack) Greninja x 2 (Charizard Pack) Sabrina x 1 (Charizard Pack) |
| Mythical Island (A1a) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Spacetime Smackdown (A2) | Darkrai ex x 1 (Dialga Pack) Cyrus x 1 (Palkia Pack) Mars x 1 (Palkia Pack) |
| Triumphant Light (A2a) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Shining Revelry (A2b) | Pokemon Center Lady x 2 (Shiny Charizard Pack) |
| Celestial Guardians | Rare Candy x 2 (Any Pack) |
| Extradimensional Crisis | Guzzlord ex x 2 (Buzzwole Pack) Celesteela x 1 (Buzzwole Pack) |
| Eevee Grove | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Wisdom of Sky and Sea | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Secluded Springs | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Rising | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Crimson Blaze | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Fantastical Parade | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Paldean Wonders | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Shine | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Pulsing Aura | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Paradox Drive | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Everyday Wonders | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Ruler of the Skies | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Team Rocket's Ambition | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Promo-A | Poke Ball x 2 (Promo-A Pack) Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack) |
| Promo-B | No cards needed from this expansion. |
Giratina ex and Greninja Deck
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Greninja plays an important role in the deck, being the deck's main source of damage outside of Giratina ex's Chaotic Impact. Water Shuriken can get opposing Pokemon into Giratina ex's KO range,
Pom-Pom Oricorio serves as a wall, which negates all damage done by ex Pokemon. Pom-Pom Oricorio with Greninja in the back using Water Shuriken, as Giratina ex sets itself up with Broken-Space Bellow is a setup that's difficult to break.
It also makes use of Shaymin to keep its Pokemon healthy by healing 10 HP every turn, as well as Irida to heal 40 damage from your Pokemon with Water Energy.
The deck runs both Water and Psychic Energy, giving you the option to have Greninja attack with Mist Slash, or attach Energy to Giratina ex to speed up its setup. The usage of Psychic Energy and non-reliance on Broken-Space Bellow can allow Giratina ex to attack earlier than it usually does in Darkrai ex and Giratina ex decks.
| Expansions | Cards to Get and Packs to Open |
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| Genetic Apex (A1) | Froakie x (Charizard Pack) Frogadier x 1 (Charizard Pack) Greninja x 2 (Charizard Pack) |
| Mythical Island (A1a) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Spacetime Smackdown (A2) | Shaymin x 1 (Dialga Pack) Giant Cape x 1 (Dialga Pack) Cyrus x 1 (Palkia Pack) |
| Triumphant Light (A2a) | Irida x 2 (Arceus Pack) |
| Shining Revelry (A2b) | Giratina ex x 1 (Shiny Charizard Pack) |
| Celestial Guardians | Oricorio x 2 (Solgaleo Pack) Rare Candy x 2 (Any Pack) Guzma x 1 (Lunala Pack) |
| Extradimensional Crisis | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Eevee Grove | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Wisdom of Sky and Sea | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Secluded Springs | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Rising | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Crimson Blaze | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Fantastical Parade | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Paldean Wonders | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Shine | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Pulsing Aura | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Paradox Drive | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Everyday Wonders | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Ruler of the Skies | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Team Rocket's Ambition | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Promo-A | Poke Ball x 2 (Promo-A Pack) Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack) |
| Promo-B | No cards needed from this expansion. |
Alternate Card Suggestions
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Tapu Lele (A3 084) |
• You can cut Pom-Pom Oricorio completely in favor of Tapu Lele, giving the deck an option for sniping. |
Silvally and Greninja Deck
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Greninja is used with Silvally, as well as Giratina ex. These Silvally partners work as a late-game win condition that can KO most Pokemon.
The deck uses Psychic Energy to avoid Giratina ex being solely reliant on Broken-Space Bellow to set up.
| Expansions | Cards to Get and Packs to Open |
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| Genetic Apex (A1) | Froakie x 2 (Charizard Pack) Greninja x 2 (Charizard Pack) |
| Mythical Island (A1a) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Spacetime Smackdown (A2) | Cyrus x 1 (Palkia Pack) |
| Triumphant Light (A2a) | Irida x 1 (Arceus Pack) |
| Shining Revelry (A2b) | Giratina ex x 1 (Shiny Charizard Pack) Iono x 1 (Shiny Charizard Pack) |
| Celestial Guardians | Rare Candy x 2 (Any Pack) |
| Extradimensional Crisis | Type Null x 2 (Buzzwole Pack) Silvally x 2 (Buzzwole Pack) Gladion x 2 (Buzzwole Pack) |
| Eevee Grove | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Wisdom of Sky and Sea | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Secluded Springs | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Rising | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Crimson Blaze | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Fantastical Parade | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Paldean Wonders | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Shine | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Pulsing Aura | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Paradox Drive | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Everyday Wonders | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Ruler of the Skies | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Team Rocket's Ambition | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Promo-A | Poke Ball x 2 (Promo-A Pack) Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack) |
| Promo-B | No cards needed from this expansion. |
Glaceon and Greninja Deck
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This deck revolves around attacking Benched Pokemon. Glaceon acts as the main attacker, using Ice Blade to snipe opponents that are on the Bench. Greninja acts as support, providing additional damage with its Ability.
| Expansions | Cards to Get and Packs to Open |
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| Genetic Apex (A1) | Froakie x 2 (Charizard Pack) Frogadier x 1 (Charizard Pack) Greninja x 2 (Charizard Pack) |
| Mythical Island (A1a) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Spacetime Smackdown (A2) | Giant Cape x 1 (Dialga Pack) Cyrus x 2 (Palkia Pack) |
| Triumphant Light (A2a) | Irida x 2 (Arceus Pack) |
| Shining Revelry (A2b) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Celestial Guardians | Rare Candy x 2 (Any Pack) |
| Extradimensional Crisis | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Eevee Grove | Glaceon x 2 (Eevee Pack) Eevee x 2 (Eevee Pack) |
| Wisdom of Sky and Sea | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Secluded Springs | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Rising | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Crimson Blaze | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Fantastical Parade | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Paldean Wonders | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Shine | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Pulsing Aura | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Paradox Drive | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Everyday Wonders | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Ruler of the Skies | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Team Rocket's Ambition | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Promo-A | Poke Ball x 2 (Promo-A Pack) Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack) |
| Promo-B | No cards needed from this expansion. |
Alternate Card Suggestions
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Pokemon Communication (A2 146) |
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Snorlax and Greninja Deck
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This deck makes use of Snorlax to deal 100 damage with Collapse using Barry's Attack Cost reduction. It also features a 2-0-2 Greninja opting to not make use of Frogadier and relying solely on Rare Candy to evolve Froakie into Greninja.
Giratina ex can sit comfortably in the Bench, using Broken-Space Bellow to set itself up for a KO turn later in the game.
Two copies of Pokemon Center Lady are used as a way to keep your Pokemon healthy, but notably for curing Snorlax of Sleep after it uses Collapse.
The deck runs both Water and Psychic Energy, giving you the option to have Greninja attack with Mist Slash, or attach Energy to Giratina ex to speed up its setup. The usage of Psychic Energy and non-reliance on Broken-Space Bellow can allow Giratina ex to attack earlier than it usually does in Darkrai ex and Giratina ex decks.
| Expansions | Cards to Get and Packs to Open |
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| Genetic Apex (A1) | Froakie x 2 (Charizard Pack) Greninja x 2 (Charizard Pack) |
| Mythical Island (A1a) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Spacetime Smackdown (A2) | Rocky Helmet x 1 (Palkia Pack) Cyrus x 1 (Palkia Pack) |
| Triumphant Light (A2a) | Snorlax x 2 (Arceus Pack) Barry x 2 (Arceus Pack) |
| Shining Revelry (A2b) | Giratina ex x 2 (Shiny Charizard Pack) Pokemon Center Lady x 2 (Shiny Charizard Pack) |
| Celestial Guardians | Rare Candy x 2 (Any Pack) |
| Extradimensional Crisis | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Eevee Grove | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Wisdom of Sky and Sea | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Secluded Springs | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Rising | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Crimson Blaze | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Fantastical Parade | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Paldean Wonders | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Shine | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Pulsing Aura | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Paradox Drive | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Everyday Wonders | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Ruler of the Skies | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Team Rocket's Ambition | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Promo-A | Poke Ball x 2 (Promo-A Pack) Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack) |
| Promo-B | No cards needed from this expansion. |
Xatu and Greninja Deck
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If you use Xatu and win the coin flip, you will reduce the opposing Pokemon's HP to 10 regardless of their max HP. This makes Xatu a powerful card, but also inconsistent.
Using Will guarantees heads on Xatu's coin flip. When the opposing Pokemon's HP is lowered to 10, you can use Greninja to snipe them using its ability.
| Expansions | Cards to Get and Packs to Open |
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| Genetic Apex (A1) | Froakie x 2 (Charizard Pack) Greninja x 2 (Charizard Pack) |
| Mythical Island (A1a) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Spacetime Smackdown (A2) | Giant Cape x 1 (Dialga Pack) |
| Triumphant Light (A2a) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Shining Revelry (A2b) | Iono x 1 (Shiny Charizard Pack) |
| Celestial Guardians | Rare Candy x 2 (Any Pack) |
| Extradimensional Crisis | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Eevee Grove | Sylveon ex x 1 (Eevee Pack) |
| Wisdom of Sky and Sea | Natu x 2 (Lugia Pack) Xatu x 2 (Lugia Pack) Eevee x 1 (Any Pack) Will x 2 (Lugia Pack) |
| Secluded Springs | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Rising | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Crimson Blaze | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Fantastical Parade | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Paldean Wonders | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Shine | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Pulsing Aura | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Paradox Drive | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Everyday Wonders | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Ruler of the Skies | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Team Rocket's Ambition | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Promo-A | Poke Ball x 2 (Promo-A Pack) Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack) |
| Promo-B | No cards needed from this expansion. |
Kingdra ex and Greninja Deck
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Kingdra ex is played alongside Greninja in this deck as a way to snipe and Cyrus up a vulnerable Pokemon and trap them with Kingdra ex's Stormy Prison.
| Expansions | Cards to Get and Packs to Open |
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| Genetic Apex (A1) | Horsea x 2 (Pikachu Pack) Frogadier x 1 (Charizard Pack) Greninja x 2 (Charizard Pack) |
| Mythical Island (A1a) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Spacetime Smackdown (A2) | Cyrus x 2 (Palkia Pack) |
| Triumphant Light (A2a) | Irida x 1 (Arceus Pack) |
| Shining Revelry (A2b) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Celestial Guardians | Rare Candy x 2 (Any Pack) Lillie x 1 (Solgaleo Pack) |
| Extradimensional Crisis | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Eevee Grove | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Wisdom of Sky and Sea | Seadra x 1 (Lugia Pack) Kingdra ex x 2 (Lugia Pack) |
| Secluded Springs | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Rising | Froakie x 2 (Mega Gyarados Pack) |
| Crimson Blaze | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Fantastical Parade | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Paldean Wonders | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Shine | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Pulsing Aura | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Paradox Drive | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Everyday Wonders | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Ruler of the Skies | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Team Rocket's Ambition | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Promo-A | Poke Ball x 2 (Promo-A Pack) Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack) |
| Promo-B | No cards needed from this expansion. |
Umbreon ex and Greninja Deck
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Umbreon ex's Dark Chase is made even more effective when played with Greninja's Water Shuriken.
These two Pokemon allow you to have precision in the damage and KOs that you take. While you may not always have the highest damage output, this deck's strength is in its ability to target and gust any Pokemon.
Consider loading up Umbreon ex first with Energy, instead of Darkrai ex because Umbreon ex will be able to attack for 80 sooner.
| Expansions | Cards to Get and Packs to Open |
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| Genetic Apex (A1) | Greninja x 2 (Charizard Pack) |
| Mythical Island (A1a) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Spacetime Smackdown (A2) | Darkrai ex x 2 (Dialga Pack) Giant Cape x 1 (Dialga Pack) |
| Triumphant Light (A2a) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Shining Revelry (A2b) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Celestial Guardians | Rare Candy x 2 (Any Pack) |
| Extradimensional Crisis | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Eevee Grove | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Wisdom of Sky and Sea | Umbreon ex x 2 (Ho-Oh Pack) Eevee x 2 (Any Pack) Lyra x 2 (Lugia Pack) |
| Secluded Springs | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Rising | Froakie x 2 (Mega Gyarados Pack) |
| Crimson Blaze | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Fantastical Parade | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Paldean Wonders | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Shine | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Pulsing Aura | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Paradox Drive | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Everyday Wonders | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Ruler of the Skies | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Team Rocket's Ambition | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Promo-A | Poke Ball x 2 (Promo-A Pack) Red Card x 1 (Promo-A Pack) Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack) |
| Promo-B | No cards needed from this expansion. |
Alternate Card Suggestions
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Eevee (A3b 055) |
• You can use Eevee Grove's Eevee to give you the option to draw a card instead of a guaranteed Pokemon search. This is useful for finding important Trainer Cards like Supporters or Rare Candy. |
Pom-Pom Oricorio and Greninja Deck
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Pom-Pom Oricorio is used as an early game attacker and can negate damage from ex Pokemon while Greninja is set up on the Bench.
Sylveon ex gives you added card draw, helping you find valuable pieces to set up Greninja quickly.
At the end of every turn, Giratina ex can use its ability to place Psychic energy on itself. Giratina ex can be used to counter any Fighting Pokemon that Oricorio may struggle with.
Once Giratina ex is set up, switch it into the Active Spot to deal heavy damage. Greninja can lend support by dealing extra damage to the opponent's Pokemon using its ability.
| Expansions | Cards to Get and Packs to Open |
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| Genetic Apex (A1) | Greninja x 2 (Charizard Pack) |
| Mythical Island (A1a) | Leaf x 1 (Mew Pack) |
| Spacetime Smackdown (A2) | Cyrus x 1 (Palkia Pack) Mars x 1 (Palkia Pack) |
| Triumphant Light (A2a) | Irida x 2 (Arceus Pack) |
| Shining Revelry (A2b) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Celestial Guardians | Oricorio x 2 (Solgaleo Pack) Rare Candy x 2 (Any Pack) |
| Extradimensional Crisis | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Eevee Grove | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Wisdom of Sky and Sea | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Secluded Springs | Suicune ex x 2 (Suicune Pack) |
| Mega Rising | Froakie x 2 (Mega Gyarados Pack) May x 1 (Mega Blaziken Pack) |
| Crimson Blaze | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Fantastical Parade | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Paldean Wonders | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Shine | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Pulsing Aura | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Paradox Drive | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Everyday Wonders | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Ruler of the Skies | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Team Rocket's Ambition | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Promo-A | Poke Ball x 2 (Promo-A Pack) Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack) |
| Promo-B | No cards needed from this expansion. |
Sylveon ex and Greninja Deck
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Sylveon ex can help you quickly set up a Greninja with its Happy Ribbon Ability which draws you two cards when you evolve it from Eevee.
An early Greninja can often win you the game, letting you snipe for 20 each turn with Water Shuriken and putting opponents into Giratina ex's KO range.
Giratina ex can safely sit on the Bench and set up with Broken-Space Bellow until it is ready to score a KO.
| Expansions | Cards to Get and Packs to Open |
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| Genetic Apex (A1) | Greninja x 2 (Charizard Pack) |
| Mythical Island (A1a) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Spacetime Smackdown (A2) | Giant Cape x 1 (Dialga Pack) Cyrus x 2 (Palkia Pack) |
| Triumphant Light (A2a) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Shining Revelry (A2b) | Giratina ex x 1 (Shiny Charizard Pack) |
| Celestial Guardians | Rare Candy x 2 (Any Pack) |
| Extradimensional Crisis | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Eevee Grove | Sylveon ex x 2 (Eevee Pack) Eevee x 2 (Eevee Pack) |
| Wisdom of Sky and Sea | Silver x 1 (Ho-Oh Pack) |
| Secluded Springs | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Rising | Froakie x 2 (Mega Gyarados Pack) |
| Crimson Blaze | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Fantastical Parade | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Paldean Wonders | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Shine | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Pulsing Aura | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Paradox Drive | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Everyday Wonders | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Ruler of the Skies | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Team Rocket's Ambition | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Promo-A | Poke Ball x 2 (Promo-A Pack) Red Card x 1 (Promo-A Pack) Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack) |
| Promo-B | No cards needed from this expansion. |
Suicune ex and Greninja Deck
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Suicune ex's Ability allows the player to draw a card at the end of the turn. This can allow Greninja to evolve quickly and do additional damage in the early game. Since Suicune ex deals low damage if the opponent's Bench isn't filled out, Greninja can act as a useful support.
Suicune ex may not have enough damage in the late game. Giratina ex may act as a finisher once it is set up being able to deal consistent, high damage.
| Expansions | Cards to Get and Packs to Open |
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| Genetic Apex (A1) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mythical Island (A1a) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Spacetime Smackdown (A2) | Gible x 2 (Palkia Pack) Garchomp x 2 (Palkia Pack) Giant Cape x 1 (Dialga Pack) Cyrus x 1 (Palkia Pack) Cynthia x 2 (Palkia Pack) |
| Triumphant Light (A2a) | Gabite x 1 (Arceus Pack) Garchomp ex x 2 (Arceus Pack) |
| Shining Revelry (A2b) | Iono x 1 (Shiny Charizard Pack) |
| Celestial Guardians | Rare Candy x 2 (Any Pack) |
| Extradimensional Crisis | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Eevee Grove | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Wisdom of Sky and Sea | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Secluded Springs | Mantyke x 2 (Suicune Pack) |
| Mega Rising | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Crimson Blaze | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Fantastical Parade | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Paldean Wonders | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Shine | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Pulsing Aura | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Paradox Drive | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Everyday Wonders | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Ruler of the Skies | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Team Rocket's Ambition | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Promo-A | Poke Ball x 2 (Promo-A Pack) Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack) |
| Promo-B | No cards needed from this expansion. |
Alternate Card Suggestions
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Red Card (P-A 006) |
・Red Card is helpful against opponents that do not fill out their Bench to counter Suicune. |
 Mantyke (A4a 023) |
・Mantyke can help accelerate Suicune ex's Energy on the first turn. |
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Oricorio (A3 066) |
・Oricorio can wall damage from ex Pokemon as Suicune heals its HP on the Bench. |
Mega Kangaskhan ex and Greninja Deck
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Mega Kangaskhan ex is the main attacker for this deck, while Greninja provides secondary support.
Set Mega Kangaskhan ex in the Active Spot and use its attack to KO Pokemon. Meanwhile, set up Greninja in the Bench and use its Water Shuriken Ability to snipe your opponent's Benched Pokemon, then gust them out with Cyrus.
This deck relies on Mantyke for Water Energy attachments, as it does not run Water Energy in the Energy Zone. This makes Pom-Pom Oricorio a more reliable secondary attacker.
| Expansions | Cards to Get and Packs to Open |
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| Genetic Apex (A1) | Froakie x 2 (Charizard Pack) Greninja x 2 (Charizard Pack) |
| Mythical Island (A1a) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Spacetime Smackdown (A2) | Cyrus x 1 (Palkia Pack) |
| Triumphant Light (A2a) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Shining Revelry (A2b) | Red x 1 (Shiny Charizard Pack) |
| Celestial Guardians | Oricorio x 2 (Solgaleo Pack) Rare Candy x 2 (Any Pack) Ilima x 1 (Lunala Pack) |
| Extradimensional Crisis | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Eevee Grove | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Wisdom of Sky and Sea | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Secluded Springs | Mantyke x 2 (Suicune Pack) |
| Mega Rising | Copycat x 1 (Mega Gyarados Pack) |
| Crimson Blaze | Serena x 1 (Mega Charizard Pack) |
| Fantastical Parade | Mega Kangaskhan ex x 1 (Mega Gardevoir Pack) |
| Paldean Wonders | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Shine | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Pulsing Aura | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Paradox Drive | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Everyday Wonders | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Ruler of the Skies | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Team Rocket's Ambition | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Promo-A | Poke Ball x 2 (Promo-A Pack) Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack) |
| Promo-B | No cards needed from this expansion. |
Alolan Ninetales ex and Greninja Deck
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This deck combines the powerful Greninja + Cyrus combo with the added disruption of Alolan Ninetales ex.
This effective combination of cards allows you to target down your opponent's Pokemon however you want. The combination of Greninja, Cyrus and Alolan Ninetales ex can let you strategically lock opponents out of playing the game
| Expansions | Cards to Get and Packs to Open |
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| Genetic Apex (A1) | Frogadier x 1 (Charizard Pack) Greninja x 2 (Charizard Pack) |
| Mythical Island (A1a) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Spacetime Smackdown (A2) | Cyrus x 2 (Palkia Pack) Mars x 1 (Palkia Pack) |
| Triumphant Light (A2a) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Shining Revelry (A2b) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Celestial Guardians | Rare Candy x 2 (Any Pack) |
| Extradimensional Crisis | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Eevee Grove | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Wisdom of Sky and Sea | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Secluded Springs | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Rising | Froakie x 2 (Mega Gyarados Pack) Greninja ex x 1 (Mega Gyarados Pack) Copycat x 1 (Mega Gyarados Pack) |
| Crimson Blaze | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Fantastical Parade | Alolan Vulpix x 2 (Mega Gardevoir Pack) Alolan Ninetales ex x 2 (Mega Gardevoir Pack) |
| Paldean Wonders | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Shine | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Pulsing Aura | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Paradox Drive | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Everyday Wonders | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Ruler of the Skies | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Team Rocket's Ambition | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Promo-A | Poke Ball x 2 (Promo-A Pack) Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack) |
| Promo-B | No cards needed from this expansion. |
Greninja ex and Suicune ex Deck
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Greninja ex is used as a secondary attacker to Suicune ex.
While Suicune ex is in the Active Spot, you will be able to draw an extra card per turn. This ability will help you fill up your bench and evolve Pokemon faster, while also powering up Suicune ex's Crystal Waltz, which increases by 20 damage for each Pokemon in the Bench on both your and your opponent's side.
Because of Suicune ex's card advantage, it is recommended to have Genetic Apex Greninja in your deck since its ability to snipe Pokemon from the Bench.
However, if Suicune ex is in danger and Giratina ex is unable to be placed in the Active Spot, Greninja ex, the highest HP Pokemon in the deck, can be switched in. Greninja ex's Ability, Shifting Stream can let you switch in Greninja ex, or any Water Pokemon, into the Active Spot without having to retreat Aqua Edge also only costs 2 Water Energy to be used, and can deal a solid 100 damage against opposing Pokemon.
Chien-Pao ex and Greninja Deck
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Chien-Pao ex's partner in this deck is Genetic Apex's Greninja. Greninja can pile on damage and put Pokemon into Chien-Pao ex's KO range.
Greninja ex works as an alternate attacker for when you need to reliably deal 100 damage to an Active Pokemon without having to commit to discarding Energy.
| Expansions | Cards to Get and Packs to Open |
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| Genetic Apex (A1) | Greninja x 2 (Charizard Pack) Misty x 2 (Pikachu Pack) |
| Mythical Island (A1a) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Spacetime Smackdown (A2) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Triumphant Light (A2a) | Irida x 1 (Arceus Pack) |
| Shining Revelry (A2b) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Celestial Guardians | Rare Candy x 2 (Any Pack) |
| Extradimensional Crisis | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Eevee Grove | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Wisdom of Sky and Sea | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Secluded Springs | Mantyke x 2 (Suicune Pack) |
| Mega Rising | Froakie x 2 (Mega Gyarados Pack) Greninja ex x 1 (Mega Gyarados Pack) Copycat x 2 (Mega Gyarados Pack) |
| Crimson Blaze | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Fantastical Parade | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Paldean Wonders | Chien-Pao ex x 2 (Paldea Pack) |
| Mega Shine | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Pulsing Aura | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Paradox Drive | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Everyday Wonders | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Ruler of the Skies | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Team Rocket's Ambition | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Promo-A | Poke Ball x 2 (Promo-A Pack) Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack) |
| Promo-B | No cards needed from this expansion. |
Mega Absol ex and Greninja Deck
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This deck makes use of Chingling as an early-game disruption piece that can buy you a few turns to set up Greninja on your Bench.
Darkrai ex can sit on the Bench and be loaded up with Energy to deal passive damage with Nightmare Aura.
When the situation calls for it, Mega Absol ex can come in and deal a good 80 damage while discarding a Supporter from your opponent's hand with Darkness Claw.
| Expansions | Cards to Get and Packs to Open |
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| Genetic Apex (A1) | Froakie x 2 (Charizard Pack) Greninja x 2 (Charizard Pack) |
| Mythical Island (A1a) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Spacetime Smackdown (A2) | Darkrai ex x 1 (Dialga Pack) Cyrus x 2 (Palkia Pack) |
| Triumphant Light (A2a) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Shining Revelry (A2b) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Celestial Guardians | Rare Candy x 2 (Any Pack) |
| Extradimensional Crisis | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Eevee Grove | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Wisdom of Sky and Sea | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Secluded Springs | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Rising | Chingling x 2 (Any Pack) Mega Absol ex x 1 (Mega Gyarados Pack) Copycat x 2 (Mega Gyarados Pack) |
| Crimson Blaze | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Fantastical Parade | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Paldean Wonders | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Shine | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Pulsing Aura | Lucky Egg x 2 (Mega Lucario Pack) |
| Paradox Drive | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Everyday Wonders | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Ruler of the Skies | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Team Rocket's Ambition | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Promo-A | Poke Ball x 2 (Promo-A Pack) Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack) |
| Promo-B | No cards needed from this expansion. |
Greninja Deck Strategy Guide
Greninja's Water Shuriken
Once you have Greninja set up on the Bench, use Water Shuriken every turn to whittle down the HPs of your opponent's Pokemon.
KO Your Opponents with Greninja's Partners
Greninja's partners often need multiple turns to set up. By the time Greninja is ready, use their offense in conjunction with Greninja's Water Shuriken to secure KOs.
How to Beat Greninja Decks
Faster Setup and Offense
Decks that can outpace Greninja and its partners are difficult to go up against. Faster and more efficient setup can often put Greninja decks on the back foot, making it hard for them to catch up in the mid to late game.
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