Terapagos ex (Paradox Drive) Expert Solo Battle Guide
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This Expert Solo Battle guide is for the Terapagos ex Deck from the Paradox Drive expansion. Read on to learn about how to defeat it, counter decks, how to beat the battle tasks, and rewards.
List of Contents
How to Beat Terapagos ex Expert Solo Battle
Opponent's Card List
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Use Fast and Energy-Efficient Pokemon
Terapagos ex can deal great damage once it is properly set up. It is best to use Pokemon that can attack quickly to score KOs before the opponent can attack.
Silvally is a solid option, as it can deal 100 damage with 2 Energy with the help of Trainer Cards. It can also allow you to set up Rampardos in the Bench to attack in the mid or late-game.
Increase Your Damage Output
The opponent's deck has a variety of Pokemon with different types. This can make it difficult to exploit all their weaknesses.
You may use cards that increase your damage output in order to guarantee OHKOs. This will leave less Energy in play for Juggler to transfer and prevent the opposing Pokemon from retaliating with its own attack.
Discard the Opponent's Energy
Another option is to discard your opponent's Energy to prevent them from attacking. This is most effective when Terapagos ex is in the Active Spot, as it cannot generate its own Energy.
Terapagos ex Expert Solo Battle Tasks
Battle Tasks and Rewards
| Mission | Reward |
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| Win this battle with a deck whose Pokemon are only Dragon type |
 Shop Ticket
x5 |
| Win this battle without any Pokemon ex included in your deck |
Shop Ticket
x5 |
| Win this battle with 12 or more Paradox Drive cards included in your deck |
Shop Ticket
x5 |
| Win this battle without your opponent getting any points |
Shop Ticket
x5 |
| Win this battle by turn 12 |
Shop Ticket
x5 |
Recommended Decks
Dragonite ex Deck
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| Expansions | Cards to Get and Packs to Open |
|---|---|
| Genetic Apex (A1) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mythical Island (A1a) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Spacetime Smackdown (A2) | Giant Cape x 2 (Dialga Pack) |
| Triumphant Light (A2a) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Shining Revelry (A2b) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Celestial Guardians | Lillie x 2 (Solgaleo Pack) |
| Extradimensional Crisis | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Eevee Grove | Dragonite ex x 2 (Eevee Pack) |
| Wisdom of Sky and Sea | Lyra 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 | Sightseer x 2 (Mega Gardevoir Pack) |
| Paldean Wonders | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Shine | Dratini x 2 (Mega Gengar Pack) Dragonair x 2 (Mega Gengar Pack) |
| Pulsing Aura | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Paradox Drive | Juliana x 2 (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. |
This deck uses Dragonite ex as its sole attacker. Its Giga Impact attack can OHKO all of the Pokemon in the opposing deck.
Since getting different types of Energy can be inconsistent, Mega Shine Dragonair is used to generate the required Energy. Sightseer can be used to search for it in the deck, while Juliana can help draw Dragonite ex.
Since Dragonite ex cannot attack for two turns in a row, it is important to keep it healthy. Lillie and Giant Cape can heal and increase its HP respectively. Meanwhile, Lyra can be used to safely return it to the Bench without any cost.
There are two Poke Ball cards to increase the likelihood of drawing one early. However, you may replace it with another Trainer card such as May or Pokemon Center Lady.
Best Dragonite ex Decks and Card List
Garchomp and Drampa Deck
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| 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) Gabite x 1 (Palkia Pack) Garchomp x 2 (Palkia Pack) Giant Cape x 2 (Dialga Pack) Cyrus x 1 (Palkia Pack) Cynthia x 2 (Palkia 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) Guzma x 1 (Lunala Pack) |
| Extradimensional Crisis | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Eevee Grove | Drampa 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. |
Drampa is best used as an early to mid-game attacker. It has a fairly cheap Attack Cost, and can inflict Paralysis on your opponents.
It may be good to only have one Drampa in play. The other one can be kept in your hand to discard to use Garchomp's Ability.
Garchomp can be used in the late game to OHKO opponents with the help of Cynthia. Garchomp can also allow you to draw more cards using its Ability, though you will need to discard another card.
Best Garchomp Decks and Card List
12 Paradox Drive Cards Deck:
Mega Rising Golurk
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| Expansions | Cards to Get and Packs to Open |
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| Shining Revelry (A2b) | Iono x1 |
| Mega Rising (B1) | Golett x2 Golurk x2 |
| Promo-A | Poke Ball x 1 (Promo-A Pack) Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack) |
| Paradox Drive (B3a) | Any 12 Stage 1 or Stage 2 Pokemon Cards with 3 or more Retreat Costs. |
This is a flexible deck that revolves around Mega Rising Golurk and its Heavy Rocket attack which can deal up to 180 Damage with only 2 Energy.
The 2 Golett should be the only Basic Pokemon of this deck, and there are 4 Supporters to help you look for the Golurk for evolution.
Since the core consists of only 8 cards, the other 12 cards of the deck can be filled up with different Pokemon from the Paradox Drive Expansion, fulfilling the requirements of the Battle Task.
Just make sure to only add Stage 1 and Stage 2 Pokemon so that you are guaranteed a Golett in your starting hand and with Poke Ball. Additionally, only add those with Retreat Costs of 3 or more to empower Golurk's Heavy Rocket.
Paradox Drive Card Suggestions
| Two Copies of Each Card | |
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| Trainer | |
| 1 Diamond Rarity |  |
| 2 Diamond Rarity |   |
| 3 Diamond Rarity |    |
| ex Cards |  |
| Basic Cards (Only if needed) |
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You may fill your deck with the cards listed above in order to clear the Battle Task. You may use up to two of each card for the deck.
If you are missing cards that are above Stage 1, you may opt to use Great Tusk or Klawf. However, keep in mind that they may affect your starting hand. If this happens, we recommend restarting the battle until you get Golett in your starting hand.
They can also work as Basic attackers as needed for extra firepower. Just keep in mind that Great Tusk will damage any Golett you may be preparing in your Bench.
Terapagos ex Expert Solo Battle Rewards
First Time Completion Rewards
| First-Time Clear Rewards |
 EXP x100 |
 Shinedust x500 |
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Pokemon TCG Pocket Related Guides
Solo Battle Guides:
All Decks, Battle Tasks and Counters
Expert Solo Battle Guides
Crimson Blaze (B1a)
Mega Rising (B1)
Deluxe Pack ex (A4b)
Secluded Springs (A4a)
Wisdom of Sea and Sky (A4)
Eevee Grove (A3b)
Extradimensional Crisis (A3a)
Celestial Guardians (A3)
Shining Revelry (A2b)
Triumphant Light (A2a)
Space-Time Smackdown (A2)
Advanced Solo Battle Guides
 Mythical Island (A1a) |
・Celebi ex ・Volcarona & Blaine ・Gyarados ex ・Raichu & Lt. Surge ・Mew ex ・Aerodactyl ex ・Golem & Brock ・Blue & Pidgeot ex |
|---|---|
 Genetic Apex (A1) |
・Venusaur ex ・Charizard ex ・Blastoise ex ・Pikachu ex ・Mewtwo ex ・Machamp ex ・Nidoqueen & Nidoking |
Step Up Advanced Solo Battle Guides
Intermediate Solo Battle Guides
| Genetic Apex (A1) |
・Venusaur & Exeggutor ex ・Charizard & Arcanine ・Blastoise & Gyarados ・Magneton & Eelektross ・Alakazam & Mewtwo ・Golem & Machamp ・Nidoking & Muk |
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Step Up Intermediate Solo Battle Guides
Beginner Solo Battle Guides
| Genetic Apex (A1)
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・Ivysaur ・Charmeleon ・Wartortle ・Heliolisk ・Swoobat ・Grapploct ・Nidorina & Nidorino |
|---|
Step Up Beginner Solo Battle Guides
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Pawmot
Gible
Cresselia ex
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Venusaur
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