Rotom ex (Ruler of the Skies) Expert Solo Battle Guide
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This Expert Solo Battle guide is for the Rotom ex Deck from the Ruler of the Skies 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 Rotom ex Expert Solo Battle
Opponent's Card List
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Consider Restarting the Battle Until You Get The Second Turn
Consider restarting the solo battle until you get to have the Second Turn. When you have the second turn, you will be the first to get Energy from your Energy Zone in the battle, but in exchange, you will not be able to evolve your Pokemon until the next turn.
This will prevent Pachirisu from attacking first, and discarding any Item cards in its deck.
Is it Better to Go First or Second?
Use Basic Pokemon That Only Need 2 or Less Energy to Attack
If you get to go Second, you should use Basic Pokemon that can attack using 2 or less Energy. This way, you can start attacking the opponent's Pokemon by your next turn, or even the same turn if possible.
Consider also having Energy Accelerator cards in your deck, so you can potentially get extra Energy in the same turn.
Use Pokemon That Can OHKO Rotom ex
Rotom ex has relatively low HP for an ex Pokemon, so use Pokemon that can deal at least 120 damage in one turn. You can also opt to bring damage-boosting cards if it will help increase your Active Pokemon's attack.
Use Pokemon That Can Attack the Bench
You will want to defeat Rotom ex before it could build up its damage bonus, so use Pokemon that can attack the Bench before it has the chance to get in the Active Spot.
Rotom 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 Water 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 Ruler of the Skies 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
Chien-Pao ex and Baxcalibur 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) | Pokemon Center Lady 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 | Suicune ex x 2 (Suicune Pack) Inflatable Boat x 1 (Suicune Pack) |
| Mega Rising | Copycat x 1 (Mega Gyarados Pack) |
| Crimson Blaze | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Fantastical Parade | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Paldean Wonders | Frigibax x 2 (Paldea Pack) Baxcalibur x 2 (Paldea Pack) Chien-Pao ex x 1 (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 | Soothing Shore x 1 (Mega Rayquaza Pack) |
| Team Rocket's Ambition | Team Rocket's Boss x 1 (Team Rocket Pack) |
| 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. |
Suicune ex is your ideal early game attacker. Its ability, Legendary Pulse, will also allow you to draw an extra card at the end of your turn, helping you search for essential cards faster.
Set up 2 Baxcaliburs in your Bench. Use its ability to generate 2 extra Water Energy to attach to Chien-Pao ex. When ready, switch Chien-Pao into the Active Spot and target the Pokemon in the Bench before they are set up.
Best Chien-Pao ex Decks and Card List
Rampardos and Lucario Deck
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| Expansions | Cards to Get and Packs to Open |
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| Genetic Apex (A1) | Hitmonchan x 1 (Charizard Pack) |
| Mythical Island (A1a) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Spacetime Smackdown (A2) | Cranidos x 1 (Dialga Pack) Rampardos x 2 (Dialga Pack) Riolu x 2 (Dialga Pack) Lucario x 2 (Dialga Pack) Skull Fossil x 2 (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) 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 | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Secluded Springs | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Rising | Copycat x 1 (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 | Korrina x 1 (Mega Lucario Pack) Arena of Antiquity x 1 (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. |
This deck makes use of Hitmonchan as an early-game attacker while Rampardos gets set up on the Bench. Rare Candy can be used to quickly set up Rampardos for an explosive 130 damage Head Smash as early as turn 2. Meanwhile, Lucario mainly functions as support on the Bench, boosting the power of your Pokemon by 20. This boost can increase to 40 when there are two Lucarios in play.
The deck runs a single copy of Cranidos who has an inexpensive Attack, and also benefits from Lucario's damage buff.
Best Rampardos Decks and Card List
12 Ruler of the Skies Cards Deck:
Mega Rayquaza ex and Altaria 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) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| 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 | Altaria x 2 (Suicune Pack) |
| Mega Rising | Swablu x 2 (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 | 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 | Dratini x 2 (Mega Rayquaza Pack) Dragonair x 2 (Mega Rayquaza Pack) Mega Rayquaza ex x 2 (Mega Rayquaza Pack) Drampa x 2 (Mega Rayquaza Pack) Skyla x 2 (Mega Rayquaza Pack) Rainbow Cave 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. |
In this deck, you will have Altaria and Drampa serve as your attackers, while stocking up on discarded Energy using Rainbow Cave.
Since you will be discarding a lot of Energy in this deck, use Dragonair's Ability to replenish lost Energy to your Active Pokemon. Try to have at least 2 Dragonairs in your Bench so you can keep reattaching 2 Energy onto Mega Rayquaza ex or Drampa.
Meanwhile, the extra Energy that you get from the Energy Zone can be stacked on Mega Rayquaza ex. Mega Rayquaza ex can deal 50 damage per Energy it discards from its card when it attacks, so try to keep stacking Energy until you can OHKO your tankier opponents.
If you ever find yourself needing to retreat your Stage 1 Pokemon like Altaria or Dragonair from the Active Spot, you can use Skyla to safely transfer them to the Bench.
Rotom 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 |
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Step Up Beginner Solo Battle Guides
Event Solo Battle Guides
Rayquaza ex
Pawmot
Gible
Cresselia ex
Blastoise
Venusaur
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Have some common sense dumbass, you don't have to follow the deck exactly. It's a good starting point but use your brain and adapt the deck.