Rocket's Honchkrow

Consensus Decklist

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Pokémon: 12
4 Team Rocket's Murkrow DRI 127
3 Team Rocket's Honchkrow ASC 127
2 Team Rocket's Porygon DRI 153
1 Team Rocket's Porygon2 DRI 154
2 Team Rocket's Articuno DRI 51

Trainer: 40
4 Team Rocket's Ariana DRI 171
4 Team Rocket's Proton DRI 177
4 Team Rocket's Giovanni DRI 174
4 Team Rocket's Petrel DRI 176
4 Team Rocket's Archer DRI 170
4 Poké Pad POR 81
4 Team Rocket's Transceiver DRI 178
3 Team Rocket's Factory DRI 173
4 Roto-Stick PRE 127
3 Night Stretcher ASC 196
1 Miracle Headset SSP 183
1 Ultra Ball MEG 131

Energy: 8
4 Team Rocket's Energy DRI 182
4 Ignition Energy WHT 86

Strategy Overview

Rocket's Honchkrow runs Team Rocket's Energy / Ignition Energy energy. The deck's core attackers (Team Rocket's Murkrow and Team Rocket's Honchkrow) define the game plan, while the trainer suite (Team Rocket's Ariana, Team Rocket's Proton, Team Rocket's Giovanni) provides consistency and disruption. The consensus list below shows which cards appear in at least 40% of recent tournament builds.

Game Plan

Key Cards

• Team Rocket's Murkrow: Played in 100% of recent lists at an average of 4.0 copies.
• Team Rocket's Honchkrow: Played in 100% of recent lists at an average of 3.0 copies.
• Team Rocket's Porygon: Played in 100% of recent lists at an average of 2.0 copies.
• Team Rocket's Porygon2: Played in 100% of recent lists at an average of 1.1 copies.
• Team Rocket's Ariana: Trainer staple — 100% inclusion across the sample.
• Team Rocket's Proton: Trainer staple — 100% inclusion across the sample.

Matchups

• EvenAggressive Pokémon ex buildsTrade efficiently and prioritize knocking out two-prize attackers before they set up multi-prize swings.
• FavoredSetup / Stage 2 control decksApply early pressure before the opponent finds Rare Candy and Stage 2s.
• UnfavoredSingle-prize toolbox decksSave Boss/gust effects for the right turn; you cannot afford to take wrong knockouts.

Tips & Tricks

• Practice mulligan decisions ‑ a clean opening hand is worth more than perfect mid-game play.
• Track your opponent's energy attachments to predict next-turn threats.
• When in doubt, prioritize keeping Team Rocket's Murkrow active and powered.

Common Mistakes

• Attaching energy to the wrong attacker on turn 1.
• Using Boss/gust effects on the wrong target ‑ always count prizes first.
• Over-committing Pokémon to the bench, exposing yourself to spread damage.

Card Replacements

• Ultra Ball → Flexible slot — Included in 43% of lists ‑ swap based on expected matchups.

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