Dragapult Dusknoir

Consensus Decklist

TCG Live Import List

Pokémon: 20
4 Dreepy TWM 128
4 Drakloak TWM 129
3 Dragapult ex TWM 130
2 Duskull PRE 35
2 Dusclops PRE 36
1 Dusknoir PRE 37
1 Fezandipiti ex ASC 142
1 Meowth ex POR 62
1 Budew ASC 16
1 Munkidori TWM 95

Trainer: 32
4 Lillie's Determination MEG 119
2 Crispin SCR 133
2 Boss's Orders MEG 114
4 Ultra Ball MEG 131
4 Poké Pad POR 81
4 Buddy-Buddy Poffin TEF 144
2 Night Stretcher ASC 196
1 Unfair Stamp TWM 165
1 Special Red Card CRI 82
1 Team Rocket's Watchtower DRI 180
1 Dawn PFL 87
3 Crushing Hammer POR 71
1 Jamming Tower TWM 153
1 Rare Candy MEG 125
1 Rosa's Encouragement POR 84

Energy: 8
3 Psychic Energy MEE 5
3 Fire Energy MEE 2
2 Darkness Energy MEE 7

Strategy Overview

Dragapult ex Dusknoir is a flexible Pokémon TCG Live Standard deck that combines the strong Stage 2 pressure of Dragapult ex with the tactical utility of the Dusknoir evolution line. The deck uses Dragapult ex as its primary attacker, while Duskull, Dusclops, and Dusknoir provide an additional layer of damage manipulation and late-game knockout potential. The core of the deck is the Dragapult line. With four Dreepy, four Drakloak, and three Dragapult ex, the list is built to establish Dragapult ex consistently while using Drakloak as an important bridge piece. Unlike some Stage 2 decks that rely heavily on Rare Candy, this list leans more toward evolving naturally through Drakloak. That matters because Drakloak helps stabilize the deck and gives you more reliable mid-game development. The Dusknoir package gives the deck extra reach. Even though the line is small at 2 Duskull, 2 Dusclops, and 1 Dusknoir, it creates important tactical options. Dragapult ex already wants to spread pressure across the board, and Dusknoir helps turn that pressure into real prize-taking opportunities. This is especially valuable against decks that try to hide damaged Pokémon on the Bench or set up multiple low-HP support Pokémon. The Trainer engine is built for both consistency and disruption. Lillie’s Determination gives the deck strong draw power, while Ultra Ball, Buddy-Buddy Poffin, and Poké Pad help find the right pieces at the right time. Buddy-Buddy Poffin is especially important because the deck wants several small Basics in play early: Dreepy, Duskull, Budew, and sometimes support Pokémon like Meowth ex or Munkidori depending on the matchup. The deck also plays several disruptive cards. Crushing Hammer can slow down opposing Energy development. Unfair Stamp and Special Red Card can punish opponents at key points in the prize race. Team Rocket’s Watchtower and Jamming Tower give the list Stadium-based disruption, while Boss’s Orders lets Dragapult ex convert pressure into targeted knockouts. Energy management is also a major part of the deck. The list plays eight Energy split between Psychic, Fire, and Darkness. Dragapult ex needs specific Energy sequencing, while Munkidori and other utility cards can create additional planning requirements. Crispin helps smooth the Energy setup, but because the deck is still a Stage 2 strategy, you need to plan turns carefully and avoid falling behind before Dragapult ex is ready. Overall, this deck rewards players who like strategic games. You are not trying to win by taking the first knockout every game. You are trying to build a board, spread damage intelligently, disrupt your opponent’s hand and Energy, then close the game with precise Boss’s Orders turns, Dusknoir pressure, and late-game prize mapping.

Game Plan

Key Cards

• Dreepy: Played in 100% of recent lists at an average of 4.0 copies.
• Drakloak: Played in 100% of recent lists at an average of 3.9 copies.
• Dragapult ex: Played in 100% of recent lists at an average of 2.7 copies.
• Duskull: Played in 100% of recent lists at an average of 2.0 copies.
• Lillie's Determination: Trainer staple — 100% inclusion across the sample.
• Crispin: 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 Dreepy 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

• Dawn → Flexible slot — Included in 67% of lists ‑ swap based on expected matchups.
• Crushing Hammer → Flexible slot — Included in 58% of lists ‑ swap based on expected matchups.
• Jamming Tower → Flexible slot — Included in 50% of lists ‑ swap based on expected matchups.

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