Beedrill

TCG Live Import List

Pokémon: 23
4 Weedle CRI 1
4 Kakuna CRI 2
4 Beedrill ex CRI 3
3 Dunsparce JTG 120
1 Dunsparce TEF 128
3 Dudunsparce TEF 129
2 Fan Rotom SCR 118
1 Fezandipiti ex ASC 142
1 Meowth ex POR 62

Trainer: 32
3 Lillie's Determination MEG 119
3 Dawn PFL 87
2 Boss's Orders MEG 114
2 Team Rocket's Petrel DRI 176
1 Kieran TWM 154
1 Xerosic's Machinations SFA 64
4 Poké Pad POR 81
3 Bug Catching Set TWM 143
3 Buddy-Buddy Poffin TEF 144
3 Ultra Ball MEG 131
1 Max Rod PRE 116
1 Night Stretcher ASC 196
1 Special Red Card CRI 82
4 Forest of Vitality MEG 117

Energy: 5
5 Grass Energy MEE 9

Strategy Overview

Beedrill ex is a Grass-type evolution deck that focuses on building a stable Beedrill ex board as quickly and consistently as possible. The deck plays a full 4-4-4 Weedle, Kakuna, and Beedrill ex line, which shows that the main plan is not to splash Beedrill as a tech attacker. The entire deck is built around finding Weedle early, evolving cleanly through Kakuna, and turning Beedrill ex into the main pressure piece. Unlike many Pokémon TCG Live decks that rely on large Energy counts or multiple different attackers, this list plays only four Grass Energy. That makes the deck extremely lean, but it also means every Energy attachment matters. You cannot afford to attach carelessly, discard Energy without a plan, or leave yourself without a follow-up attacker. Because of that, Beedrill ex rewards careful sequencing and disciplined resource management. The support engine is one of the biggest strengths of the deck. Bug Catching Set and Forest of Vitality give the list a clear Grass identity, helping the deck find and support its Pokémon lines. Buddy-Buddy Poffin is essential because it helps fill the board with Weedle, Dunsparce, and other small Basics early. Ultra Ball provides flexible search, while Lillie’s Determination and Poké Pad help maintain draw consistency and access important Supporters. The Dunsparce and Dudunsparce package gives the deck another layer of consistency. With multiple Dunsparce and three Dudunsparce, the deck has a draw engine that helps smooth out awkward hands, find evolution pieces, and maintain pressure over multiple turns. This is especially important because Stage 2 decks can sometimes stumble if they miss one evolution step. Dudunsparce helps reduce that risk and gives the deck better mid-game flow. Beedrill ex wants to play proactively. Your ideal game is to establish multiple Weedle on the first turn, evolve into Kakuna and Beedrill ex, and begin forcing the opponent to respond to repeated Grass-type pressure. Boss’s Orders gives the deck a way to target support Pokémon, damaged attackers, or important setup pieces. Special Red Card gives the list a disruptive tool, while Night Stretcher and Sacred Ash provide recovery if key Pokémon are knocked out or discarded early. This deck is strongest when it stays ahead on board development. If you evolve smoothly and maintain a follow-up Beedrill ex, you can pressure the opponent turn after turn. If you fall behind, miss evolutions, or lose Energy too early, the deck can struggle to recover. The key is to think several turns ahead and build your board before committing too aggressively.

Game Plan

Key Cards

• Weedle: Played in 100% of recent lists at an average of 4.0 copies.
• Kakuna: Played in 100% of recent lists at an average of 4.0 copies.
• Beedrill ex: Played in 100% of recent lists at an average of 4.0 copies.
• Dudunsparce: Played in 96% of recent lists at an average of 2.9 copies.
• Bug Catching Set: Trainer staple — 100% inclusion across the sample.
• Forest of Vitality: 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 Weedle 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

• Dunsparce → Flexible slot — Included in 65% of lists ‑ swap based on expected matchups.
• Fan Rotom → Flexible slot — Included in 58% of lists ‑ swap based on expected matchups.
• Dunsparce → Flexible slot — Included in 49% of lists ‑ swap based on expected matchups.

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