Hop's Trevenant

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Pokémon: 16
4 Hop's Phantump ASC 95
3 Hop's Trevenant ASC 96
2 Hop's Snorlax JTG 117
1 Hop's Wooloo JTG 135
1 Hop's Dubwool JTG 136
1 Hop's Cramorant JTG 138
1 Patrat CRI 70
1 Lillie's Clefairy ex JTG 56
1 Shaymin DRI 10
1 Hop's Zacian ex JTG 111

Trainer: 37
4 Team Rocket's Petrel DRI 176
4 Lillie's Determination MEG 119
3 Hassel TWM 151
3 Boss's Orders MEG 114
1 Kieran TWM 154
4 Poké Pad POR 81
2 Hop's Bag JTG 147
2 Pokégear 3.0 SVI 186
2 Night Stretcher ASC 196
1 Secret Box TWM 163
1 Special Red Card CRI 82
1 Switch MEG 130
1 Ultra Ball MEG 131
4 Hop's Choice Band JTG 148
4 Postwick JTG 154

Energy: 7
4 Telepathic Psychic Energy POR 88
3 Mist Energy TEF 161

Strategy Overview

Hop's Trevenant runs Telepathic Psychic Energy / Mist Energy energy. The deck's core attackers (Hop's Phantump and Hop's Trevenant) define the game plan, while the trainer suite (Lillie's Determination, Boss's Orders, Night Stretcher) provides consistency and disruption. The consensus list below shows which cards appear in at least 40% of recent tournament builds.

Game Plan

Key Cards

• Hop's Phantump: Played in 100% of recent lists at an average of 4.0 copies.
• Hop's Trevenant: Played in 100% of recent lists at an average of 3.0 copies.
• Hop's Snorlax: Played in 100% of recent lists at an average of 2.0 copies.
• Hop's Cramorant: Played in 100% of recent lists at an average of 1.0 copies.
• Lillie's Determination: Trainer staple — 100% inclusion across the sample.
• Boss's Orders: 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 Hop's Phantump 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

• Ruffian → Flexible slot — Included in 51% of lists ‑ swap based on expected matchups.

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