The Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket has just unleashed its thrilling new expansion, Extradimensional Crisis. This update introduces an enticing twist to gameplay with the inclusion of **Darkness-type Ultra Beasts**: **Naganadel** and **Nihilego**. Together, these formidable cards can **Poison your opponent’s Pokémon**, making them vulnerable to powerful finishes from heavy hitters like **Guzzlord ex**. Read on to uncover the secrets behind this lethal deck strategy!
2× Poipole (Extradimensional Crisis) |
2× Naganadel (Extradimensional Crisis) |
2× Nihilego (Extradimensional Crisis) |
2× Guzzlord ex (Extradimensional Crisis) |
2× Celesteela (Extradimensional Crisis) |
2× Professor’s Research (Promo) |
2× Lusamine (Extradimensional Crisis) |
1× Guzma (Celestial Guardians: Lunala) |
1× Cyrus (Space-Time Smackdown: Palkia) |
2× Poké Ball (Promo) |
2× Poison Barb (Celestial Guardians: Lunala) |
Game Plan: Unleash the Toxic Fury
Your match should kick off with **Poipole**, acting as an ideal lead. Its Evolution, **Naganadel**, dishes out a respectable **40 damage** while simultaneously **Poisoning** the opponent’s Pokémon with its **Electro House** attack. All of this can be executed with just **one** 
Energy. Not to be overlooked, **Nihilego’s More Poison Ability** adds an extra **+10 damage** from Poison even while lounging on the Bench. If your opening Pokémon lacks Poison capabilities, slap on a **Poison Barb** to get those toxins flowing!
Key Pokémon: Building Your Strategy
Celesteela: The Ultra Thruster
**Celesteela** is indispensable in this deck. Thanks to all Pokémon being Ultra Beasts, **Celesteela’s Ultra Thrusters Ability** consistently delivers value. If you’re intent on maximizing **Lusamine**, which allows retrieval of **two random Energy** from your discard pile, consider paying the **Retreat Cost** to switch energies between Pokémon. Do remember that **Lusamine** can only be activated after your opponent has scored at least one point!
Guzzlord ex: The Finishing Touch
We can’t discuss strategy without mentioning **Guzzlord ex**—your perfect **finisher**. After Naganadel has Poisoned foes, Guzzlord can swoop in with **Tyrannical Hole** for devastating damage. This attack requires a hefty **Dark and Colorless Energy** cost, but that’s where Lusamine shines again. Don’t forget about **Guzzlord ex’s Grindcore attack**; this nifty move can discard Energy from the opponent’s Pokémon, potentially turning the tide in tricky situations.
Alternate Card Options: Explore New Strategies
If you’re intrigued by deck variations, consider integrating Trainer cards like **Team Rocket Grunt**, **Mars**, **Sabrina**, or the newly released **Repel** Item card. These can drastically disrupt your opponent’s plans. Moreover, exploring Pokémon that synergize with the **Poisoned condition**, such as **Weezing** from **Genetic Apex** or **Alolan Muk ex** from the **Celestial Guardians** expansion, could take your strategy to the next level.
Final Thoughts: Craft a Potent Deck!
Take the plunge and explore the exciting dynamics of this **Naganadel and Nihilego** deck! With strategic planning, you’ll wield a team of poisonous Pokémon capable of dismantling your opponent’s strategy—one **Poison token** at a time. Enjoy experimenting and fine-tuning your ideal deck composition!
