Indulge in a throwback to the Pokemon TCG RockLock classic combination with the best Team Rocket’s Ampharos Deck.
The Team Rocket’s Ampharos deck in the Destined Rivals expansion plays similarly to an old strategy in the Pokemon TCG. Nicknamed “RockLock,” this strategy involved using Dark Ampharos, Dark Tyranitar, and Ancient Technical Machine Rock to wear down the opponent’s team. This new deck uses similar cards, with the core now focusing on Team Rocket’s Ampharos, Team Rocket’s Tyranitar, and Technical Machine: Devolution.
Pokemon TCG Best Team Rocket’s Ampharos Deck Guide Overview
The core gameplay of this deck involves using the abilities of Team Rocket’s Ampharos and Team Rocket’s Tyranitar. The ability of Team Rocket’s Ampharos, Darkest Impulse, forces four damage counters on any Pokemon about to evolve. Meanwhile, Team Rocket’s Tyranitar adds to the damage by placing two damage counters on all of the opponent’s Basic Pokemon each turn with its ability, Sand Stream. Technical Machine: Devolution is used to devolve any Pokemon that has evolved on your opponent’s side, reducing their ability to fight back and causing them to take even more damage if they evolve again.
All Cards in Best Pokemon TCG Destined Rivals Team Rocket’s Ampharos Deck
How To Play This Best Team Rocket’s Ampharos Deck in Pokemon TCG Destined Rivals
Ideal Starting Hand
You want Team Rocket’s Larvitar and Team Rocket’s Mareep in your starting hand for an optimal start. Team Rocket’s Proton is great if you get it on the first turn, as it can be used immediately. Team Rocket’s Archer is not very useful in your starting hand.
Best Team Rocket’s Ampharos Deck in Pokemon TCG: Key Cards
Here’s how to pull off the “RockLock” strategy with this deck:
Best Team Rocket’s Ampharos Deck in Pokemon TCG Destined Rivals: Performance
Best Matchups
Decks that rely heavily on Basic Pokemon can struggle with this deck, as they can be worn down to the point that Tyranitar’s Demolition Tackle will take them out.
Counters to Team Rocket’s Ampharos Deck in Pokemon TCG
RockLock relies heavily on setting up and having the right cards at the right time. This may allow Evolution cards with high HP to survive the damage dealt to them and strike back hard. Since none of the cards in this deck have high HP compared to the modern meta, they can be KO’d by commonly used cards in the format.
Best Team Rocket’s Ampharos Deck Guide in Pokemon TCG Destined Rivals: Tips and Tricks
Some things to consider while using this deck.
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