If you want to attack your opponent right from the start of a duel in Pokémon TCG Pocket, you can also play cards that only require one energy marker. MeinMMO shows you the best ones that should be in your deck.
With each expansion, new cards are added to the mobile game Pokémon TCG Pocket. Depending on the strength of the Pokémon, its attack requires a certain number of energy markers. Since there is only one marker per round, it can be crucial how many markers your Pokémon needs.
Once a player can attack directly, they can take the lead in the early rounds. Alternatively, they can attack flexibly in the duel with such Pokémon as soon as they are placed in the active position. Therefore, MeinMMO shows you which cards requiring only one energy marker you can use to fill your deck.
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Cards with only one energy cost that belong in your deck
Mogelbaum
Mogelbaum is indispensable in the meta thanks to the expansion to Light of Triumph. It has a base of 80 HP. In comparison, that’s more than the average of the cards that use one energy marker for their attack.
Without any additions, Mogelbaum only does 20 damage. However, if the opponent is an ex-Pokémon, the damage increases to 50 points. This allows Mogelbaum to be used both at the beginning and later in the duel as soon as the opponent’s ex-Pokémon enters the battle.
Due to its fighting type, it is perfect against decks that build on colorless Pokémon like Arceus-ex, as it deals an additional 20 points thanks to the weakness. Arceus-ex is among the best decks in the game. Together with equipment parts and Trainer cards like Red, it is considered the ultimate Arceus-ex killer.
Kokowei-ex
Kokowei-ex is a strong Pokémon that evolves from Owei. It has 160 HP and can deal a minimum damage of 40. Additionally, when attacking, a coin is tossed: if it’s heads, the attack that only requires one energy point does even 80 damage.
However, Kokowei-ex also has two disadvantages: it needs Owei as a pre-evolution, meaning it is not ready for use at the start of the battle. Furthermore, the attack depends on the coin flip, which means it will land at only 40 damage in case of doubt.
Nonetheless, Kokowei-ex is so good in terms of its stats and energy requirement that you should definitely include it in your grass deck.
Rameidon
Rameidon’s stats are even better than those of Kokowei-ex. At least when it comes to damage – it does a whopping 130 damage with only one energy marker. Additionally, it has 150 HP, which is only 10 HP less than Kokowei-ex. However, it has two major disadvantages.
The 150 HP of Rameidon can be quickly depleted or must be replenished. If the opponent’s Pokémon dies from the headbutt attack, Rameidon inflicts 50 damage on itself. Therefore, if it has already taken some damage, it gets tight.
Moreover, it is a stage 2 Pokémon, requiring longer to fully evolve. Also, the base Pokémon is a fossil that cannot be brought onto the field through cards like Pokéball and Pokémon Communication. Thus, Rameidon is not suitable for quick use.
Panzaeron
The metal Pokémon Panzaeron also requires only one energy marker for its metal arm attack. It deals 20 damage and has 80 HP. Being a base Pokémon, it can be quickly brought onto the field.
The special feature: If a Pokémon equipment is attached to Panzaeron, the damage increases to 50 points. If the item is a helmet, it can also deal an additional 20 damage when it is attacked.
Porenta
At first glance, Porenta does not seem very strong. It has only 60 HP and deals 40 damage. Compared to other Pokémon on this list, it is rather weak. However, it has a big advantage: it has colorless energy points. This allows Porenta to be used as a filler in all sorts of decks if you have an extra spot.
Unlike other Pokémon like Kangaskhan, the attack is not dependent on luck. Thus, Porenta serves as a solid foundation on which you can build your deck.
Venuflibis
Our last recommendation is for Venuflibis. It is a grass Pokémon that has 80 HP but only deals 20 damage. Its true potential unfolds only when it is in a deck with Arceus-ex.
As soon as Arceus-ex or even Arceus is in play, the damage increases to 50. Unfortunately, the attack depends on a specific Pokémon, so a lot of luck is involved for Venuflibis to deal solid damage.
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