Pokemon TCG: 10 Strongest Dark Pokemon Ranked

As another legendary with lower than average health, Ho-oh's usability is limited, though it can be run as a decent Basic Pokemon in some Fire and Water-type decks. Holy Flame does negligible damage, though Ho-oh's Scalding Steam may be worth using if one has spare energies to b


During the launch of the main Generation 2 Pokemon games, the TCG released related cards in the Neo Destiny expansion that reflected the direction the franchise was heading. With a heavier focus on the morality of trainers and how Pokemon are treated by NPCs in-SLG Game Events, two new groups were establis


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A basic Pokemon with 170 HP, Keldeo EX is a brilliant Water-type pokémon that can be used to recycle the player’s active Pokemon with a Keldeo EX sitting on the bench, using its ability Rush In, which requires no energy. Combining the same with a Float Stone, this tactic becomes even more potent allowing the player to switch any attacking Pokemon as and when requi


Dark Pokemon (not to be confused with Dark-type Pokemon ) and Light Pokemon are pocket monsters who have inherited some traits from their trainers. The latter are those that were raised with love and care, resulting in usually higher HP, more serene card art, as well as moves that imply altruism or kindness. Some end up being merely more friendly in appearance, though a select few are mighty additions to a trainer's d


Besides the powerful V and VMAX Pokemon cards that are becoming increasingly used in battles, there are still many other strong cards for a Fire-type deck. For example, take a look at a few from the Fusion Strike expansion that was released in November 2


Having powerful Pokemon and lots of energy is important but one should not forget to support them with the appropriate trainer cards. There are a few that can speed up the process of charging one's Pokemon with ene


This is one aspect in which the Crystal Type Poke-Body ability can be used strategically. Celebi's Mind Bend can make an enemy Confused with a lucky coin flip, though at 20 damage per hit it may not be worth the eff


Rolling Thunder is also pretty good in that it deals decent damage and has the potential to hit all of the opposing team's Benched Pokemon for 10 HP each while landing 50 damage on the Active enemy. However, there is a coin flip involved that can lead to the user's own Benched Pokemon taking the stray bolts of this attack, therefore this move should be used with a bit of caut


Another with a great Pokemon Power, Light Machamp can enter the fray in a unique and more beneficial way than usual. Tag Team lets this muscle-bound pocket monster heal the ally Active Pokemon for 30 damage if they are played from the hand to the Be


Either way, this locks the adversary's Active Pokemon down for at least one turn, if not longer. With this opening, Light Dewgong is free to frigidly landscape as it pleases with many Ice Pillar atta


Kyurem is a Basic-type pokémon with 130 HP, which belongs to the Plasma Freeze expansion. Equipped with Frost Spear, Kyurem can deal 30 damage to one of the opponent's benched pokémon at the cost of one water and one colorless energy card. It also has the ability of Blizzard Burn, which deals 120 damage for two water and one colorless energy card, but it restricts Kyurem from attacking in the next ro


This amounts to 30 damage every turn for very quick damage over time compared to similar moves from other Pokemon. Crobat's Squared Attack should not be ignored either, as it can do a maximum of 80 damage to an adversary with some good fort


A card of Ultimate Rarity, Kingdra Prime has the Poke-powers of Spray Splash and the ability Dragon Steam. This 130 HP stage 2 pokémon, can deal one damage counter to one of the pokémon that the opponent has. However, it cannot be used if a Special Condition has been levied on Kingdra Pr


Dark Tyranitar, also from the Neo Destiny set, is a rampaging berserker. It has two excellent moves; the first of which can smash a foe's HP and deck much like how this behemoth is usually depicted destroying the landscape. Though, if a trainer does not want to rely on coin flips for Mountain Smasher's damage, they can use Fling Away instead, which can be devastating to multiple or singular f


This sinister hypnotist's strength relies on the other Pokemon in play. Their Dark Link move allows this Psychic-type to use any attack of a fellow Dark Pokemon without needing to pay its energy cost. All other requirements still need to be met, though, with the ability to unleash a Benched comrade's Dark Tentacle, Giant Tail, or Mind Shock, it is often worth the pr