Donphan ex Rampardos Archetype Analysis – Pokémon TCG Pocket (PTCGP) for Set {{setId}}

Learn about the best and worst archetypes in Pokemon TCG Pocket.

Overview

Overview

Fast-start Fighting deck built to smash threats early. Donphan ex evolves quickly from Phanpy and can attack for just 1 Fighting Energy with Gigantic Press (50 damage), scaling to 110 with three total Energy—letting you maintain pressure across the game. Rampardos comes in as a late-game finisher with massive Head Smash damage. Energy is primarily stacked on Donphan ex early, shifting to Rampardos when needed.

Primary Win Condition

Always start with Phanpy because it’s the only Basic, letting you deal damage right away and evolve into Donphan ex for more damage. Rampardos serves as your backup damage dealer.

Guaranteed Consistency

Fast initial damage, looking to one-shot non-EX Basics right away.

Advantage

Dominates slower or evolution decks—especially those weak to Fighting—since they can be knocked out early before setting up.

Game Plan

  1. 1
    Early Game

    Open with Phanpy always because it’s the only basic. Evolve into Donphan ex to start dealing damage. Evolve the Skull Fossil into Rampardos.

  2. 2
    Mid Game

    Prioritize Energy attachments to Donphan ex to hit 110 damage with its attack.

  3. 3
    Late Game

    Rampardos becomes your second attacker if Donphan ex retreats or gets knocked out.

Tacter games
Welcome to Tacter, !
  • Exclusive Guides

    Get access to tailored guides for your favorite games.

  • Personalized Content

    Receive recommendations based on your favorite games.

  • Follow your favorite Content Creators

    Get notified whenever the best players and content creators releases new guides and posts.

  • Become a Creator and make money

    Become a Creator and make money