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The Best Shrouded Fable Decks | Pokémon


Shrouded Fable is the latest Pokémon TCG set to hit the market, and while its a miniset, it offers a handful of cards that truly shake up our previously existing Twilight Masquerade Standard format.

Dusknoir [Shrouded Fable] and Dusclops [Shrouded Fable] offer unique ways to add extra damage to the board, Kyurem [Shrouded Fable] can board wipe a few decks on the second turn of the game (and keeps Lost Zone Box lower on the tier list), Fezandipiti ex [Shrouded Fable] is an added consistency card for most decks, and Night Stretcher [Shrouded Fable] might end up being a staple Item Card similar to Super Rod [Paldea Evolved]. 

There are a handful of other cards that might pop up in our metagame, but those few cards are shifting our metagame in ways that even I didn’t expect, which makes this a great place for me to share my early findings on the top decks. Most of the decks featured in this article will be familiar, but some might surprise you, so let’s jump right into it! Let’s get it!

5) Lugia VSTAR

In most formats that feature Pokémon VSTAR and Stage 2 Pokémon ex, Lugia VSTAR [Silver Tempest] seems to shine. This deck didn’t actually gain anything from Shrouded Fable, but it did climb up the tier list due to meta positioning. With Lost Zone Box decks bowing out of the top five decks due to Kyurem, and most other aggressive Lightning decks struggling against the other top decks, Lugia VSTAR is back in the running. The strategy is going to remain the same - utilize Lugia VSTAR to summon Archeops [Silver Tempest] into play, and then accelerate Energy onto your various Pokémon, like Cinccino [Temporal Forces]. Let’s check out the list!

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Pokémon (20)

3 Lugia VSTAR SIT 139
3 Lugia V SIT 138
4 Archeops SIT 147
3 Cinccino TEF 137
3 Minccino TEF 136
2 Lumineon V BRS 40
1 Iron Hands ex PAR 70
1 Bloodmoon Ursaluna ex TWM 141



Energy (17)

4 Gift Energy LOR 171
4 Jet Energy PAL 190
3 Mist Energy TEF 161
3 Double Turbo Energy BRS 151
2 V Guard Energy SIT 169
1 Legacy Energy TWM 167

Trainer (23)

3 Professor's Research PAF 87
3 Boss's Orders PAL 172
3 Iono PAF 80
1 Jacq SVI 175
1 Carmine TWM 145
4 Ultra Ball PAF 91
4 Capturing Aroma SIT 153
2 Great Ball PAL 183
2 Mesagoza SVI 178

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4) Charizard ex

Charizard ex [Obsidian Flames] has always been an incredibly powerful deck, but it is arguably more powerful than ever after the release of Shrouded Fable. Dusknoir and Dusclops can add extra damage to your opponents Pokémon, or even score an occasional Knock Out on a Pokémon with low HP. It comes at the usual drawback of giving your opponent a Prize Card, but that is huge for Charizard ex to increase the damage output of Burning Darkness.

Being able to do even more damage, activate Counter Catcher [Paradox Rift] to gust whichever Pokémon you like, is more than enough to take this deck to the next level. You’ll still be accelerating Energy, searching for whatever you need with Pidgeot ex [Obsidian Flames], and disrupting your opponent with Unfair Stamp [Twilight Masquerade]. Let’s check out my updated list!

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Pokémon (21)

3 Charizard ex PAF 54
1 Charmeleon PAF 8
3 Charmander PAF 7
1 Charmander PR-SV 47
2 Pidgeot ex OBF 164
2 Pidgey OBF 162
1 Dusknoir SFA 20
1 Dusclops SFA 19
2 Duskull SFA 18
1 Rotom V CRZ 45
1 Lumineon V BRS 40
1 Fezandipiti ex SFA 38
1 Radiant Charizard CRZ 20
1 Manaphy BRS 41



Energy (6)

6 Fire Energy SVE 2

Trainer (33)

4 Arven OBF 186
3 Iono PAF 80
2 Boss's Orders PAL 172
1 Professor Turo's Scenario PAR 171
4 Ultra Ball PAF 91
4 Rare Candy PAF 89
4 Buddy-Buddy Poffin TEF 144
2 Counter Catcher PAR 160
1 Nest Ball PAF 84
2 Super Rod PAL 188
1 Lost Vacuum CRZ 135
1 Pal Pad SVI 182
1 Unfair Stamp TWM 165
1 Forest Seal Stone SIT 156
1 Defiance Band SVI 169
1 Collapsed Stadium BRS 137

Wanna protect your Charizard ex deck in style? Be sure to check out the Black/Red Sidewinder to match Charizard ex’s Darkness type, and Fire Energy attack costs!

3) Snorlax

In most new formats, Snorlax [Pokémon Go] might be unsure what its teching against, but this format is more or less the same. Sure, Dusknoir and Dusclops might cause some issues for this sleepy Pokémon, but where there are problems, Snorlax can usually find solutions. Beyond a few Pokémon changes for the format, like adding in Cornerstone Ogerpon ex [Twilight Masquerade], Snorlax really only adds in Xerosic’s Machinations [Shrouded Fable] for its disruption effect. You’re still gonna be blocking your opponent’s Pokémon in the Active, running them out of resources, and eventually decking them out. Let’s check out a winning list from Huntiemon!

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Pokémon (9)

4 Snorlax PGO 55
2 Cornerstone Mask Ogerpon ex TWM 112
1 Rotom V CRZ 45
1 Pidgeot V LOR 137
1 Mimikyu PAF 37



Energy: (0)

Trainer (51)

4 Arven OBF 186
3 Penny SVI 183
2 Miss Fortune Sisters LOR 164
2 Eri TEF 146
1 Team Yell's Cheer BRS 149
1 Erika's Invitation MEW 160
1 Xerosic's Machinations SFA 64
1 Cyllene ASR 138
1 Boss's Orders PAL 172
1 Iono PAF 80
1 Giacomo PAL 182
4 Accompanying Flute TWM 142
4 Counter Catcher PAR 160
4 Pokégear 3.0 SVI 186
4 Nest Ball PAF 84
4 Crushing Hammer SVI 168
2 Night Stretcher SFA 61
2 Pal Pad SVI 182
1 Hisuian Heavy Ball ASR 146
1 Switch Cart ASR 154
3 Handheld Fan TWM 150
1 Forest Seal Stone SIT 156
1 Bravery Charm PAL 173
1 Hero's Cape TEF 152
1 Artazon PAF 76

The accents of white in the new Kikko 100+ Sidewinder Deck Box pairs perfectly with the Colorless typing of Snorlax. Check it out here.

2) Gardevoir ex

Gardevoir ex [Scarlet and Violet] has long been one of the best decks in format, and while it hasn’t gained much, some players are adding in Neutralization Zone [Shrouded Fable] as the Ace Spec of choice in this deck. Being able to deflect damage against decks that either don’t run Stadium cards, or run very few can be a huge advantage. Other than that, the strategy remains the same of utilizing Kirlia [Silver Tempest] to draw cards, and accelerating Energy with Gardevoir ex to your various Psychic-type Pokémon in play! Let’s check out this deck!

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Pokémon (18)

2 Gardevoir ex PAF 29
4 Kirlia SIT 68
4 Ralts ASR 60
2 Munkidori TWM 95
1 Mimikyu PAF 37
1 Klefki SVI 96
1 Drifloon SVI 89
1 Scream Tail PAR 86
1 Flutter Mane TEF 78
1 Manaphy BRS 41



Energy (9)

7 Psychic Energy SVE 5
2 Darkness Energy SVE 7

Trainer (33)

4 Iono PAF 80
4 Arven OBF 186
1 Boss's Orders PAL 172
1 Professor Turo's Scenario PAR 171
4 Buddy-Buddy Poffin TEF 144
2 Ultra Ball PAF 91
2 Earthen Vessel PAR 163
2 Super Rod PAL 188
2 Counter Catcher PAR 160
1 Hisuian Heavy Ball ASR 146
1 Nest Ball PAF 84
1 Pal Pad SVI 182
2 Technical Machine: Evolution PAR 178
2 Bravery Charm PAL 173
1 Technical Machine: Devolution PAR 177
2 Artazon PAF 76
1 Neutralization Zone SFA 60

Wanna protect your Gardevoir ex deck in style? Be sure to check out the Purple Sidewinder to match Gardevoir ex’s Psychic type, and Psychic Energy attack costs!

1) Regidrago VSTAR

Somehow Regidrago VSTAR [Silver Tempest] has found a way to go from a homebrewed rogue deck to the best deck in format in a few months, but that's what keeps this game exciting! Kyurem is a new Dragon-type attacking option that can be copied with Apex Dragon, allowing you to snipe three of your opponent’s Pokémon for 110 damage each as early as turn two. This means many popular decks, like Charizard ex, are forced to put down a Manaphy [Brilliant Stars] or face a game-shattering attack. You’ll still be utilizing Teal Mask Ogerpon ex [Twilight Masquerade] to accelerate Energy, and Energy Switch [Scarlet and Violet] to make sure Regidrago VSTAR is powered up. This is one of my personal top choices for Worlds, so let’s check out this deck!

You can copy and paste the below decklist right into Pokémon TCG Live!

Pokémon (18)

3 Regidrago VSTAR SIT 136
3 Regidrago V SIT 135
3 Teal Mask Ogerpon ex TWM 25
2 Dragapult ex TWM 130
1 Giratina VSTAR LOR 131
1 Hisuian Goodra VSTAR LOR 136
1 Kyurem SFA 47
1 Fezandipiti ex SFA 38
1 Squawkabilly ex PAF 75
1 Radiant Gardevoir LOR 69
1 Hawlucha SVI 118


Energy (11)

8 Grass Energy SVE 1
3 Fire Energy SVE 2

Trainer (31)

4 Professor's Research PAF 88
2 Iono PAF 80
2 Boss's Orders PAL 172
1 Professor Turo's Scenario PAR 171
4 Ultra Ball PAF 91
4 Nest Ball PAF 84
4 Earthen Vessel PAR 163
4 Energy Switch SVI 173
1 Superior Energy Retrieval PAL 189
1 Super Rod PAL 188
1 Switch SVI 194
1 Canceling Cologne ASR 136
1 Prime Catcher TEF 157
1 Temple of Sinnoh ASR 155

Check out Ultimate Guard’s red Katana Sleeves to protect your Regidrago VSTAR deck, and to match the aesthetic of your Fire Energy. You can find them here.

Time to Play!

These decks are going to remain relatively the same until we see the September release of Stellar Miracle alongside the first major Pokémon TCG events of our 2025 Season! The archetypes in this article will likely be some of the best performing decks at Worlds, so keep your eyes open for either myself, and other members of The Shuffle Squad, playing our hearts out in Hawaii! I’ll be sure to keep you all posted on how the World Championships turns out, and cover that right here for Ultimate Guard! I appreciate all of you reading this article, and I can’t wait for my next article to share with our community!

Autor: Zach Lesage

Zach Lesage is a contributing writer for Ultimate Guard. As a Toronto local, he has been playing the Pokémon Trading Card Game since 2005 and creates Pokémon content as his full time career. With multiple prestigious accomplishments in the game, such as 2020 Players Cup 2 Champion and 2020 Oceania International Championships Finalist, he has proven his success in the game. Outside of the game, he travels the world, enjoys the culture of designer streetwear, and is a professionally trained chef. You can catch him at most Pokémon events and follow him on Twitter.