Articuno ex is one of the strongest Basic Pokémon, especially as a starting attacker. Its Blizzard attack applies heavy pressure by dealing damage to both the opponent’s Active and Benched Pokémon. Combining Misty's Energy acceleration with the disruption provided by Sabrina and Cyrus, this deck can be tough to beat.

With 140 HP and the extra healing from Potion and Irida, Articuno ex can survive multiple hits and give you enough time to build up your Energy. Its Ice Wing attack isn’t flashy, but when used after Blizzard, it totals 120 damage — enough to KO most non-ex Pokémon.

The deck's strength lies in its consistency. With 18 Trainer cards and guaranteed Articuno ex starts, there’s a chance you might win on turn 1 with a lucky Misty. Recent releases like Irida and Pokémon Tools have made the deck even more competitive, keeping it as a top threat in the metagame.

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