Ting-Lu ex has quickly become a major force in Pokemon TCG Pocket, especially in control decks that focus on disruption rather than raw damage. This Fighting-type Basic Pokemon from the Paldea Evolved set has 120 HP and a powerful Land Scoop attack that deals 130 damage for three Fighting Energy, while placing two damage counters on the opponent's bench. Its real strength is the Cursed Land ability, which shuts down abilities on your opponent's damaged non-ex Pokemon, making it hard for them to execute their strategy Pokemon TCG Pocket Items.

Playing around Ting-Lu means leaning into a stall-heavy style that slowly wears opponents down using baby Pokemon and item denial. Ching-Ling helps block opponent items with Smoochum attacks, while Igglybuff can put active Pokemon to sleep for 10 damage, creating openings for Ting-Lu to safely hit the field. Elgyem adds pressure on the bench, pairing well with Cyrus to pull threats into range.

The deck benefits from HP buffs to offset Ting-Lu's limitation: its attack won't work if its HP drops to 60 or below. Cards like Giant Cape, Lucky Ice Pops, and Starting Plane help keep it healthy against chip damage. Copycat recycles your hand for consistency, while Lysandre and May return baby Pokemon to your hand for repeated disruption. Use 8–12 Fighting Energy to fuel Land Scoop, keeping focus on sustained control rather than burst damage.

Early game, get a baby Pokemon active, like Ching-Ling or Igglybuff, to stall while you set up Ting-Lu on the bench with Rare Candy or other setup tools. Use Handheld Fan to prevent evolutions, then Gust or Cyrus to bring damaged threats into Ting-Lu's range. Once active, Ting-Lu can shut down cards like Rotom or Lillie's Light, making ability-focused decks like Greninja or Chien-Pao ex struggle. Switch or retreat if needed, but patience is key—overextending can backfire.

In matchups, this deck is strong against other control builds and ability-reliant decks, frustrating opponents as their strategies get stalled. Against aggressive decks like Baxcalibur, layering sleep effects and item locks gives setup time, while Spiritomb can block Basic attackers. The deck struggles more against fast EX swarms like Mew ex, so Counter Catcher and Absol help steal prizes and speed up the game. Pidgeot can be added for extra draw in long matches, following similar Pidgeot Control builds from tournaments.

A sample decklist: 4 Ting-Lu ex, 2 Ching-Ling, 2 Igglybuff, 2 Elgyem, 1 Spiritomb, 2 Squawkabilly ex. Trainers: 4 Ultra Ball, 2 Lysandre, 2 May, 2 Copycat, 4 Nest Ball, 2 Giant Cape, 2 Lucky Ice Pop, 2 Starting Plane, plus Professor's Research and Fighting Energy. Adjust for meta—add Munkidori against Grimmsnarl for lockdown. Playtest in ranked to refine ratios, aiming for a precise 60-card deck.

As of March 2026, Ting-Lu Control is climbing leaderboards, benefiting from Celestial Guardians buffs and Pocket's fast meta. It's beginner-friendly but deep, rewarding smart sequencing over brute force. Grind dailies for packs, craft duplicates with dust, and climb the ranks—opponents won't see the lockdown coming. Master this deck, and you can dominate the Pocket meta Pokemon TCG Pocket Items for sale.