Building and Mastering a Coin Flip Coudlangue EX Deck in Pokémon TCG Pocket

Why the Coudlangue EX Deck? My Hands-On Experience

After spending countless matches tinkering with the Coudlangue EX (Lickilicky EX) deck in Pokémon TCG Pocket: Sagesse entre Ciel et Mer, I can say this build is as thrilling as it is unpredictable. Chasing those big coin flip bursts taught me the power-and frustrations-of chance-based decks. If you want huge payoff for gutsy plays, but also a strong grasp on setup and timing, this guide is for you. Expect matches to run 10-15 minutes, with success hinging on early game prep, calculated risks, and a willingness to embrace the RNG.

Decklist Breakdown: Core Cards and Tech Choices

• Lickilicky EX (Coudlangue EX) ×2 – Your deck’s centerpiece. Its “Langue Frénétique” (Frenzied Tongue) attack can theoretically hit for infinite damage with enough heads… or fizzle entirely.
• Lickitung (Excelangue) ×2 – Evolves into Lickilicky EX. Reliable basic with decent bulk to buy time in early turns.
• Zeraora ×1 – Utility attacker, helps against Water types. Good alternative when Coudlangue is buried in the deck.
• Pichu ×2 and Raikou ×1 – For plugging into certain matchups, e.g. stalling or energy acceleration. Not essential but nice to have.
• Plumeline ×1 – Defensive backup, can disrupt select opposing strategies (e.g. benches with low HP basics).
• Poké Ball ×2 – Fetches Pokémon but not always what you want. Mulligan risk increases if you bank on these exclusively.
• Professor’s Research (Recherches Professorales) ×2 – Hard draw. Lets you dig for setup pieces or counter dead hands.
• Clement ×1 – The MVP for coin flips. Guarantees one heads next flip, but only works for flips done this turn. Huge when comboed with Frenzied Tongue.
• Elemental Exchange (Échange Élémentaire) ×2 – Flexible search for crucial basics, especially early or after a KO.
• Cable Electrique ×1, Leaf ×1, Helio ×1 – Tech and draw options. I swap these out based on the mirror or if I face heavy EX resistance.

What finally worked for me was consistently prioritizing my Energy accelerators and early hand setup-otherwise, even “perfect” coin flips won’t save you from a slow start. Don’t make my early mistake of playing basics randomly without a focus on getting both Excelangue and Coudlangue in play ASAP.

Step 1: Opening the Game – Setting Up Coudlangue Efficiently

I struggled for ages trying to get four Energy on Coudlangue EX fast enough to keep pace with aggressive decks. The real breakthrough came when I made these changes:

• Always open with Excelangue if possible. Don’t bench backup attackers unless you’re sure you can accelerate them later.
• Use Elemental Exchange and draw trainers to fish for the Evolution and Energy simultaneously. Prioritize hand refills with Professor’s Research, even if it feels wasteful early.
• I tried sitting on Clement for “the perfect moment.” Truth is, use Clement as soon as you’re about to start flipping with Langue Frénétique—otherwise, I’d often lose him to a discard or a forced shuffle.

Don’t make my mistake of holding Energy in hand ‘for the right turn’—spread them on Coudlangue as soon as possible. Every missed attachment sets you a turn behind, and with four Colorless required, you can’t afford any delays.

Step 2: Mastering the Coin Flip – Maximizing Damage with Langue Frénétique

Langue Frénétique is pure adrenaline—and agony if luck isn’t on your side. I lost more games than I’d like to admit by hoping for infinite heads, only to get a single one and fizzle out. What finally worked was setting a “minimum” expectation: consider two or three heads as a successful turn, plan knockouts accordingly, and don’t over-invest in an unlikely one-turn sweep.

• Expect a single heads on average—Clement changes everything, so line up Clement and Langue Frénétique whenever possible.
• If you whiff, don’t panic. Use utility Pokémon as a damage sponge, and set up your next attempt.
• Watch your opponent’s bench. Avoid targeting Pokémon with 140+ HP unless you have backup or are riding a lucky streak.

One tradeoff: sometimes it’s better to target smaller blockers or prize-takers—this keeps the tempo and often nets faster wins. Don’t make my mistake of always going after their EX or main attackers just because you can hit big numbers.

Step 3: Midgame Strategy – Navigating RNG and Adapting to Opponents

Where I lost the most games was in the midgame, when I stopped controlling my board and just kept flipping. The secret is in swapping out Coudlangue whenever it’s low on HP or you miss key flips—put pressure back on with Zeraora or a ready Plumeline. Use the time to refill your hand and re-evolve if your Coudlangue gets KO’d. Here’s what I learned by trial and (harsh) error:

• Save your recovery and tech cards for when you KNOW you can make a difference—don’t blow all your Options just for a slight chance at an extra prize.
• If two heads is all you need for a KO, don’t get greedy trying for more—consistency beats chasing high rolls.
• Watch out for decks with tanky EX Pokémon. You’ll often need to soften up with non-Langue Frénétique attackers or spread damage over two turns.

Step 4: Late Game – Closing Out and Recovery Options

If your Coudlangue gets KO’d mid-late game, don’t throw in the towel. Excelangue often survives just long enough to re-evolve and recharge. Use Elemental Exchange to get another Excelangue or energy. Here’s the best approach I found:

• Always keep one Poké Ball or Elemental Exchange in hand for fast recovery.
• Retreat if you know the math is against you—sometimes stalling with a backup just one turn means you can reset to another big flip turn.
• Don’t underestimate using Research to blow through your deck in search of that final Energy or Clement for a guaranteed heads flip on a crucial KO.

In several games, this “clutch” recovery completely turned things around with a surprise final burst of damage. Don’t rely on luck: have an endgame plan.

Advanced Tips & Alternative Approaches

• If coin flips aren’t going your way: Consider swapping one basic for a tech support Pokemon like Plumeline, especially against decks that bank on low-HP benches or status conditions. This saved me in two out of my last five matches.
• Worried about speed? Try running three Excelangue instead of two, even if it sacrifices space for a trainer. Consistency in turn two Evolution changed several matchups for me.
• Embrace the chaos: Playtest your own risk tolerance! I know some players who “bank the house” on big flips every time. Personally, I win more by playing steady, but you might discover your groove with pure all-in aggression.

What to Watch For: Common Mistakes I Made (and How to Avoid Them)

• Holding Clement too long—just use him when the setup is ready. Waiting for “the perfect moment” means you’ll never get it.
• Underestimating energy attachment. One missed energy can lose you an entire game with this deck. Attach fast and early, even at the cost of using a non-optimal supporter.
• Banking on Poké Ball for setup, when it’s at best a 50/50 search. Always have backup ways (Elemental Exchange, Research) to get Coudlangue and Excelangue ready.
• Going after high-HP EX cards exclusively—sometimes it’s smarter to secure prize cards by targeting lower HP bench Pokémon.

TL;DR: Building, Playing, and Enjoying Coudlangue EX

• Prioritize early energy and evolution setups.
• Set realistic coin flip expectations—but use Clement for guaranteed big turns.
• Target KOs you can realistically secure; don’t chase impossible numbers.
• Hold key trainers for recovery, not just for draw.
• Adapt and play to your own comfort with risk—steady pressure usually beats hail marys.

This deck is a rollercoaster—equal parts frustration and big-reward moments. If you love high-variance gameplay and can stomach the occasional unlucky streak, Coudlangue EX is wildly fun and always keeps your opponents guessing. Stick with it, tweak to your playstyle, and you’ll find the sweet spot between chaos and calculated play. Good luck out there!