Ceruledge is arguably one of the most well-designed Pokemon in Generation IX. This Fire-/Ghost-type Pokemon, together with its counterpart Armarouge, reminds many people of Mega Man, and it’s just as cool when its first cards get printed in Pokemon TCG.
Ceruledge cards have already been printed nine times across six expansions. For a Pokemon from the latest generation, it has received a notable number of reprints, including a Shiny variant, as well as Illustration Rare and Special Illustration Rare versions.
Whether you’re out collecting Ceruledge cards or are building a Pokemon TCG deck centered around the Fire Blades Pokemon, this definitive guide will help you identify all the cards that you still don’t have, their current prices, and an ideal deck list that you can try in matches.
Every Ceruledge Card in Pokemon TCG So Far
As of writing, the latest set in Pokemon TCG is Chaos Rising, which is the fifth expansion released under the Mega Evolution series. The table below is a list of all Ceruledge cards printed since the Scarlet and Violet series and beyond.
| Image | Name/Set Number | Rarity | Expansion |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Ceruledge (098/193) | Rare | Paldea Evolved |
 | Ceruledge (040/091) | Rare | Paldean Fates |
 | Ceruledge (162/091) | Shiny Rare | Paldean Fates |
 | Ceruledge (035/191) | Uncommon | Surging Sparks |
 | Ceruledge ex (036/191) | Double Rare | Surging Sparks |
 | Ceruledge (197/191) | Illustration Rare | Surging Sparks |
 | Ceruledge ex (147/191) | Special Illustration Rare | Prismatic Evolutions |
 | Ceruledge (014) | Promo | Mega Evolution Promos |
 | Ceruledge (020/094) | Uncommon | Phantasmal Flames |
From Paldea Evolved to Paldean Fates, Ceruledge is printed as a Psychic-type card, which represents its Ghost typing. But starting with Surging Sparks to the latest sets, Ceruledge turned into a Fire-type card, making it weak against Water-type Pokemon.
Ceruledge Cards: All Market Prices
Here are the current market prices of all obtainable Ceruledge cards in Pokemon TCG:
| Card | Market Price |
|---|---|
| Ceruledge (098/193) – Paldea Evolved | $0.16 |
| Ceruledge (040/091) – Paldean Fates | $0.12 |
| Ceruledge (162/091) – Paldean Fates | $7.22 |
| Ceruledge (035/191) – Surging Sparks | $0.09 |
| Ceruledge ex (036/191) – Surging Sparks | $2.26 |
| Ceruledge (197/191) – Surging Sparks | $17.13 |
| Ceruledge ex (147/191) – Prismatic Evolutions | $91.34 |
| Ceruledge (014) – Mega Evolution Promos | $13.45 |
| Ceruledge (020/094) – Phantasmal Flames | $0.11 |
The Ceruledge ex from the highly popular (and expensive) Prismatic Evolutions is the most prized copy of a Ceruledge card on the market. Prismatic Evolutions is known for having a frustratingly bad pull rate; it made Ceruledge ex difficult to find, forcing players to only use its cheaper, non-SIR copy from Surging Sparks.
Top Ceruledge Deck List (For Competitive Pokemon TCG Matches)
In terms of gameplay, the most viable Ceruledge card is the 270 HP Ceruledge ex. As a Tera Pokemon, it is immune to damage while on the Bench. One of its moves, Abyssal Flames, requires just one Fire Energy and scales in power based on the number of Energy cards in your discard pile.
What makes Ceruledge ex promising is that you can easily increase the damage of Abyssal Flames by using other cards that allow you to find Energy cards from your deck and discard multiple copies of them every turn.
Unfortunately, Ceruledge ex’s mechanics make it quite a slow deck, enabling other meta decks with faster tempo to overwhelm it before it can collect enough Energy cards in the discard pile.
Nevertheless, the deck list below is the most successful competitive deck so far that best utilizes Ceruledge ex’s Abyssal Flames.
It has seen competitive play from Ross Cawthorn, who used the card at the Regional Championships in Toronto and a Special Event in San Juan, finishing 55th and 2nd, respectively.
Ceruledge ex deck by Ross Cawthorn
| Pokemon | Energy | Trainers |
|---|---|---|
| x4 Charcadet (Surging Sparks) x3 Ceruledge ex (Surging Sparks) x2 Lunatone (Mega Evolution) x2 Solrock (Mega Evolution) x1 Squawkabilly ex (Paldea Evolved) x1 Fezandipiti ex (Shrouded Fable) | x12 Fighting Energy x5 Fire Energy x3 Jet Energy x1 Legacy Energy | x4 Carmine x2 Professor’s Research x2 Boss’s Orders x1 Briar x1 Professor Turo’s Scenario x4 Ultra Ball x3 Nest Ball x3 Fighting Gong x2 Earthen Vessel x2 Night Stretcher x1 Pal Pad x1 Super Rod |
Main Strategy
To win every game, your goal is to develop one of your Charcadet into a Ceruledge ex and use Lunatone and Squawkabilly ex’s abilities to fill your discard pile with as many Energy cards as possible.
Most of the Trainer cards in the deck will also make your job a lot easier, with Carmine allowing you to discard all Energy cards in your hand. Once you discard at least five Energy cards, Ceruledge ex’s Abyssal Flames can deal as much as 130 damage, which can pose a threat if your opponent is still collecting Energy cards for their Active Pokemon.
If you don’t have a Ceruledge ex in your opening hand, you can rely on Solrock to lead while your Charcadet stays safe on the Bench. As the game goes on, Ceruledge ex’s damage output continues to scale, so you can keep using Abyssal Flames until you have taken all your Prize cards.
Conclusion
Ceruledge cards might not stand at the top of the current meta, but they’re fun to collect and play, especially if you’re a fan of the Fire Blades Pokemon.
The hardest Ceruledge card to obtain is the Special Illustration Rare (SIR) from Prismatic Evolutions. If you are aiming to add it to your collection, it is generally better to purchase the single online rather than rely on booster boxes, which can easily cost over a hundred dollars without guaranteeing a pull.
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