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Dialga ex and Melmetal Deck (Space-Time Smackdown) Expert Solo Battle Guide
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This Expert Solo Battle guide is for the Dialga ex and Melmetal Deck from the Space-Time Smackdown expansion. Read on to learn about how to defeat it, counter decks, how to beat the battle tasks, and rewards.
List of Contents
How to Beat Dialga ex and Melmetal Expert Solo Battle
Opponent's Card List
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Use Energy-Efficient, Fire-Type Pokemon
Dialga ex and Melmetal have high bulk and can deal great damage. You may use Fire-type Pokemon with low Attack Costs to defeat your opponents before they can accelerate Energy.
Ninetales and Rapidash are good options, as they only need two Energies to deal good damage. You can also opt to boost their damage with Blaine.
Draw Unprepared Pokemon Out
Dialga ex relies on using Metallic Turbo to accelerate Energy for itself and Melmetal. You may draw Pokemon with no Energy out to the Active Spot with Sabrina or Cyrus to prevent this. Doing this may also allow you to damage or even KO Pokemon that cannot use their moves.
Energy Denial
If Beedrill ex is immediately set up, it may be able to prevent Dialga ex from using Metallic Turbo with Crushing Spear's effect. You may also opt to counter Dialga ex's Energy acceleration with Team Rocket Grunt.
Dialga ex and Melmetal Expert Solo Battle Tasks
Battle Tasks and Rewards
| Mission | Reward |
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| Do 150 or more damage in total to your opponent's Pokemon with one attack |
 Shop Ticket
x5 |
| Win this battle using a deck where all the Pokemon cards are of ◇, ◇◇, and/or ◇◇◇ rarity |
Shop Ticket
x5 |
| Win this battle by turn 12 |
Shop Ticket
x5 |
| Win this battle without your opponent getting any points |
Shop Ticket
x5 |
| Get 12 or more points |
Shop Ticket
x5 |
Recommended Decks
Shining Revelry Charizard ex and Genetic Apex Charizard ex Deck
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This deck provides Fire-types that can deal high damage, allowing you to clear the 150 damage Battle Task.
This deck list follows a more standard Fire-type Deck build with Moltres ex as your ideal starter. Iono allows you to reshuffle your hand for a chance to evolve your Pokemon faster. Team Rocket Grunt acts as a counter to your opponent's Energy acceleration.
You also have the option between two Charizard exs, with one from Shining Revelry, and the other from Genetic Apex, both of which have their own strengths and limitations. However, they both allow you to OHKO Dialga ex and Melmetal after they are properly set up.
Best SR Charizard ex Decks and Card List
Ninetales and Blaine Deck
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To complete the 3◇ Battle Task, you may use the quick and Energy-efficient Ninetales and Blaine Deck.
Rapidash functions as the early game attacker of the deck, putting Pokemon in KO range for Ninetales. With the assistance of Blaine, Ninetales can deal up to 120 damage upon being switched in.
With lucky flips, Rapidash may be able to deal 150 damage with a Type advantage and Blaine's assistance. This not only allows you to clear another Battle Task, but also scores you a KO against Dialga ex.
Best Ninetales Decks and Card List
Dialga ex and Melmetal Expert Solo Battle Rewards
First Time Completion Rewards
| First-Time Clear Rewards |
 EXP x100 |
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 Shinedust x200 |
Shop Ticket x1 |
Pokemon TCG Pocket Related Guides
Solo Battle Guides:
All Decks, Battle Tasks and Counters
Beginner Solo Battle Guides
 Genetic Apex (A1)
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・Ivysaur ・Charmeleon ・Wartortle ・Heliolisk ・Swoobat ・Grapploct ・Nidorina & Nidorino |
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Step Up Beginner Solo Battle Guides
Intermediate Solo Battle Guides
| Genetic Apex (A1) |
・Venusaur & Exeggutor ex ・Charizard & Arcanine ・Blastoise & Gyarados ・Magneton & Eelektross ・Alakazam & Mewtwo ・Golem & Machamp ・Nidoking & Muk |
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Step Up Intermediate Solo Battle Guides
Advanced Solo Battle Guides
 Mythical Island (A1a) |
・Celebi ex ・Volcarona & Blaine ・Gyarados ex ・Raichu & Lt. Surge ・Mew ex ・Aerodactyl ex ・Golem & Brock ・Blue & Pidgeot ex |
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| Genetic Apex (A1) |
・Venusaur ex ・Charizard ex ・Blastoise ex ・Pikachu ex ・Mewtwo ex ・Machamp ex ・Nidoqueen & Nidoking |
Step Up Advanced Solo Battle Guides
Expert Solo Battle Guides
Event Solo Battle Guides
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