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Best Mega Altaria ex Decks and Card List

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Pokemon TGC Pocket - Mega Altaria ex Best Deck Build and How to Play

This guide will show you how to build some of the strongest Mega Altaria ex Decks. We'll cover the best Mega Altaria ex Deck builds, how to use them, as well how to beat Mega Altaria ex Decks, and more!

List of Contents

Best Mega Altaria ex Decks

Mega Altaria ex Deck Variants Strengths and Weaknesses
Darkrai and Mega Altaria ex Deck Icon Darkrai and Mega Altaria ex Deck
[★ Best ★]		 Strengths:
• Darkrai synergizes with Igglybuff, who is able to put the opponent's Active Pokemon to Sleep.
• Mega Altaria ex's Mega Harmony can deal up to 130 damage with a full Bench for only 2 Energy.
Weaknesses:
• Prone to bad starts if you open with Darkrai.
• Can have trouble finding Mega Altaria ex from the deck.
Mega Altaria ex and Gourgeist Deck Icon Mega Altaria ex and Gourgeist Deck Strengths:
• Mega Harmony can deal up to 130 damage with a full Bench for only 2 Energy.
• Easy conditions for maximizing Mega Harmony's damage output.
• Gourgeist can easily OHKO Pom-Pom Oricorio and can deal significant damage for only 1 Energy.
Weaknesses:
• Can get overwhelmed by faster Hydreigon Decks.
Mega Altaria ex and Chingling Deck Icon Mega Altaria ex and Chingling Deck Strengths:
• Mega Harmony can deal up to 130 damage with a full Bench for only 2 Energy.
• Easy conditions for maximizing Mega Harmony's damage output.
• Makes use of Chingling as an early-game disruption Pokemon, preventing opponents from using valuable Poke Balls and Rare Candy.
Weaknesses:
• Pokemon in the deck have low HP, making them easy to KO.
Mega Altaria ex and Greninja Deck Icon Mega Altaria ex and Greninja Deck Strengths:
• Mega Harmony can deal up to 130 damage with a full Bench for only 2 Energy.
• Easy conditions for maximizing Mega Harmony's damage output.
• Greninja can damage any of the opponent's Pokemon with Water Shuriken.
Weaknesses:
• Greninja is a Stage 2 Pokemon which needs a few turns to set up.
Mega Altaria ex and Furfou Deck Icon Mega Altaria ex and Furfou Deck Strengths:
• Mega Harmony can deal up to 130 damage with a full Bench for only 2 Energy.
• Easy conditions for maximizing Mega Harmony's damage output.
• Furfou is an effective enough wall that can KO 30 HP Baby Pokemon.
Weaknesses:
• Mega Altaria ex may lack the damage necessary to OHKO important threats.
Mega Altaria ex and Indeedee ex Deck Icon Mega Altaria ex and Indeedee ex Deck Strengths:
• Mega Harmony can deal up to 130 damage with a full Bench for only 2 Energy.
• Easy conditions for maximizing Mega Harmony's damage output.
• Indeedee ex can keep Mega Altaria ex healthy.
Weaknesses:
• Very weak to Pom-Pom Oricorio, which cannot be damaged by most Pokemon in the deck.
Mega Altaria ex and Sylveon ex Deck Icon Mega Altaria ex and Sylveon ex Deck Strengths:
• Mega Harmony can deal up to 130 damage with a full Bench for only 2 Energy.
• Easy conditions for maximizing Mega Harmony's damage output.
• Mega Rising's Eevee allows you to evolve into Sylveon ex right away and draw cards with Happy Ribbon if it is in the Active Spot.
Weaknesses:
• Very weak to Pom-Pom Oricorio, which cannot be damaged by most Pokemon in the deck.

Darkrai and Mega Altaria ex Deck

Pokemon TCG Pocket- A4a 059 Card
Igglybuff ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B1 102 Card
Mega Altaria ex ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B1 196 Card
Swablu ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B2b 040 Card
Darkrai ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- A1a 068 Card
Leaf ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- A2 148 Card
Rocky Helmet ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- A2 150 Card
Cyrus ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- A2 155 Card
Mars ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B1 225 Card
Copycat ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B1 226 Card
Lisia ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B2 153 Card
Training Area ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- P-A 005 Card
Poke Ball ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- P-A 007 Card
Professor's Research ×2
Energy Used
Darkness Icon

Darkrai and its Bad Dreams Ability synergizes with Igglybuff's Sleepy Lullaby which puts the defending Pokemon to Sleep.

This is a powerful early-game strategy that's usable as early as turn 1.

Mega Altaria ex can score KOs in the late-game, giving this deck an advantage at any point in the game.

Expansions Cards to Get and Packs to Open
Genetic Apex (A1) No cards needed from this expansion.
Mythical Island (A1a) Leaf x 1 (Mew Pack)
Spacetime Smackdown (A2) Rocky Helmet x 1 (Palkia Pack)
Cyrus x 1 (Palkia Pack)
Mars x 2 (Palkia Pack)
Triumphant Light (A2a) No cards needed from this expansion.
Shining Revelry (A2b) No cards needed from this expansion.
Celestial Guardians No cards needed from this expansion.
Extradimensional Crisis No cards needed from this expansion.
Eevee Grove No cards needed from this expansion.
Wisdom of Sky and Sea No cards needed from this expansion.
Secluded Springs Igglybuff x 2 (Suicune Pack)
Mega Rising Mega Altaria ex x 2 (Mega Altaria Pack)
Swablu x 2 (Mega Altaria Pack)
Copycat x 1 (Mega Gyarados Pack)
Lisia x 1 (Mega Altaria Pack)
Crimson Blaze No cards needed from this expansion.
Fantastical Parade Training Area x 1 (Mega Gardevoir Pack)
Paldean Wonders No cards needed from this expansion.
Mega Shine Darkrai x 2 (Mega Gengar Pack)
Promo-A Poke Ball x 2 (Promo-A Pack)
Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack)

Mega Altaria ex and Gourgeist Deck

Pokemon TCG Pocket- B1 102 Card
Mega Altaria ex ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B1 106 Card
Jirachi ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B1 109 Card
Chingling ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B1 196 Card
Swablu ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B2 071 Card
Pumpkaboo ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B2 072 Card
Gourgeist ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- A2 150 Card
Cyrus ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- A2 155 Card
Mars ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B1 225 Card
Copycat ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B1 226 Card
Lisia ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B2 153 Card
Training Area ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- P-A 005 Card
Poke Ball ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- P-A 007 Card
Professor's Research ×2
Energy Used
Psychic Icon

Mega Altaria ex with Gourgeist make for a combo that's difficult to completely shut down. Both Pokemon are great at achieving 2HKOs on most threats.

Jirachi and Chingling are utility inclusions in the deck that can offer sniping and disruption.

Expansions Cards to Get and Packs to Open
Genetic Apex (A1) No cards needed from this expansion.
Mythical Island (A1a) No cards needed from this expansion.
Spacetime Smackdown (A2) Cyrus x 2 (Palkia Pack)
Mars x 1 (Palkia Pack)
Triumphant Light (A2a) No cards needed from this expansion.
Shining Revelry (A2b) No cards needed from this expansion.
Celestial Guardians No cards needed from this expansion.
Extradimensional Crisis No cards needed from this expansion.
Eevee Grove No cards needed from this expansion.
Wisdom of Sky and Sea No cards needed from this expansion.
Secluded Springs No cards needed from this expansion.
Mega Rising Mega Altaria ex x 2 (Mega Altaria Pack)
Jirachi x 1 (Mega Altaria Pack)
Chingling x 2 (Any Pack)
Swablu x 2 (Mega Altaria Pack)
Copycat x 1 (Mega Gyarados Pack)
Lisia x 1 (Mega Altaria Pack)
Crimson Blaze No cards needed from this expansion.
Fantastical Parade Pumpkaboo x 2 (Mega Gardevoir Pack)
Gourgeist x 2 (Mega Gardevoir Pack)
Training Area x 1 (Mega Gardevoir Pack)
Paldean Wonders No cards needed from this expansion.
Mega Shine No cards needed from this expansion.
Promo-A Poke Ball x 1 (Promo-A Pack)
Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack)

Mega Altaria ex and Chingling Deck

Pokemon TCG Pocket- A4a 064 Card
Swablu ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B1 102 Card
Mega Altaria ex ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B1 106 Card
Jirachi ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B1 109 Card
Chingling ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B1 121 Card
Indeedee ex ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B1 197 Card
Altaria ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- A1 225 Card
Sabrina ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- A2 148 Card
Rocky Helmet ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- A2 150 Card
Cyrus ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B1 225 Card
Copycat ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B1 226 Card
Lisia ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B2 153 Card
Training Area ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- P-A 005 Card
Poke Ball ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- P-A 006 Card
Red Card ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- P-A 007 Card
Professor's Research ×2
Energy Used
Psychic Icon

Mega Altaria ex is joined by useful low-HP Basic Pokemon in this deck.

Jirachi can easily KO your opponents' benched Magikarp or Baby Pokemon. Chingling is a good starter that can delay your opponent's setup.

Expansions Cards to Get and Packs to Open
Genetic Apex (A1) Sabrina x 1 (Charizard Pack)
Mythical Island (A1a) No cards needed from this expansion.
Spacetime Smackdown (A2) Rocky Helmet x 1 (Palkia Pack)
Cyrus x 1 (Palkia Pack)
Triumphant Light (A2a) No cards needed from this expansion.
Shining Revelry (A2b) No cards needed from this expansion.
Celestial Guardians No cards needed from this expansion.
Extradimensional Crisis No cards needed from this expansion.
Eevee Grove No cards needed from this expansion.
Wisdom of Sky and Sea No cards needed from this expansion.
Secluded Springs Swablu x 2 (Suicune Pack)
Mega Rising Mega Altaria ex x 2 (Mega Altaria Pack)
Jirachi x 1 (Mega Altaria Pack)
Chingling x 2 (Any Pack)
Indeedee ex x 1 (Mega Altaria Pack)
Altaria x 1 (Mega Altaria Pack)
Copycat x 1 (Mega Gyarados Pack)
Lisia x 2 (Mega Altaria Pack)
Crimson Blaze No cards needed from this expansion.
Fantastical Parade Training Area x 1 (Mega Gardevoir Pack)
Paldean Wonders No cards needed from this expansion.
Mega Shine No cards needed from this expansion.
Promo-A Poke Ball x 1 (Promo-A Pack)
Red Card x 1 (Promo-A Pack)
Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack)

Mega Altaria ex and Greninja Deck

Pokemon TCG Pocket- A1 087 Card
Froakie ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- A1 089 Card
Greninja ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B1 102 Card
Mega Altaria ex ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B1 109 Card
Chingling ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B1 196 Card
Swablu ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- A2 150 Card
Cyrus ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- A3 144 Card
Rare Candy ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B1 225 Card
Copycat ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B1 226 Card
Lisia ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B2 153 Card
Training Area ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- P-A 005 Card
Poke Ball ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- P-A 007 Card
Professor's Research ×2
Energy Used
Psychic Icon

Mega Altaria ex is played with Greninja as a way for Mega Altaria ex to score more consistent KOs.

Chingling is a good starter that can delay your opponent's setup.
Jingly Noise can get Item cards stuck in your opponent's hand and increase the effectivity of your Copycats.

Expansions Cards to Get and Packs to Open
Genetic Apex (A1) Froakie x 2 (Charizard Pack)
Greninja x 2 (Charizard Pack)
Mythical Island (A1a) No cards needed from this expansion.
Spacetime Smackdown (A2) Cyrus x 1 (Palkia Pack)
Triumphant Light (A2a) No cards needed from this expansion.
Shining Revelry (A2b) No cards needed from this expansion.
Celestial Guardians Rare Candy x 2 (Any Pack)
Extradimensional Crisis No cards needed from this expansion.
Eevee Grove No cards needed from this expansion.
Wisdom of Sky and Sea No cards needed from this expansion.
Secluded Springs No cards needed from this expansion.
Mega Rising Mega Altaria ex x 2 (Mega Altaria Pack)
Chingling x 2 (Any Pack)
Swablu x 2 (Mega Altaria Pack)
Copycat x 2 (Mega Gyarados Pack)
Lisia x 1 (Mega Altaria Pack)
Crimson Blaze No cards needed from this expansion.
Fantastical Parade Training Area x 1 (Mega Gardevoir Pack)
Paldean Wonders No cards needed from this expansion.
Mega Shine No cards needed from this expansion.
Promo-A Poke Ball x 1 (Promo-A Pack)
Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack)

Mega Altaria and Furfou Deck

Pokemon TCG Pocket- A4 070 Card
Elekid ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B1 102 Card
Mega Altaria ex ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B1 109 Card
Chingling ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B1 196 Card
Swablu ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B1a 065 Card
Furfrou ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- A1 225 Card
Sabrina ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- A2 148 Card
Rocky Helmet ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- A2 150 Card
Cyrus ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- A2 155 Card
Mars ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B1 225 Card
Copycat ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B1 226 Card
Lisia ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- P-A 002 Card
X Speed ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- P-A 005 Card
Poke Ball ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- P-A 007 Card
Professor's Research ×2
Energy Used
Psychic Icon

Mega Altaria ex is played with an assortment of Baby Pokemon such as Chingling and Elekid, which are both fetchable by Lisia.

Furfou works as single-point tank that can take on opposing Baby Pokemon or put opposing exs into Mega Altaria ex's KO range.

Expansions Cards to Get and Packs to Open
Genetic Apex (A1) Sabrina x 1 (Charizard Pack)
Mythical Island (A1a) No cards needed from this expansion.
Spacetime Smackdown (A2) Rocky Helmet x 2 (Palkia Pack)
Cyrus x 1 (Palkia Pack)
Mars x 1 (Palkia Pack)
Triumphant Light (A2a) No cards needed from this expansion.
Shining Revelry (A2b) No cards needed from this expansion.
Celestial Guardians No cards needed from this expansion.
Extradimensional Crisis No cards needed from this expansion.
Eevee Grove No cards needed from this expansion.
Wisdom of Sky and Sea Elekid x 1 (Lugia Pack)
Secluded Springs No cards needed from this expansion.
Mega Rising Mega Altaria ex x 2 (Mega Altaria Pack)
Chingling x 1 (Any Pack)
Swablu x 2 (Mega Altaria Pack)
Copycat x 1 (Mega Gyarados Pack)
Lisia x 1 (Mega Altaria Pack)
Crimson Blaze Furfrou x 2 (Mega Charizard Pack)
Fantastical Parade No cards needed from this expansion.
Paldean Wonders No cards needed from this expansion.
Mega Shine No cards needed from this expansion.
Promo-A X Speed x 1 (Promo-A Pack)
Poke Ball x 2 (Promo-A Pack)
Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack)

Mega Altaria ex and Indeedee ex Deck

Pokemon TCG Pocket- A2b 035 Card
Giratina ex ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B1 102 Card
Mega Altaria ex ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B1 121 Card
Indeedee ex ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B1 196 Card
Swablu ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B1 197 Card
Altaria ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- A1 223 Card
Giovanni ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- A1 225 Card
Sabrina ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- A2 148 Card
Rocky Helmet ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- A2 150 Card
Cyrus ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- A2 155 Card
Mars ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B1 225 Card
Copycat ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- P-A 005 Card
Poke Ball ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- P-A 007 Card
Professor's Research ×2
Energy Used
Psychic Icon

With a full Bench, Mega Altaria ex can deal 130 damage to opponents, and it's fairly easy to set up. You can use Professor's Research, Poke Ball, and May to try to get all your Basic Pokemon into your hand as soon as possible.

Your attacker in the Active Spot can be kept healthy with Indeedee ex's Watch Over Ability. If you have two Indeedee ex on your Bench, you can heal up to 40 damage every turn. Additionally, Indeedee ex is a decent enough secondary attacker that can deal good damage to Pokemon with expensive Attack Costs like Mega Gyarados ex.

Although you'd want Mega Altaria ex as your primary attacker, Giratina ex is in this deck as another offensive option in case you need to swap Mega Altaria out. When going up against Pom-Pom Oricorio, there is also a regular Altaria in this deck that you can use to damage it.

Expansions Cards to Get and Packs to Open
Genetic Apex (A1) Giovanni x 1 (Mewtwo Pack)
Sabrina x 1 (Charizard Pack)
Mythical Island (A1a) No cards needed from this expansion.
Spacetime Smackdown (A2) Rocky Helmet x 2 (Palkia Pack)
Cyrus x 1 (Palkia Pack)
Mars x 1 (Palkia Pack)
Triumphant Light (A2a) No cards needed from this expansion.
Shining Revelry (A2b) Giratina ex x 2 (Shiny Charizard Pack)
Celestial Guardians No cards needed from this expansion.
Extradimensional Crisis No cards needed from this expansion.
Eevee Grove No cards needed from this expansion.
Wisdom of Sky and Sea No cards needed from this expansion.
Secluded Springs No cards needed from this expansion.
Mega Rising Mega Altaria ex x 2 (Mega Altaria Pack)
Indeedee ex x 2 (Mega Altaria Pack)
Swablu x 2 (Mega Altaria Pack)
Altaria x 1 (Mega Altaria Pack)
Copycat x 1 (Mega Gyarados Pack)
Crimson Blaze No cards needed from this expansion.
Fantastical Parade No cards needed from this expansion.
Paldean Wonders No cards needed from this expansion.
Mega Shine No cards needed from this expansion.
Promo-A Poke Ball x 2 (Promo-A Pack)
Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack)

Mega Altaria ex and Sylveon ex Deck

Pokemon TCG Pocket- A2 072 Card
Dusknoir ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- A3b 034 Card
Sylveon ex ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- A4a 064 Card
Swablu ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B1 102 Card
Mega Altaria ex ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B1 103 Card
Duskull ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B1 121 Card
Indeedee ex ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B1 184 Card
Eevee ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- A2 150 Card
Cyrus ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- A2 155 Card
Mars ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- A2b 071 Card
Red ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- A3 144 Card
Rare Candy ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- B1 226 Card
Lisia ×2
Pokemon TCG Pocket- P-A 005 Card
Poke Ball ×1
Pokemon TCG Pocket- P-A 007 Card
Professor's Research ×2
Energy Used
Psychic Icon

Lisia is a great Supporter in this deck because it can consistently find you your Basic Pokemon.

Mega Altaria ex is your primary attacker, which can be kept healthy by Dusknoir.

Eevee from Mega Rising can immediately evolve into Sylveon ex if it is in the Active Spot, and can draw you cards with Happy Ribbon as early as your first turn, increasing your chances of finding a turn 1 Lisia, or a turn 2 Rare Candy into Dusknoir.

Expansions Cards to Get and Packs to Open
Genetic Apex (A1) No cards needed from this expansion.
Mythical Island (A1a) No cards needed from this expansion.
Spacetime Smackdown (A2) Dusknoir x 1 (Dialga Pack)
Cyrus x 1 (Palkia Pack)
Mars x 1 (Palkia Pack)
Triumphant Light (A2a) No cards needed from this expansion.
Shining Revelry (A2b) Red x 1 (Shiny Charizard Pack)
Celestial Guardians Rare Candy x 1 (Any Pack)
Extradimensional Crisis No cards needed from this expansion.
Eevee Grove Sylveon ex x 2 (Eevee Pack)
Wisdom of Sky and Sea No cards needed from this expansion.
Secluded Springs Swablu x 2 (Suicune Pack)
Mega Rising Mega Altaria ex x 2 (Mega Altaria Pack)
Duskull x 1 (Mega Blaziken Pack)
Indeedee ex x 1 (Mega Altaria Pack)
Eevee x 2 (Mega Gyarados Pack)
Lisia x 2 (Mega Altaria Pack)
Crimson Blaze No cards needed from this expansion.
Fantastical Parade No cards needed from this expansion.
Paldean Wonders No cards needed from this expansion.
Mega Shine No cards needed from this expansion.
Promo-A Poke Ball x 1 (Promo-A Pack)
Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack)

Mega Altaria ex Deck Strategy Guide

Fill Your Bench

Giratina ex
Sylveon ex
Indeedee ex

To make the most out of Mega Altaria ex, you'll want to fill all three slots of your Bench with Pokemon. The best Pokemon to have on your Bench are those that can support Mega Altaria with their abilities, such as Indeedee ex or Sylveon ex, or Pokemon that can be used to pivot Mega Altaria out.

Use Non-ex Altaria Against Pom-Pom Oricorio

Altaria

A single copy of Altaria from B1 is slotted into the deck as a countermeasure to Pom-Pom Oricorio. Consider setting one up quickly if you're up against a Lightning deck.

How to Beat Mega Altaria ex Decks

Use Strong Metal Types

Solgaleo ex
Melmetal ex

It is recommended to use Metal-type Pokemon with moves that can deal a lot of damage. Mega Altaria ex has 190 HP, so it's hard to knock out in one hit.

Pokemon such as Solgaleo ex and Melmetal ex are strong enough to take one hit from Mega Altaria ex, and knock it out in two turns.

Best Metal Type Deck and Cards Tier List

Swap Out Mega Altaria ex

Sabrina
Cyrus

You can use Sabrina or Cyrus to reposition your opponent's Pokemon and prevent Mega Altaria ex from attacking you for a moment. You can also use it as an opporunity to knock out a Pokemon your opponent has been hiding on the Bench, lowering Mega Altaria ex's power when it switches back into the Active Slot.

List of Supporter Cards

Pokemon TCG Pocket Related Guides

Decks

Best Meta Decks Tier List

Mega Shine Decks

Darkrai Deck Icon Darkrai Mega Scizor ex Deck Icon Mega Scizor ex Mega Slowbro ex DecksMega Slowbro ex Mega Manectric ex Deck Icon Mega Manectric ex
Mega Charizard X ex DecksMega Charizard X ex Mega Gengar ex Deck IconMega Gengar ex Haxorus Deck IconHaxorus -

Top Decks in the Meta

S Tier Tier
Darkrai and Mega Altaria ex DeckDarkrai and Mega Altaria ex Deck Chien-Pao ex and Baxcalibur DeckChien-Pao ex and Baxcalibur Deck Mega Altaria ex and Greninja DeckMega Altaria ex and Greninja Deck -
A+ Tier Tier
Mega Manectric ex and Zeraora DeckMega Manectric ex and Zeraora Deck Mega Absol ex and Greninja DeckMega Absol ex and Greninja Deck Gourgeist and Houndstone DeckGourgeist and Houndstone Deck Mega Altaria ex and Gourgeist DeckMega Altaria ex and Gourgeist Deck
Mega Absol ex and Hydreigon DeckMega Absol ex and Hydreigon Deck CB Magnezone and Pom-Pom Oricorio DeckCB Magnezone and Pom-Pom Oricorio Deck - -
A Tier Tier
Mega Charizard X ex and Entei ex DeckMega Charizard X ex and Entei ex Deck Mega Scizor ex and Skarmory DeckMega Scizor ex and Skarmory Deck Wigglytuff ex and Darkrai DeckWigglytuff ex and Darkrai Deck Darkrai and Mega Absol ex DeckDarkrai and Mega Absol ex Deck
Teal Mask Ogerpon ex and Leafeon ex DeckTeal Mask Ogerpon ex and Leafeon ex Deck Bellibolt ex and CB Magnezone DeckBellibolt ex and CB Magnezone Deck Mega Blaziken ex and Heatmor DeckMega Blaziken ex and Heatmor Deck Suicune ex and Greninja DeckSuicune ex and Greninja Deck
B Tier Tier
Mega Slowbro ex and Mantyke DeckMega Slowbro ex and Mantyke Deck Mega Charizard Y ex and Entei ex DeckMega Charizard Y ex and Entei ex Deck Chandelure DeckChandelure Deck Mega Gardevoir ex and Mewtwo ex DeckMega Gardevoir ex and Mewtwo ex Deck
C Tier Tier
Mega Gengar ex DeckMega Gengar ex Deck Mega Venusaur ex DeckMega Venusaur ex Deck Jolteon ex and Jolteon DeckJolteon ex and Jolteon Deck -

List of All Decks

Core Expansion Decks
Mega Shine Logo
(B2b)		 ・Darkrai
・Haxorus
・Mega Charizard X ex
・Mega Gengar ex
・Mega Manectric ex
・Mega Scizor ex
・Mega Slowbro ex
Paldean Wonders Logo
(B2a)		 ・Armarouge ex
・Baxcalibur
・Bellibolt ex
・Chien-Pao ex
・Gholdengo ex
・Meowscarada ex
・PW Pawmot
・Skeledirge
Fantastical Parade Logo
(B2)		 ・Alolan Ninetales ex
・Blacephalon ex
・Chandelure
・Galarian Obstagoon
・Gourgeist
・Gigalith ex
・Maushold
・Mega Gardevoir ex
・Mega Kangaskhan ex
・Mega Mawile ex
・Mega Medicham ex
・Mega Swampert ex
・Mimikyu ex
・Teal Mask Ogerpon ex
・Toxtricity ex
・Tyrantrum
Mega Rising Logo
(B1a)		 ・Ariados
・CB Ditto
・CB Heliolisk
・CB Porygon-Z
・CB Magnezone
・Mega Blastoise ex
・Mega Charizard Y ex
・Mega Lopunny ex
・Mega Steelix ex
・Mega Venusaur ex
・Reuniclus
Mega Rising Logo
(B1)		 ・Aegislash
・Dragalge ex
・Greninja ex
・Golurk
・Goodra
・Hitmonchan ex
・Hydreigon
・Indeedee ex
・Jolteon ex
・Luxray
・Mega Absol ex
・Mega Altaria ex
・Mega Ampharos ex
・Mega Blaziken ex
・Mega Gyarados ex
・Mega Pidgeot ex
・Mega Pinsir ex
・Melmetal ex
・Rapidash ex
・Tauros ex
・Whimsicott ex
Secluded Springs Logo
(A4a)		 ・Altaria
・Celebi
・Dugtrio
・Entei ex
・Galarian Cursola
・Jumpluff ex
・Latios
・Miltank
・Poliwrath ex
・Raikou ex
・Slowking
・SS Eelektross
・Suicune ex
・Zoroark
Wisdom of Sea and Sky Logo
(A4)		 ・Crobat ex
・Donphan ex
・Espeon ex
・Ho-oh ex
・Kingdra ex
・Lanturn ex
・Lugia ex
・Magcargo
・Raikou
・Scizor
・Shuckle ex
・Skarmory ex
・Steelix
・Umbreon ex
・WSS Gyarados
・WSS Tyranitar
・Xatu
Eevee Grove Logo
(A3b)		 ・Alcremie
・Dragonite ex
・Espeon
・Flareon ex
・Glaceon
・Jolteon
・Leafeon
・Primarina ex
・Slurpuff
・Snorlax ex
・Sylveon ex
・Umbreon
・Vaporeon
Extradimensional Crisis Logo
(A3a)		 ・Alolan Dugtrio ex
・Blacephalon
・Buzzwole ex
・Guzzlord ex
・Lycanroc ex
・Naganadel
・Nihilego
・Pheromosa
・Shiinotic
・Silvally
・Stoutland
・Tapu Koko ex
・Ultra Necrozma ex
Celestial Guardians Logo
(A3)		 ・Alolan Muk ex
・Alolan Ninetales
・Alolan Raichu ex
・Araquanid
・Banette
・Crabominable ex
・Decidueye ex
・Dhelmise ex
・Incineroar ex
・Kommo-o
・Lunala ex
・Mimikyu
・Passimian ex
・Pom-Pom Oricorio
・Rayquaza ex
・Solgaleo ex
・Tsareena
・Turtonator
・Vikavolt
・Wishiwashi ex
Shining Revelry Logo
(A2b)		 ・Beedrill ex
・Bibarel ex
・Dondozo
・Gholdengo
・Giratina ex
・Lucario ex
・Meowscarada
・Paldean Clodsire ex
・Pawmot
・SR Charizard ex
・SR Pikachu ex
・Tinkaton ex
・Wugtrio ex
Triumphant Light Logo
(A2a)		 ・Abomasnow
・Arceus ex
・Bronzong
・Carnivine
・Crobat
・Donphan
・Garchomp ex
・Gengar
・Glaceon ex
・Heatran
・Houndoom
・Leafeon ex
・Origin Forme Palkia
・Probopass ex
・Snorlax
・Staraptor
・TL Tyranitar
Space-Time Smackdown Logo
(A2)		 ・Bastiodon
・Darkrai ex
・Dialga ex
・Empoleon
・Gallade ex
・Garchomp
・Infernape ex
・Lickilicky ex
・Lucario
・Luxray
・Magnezone
・Mesprit
・Mismagius ex
・Pachirisu ex
・Palkia ex
・Porygon-Z
・Rampardos
・Rhyperior
・Togekiss
・Torterra
・Weavile ex
・Yanmega ex
Mythical Island Logo
(A1a)		 ・Aerodactyl ex
・Celebi ex
・Golem
・Gyarados ex
・Mew ex
・Pidgeot ex
・Scolipede
Genetic Apex Logo
(A1)		 ・Aerodactyl
・Alakazam
・Arbok
・Arcanine ex
・Articuno
・Articuno ex
・Blastoise
・Blastoise ex
・Centiskorch
・Charizard
・Dragonite
・Exeggutor ex
・Frosmoth
・GA Charizard ex
・GA Gyarados
・GA Pikachu ex
・Gengar ex
・Greninja
・Kabutops
・Kingler
・Lapras ex
・Machamp ex
・Marowak ex
・Melmetal
・Mewtwo ex
・Moltres ex
・Ninetales
・Omastar
・Pidgeot
・Poliwrath
・Primeape
・Raichu
・Starmie ex
・Venusaur
・Venusaur ex
・Weezing
・Wigglytuff ex
・Zapdos
・Zapdos ex

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2 Anonymous Anonymous 3 months

Wrong Froakie in the Altaria ex and Greninja deck, there's One with same Life and 20 damage

1 Anonymous Anonymous 4 months

Guys, is It normal that the top Alraria deck says It synergizes well with copycat but there is no copycat card in the deck? Also, there is a 'Red' card but I can't see the number next to it :/

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