Mega Steelix ex (Crimson Blaze) Expert Solo Battle Guide
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This Expert Solo Battle guide is for the Mega Steelix ex Deck from the Crimson Blaze 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 Mega Steelix ex Expert Solo Battle
Opponent's Card List
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Use Fast Fire-Type Pokemon
Mega Steelix ex can take time to set up, so you will want to beat it by having Pokemon who can start dealing damage for a low energy energy cost. You shoud also take advantage of the deck's Fire-type weakness to score extra damage.
Discard the Opponent's Heavy Helmet
You may want to bring Guzma in order to discard the opponent's Heavy Helmet. This will prevent them from taking advantage of Heavy Helmet's damage reduction, making their Pokemon easier to KO.
Send Mega Steelix ex to the Bench
Mega Steelix ex can be difficult to deal with once it attacks and sets up its damage reduction effect. You may send it to the Bench using Sabrina or Cyrus out a damaged Pokemon to avoid having to deal with Mega Steelix ex.
KO Onix Before It Evolves
You may KO Onix before it evolves. This allows you to score a point while preventing Mega Steelix ex from being put into play.
Be cautious of Dig and its effect, as it can nullify any damage and effects. If your opponent flips heads after using Dig, it is best to focus on attacking their other Pokemon.
Mega Steelix ex Expert Solo Battle Tasks
Battle Tasks and Rewards
| Mission | Reward |
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| Win this battle with a deck whose Pokemon are only Colorless-type |
 Shop Ticket
x5 |
| Win this battle without any Pokemon ex included in your deck |
Shop Ticket
x5 |
| Win this battle with 12 or more Crimson Blaze cards included in your deck |
Shop Ticket
x5 |
| Win this battle without your opponent getting any points |
Shop Ticket
x5 |
| Win this battle by turn 12 |
Shop Ticket
x5 |
Recommended Decks
Pidgeot ex and Farfetch'd Deck
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| Expansions | Cards to Get and Packs to Open |
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| Genetic Apex (A1) | Pidgey x 2 (Mewtwo Pack) Pidgeotto x 1 (Mewtwo Pack) Farfetch'd x 1 (Any Pack) |
| Mythical Island (A1a) | Pidgeot ex x 2 (Mew Pack) |
| Spacetime Smackdown (A2) | Pokemon Communication x 1 (Dialga Pack) Giant Cape x 2 (Dialga Pack) |
| Triumphant Light (A2a) | Irida x 2 (Arceus Pack) |
| Shining Revelry (A2b) | Red x 1 (Shiny Charizard Pack) |
| Celestial Guardians | Rare Candy x 2 (Any Pack) Lillie x 2 (Solgaleo 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 | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Crimson Blaze | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Promo-A | Poke Ball x 2 (Promo-A Pack) Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack) |
Pidgeot ex is the main damage dealer of this deck with Farfetch'd being used for an aggressive early game.
Farfetch'd's 40 damage output can easily halve through most low HP Pokemon on the first turn. You can equip it with Giant Cape to increase its HP.
This will buy time to build Pidgeot ex on the Bench. Use Rare Candy to skip the Stage 1 evolution and immediately evolve Pidgey to Pidgeotto ex. Once Pidgeot ex is ready, switch it to the Active Spot.
Since we use Water Energy for this deck, you can use Irida to heal your Pokemon. Use Red if you are struggling to pool damage against other ex cards.
Best Mega Pidgeot ex Decks and Card List
Ninetales and Blaine Deck
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| Expansions | Cards to Get and Packs to Open |
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| Genetic Apex (A1) | Vulpix x 2 (Charizard Pack) Ninetales x 2 (Charizard Pack) Blaine x 2 (Charizard Pack) Sabrina x 1 (Charizard Pack) |
| Mythical Island (A1a) | Ponyta x 2 (Mew Pack) Rapidash x 2 (Mew Pack) |
| Spacetime Smackdown (A2) | Giant Cape x 2 (Dialga 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 | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Rising | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Crimson Blaze | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Promo-A | X Speed x 2 (Promo-A Pack) Poke Ball x 2 (Promo-A Pack) Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack) |
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 to take down larger Pokemon.
Best Ninetales Decks and Card List
Mega Charizard Y ex and Houndoom Deck
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| Expansions | Cards to Get and Packs to Open |
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| Genetic Apex (A1) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mythical Island (A1a) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Spacetime Smackdown (A2) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| 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 | Entei ex x 1 (Suicune Pack) |
| Mega Rising | May x 2 (Mega Blaziken Pack) Copycat x 1 (Mega Gyarados Pack) |
| Crimson Blaze | Charmander x 2 (Mega Charizard Pack) Charmeleon x 2 (Mega Charizard Pack) Mega Charizard Y ex x 2 (Mega Charizard Pack) Houndour x 2 (Mega Charizard Pack) Houndoom x 2 (Mega Charizard Pack) Serena x 2 (Mega Charizard Pack) |
| Promo-A | Poke Ball x 2 (Promo-A Pack) Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack) |
Mega Charizard Y ex is a powerful new Mega Pokemon ex from Crimson Blaze that has the ability to OHKO every Pokemon in the game. It comes at the cost of recoil damage, however, so careful decision-making and analysis could prove vital when piloting this deck.
Crimson Blaze Houndoom can be used as an early game attacker while building Mega Charizard ex in the bench due to its quick set-up and low-energy cost.
This deck also runs copies of Charmeleon instead of Rare Candy, because of its Ignition Ability being able to accelerate Energy to your Active Pokemon. This makes the deck even more consistent.
Best Mega Charizard Y ex Decks and Card List
Mega Steelix ex 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 |
|---|---|
| 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
Crimson Blaze (B1a)
Mega Rising (B1)
Deluxe Pack ex (A4b)
Secluded Springs (A4a)
Wisdom of Sea and Sky (A4)
Eevee Grove (A3b)
Extradimensional Crisis (A3a)
Celestial Guardians (A3)
Shining Revelry (A2b)
Triumphant Light (A2a)
Space-Time Smackdown (A2)
Event Solo Battle Guides
Rayquaza ex
Pawmot
Gible
Cresselia ex
Blastoise
Venusaur
Lapras exComment
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