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Best Mega Charizard X ex Decks and Card List

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

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

The decks on this page reflect the meta around the Pulsing Aura Expansion.

Best Mega Charizard X ex Decks

Mega Charizard X ex Deck Variants Strengths and Weaknesses
Mega Charizard X ex and Entei ex Deck Icon Mega Charizard X ex and Entei ex Deck
[★ Best ★]
Strengths:
• Use Entei ex to draw an extra Pokemon card at the end of your turn.
• Mega Charizard X ex's attack gets a +80 damage bonus once the card has less than 110 HP left.
• Mega Charizard X ex has extermely high HP.
Weaknesses:
• If Mega Charizard X ex gets defeated, you will instantly lose the game.
• Having no non-ex Pokemon in the deck leaves it vulnerable against Pom-Pom Style Oricorio.

Mega Charizard X ex and Entei ex

Charmander ×2 Entei ex ×2 Mega Charizard Y ex ×1 Charmeleon ×2
Mega Charizard X ex ×1 Sabrina ×1 Rocky Helmet ×1 Cyrus ×1
Pokemon Center Lady ×1 Flame Patch ×2 May ×1 Copycat ×1
Poke Ball ×2 Professor's Research ×2
Energy Used
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During the Early Game, place Entei ex in the Active Spot while you set up Mega Charizard X ex in the Bench. This will allow you to use Entei ex's Ability to draw an extra card at the end of a turn, drawing the cards that you need in your deck quicker.

Once Mega Charizard X ex is up, switch it to the Active Spot and use it as your main attacker. Use Trainer cards to support and sustain Mega Charizard X ex, such as Flame Patch to attach extra Fire Energy to it.

Expansions Cards to Get and Packs to Open
Genetic Apex (A1) Charmander x 2 (Charizard Pack)
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) Pokemon Center Lady x 1 (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 Entei ex x 2 (Suicune Pack)
Mega Rising Flame Patch x 2 (Mega Blaziken Pack)
May x 1 (Mega Blaziken Pack)
Copycat x 1 (Mega Gyarados Pack)
Crimson Blaze Mega Charizard Y ex x 1 (Mega Charizard Pack)
Fantastical Parade No cards needed from this expansion.
Paldean Wonders No cards needed from this expansion.
Mega Shine Charmeleon x 2 (Mega Gengar Pack)
Mega Charizard X ex x 1 (Mega Gengar Pack)
Pulsing Aura No cards needed from this expansion.
Paradox Drive No cards needed from this expansion.
Everyday Wonders No cards needed from this expansion.
Ruler of the Skies No cards needed from this expansion.
Team Rocket's Ambition No cards needed from this expansion.
Promo-A Poke Ball x 2 (Promo-A Pack)
Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack)
Promo-B No cards needed from this expansion.

Mega Charizard X ex Deck Strategy Guide

Use Fire Accelerators to Quickly Set Up Mega Charizard X ex

Use Energy Accelerators such as Magby and Flame Patch to get Mega Charizard X ex's attack ready as quickly as possible. You can also take advantage of Mega Shine Charmeleon's Ability to attach Fire Energy to the your Active Pokemon.

How to Beat Mega Charizard X ex Decks

Use Pom-Pom Oricorio as a Wall

Pom-Pom Oricorio's Ability can negate damage from attacks done by ex Pokemon. This makes it a good shield against Mega Charizard X ex while you set up your Pokemon on the Bench.

Best Pom-Pom Oricorio Decks and Card List

Do Not Drop Mega Charizard X ex's HP Below 120 Until You Are Ready

Pay attention to Mega Charizard X ex's HP before you attack. When Mega Charizard X ex's HP drops below 110, its attack increases by 80.

Try to whittle down Mega Charizard X ex's HP before it reaches 110. Afterwards, make sure your next attack can KO Mega Charizard X ex within the turn to avoid triggering its special move.

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Best Meta Decks Tier List

Team Rocket's Ambition Decks

TR Articuno ex Deck iconTR Articuno ex Team RocketTR Zapdos ex Team RocketTR Weezing ex Team RocketTR Slowking ex
Team RocketTR Raticate ex TRA Garchomp Deck iconTRA Garchomp Team RocketTR Moltres ex Team RocketTR Wobbuffet
Mega Garchomp ex Deck IconMega Garchomp ex - - -

Top Decks in the Meta

S Tier Tier
Mega Lucario ex and Hitmonlee DeckMega Lucario ex and Hitmonlee Deck Darkrai and Mega Altaria ex DeckDarkrai and Mega Altaria ex Deck Hoopa ex and Darkrai ex DeckHoopa ex and Darkrai ex Deck -
A+ Tier Tier
Chien-Pao ex and Baxcalibur DeckChien-Pao ex and Baxcalibur Deck Vespiquen ex and Shuckle ex DeckVespiquen ex and Shuckle ex Deck Mega Sceptile ex and EW Butterfree DeckMega Sceptile ex and EW Butterfree Deck Miraidon ex and CB Magnezone DeckMiraidon ex and CB Magnezone Deck
Mega Rayquaza ex and Gouging Fire DeckMega Rayquaza ex and Gouging Fire Deck - - -
A Tier Tier
Mega Altaria ex and Greninja DeckMega Altaria ex and Greninja Deck Mega Absol ex and Hydreigon DeckMega Absol ex and Hydreigon Deck Mega Sceptile ex and Greninja DeckMega Sceptile ex and Greninja Deck Heliolisk and Mega Manectric ex DeckHeliolisk and Mega Manectric ex Deck
Mega Charizard X ex and Entei ex DeckMega Charizard X ex and Entei ex Deck Magnezone ex and Pom-Pom Oricorio DeckMagnezone ex and Pom-Pom Oricorio Deck - -
B Tier Tier
Mega Sableye ex and Greninja DeckMega Sableye ex and Greninja Deck Mega Blaziken ex and Greninja DeckMega Blaziken ex and Greninja Deck Team RocketTeam Rocket's Weezing ex and Hoopa ex Deck Mega Altaria ex and Gourgeist DeckMega Altaria ex and Gourgeist Deck
Meowscarada ex and Teal Mask Ogerpon ex DeckMeowscarada ex and Teal Mask Ogerpon ex Deck - - -
C Tier Tier
TRA Garchomp and Mantyke DeckTRA Garchomp and Mantyke Deck Ariados and Whimsicott ex DeckAriados and Whimsicott ex Deck Mega Sharpedo ex and Chien-Pao ex DeckMega Sharpedo ex and Chien-Pao ex Deck Hoopa ex and Zoroark ex DeckHoopa ex and Zoroark ex Deck
Mega Diancie ex and Mega Gardevoir ex DeckMega Diancie ex and Mega Gardevoir ex Deck Flygon ex DeckFlygon ex Deck - -

List of All Decks

Core Expansion Decks
Team Rocket
(B4a)
・Team Rocket's Articuno ex
・Team Rocket's Moltres ex
・Team Rocket's Slowking ex
・Team Rocket's Zapdos ex
・Team Rocket's Raticate ex ・Team Rocket's Wobbuffet
・TRA Garchomp
・Mega Garchomp ex
Ruler of the Skies Logo
(B4)
・Beautifly
・Hoopa ex
・Mega Gallade ex
・Mega Metagross ex
・Mega Rayquaza ex
・Mega Sharpedo ex
・Rotom ex
・RS Heliolisk
・Swanna ex
・Typhlosion ex
・Vespiquen ex
・Wailord ex
Everyday Wonders Logo
(B3b)
・EW Butterfree
・Dedenne ex
・Hisuian Zoroark ex
・Mega Diancie ex
・Mega Sableye ex
・Milotic ex
・Puppy Pile
Paradox Drive Logo
(B3a)
・Espeon
・Flutter Mane ex
・Iron Bundle ex
・Iron Valiant
・Koraidon ex
・Miraidon ex
・Raging Bolt
・Terapagos ex
Pulsing Aura Logo
(B3)
・Crustle ex
・Corviknight ex
・Flygon ex
・Inteleon
・Magnezone ex
・Mega Audino ex
・Mega Heracross ex
・Mega Camerupt ex
・Mega Lucario ex
・Mega Sceptile ex
・Vaporeon ex
・Zoroark ex
・Zygarde ex
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
Crimson Blaze 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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5 Anonymous Anonymous 6 months

then just add the 2 Enteis to your own deck, genius.

4 Anonymous Anonymous 6 months

Once again, your cards and your strategy don’t align. In the strategy, you talk about using the Protective Poncho; but the cards don’t show any ponchos at all. Can you please make sure the card details and the strategy match up?

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