Flutter Mane ex (Paradox Drive) Expert Solo Battle Guide
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This Expert Solo Battle guide is for the Flutter Mane ex Deck from the Paradox Drive 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 Flutter Mane ex Expert Solo Battle
Opponent's Card List
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Target Ralts and Kirlia Before They Evolve
Target Ralts and Kirlia before they have the chance to evolve into Gardevoir. Gardevoir can add additional Psychic Energy to the Active Pokemon, speeding up their set-up. Defeat Gardevoir's evolution first to remove its advantage.
Use Fast Dark-Type Pokemon
Mewtwo ex deals the most damage in the opponent's deck, however, it has a high Energy cost. Use Dark-type Pokemon that are quick to build such as Mega Absol ex or Zoroark ex to attack early and gain the upperhand.
Discard Peculiar Plaza Stadium
Discard the opponent's Peculiar Plaza Stadium by either playing Guzma or playing your own Stadium card first. When played, Peculiar Plaza lessens the Psychic Energy cost of Psychic Pokemon by 2. This makes heavy hitters in the opponent's deck such as Mewtwo ex faster to build.
Flutter Mane 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 Fighting 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 Paradox Drive 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
Mega Lucario ex and Hitmontop Deck
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| Expansions | Cards to Get and Packs to Open |
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| Genetic Apex (A1) | Hitmonlee x 1 (Mewtwo Pack) Sabrina x 1 (Charizard Pack) |
| Mythical Island (A1a) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Spacetime Smackdown (A2) | Riolu x 2 (Dialga Pack) Lucario x 1 (Dialga 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 | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Rising | Copycat x 1 (Mega Gyarados Pack) |
| Crimson Blaze | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Fantastical Parade | Lucky Ice Pop x 1 (Mega Gardevoir Pack) |
| Paldean Wonders | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Shine | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Pulsing Aura | Bonsly x 1 (Mega Lucario Pack) Mega Lucario ex x 2 (Mega Lucario Pack) Field Blower x 1 (Mega Lucario Pack) Korrina x 1 (Mega Lucario Pack) Arena of Antiquity x 1 (Mega Lucario Pack) |
| Paradox Drive | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Everyday Wonders | Small Balloon x 1 (Picnic Pack) |
| 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. |
Hitmontop can deal 20 damage to the opponent's Active Pokemon and a Benched Pokemon for only 1 Energy. Pair this with Rocky Helmet to pile on lots of damage as you set up a Mega Lucario ex on the Bench.
Mega Lucario ex can score consistent KOs with the help of Korrina and Arena of Antiquity.
Best Mega Lucario ex Decks
Hitmontop and Rampardos
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| Expansions | Cards to Get and Packs to Open |
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| Genetic Apex (A1) | Sabrina x 2 (Charizard Pack) |
| Mythical Island (A1a) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Spacetime Smackdown (A2) | Cranidos x 1 (Dialga Pack) Rampardos x 2 (Dialga Pack) Riolu x 2 (Dialga Pack) Lucario x 2 (Dialga Pack) Skull Fossil x 2 (Dialga 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 | Hitmontop x 1 (Any Pack) |
| Secluded Springs | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Rising | 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. |
| 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 | X Speed x 1 (Promo-A Pack) Poke Ball x 2 (Promo-A Pack) Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack) |
| Promo-B | No cards needed from this expansion. |
Hitmontop and Riolu can both be used as early game attackers. Hitmontop can attack the opponent's Bench during the early game, giving the player an advantage. Meanwhile, Riolu can be a good counter to Basic ex Pokemon that are often set down right away due to its special attack effect.
Rampardos is built in the Bench. When ready, or when the opponent's Active Pokemon is within KO range, use Rampardos to deal devastating damage.
When evolved, Riolu also becomes Lucario who boosts the damage of all Fighting Pokemon, making a devastating combo.
Hydreigon Deck
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| Expansions | Cards to Get and Packs to Open |
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| Genetic Apex (A1) | Sabrina x 1 (Charizard Pack) |
| Mythical Island (A1a) | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Spacetime Smackdown (A2) | Giant Cape x 1 (Dialga Pack) Cyrus 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 2 (Any Pack) Lillie x 1 (Solgaleo Pack) |
| Extradimensional Crisis | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Eevee Grove | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Wisdom of Sky and Sea | Absol x 2 (Any Pack) |
| Secluded Springs | No cards needed from this expansion. |
| Mega Rising | Deino x 2 (Mega Gyarados Pack) Zweilous x 1 (Mega Gyarados Pack) Hydreigon x 2 (Mega Gyarados Pack) May x 1 (Mega Blaziken 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. |
| 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) Red Card x 1 (Promo-A Pack) Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack) |
| Promo-B | No cards needed from this expansion. |
Hydreigon boasts a number of powerful attributes. being a non-ex, single-point Pokemon that can deal high damage and accelerate Energy onto itself.
Being a Stage 2, however comes with the limitation of being difficult to set up and being reliant on multiple turns and finding Rare Candy.
This deck also runs non-ex Absol, whose Leap Over Attack can outright KO Mantyke and Magikarp.
Best Hydreigon Decks and Card List
12 Paradox Drive Cards Deck:
Mega Rising Golurk
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| Expansions | Cards to Get and Packs to Open |
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| Shining Revelry (A2b) | Iono x1 |
| Mega Rising (B1) | Golett x2 Golurk x2 |
| Promo-A | Poke Ball x 1 (Promo-A Pack) Professor's Research x 2 (Promo-A Pack) |
| Paradox Drive (B3a) | Any 12 Stage 1 or Stage 2 Pokemon Cards with 3 or more Retreat Costs. |
This is a flexible deck that revolves around Mega Rising Golurk and its Heavy Rocket attack which can deal up to 180 Damage with only 2 Energy.
The 2 Golett should be the only Basic Pokemon of this deck, and there are 4 Supporters to help you look for the Golurk for evolution.
Since the core consists of only 8 cards, the other 12 cards of the deck can be filled up with different Pokemon from the Paradox Drive Expansion, fulfilling the requirements of the Battle Task.
Just make sure to only add Stage 1 and Stage 2 Pokemon so that you are guaranteed a Golett in your starting hand and with Poke Ball. Additionally, only add those with Retreat Costs of 3 or more to empower Golurk's Heavy Rocket.
Paradox Drive Card Suggestions
| Two Copies of Each Card | |
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| Trainer |  |
| 1 Diamond Rarity |  |
| 2 Diamond Rarity |   |
| 3 Diamond Rarity |    |
| ex Cards |  |
| Basic Cards (Only if needed) |
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You may fill your deck with the cards listed above in order to clear the Battle Task. You may use up to two of each card for the deck.
If you are missing cards that are above Stage 1, you may opt to use Great Tusk or Klawf. However, keep in mind that they may affect your starting hand. If this happens, we recommend restarting the battle until you get Golett in your starting hand.
They can also work as Basic attackers as needed for extra firepower. Just keep in mind that Great Tusk will damage any Golett you may be preparing in your Bench.
Flutter Mane ex Expert Solo Battle Rewards
First Time Completion Rewards
| First-Time Clear Rewards |
 EXP x100 |
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Pokemon TCG Pocket Related Guides
Solo Battle Guides:
All Decks, Battle Tasks and Counters
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)
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
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
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
Event Solo Battle Guides
Rayquaza ex
Pawmot
Gible
Cresselia ex
Blastoise
Venusaur
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