Mega Mawile ex deck information

The Pokemon TCG Pocket Fantastical Parade expansion has introduced a new wave of cards and expanded deck-building possibilities. Among them, Metal-type decks have quietly gained creative alternatives. One deck that stands out is Mega Mawile ex and its ability to snowball damage over time.

This deck has a sturdy main attacker and support that offers a balanced mix of offense and survivability. This guide breaks down the core cards, overall game plan, and everything else you need to understand for running Mega Mawile ex effectively in the current Pokemon TCG Pocket meta.

Best Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Mawile ex deck guide: Cards you need

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Best Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Mawile ex deck guide: Strategy breakdown

1) Mega Mawile ex

• HP: 170
• Move: Heat-Up Crunch
• Move Damage: 60
• Move Effect: Every time Heat-Up Crunch is used, it permanently gives a buff of 30 damage that stacks as long as Mega Mawile ex stays in the Active Spot
• Move Energy Cost: 1 Metal and 1 Colorless Energy
• Retreat Cost: 1 Energy

The game plan is straightforward: once Mega Mawile ex is ready, bring it to the Active Spot as soon as possible. Although it starts with 60 damage, each turn it survives, its damage output grows which eventually becomes a major threat.

Defensive cards such as Metal Core Barrier, Steel Apron, Adaman, Lucky Ice Pop, and Pokemon Center Lady are crucial here. Their combined damage reduction and healing allow Mega Mawile ex to remain in play long enough to reach high damage numbers.

2) Skarmory (Space-Time Smackdown)

• HP: 80
• Move: Metal Arms
• Move Damage: 20+
• Move Effect: Deals an extra 30 damage if a Pokemon Tool is attached
• Move Energy Cost: 1 Metal Energy
• Retreat Cost: 1 Energy

Equipping Skarmory with Rocky Helmet allows it to do early-game chip damage. It buys you time while damaging targets while Mega Mawile ex is being prepared on the Bench. More importantly, Skarmory, being the only non-ex attacker in the deck, deals with Oricorio Pom-Pom.

3) Cleffa (Wisdom of Sea and Sky)

• HP: 30
• Move: Twinkly Call
• Move Damage: None
• Move Effect: Pulls a random Pokemon from your deck to your hand
• Move Energy Cost: None
• Retreat Cost: None

Because it requires no Energy, Cleffa can be used immediately to help fill your hand with key Pokemon. However, its extremely low HP means it should only be used in the very early game, as almost any attack will knock it out and cost you a point.

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Best Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Mawile ex deck guide: Support cards

• Professor’s Research: A crucial supporter that draws two additional cards.
• Poke Ball: Pulls a Basic Pokemon from your deck.
• Adaman: Reduces the next incoming damage to all your Metal Pokemon by 20.
• Metal Core Barrier: Provides a massive 50 damage reduction for one turn, making it ideal for keeping Mega Mawile alive. Keep in mind, this tool gets discarded once it negates a single attack.
• Lucky Ice Pop: Heals 20 damage, then flips a coin for a chance to return it to your hand for reuse if heads.
• Starting Plains: Provides +20 HP to all Basic Pokemon in play that benefits all Pokemon in this deck.
• Copycat: Reshuffles and redraws your hand based on your opponent’s hand size.
• Rocky Helmet: Returns a 20 passive damage when the attached Pokemon is attacked in the Active Spot.
• Pokemon Center Lady: Heals 30 damage and all Special Conditions.
• Cyrus: Forces a damaged Benched Pokemon into the Active Spot.
• Steel Apron: Reduces incoming damage by 10, prevents Special Conditions, and clears existing ones. This card is best saved for Mega Mawile ex once your Metal Core Barriers have been used.

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The Mega Mawile ex deck in Pokemon TCG Pocket focuses on patient defense. Rather than rushing for quick knockouts, it rewards players who can maintain pressure. With the right timing on defensive tools and smart use of Skarmory, this deck can steadily overpower opponents and control the pace of the match.

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