Mega Altaria ex deck

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Mega Altaria ex deck

Contents

  1. Deck Features
  2. Deck List
  3. Tech Choices
  4. Key Card Analysis
  5. How to Play Mega Altaria ex Deck

Deck Features

  • A balanced deck featuring sniping, disruption, and high damage.
  • Disrupt the opponent's progress in the early game with Chingling.
  • Utilize Gourgeist as a sub-attacker to deal a quick 70 damage for one Energy, or use the Jirachi and Cyrus combo to force out and attack the opponent's main Pokémon.
  • Use Lisia to reliably pull Basic Pokémon and aim to complete the setup of Mega Altaria ex.
  • In the late game, knock out the opponent's main cards with Mega Altaria ex's 130-damage strikes.

Deck List

Energy
Psychic Energy
Swablu ×2
Mega Altaria ex ×2
Jirachi ×1
Chingling ×2
Pumpkaboo ×2
Gourgeist ×2
Professor's Research ×2
Cyrus ×2
Copycat ×1
Lisia ×1
Mars ×1
Poke Ball ×1
Training Area ×1

Tech Choices

Cyrus OUT
→
Poké_Ball IN
Lisia IN
Indeedee's Ability makes it easier to use Mega Altaria ex's Ability.
Mars OUT
→
Poké_Ball IN
Lisia IN
Indeedee's Ability makes it easier to use Mega Altaria ex's Ability.

Key Card Analysis

Mega Altaria ex
Mega Altaria ex
  • Main Attacker combining durability and speed.
  • Leveraging draw supporters like Copycat and Professor's Research ensures a highly consistent and reliable evolution setup.
  • As a Stage 1 Pokémon, it can quickly set up and deliver a fast-paced 130-damage attack.
Gourgeist
Gourgeist
  • An excellent sub-attacker capable of dealing 70 damage for just one Energy.
  • The combo of Jirachi and Cyrus allows you to force out the opponent's ace Pokémon and strike first.
  • Effective against Baby Pokémon.
Chingling
Chingling
  • Wall & Disrupter.
  • Deploy to the Active Spot in the early game to prevent the opponent from using Item cards like Rare Candy or Poke Ball, slowing down their progress.
Jirachi
Jirachi
  • A sniper capable of attacking the Bench.
  • Target the opponent's "Baby" Pokémon or unevolved Basic Pokémon on the Bench.
Mars
Mars
  • Use against an opponent's large hand—often accumulated due to Chingling's disruption—to reduce their resources and slow down their progress.
Lisia
Lisia
  • Used to search for Chingling or Swablu.
  • Ensures you can reliably pull Basic Pokémon even if the opponent attempts to disrupt you with their own Chingling.
Copycat
Copycat
  • Used when you lack the necessary cards in hand to complete the setup of Mega Altaria ex.
  • A valuable draw supporter to refresh your hand and find the pieces you need.

How to Play Mega Altaria ex Deck

  1. Prioritize placing Chingling in the Active Spot and use its "Chime Noise" attack to block the opponent's Item cards.
  2. Use Lisia to reliably set up Swablu and Pumpkaboo on your Bench.
  3. When the opponent’s hand overflows with Items, use Mars to discard their resources and further disrupt their progress.
  4. Deploy Gourgeist to the Active Spot while preparing for Mega Evolution; its 1-Energy, 70-damage attack is sufficient to take down non-ex Pokémon.
  5. If the opponent begins powering up an ace on the Bench, use Cyrus to force it out and accumulate damage early with Jirachi’s sniping.
  6. If you lack evolution pieces, use Copycat to sync with the opponent's large hand and draw necessary cards instantly.
  7. Complete Mega Altaria ex and sink the opponent's main attackers with 130-damage strikes.
  8. For any wounded Pokémon that retreat to the Bench, use Jirachi’s sniping ability again to take the remaining Prize cards and secure the win.