Pokemon TCG Pocket: Best Mega Altaria ex deck guide

The Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Rising expansion introduces a graceful yet formidable addition in the form of Mega Altaria ex. Despite its soothing design, this Humming Pokemon is powerful that makes Psychic-decks even better.

While it may not seem like the strongest offensive card at first sight, with a good synergy-driven setup this new Mega performs surprisingly well.

In this guide, we will break down the best cards to pair with Mega Altaria ex, how to execute it in battle, and which support options bring out its full potential.

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

Also read: Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Rising [B1]: All cards, types, and rarities

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

All Mega Altaria ex variants as seen in the game (Image via The Pokemon Company)

1) Mega Altaria ex

• HP: 190
• Move: Mega Harmony - 40+ damage
• Effect: This attack deals an extra 30 damage for each of your Benched Pokemon.
• Energy Cost: 2 Psychic Energy
• Retreat Cost: 1

Mega Altaria ex does best when your Bench is full. With all three spots occupied, Mega Harmony deals a solid 130 damage. To build up your Bench quickly, use Professor’s Research, Poke Ball, and May. Once set up, Mega Altaria ex becomes a surprisingly consistent damage dealer.

2) Giratina ex

• HP: 150
• Ability: Broken-Space Bellow - Once per turn, attach a Psychic Energy from your Energy Zone to this Pokemon; your turn ends afterward.
• Move: Chaotic Impact - 130 damage, but deals 20 damage to itself.
• Energy Cost: 3 Psychic + 1 Colorless
• Retreat Cost: 2

While Mega Altaria ex carries most battles, Giratina ex acts as a secondary attacker for situations where the bench is not full.

Best Pokemon cards that synergise well with Mega Altaria ex (Image via The Pokemon Company)

3) Indeedee ex

• HP: 150
• Ability: Watch Over - Heal 20 damage from your Active Pokemon each turn.
• Move: Psychic - 30+ damage, plus 30 more for each Energy attached to your opponent’s Active Pokemon.
• Energy Cost: 2 Psychic
• Retreat Cost: 1

Indeedee ex mainly offers support through healing. With two on your Bench, you can restore up to 40 HP to your Active Pokemon every turn thanks to its Watch Over ability. Indeedee ex is also a decent attacker if you haven’t pulled Altaria or Giratina yet.

4) Altaria

• HP: 100
• Move: Do the Wave - 20+ damage, adding 20 more for each Benched Pokemon.
• Energy Cost: 2 Colorless
• Retreat Cost: 1

The regular Altaria offers a simple alternative facing Pom-Pom Oricorio. Its Do the Wave attack gets stronger when the Bench is full, just like Mega Altaria ex.

Also read: 10 best cards in Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Rising expansion, ranked

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

Best supporting cards in the deck (Image via The Pokemon Company)

• Sabrina: Forces your opponent to switch their Active Pokemon with a Benched one of their choice to disrupt strategies.
• Giant Cape: Increases your Pokemon’s HP by 20.
• Cyrus: Drags a damaged Pokemon from your opponent’s Bench into the Active Spot.
• Professor’s Research: Two cards are pulled from your deck.
• Poke Ball: Draws a random Basic Pokemon.
• Mars: Forces your opponent to shuffle their hand and redraw based on their remaining points.
• Red: Provides a +20 damage to opposing ex Pokemon.
• May: Searches your deck for two random Pokemon and swaps them with your hand.

Also read: Rarest cards in Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Rising expansion

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This Mega Altaria ex deck’s goal is to quickly fill your Bench, keep your Active card healthy with Indeedee ex, and control the tempo with your Supporter cards. Mega Altaria ex may not have the highest base damage, but its scaling damage and flexibility makes it an efficient Psychic deck in Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Rising.

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Edited by Aashish Victor