Pokemon TCG Pocket: Best Mega Charizard Y ex deck guide

The Pokemon TCG Pocket meta continues to change with each new expansion, introducing fresh and creative strategies. Crimson Blaze, the newest mini expansion, introduces a handful of new cards capable of influencing competitive play.

Among these, Mega Charizard Y ex stands out as the most impactful addition, raising the viability for Fire-type decks even further with its debut.

This guide breaks down everything to know to set up the most effective Mega Charizard Y ex deck from the Crimson Blaze set.

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

Also read: Pokemon TCG Pocket Crimson Blaze [B1a]: All cards, types, and rarities

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Best Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Charizard Y ex deck guide: Strategy breakdown

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

1) Mega Charizard Y ex

• HP: 220
• Move: Crimson Dive
• Damage: 250
• Effect: Deals 50 damage to itself
• Energy Cost: 3 Fire and 1 Colorless Energy
• Retreat Cost: 2 Energy

Mega Charizard Y ex is the primary win condition and the centerpiece of the deck. Crimson Dive deals a huge 250 damage, enough to knock out any Pokemon currently in Pokemon TCG Pocket. While the recoil raises risk, the trade-off is heavily in your favor. With a solid 220 HP, Mega Charizard Y ex can survive long enough to close out games.

2) Moltres ex

• HP: 140
• Move 1: Inferno Dance
• Move 1 Effect: Flip three coins and attach Fire Energy from your Energy Zone to Benched Fire Pokemon based on the number of heads
• Move 1 Energy Cost: 1 Fire Energy
• Move 2: Heat Blast - 70 damage
• Move 2 Energy Cost: 1 Fire and 2 Colorless
• Retreat Cost: 2 Energy

Moltres ex is the deck’s engine that powers your bench. Inferno Dance generates Energy for Mega Charizard Y ex and Heat Blast applies respectable early- to mid-game pressure while you prepare your main attacker.

3) Charizard (Crimson Blaze)

• HP: 150
• Move: Inferno Onrush
• Damage: 150
• Effect: Deals 30 damage to itself
• Energy Cost: 3 Fire and 1 Colorless Energy
• Retreat Cost: 3 Energy

This version of Charizard acts as a backup attacker. It is useful against Oricorio. Although it requires significant Energy investment, its ability to secure clean knockouts makes it a valuable contingency option.

Also read: 6 best cards in Pokemon TCG Pocket Crimson Blaze expansion, ranked

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Best Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Charizard Y ex deck guide: Support cards

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

• Poke Ball: Draws a random Basic Pokemon.
• Professor’s Research: Pulls two cards from the top of your deck.
• Sabrina: Forces your opponent to switch their Active Pokemon, disrupting setups.
• Lillie: Restores 60 HP to a Stage 2 Pokemon, helping Mega Charizard Y ex stay in play longer.
• Rare Candy: Allows Charmander to evolve directly into Mega Charizard Y ex, bypassing Charmeleon.
• Serena: Searches your deck and pulls a Mega Evolution Pokemon ex.
• Flame Patch: Recovers Fire Energy from the discard pile and attaches it to your Active Pokemon.
• Copycat: Resets your hand and draws based on your opponent’s hand size.

Also read: Rarest cards in Pokemon TCG Pocket Crimson Blaze expansion

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This Mega Charizard Y ex deck relies on fast Energy acceleration and constant pressure through dealing damage. Crimson Blaze has firmly positioned Mega Charizard Y ex as one of the most dangerous cards in the current Pokemon TCGP environment. With proper setup and careful resource management, this deck can dominate ranked matches.

Also read: 5 best-looking cards in Pokemon TCG Pocket Crimson Blaze expansion

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Edited by Aashish Victor