Pokemon TCG Pocket: Best Mega Steelix ex deck guide

The Crimson Blaze mini-expansion in Pokemon TCG Pocket adds new layers of depth to deck-building. With the debut of new Mega Evolutions, players now have access to more creative options. Among these new entries, Mega Steelix ex is a unique defensive centerpiece. Its ability to negate pressure while putting out consistent damage makes it a strong pick in the current meta.

In this article we will break down the best deck for this Metal-type, along with right support and Energy acceleration.

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

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

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

1) Mega Steelix ex

• HP: 220
• Move: Adamantine Rolling
• Damage: 120
• Effect: Reduces incoming damage by 20 during the opponent’s next turn and removes all Weakness
• Energy Cost: 2 Metal and 2 Colorless Energy
• Retreat Cost: 4 Energy

Mega Steelix ex’s high HP places it among the bulkiest Pokemon currently available in the game. Its Adamantine Rolling deals a consistent amount of damage while simultaneously reducing incoming damage. Additionally, the removal of its Fire Weakness further makes it bulkier. Once fully powered, Mega Steelix ex can comfortably dictate trades in its favor.

2) Dialga ex

• HP: 150
• Move 1: Metallic Turbo
• Move 1 Description: Supplies two Metal Energy to one Benched Pokemon
• Move 1 Damage: 30
• Move 1 Energy Cost: 2 Metal Energy
• Move 2: Heavy Impact
• Move 2 Damage: 100
• Move 2 Energy Cost: 2 Metal and 2 Colorless Energy
• Retreat Cost: 2 Energy

Dialga ex plays a dual role of a support and a secondary attacker in the early stages. For two Metal Energy, Metallic Turbo speeds up Mega Steelix ex’s setup, allowing it to come in the Active Spot much faster. While doing so, Dialga ex can also apply early pressure. If needed, it can transition into a secondary attacker using its Heavy Impact, providing flexibility if Mega Steelix ex is not yet ready.

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

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

• Poke Ball: Pulls a Basic Pokemon at random.
• Professor’s Research: Two cards are pulled from the deck.
• Red Card: Forces your opponent to shuffle their hand and draw only three cards.
• Brock: Supplies one Fighting Energy to Onix.
• Leaf: Reduces retreat cost by two Energy for the turn.
• Copycat: Reshuffles your hand and draws the same number as your opponent’s hand size.
• Heavy Helmet: Works perfectly with Mega Steelix ex due to its high retreat cost, further reducing incoming damage by 20.
• May: Draw two Pokemon cards and then reshuffle two cards back in your deck.
• Adaman: Reduces incoming damage for all Metal-types by -20.

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

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The primary objective of this deck is to play Dialga ex early which prepares Mega Steelix ex on the bench. Once Mega Steelix ex is ready and active, the pacing of the game shifts into an offensive, yet defensive, controlled game.

Damage reduction effects from Adamantine Rolling, Heavy Helmet, and Adaman synergize effectively, allowing Mega Steelix ex to survive long enough.

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Edited by Aashish Victor