Mega Charizard X ex Mega Charizard Y ex Deck Guide
FireMega Charizard X ex Mega Charizard Y ex is a Pokémon TCG Pocket archetype that generally aims to set up Mega Charizard X ex alongside Mega Charizard Y ex as its main attacker, supported by Fire energy. Based on 33 recent tournament lists.
Deck List
Pokémon (8)
Mega Charizard X ex
Mega Charizard Y ex
Charmeleon
Entei ex
Charmander
Trainers (11)
Professor's Research
Poké Ball
Flame Patch
Cyrus
May
Sabrina
Copycat
Pokémon Center Lady
Energy
Strengths
- Highly consistent core: Mega Charizard X ex appears in nearly every tournament list, so the build has a settled identity.
- Clear win condition built around Mega Charizard X ex paired with Mega Charizard Y ex, so lines of play are easy to rehearse.
- Single-type Fire energy keeps attachments efficient and rarely bricks on the wrong type.
- Built from 33 tournament lists across 24 events, so the consensus reflects real competitive play rather than ladder theory.
Weaknesses
- Needs its evolution line on board; a slow opener can leave the deck without a fully powered Mega Charizard X ex.
- Predictable single-type Fire energy lets opponents plan blockers and resistance once your attacker shows up.
- Disruption Supporters like Cyrus and Sabrina chain knockouts against the benched Pokémon this deck needs to keep alive.
- Stage 1/2 Pokémon in the list take an extra turn to come online — pure-Basic decks can race you before Mega Charizard X ex attacks.
Key Matchups
- Aggressive Basic-only decks Even
- Mirror or other Mega Charizard X ex lists Even
- Disruption / Cyrus + Sabrina decks Unfavored
Strategy Overview
Common builds of Mega Charizard X ex Mega Charizard Y ex aim to evolve into Mega Charizard X ex and Mega Charizard Y ex as quickly as possible, then trade prizes through repeated knockouts. The deck leans on Fire energy attachments each turn, with draw Supporters and search items to find the key pieces. The list shown here is a consensus across 33 tournament decklists (top card appears in nearly every tournament list, average 1.00 copies).
Gameplay Video
Key Cards
Mega Charizard X ex
appears in nearly every tournament list (average 1.00 copies). Core part of the archetype's engine.
Mega Charizard Y ex
appears in nearly every tournament list (average 1.00 copies). Core part of the archetype's engine.
Charmeleon
appears in nearly every tournament list (average 1.84 copies). Core part of the archetype's engine.
Entei ex
appears in roughly 85% of tournament lists (average 1.61 copies). Core part of the archetype's engine.
Early Game
On turn one, prioritise finding Mega Charizard X ex or Mega Charizard Y ex and getting a basic on the bench so you can evolve next turn. Use Professor's Research or Poké Ball aggressively if your opener is weak. Avoid attaching Fire energy to a Pokémon that will never attack.
Mid Game
By the mid game, Mega Charizard X ex should be online with a back-up attacker on the bench. Sequence knockouts so each attack sets up the next. Use Cyrus to drag damaged opposing Pokémon active, and Sabrina to force unfavorable switches.
Late Game
Late game, count remaining prizes and build the exact line that closes the game. If ahead, deny the comeback with Sabrina; if behind, look for a single-turn knockout chain through Mega Charizard X ex.
Card Replacements
Mega Charizard X ex appears in nearly every tournament list and defines the archetype. If you cannot craft it, consider a different deck rather than substituting.
Iono is the closest universal draw Supporter if you are short on Professor's Research, though it trades raw card quantity for a hand reset.
Pokémon Communication swaps a Pokémon in hand for any from the deck — useful if Poké Ball's random pull is unreliable for this build.
Sabrina forces a switch from the opponent's choice; less precise than Cyrus but keeps disruption pressure.
Common Mistakes
- Benching Mega Charizard X ex before you can protect it, letting the opponent snipe your main attacker.
- Attaching Fire energy to a Pokémon that will not attack this game.
- Spending Cyrus or Sabrina too early when they would close a prize two turns later.
- Auto-attacking the active Pokémon instead of sequencing knockouts with Sabrina/Cyrus.
- Burning Professor's Research with a full hand and losing closing-turn resources.
Tips & Tricks
- Mulligan aggressively for Mega Charizard X ex or Mega Charizard Y ex in the opener.
- Bench every basic you intend to evolve as early as possible — empty benches lose tempo wars.
- Track prize counts carefully; this deck usually wants to chain knockouts in the mid game.
- If you fall behind on board, pivot to a single-prize attacker and rebuild rather than giving up a multi-prize knockout.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mega Charizard X ex Mega Charizard Y ex deck in Pokémon TCG Pocket?
Mega Charizard X ex Mega Charizard Y ex is an archetype built around Mega Charizard X ex and Mega Charizard Y ex, using Fire energy. This guide is built from 33 real tournament decklists across 24 events.
Is Mega Charizard X ex Mega Charizard Y ex good right now?
Based on current tournament lists, Mega Charizard X ex Mega Charizard Y ex appears regularly in competitive play. We do not claim a win rate — refer to the tier list for current placement.
What are the key cards in Mega Charizard X ex Mega Charizard Y ex?
The most-played cards across tournament lists are Mega Charizard X ex, Mega Charizard Y ex and Charmeleon. The list usually runs around 8 different Trainer cards for consistency and disruption.
What energy does Mega Charizard X ex Mega Charizard Y ex use?
Most lists run Fire energy.
Where does this guide's data come from?
This is a generated draft based on 33 tournament decklists imported from Limitless. The card list reflects what appears most often in real competitive play, not a fixed recipe.
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