Mega Gallade ex Gallade Deck Guide
Mega Gallade ex Gallade is a Pokémon TCG Pocket archetype that generally aims to set up Mega Gallade ex alongside Ralts as its main attacker, supported by the deck's energy. Based on 37 recent tournament lists.
Deck List
Pokémon (5)
Mega Gallade ex
Ralts
Gallade
Hitmonlee
Trainers (13)
Professor's Research
Rare Candy
Wally
Arena of Antiquity
Poké Ball
Cyrus
Copycat
Korrina
Source decklists
Source decklists referenced for this guide:
Strengths
- Highly consistent core: Mega Gallade ex appears in nearly every tournament list, so the build has a settled identity.
- Clear win condition built around Mega Gallade ex paired with Ralts, so lines of play are easy to rehearse.
- Single-type the deck's energy keeps attachments efficient and rarely bricks on the wrong type.
- Built from 37 tournament lists across 18 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 Gallade ex.
- Predictable single-type the deck's 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 Gallade ex attacks.
Key Matchups
- Aggressive Basic-only decks Even
- Mirror or other Mega Gallade ex lists Even
- Disruption / Cyrus + Sabrina decks Unfavored
Strategy Overview
Common builds of Mega Gallade ex Gallade aim to evolve into Mega Gallade ex and Ralts as quickly as possible, then trade prizes through repeated knockouts. The deck leans on the deck's energy attachments each turn, with draw Supporters and search items to find the key pieces. The list shown here is a consensus across 37 tournament decklists (top card appears in nearly every tournament list, average 1.38 copies).
Gameplay Video
Key Cards
Mega Gallade ex
appears in nearly every tournament list (average 1.38 copies). Core part of the archetype's engine.
Ralts
appears in about 65% of tournament lists (average 2.00 copies). Core part of the archetype's engine.
Gallade
appears in about 57% of tournament lists (average 1.00 copies). Core part of the archetype's engine.
Hitmonlee
appears in around 43% of tournament lists as a flex slot (average 1.00 copies). Core part of the archetype's engine.
Early Game
On turn one, prioritise finding Mega Gallade ex or Ralts 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 key energy to a Pokémon that will never attack.
Mid Game
By the mid game, Mega Gallade 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 Gallade ex.
Card Replacements
Mega Gallade 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 Gallade ex before you can protect it, letting the opponent snipe your main attacker.
- Attaching 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 Gallade ex or Ralts 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 Gallade ex Gallade deck in Pokémon TCG Pocket?
Mega Gallade ex Gallade is an archetype built around Mega Gallade ex and Ralts, using the deck's energy. This guide is built from 37 real tournament decklists across 18 events.
Is Mega Gallade ex Gallade good right now?
Based on current tournament lists, Mega Gallade ex Gallade 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 Gallade ex Gallade?
The most-played cards across tournament lists are Mega Gallade ex, Ralts and Gallade. The list usually runs around 8 different Trainer cards for consistency and disruption.
What energy does Mega Gallade ex Gallade use?
Energy choice varies across tournament lists for this archetype.
Where does this guide's data come from?
This is a generated draft based on 37 tournament decklists imported from Limitless. The card list reflects what appears most often in real competitive play, not a fixed recipe.
How This Deck Guide Was Generated
This guide is based on 37 tournament decklists across 18 tournaments imported from Limitless. The decklist shown reflects the most common competitive build at the time of generation.
