Mega Lucario ex Hitmontop Deck Guide
FightingAggressive Fighting build pairing Mega Lucario ex's Fighting Pulse with Hitmontop's Piercing Spin bench damage for relentless tempo pressure.
Deck List
Pokémon (4)
Riolu
Hitmontop
Trainers (16)
Mega Lucario ex
Professor’s Research
Copycat
Cyrus
Pokémon Center Lady
Korrina
Poké Ball
X Speed
Rocky Helmet
Protective Poncho
Arena of Antiquity
Energy
Source decklists
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Strengths
- Mega Lucario ex hits 140+ with Korrina against ex Pokémon
- Hitmontop chips 20 damage to benched Pokémon every turn
- Arena of Antiquity adds +20 to attacks against ex Pokémon
- Rocky Helmet punishes attackers for 20 damage
Weaknesses
- Mega Lucario ex is a 2-prize liability
- Vulnerable to Psychic counters
- Needs Riolu and Mega Evolution timing
- Bricks without early Korrina or Cyrus
Key Matchups
- Ex-heavy meta decks Favored
- Darkness aggro Favored
- Psychic decks Unfavored
- Single-prize aggro Even
Strategy Overview
Open Riolu, attach Fighting energy and chain Professor's Research / Copycat for tempo. Evolve into Mega Lucario ex and start swinging Fighting Pulse for 90+ damage, boosted to 120+ with Korrina against ex Pokémon. Hitmontop pings 20 to a benched threat every turn, setting up follow-up Cyrus pulls for the knockout. Detailed matchup data will be updated as the format develops.
Gameplay Video
Key Cards
Mega Lucario ex
Main attacker — Fighting Pulse hits 90+ damage with an extra Fighting energy.
Hitmontop
Bench sniper — Piercing Spin hits 20 to the active and 20 to a benched Pokémon.
Korrina
Boosts Fighting attackers by +30 damage against ex Pokémon.
Arena of Antiquity
Stadium — attacks against ex Pokémon do an extra 20 damage.
Cyrus
Pulls a damaged opposing Pokémon into the active spot for a closing knockout.
Early Game
Bench Riolu and Hitmontop, attach Fighting energy and chain draw Supporters for tempo.
Mid Game
Mega Evolve into Mega Lucario ex and start chaining Fighting Pulse while Hitmontop pings benched threats.
Late Game
Close with Korrina + Cyrus, using Arena of Antiquity damage to seal OHKOs against ex Pokémon.
