Mega Charizard Y EX & Entei EX Deck Guide
FireMega Charizard Y EX & Entei EX is a powerful all-in Fire tournament deck. Mega Charizard Y EX swings for a massive 250 with Crimson Dive — enough to one-shot almost anything in the format — while Entei EX's Legendary Pulse passively draws a card each turn it's Active. Charmeleon's Ignition ability accelerates Fire energy onto your line, and Flame Patch recycles burned energy from the discard for non-stop attacks.
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- Mega Charizard Y EX one-shots almost every threat in the format with Crimson Dive (250)
- Entei EX's Legendary Pulse draws a card every turn it's Active
- Charmeleon's Ignition accelerates Fire energy from the deck
- Flame Patch recycles Fire energy for back-to-back Crimson Dives
Weaknesses
- Mega Charizard Y EX is a Stage 2 — slow to set up
- Crimson Dive does 50 self-damage, shortening Mega Charizard's lifespan
- Mega Charizard Y EX and Entei EX are both 2-prize liabilities
- Vulnerable to Water counters
Key Matchups
- EX-heavy attackers Favored
- Stage 2 setup decks Favored
- Fast Water aggro Unfavored
- Single-prize tempo Even
Strategy Overview
Open Charmander or Entei EX, attach Fire energy and dig for Rare Candy with Professor's Research and Copycat. Evolve into Mega Charizard Y EX through Charmeleon's Ignition to skip the energy curve, then start swinging for 250 with Crimson Dive. Keep Entei EX active early for the free draws, and use Flame Patch to recycle Fire energy for repeat one-shot turns. Detailed matchup data will be updated as the format develops.
Gameplay Video
Key Cards
Mega Charizard Y EX
Main attacker — Crimson Dive hits 250 (50 self-damage).
Entei EX
Draw engine and backup attacker — Legendary Pulse draws a card every turn it's Active.
Charmeleon
Energy acceleration — Ignition pulls Fire energy onto your active line.
Flame Patch
Recycles a Fire energy from the discard to the Active Pokémon.
May
Searches Pokémon from the deck to widen the bench and accelerate setup.
Early Game
Bench Charmander and Entei EX, attach Fire energy and chain draw Supporters to find Rare Candy. On turn one with Mega Charizard Y EX & Entei EX, your priority is finding Mega Charizard Y EX or Entei EX so you can start attaching Fire energy on schedule. If you open with the wrong basic, search aggressively with Professor's Research or Poké Ball before committing energy you might waste. Bench every basic you intend to evolve as early as possible — Mega Charizard Y EX and Entei EX need time to come online, and an empty bench turn one usually loses you the tempo war. Preserve removal Supporters like Cyrus or Sabrina for the mid game; using them on turn one is rarely worth the lost draw. Against fast aggressive openings hinted at by your unfavored matchups (mega charizard y ex is a stage 2 — slow to set up), bench a pivot so a surprise knockout on the active does not strand your evolution line.
Mid Game
Use Ignition / Rare Candy to evolve Mega Charizard Y EX, then swing for 250 with Crimson Dive. By the mid game Mega Charizard Y EX & Entei EX should have Mega Charizard Y EX powered and at least one back-up attacker on the bench. This is the window where the deck's core engine — Mega Charizard Y EX, Entei EX, Charmeleon — has to actively trade prizes. Sequence your attacks so each knockout sets up the next: leave a damaged opposing Pokémon active for Cyrus, or use Sabrina to drag out a benched threat before it can power up. Track your prize trade carefully. Mega Charizard Y EX & Entei EX leans on the strengths "Mega Charizard Y EX one-shots almost every threat in the format with Crimson Dive (250)" and "Entei EX's Legendary Pulse draws a card every turn it's Active", so push the board state that maximises those lines rather than auto-attacking the active. If you fall behind on board, pivot to a single-prize attacker and use this turn to rebuild instead of giving up a multi-prize knockout.
Late Game
Recycle Fire energy with Flame Patch and close out games with repeated Crimson Dive knockouts. Late game with Mega Charizard Y EX & Entei EX is about closing on your terms. Count your remaining prizes and the opponent's, then build the exact attack sequence that wins before they can stabilise. If you are ahead, deny the comeback: knock out their last realistic attacker or use Sabrina to strand a benched Pokémon that cannot retreat. If you are behind, look for an OHKO line using Mega Charizard Y EX — Mega Charizard Y EX & Entei EX typically wins from behind by chaining a single huge turn rather than grinding back evenly. Be ready to spend every remaining Supporter and energy on the closing turn; holding resources "just in case" after the prize race is decided is the most common way to throw a winning position with this deck.
Mulligan Guide & Opening Priorities
The ideal opener for Mega Charizard Y EX & Entei EX is Mega Charizard Y EX + Entei EX in hand with a way to attach Fire energy on the first turn. Mulligan decisions in Pokémon TCG Pocket are limited, so focus on what you keep: prioritise basics that evolve into your key attackers, plus at least one draw Supporter like Professor's Research or Iono. Hold onto Rare Candy or stage-up pieces even if they look dead early — they enable the explosive mid game this deck depends on. Preserve removal cards (Cyrus, Sabrina) for when the opponent has a damaged or vulnerable bench rather than spending them on the first available target.
Common Mistakes
- Benching Mega Charizard Y EX too early without protection, letting the opponent snipe your main attacker before it is powered.
- Attaching Fire energy to a Pokémon that will not attack this game instead of building toward your win condition.
- Spending Cyrus or Sabrina on turn one for tempo when they would have closed a prize two turns later.
- Evolving on curve into Mega Charizard Y EX without first checking whether you have the energy to attack the same turn.
- Ignoring the weakness "Mega Charizard Y EX is a Stage 2 — slow to set up" and not boarding a pivot or single-prize back-up in unfavored matchups.
- Auto-attacking the active Pokémon instead of using Sabrina/Cyrus to set up the knockout sequence the deck actually wants.
- Burning Professor's Research with a full hand and losing the cards you still needed for the closing turn.
Card Replacements
Mega Charizard Y EX fills a unique role in Mega Charizard Y EX & Entei EX (main attacker — crimson dive hits 250 (50 self-damage).). If you do not own it, the deck cannot be rebuilt around a single swap — consider playing a different Fire archetype until you can craft it.
Entei EX fills a unique role in Mega Charizard Y EX & Entei EX (draw engine and backup attacker — legendary pulse draws a card every turn it's active.). If you do not own it, the deck cannot be rebuilt around a single swap — consider playing a different Fire archetype until you can craft it.
Charmeleon fills a unique role in Mega Charizard Y EX & Entei EX (energy acceleration — ignition pulls fire energy onto your active line.). If you do not own it, the deck cannot be rebuilt around a single swap — consider playing a different Fire archetype until you can craft it.
Iono is a strong universal draw Supporter and slots into nearly any deck if you are missing copies of Professor's Research, though it costs you raw card quantity.
Cyrus pulls a damaged bench Pokémon active; Sabrina lets the opponent choose, but still forces a switch and keeps your closing pressure alive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mega Charizard Y EX & Entei EX beginner friendly?
Mega Charizard Y EX & Entei EX is a tournament deck build in Tier A. It has a few decision-heavy turns and a real evolution line to manage, so newer players should expect a learning curve before they pilot it well. Read the Early/Mid/Late Game sections above before queuing into ranked.
Is Mega Charizard Y EX & Entei EX good for ranked ladder?
Yes — Mega Charizard Y EX & Entei EX sits in Tier A of the current meta, and its strengths (Mega Charizard Y EX one-shots almost every threat in the format with Crimson Dive (250), Entei EX's Legendary Pulse draws a card every turn it's Active) line up well against most ladder decks. It is not the absolute top tier, but it is consistent enough to ladder with if you respect its unfavored matchups.
What are the hardest matchups for Mega Charizard Y EX & Entei EX?
The toughest matchups are Fast Water aggro. These decks attack the parts of your plan flagged in the Weaknesses section — usually mega charizard y ex is a stage 2 — slow to set up. Mulligan harder for your fastest opener and lean on single-prize attackers to slow down the prize trade.
What should I craft first for Mega Charizard Y EX & Entei EX?
Prioritise Mega Charizard Y EX and Entei EX — these are the cards the deck cannot function without. Draw Supporters (Professor's Research, Iono) and removal (Cyrus, Sabrina) are universal staples and worth crafting even if you later swap archetypes.
Can I play Mega Charizard Y EX & Entei EX without the main Fire engine?
Not really. Mega Charizard Y EX & Entei EX is built around Mega Charizard Y EX and the Fire energy line — removing that core turns it into a different deck. If you are missing pieces, check the Card Replacements section above for the closest realistic alternatives, or play a budget archetype until you can craft the missing cards.
Is Mega Charizard Y EX & Entei EX tournament viable?
Mega Charizard Y EX & Entei EX has a real tournament track record — its favored matchups against EX-heavy attackers and Stage 2 setup decks cover a meaningful share of the expected field. Bring it if the meta you are reading is heavy on those archetypes.
How long does a game with Mega Charizard Y EX & Entei EX usually take?
Most games end inside the Pokémon TCG Pocket turn clock once Mega Charizard Y EX is online. The slow games are the ones where you miss the evolution or energy attachment on the key turn — those usually decide themselves before turn six.
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