Magnezone, Mew Ex, and Yanmega Ex stand out as exceptional additions to any deck thanks to their versatility and power. Magnezone shines with its flexibility to blend seamlessly into any deck as a stage-1 card, supporting energy generation. Meanwhile, Mew Ex and Yanmega Ex are noteworthy for their ability to attack without needing a specific type of Energy.
Just shy of a month since its introduction, the latest Pokemon TCG Pocket expansion, “Space-Time Smackdown,” has already started shaking up the meta. Featuring Generation 4 favorites and trainers, including Dialga and Palkia, the set introduces many impactful cards. Among them are Darkrai Ex, leveraging the Nightmare Aura ability for passive damage, and Palkia Ex, delivering a massive 150-damage punch capable of KO’ing many meta threats. While these powerful cards take the spotlight, there are three others quietly but effectively dominating the scene with their strength and adaptability.
Currently, one of the most resilient deck compositions centers around Exeggutor Ex from Genetic Apex and Celebi Ex from Mythical Island. This deck took a significant leap forward with new cards in “Space-Time Smackdown” like Giant Cape and Cyrus. Such cards integrate into any Pokemon TCG Pocket deck due to their non-specific type requirements, an easier feat for Trainer cards and Items. When it comes to Pokemon cards, though, Mew Ex, Yanmega Ex, and Magnezone fit this universal role perfectly.
In Pokemon TCG Pocket, adaptability isn’t always a hallmark of meta decks. Many rely on precise builds, sometimes falling short against specific opponents despite high win rates. A prime example of versatility in action involves a successful deck leveraging Darkrai Ex, Magnezone, and Druddigon to slow foes down while dealing damage incrementally, setting the stage for Magnezone’s 110-power finishing strike. This deck benefits enormously from Magnezone’s remarkable adaptability, slotting effortlessly into any deck type. Mew Ex and Yanmega Ex share this versatile nature.
Magnezone, a standout in Pokemon TCG Pocket, combines substantial HP and a potent attack with an impressive stage-1 card. Magneton from Genetic Apex brings the Volt Charge ability to the table, granting it the flexibility to generate one Electric Energy per turn, independent of the available Energy type. Players can bench Magneton, letting it accumulate Energy until it’s ready to evolve into Magnezone and launch an attack.
Players shouldn’t underestimate Mew Ex and Yanmega Ex, either. These cards are powerhouses capable of launching attacks with any Energy type, enhancing their flexibility and strength. While Energy generation plays a crucial role in battle efficiency, the ability to use any Energy for attacks amplifies their power significantly. This feature allows Mew Ex and Yanmega Ex to fit into decks where Psychic or Grass isn’t the dominant type.
Mew Ex does have a slight exception with its Psyshot attack, requiring one Psychic Energy for 20 damage. Its primary attack, Genome Hacking, however, uses any three Energy types, making it highly versatile.
Ultimately, these cards have the potential to redefine the Pokemon TCG Pocket meta. Yanmega Ex is invaluable in Grass decks not strictly because of its type but due to its Electric weakness, avoiding the typical Fire vulnerability. Conversely, Mew Ex’s Genome Hacking allows it to adopt opponents’ strongest attacks, serving as a strategic counter against high-damage decks.
