Pokemon Pocket: The Best Mew ex Deck Build

Mew ex: A Game-Changer in Pokémon Pocket?

The arrival of Mew ex in Pokémon Pocket has significantly altered the game's meta. While Pikachu and Mewtwo remain dominant, Mew ex offers a compelling counter and strategic advantage, particularly within evolving Mewtwo ex decks. Its impact is still unfolding, but its versatility is undeniable.

This guide explores Mew ex, offering insights into its strengths, weaknesses, optimal deck strategies, and effective counters.

Mew ex: A Closer Look

• HP: 130
• Attack (Psyshot): 20 damage (1 Psychic Energy)
• Attack (Genome Hacking): Copies the opponent's Active Pokémon's attack.
• Weakness: Dark-Type

Mew ex's unique ability to replicate opponent attacks makes it a potent tech card capable of surprising even top-tier Pokémon like Mewtwo ex. The versatility of Genome Hacking, compatible with all energy types, extends its use beyond Psychic-type decks.

Synergizing with the new Budding Expeditioner Supporter card (acting as a Koga for Mew ex), it offers a free retreat and healing, creating a formidable counter strategy, especially when coupled with energy-boosting cards like Misty or Gardevoir.

The Optimal Mew ex Deck

Current meta analysis suggests a refined Mewtwo ex/Gardevoir deck is the ideal home for Mew ex. This refined approach incorporates the Mythical Slab and Budding Expeditioner cards from the Mythical Island mini-set. Here’s a sample decklist:

Synergies:

• Mew ex acts as a damage sponge and counter to enemy ex Pokémon.
• Budding Expeditioner facilitates Mew ex's retreat when Mewtwo ex is ready to attack.
• Mythical Slab enhances consistency by drawing Psychic-type cards.
• Gardevoir provides crucial energy acceleration for both Mew ex and Mewtwo ex.
• Mewtwo ex serves as the primary attacker.

Mastering Mew ex Gameplay

Key Strategies:

1. Flexibility is key: Be prepared to switch Mew ex frequently. Use it defensively while building up your primary attacker, but adapt your strategy based on card draws.
2. Beware conditional attacks: Understand the conditions of enemy attacks before copying them with Genome Hacking. Don't fall into traps.
3. Tech card, not DPS: Mew ex excels as a versatile tech card, not as a primary damage dealer. Its high HP makes it an effective damage absorber.

Countering Mew ex

The most effective counter to Mew ex involves using Pokémon with conditional attacks. For example, Pikachu ex's Circle Circuit requires Lightning-type Pokémon on the bench, rendering it useless when copied by a Psychic-type Mew ex deck. Other examples include Nidoqueen, whose attack relies on multiple Nidokings on the bench. Another strategy is to use a tanky Pokémon with minimal damage as the active Pokémon, providing nothing for Mew ex to copy.

Mew ex: The Verdict

Mew ex is reshaping the Pokémon Pocket meta. While not ideal as a deck's core, its inclusion in established Psychic-type decks provides a significant competitive edge. Experimentation is encouraged; Mew ex is a card you'll need to master – or at least be prepared to face – to succeed in Pokémon Pocket.