Magnezone, Mew Ex, and Yanmega Ex cards add versatility and power to any Pokémon deck. Magnezone is notable for its universal compatibility and energy-generation capabilities as a Stage 1 card. Meanwhile, Mew Ex and Yanmega Ex are advantageous because they don’t need a specific Energy type to attack.
Less than a month has passed since the release of Pokémon TCG Pocket’s latest expansion: Space-Time Smackdown. This set features many cards inspired by Generation 4 creatures and trainers, including iconic figures like Dialga and Palkia. Among the new additions are several noteworthy cards that have quickly made an impact on the Pokémon TCG Pocket meta. From Darkrai Ex, which uses its Nightmare Aura ability to deliver passive damage, to Palkia Ex’s hefty 150-damage attack that can obliterate most threats, there’s plenty to explore. However, despite not always being the centerpiece of a deck, three particular cards shine due to their power and flexibility.
A consistently effective deck in the current meta revolves around Exeggutor Ex from the Genetic Apex set and Celebi Ex from Mythical Island. The introduction of cards from Space-Time Smackdown, like Giant Cape and Cyrus, has further strengthened these decks. These cards are strong additions to any Pokémon TCG Pocket deck, a quality often associated with Trainer cards and Items since they aren’t tied to specific types. Nonetheless, Pokémon cards like Mew Ex, Yanmega Ex, and Magnezone have managed to fit this mold exceptionally well.
In the Pokémon TCG Pocket meta, versatility isn’t always the primary goal, as some decks excel despite their specific configurations. Nevertheless, these decks can still falter against certain matchups, even if they boast high win rates. For instance, one of the strongest decks currently pairs Darkrai Ex with Magnezone and Druddigon to stall opponents with chip damage until Magnezone delivers the finishing blow with its 110-power attack. This strategy works efficiently because Magnezone, like Mew Ex and Yanmega Ex, can seamlessly integrate into any deck regardless of type.
Magnezone, in particular, is a standout card in Pokémon TCG Pocket. It doesn’t just have impressive stats thanks to its high HP and powerful attack; it’s also valuable for its Stage 1 card. Magneton from Genetic Apex boasts the impressive Volt Charge ability, allowing it to generate one Electric Energy per turn, regardless of type or availability in the Energy Zone. Players can keep Magneton on the bench, allowing energy accumulation until it’s ready for evolution into Magnezone for direct attacks.
Mew Ex and Yanmega Ex are equally remarkable but for a slightly different reason. While they don’t generate Energy independently, they can attack with any type of Energy. This flexibility streamlines the process of utilizing major attacks swiftly, an asset in Pokémon TCG Pocket gameplay. They’re adaptable enough to join any deck, regardless of whether the primary type is Psychic or Grass.
Mew Ex is somewhat unique due to its Psyshot attack, which requires one Psychic Energy for 20 damage. However, its main attraction is the Genome Hacking attack, which accepts any three Energy types. These Pokémon cards are game-changers in the Pokémon TCG Pocket landscape, offering adaptability without needing a specific strategy. Yanmega Ex, for example, thrives in Grass decks, not because it’s Grass-type, but because it features weakness to Electric rather than the typical Fire. Meanwhile, Mew Ex can “borrow” the strongest move on an opponent’s board with Genome Hacking, making it a robust counter against powerful decks.
