Pokemon TCG: Mega Gengar Ex Deck Guide

Learn the best way to use a Mega Gengar Ex Deck in the current Pokemon TCG meta, and which cards work well in this archetype.

Mega Gengar ex from the Phantasmal Flames expansion of the Pokemon TCG has the chance to leave quite the impact on the meta. Its Ability Shadow Concealment reduces the number of Prize cards your opponent can take if they KO one of your Darkness-type Pokemon. So let us see what a deck focused on this new Gengar card would look like.

Pokemon TCG Best Mega Gengar Ex Deck Guide Overview

While Mega Gengar ex could work with a lot of Darkness cards, we have gone with a deck featuring two versions of Roaring Moon. As a result of Shadow Concealment, any single Prize Pokemon like baby Roaring Moon can be KO’d by the opponent at no risk to the player. Similarly, Roaring Moon ex can play aggressively in return of giving away a single Prize.

All Cards in Best Pokemon TCG Mega Gengar Ex Deck

• Gastly x3
• Haunter x1
• Roaring Moon x3
• Roaring Moon ex x3
• Mega Gengar ex x2
• Fezandipiti ex x1
• Pecharunt ex x1
• Squawkabilly ex x1
• Professor Sada’s Vitality x4
• Explorer’s Guidance x2
• Iono x2
• Boss’s Orders x2
• Professor’s Research x1
• Janine’s Secret Art x1
• Earthen Vessel x4
• Energy Switch x3
• Nest Ball x3
• Ultra Ball x3
• Buddy-Buddy Poffin x2
• Secret Box x1
• Counter Catcher x1
• Super Rod x1
• Rare Candy x1
• Pal Pad x1
• Ancient Booster Energy Capsule x3
• Artazon x2
• Basic Darkness Energy x8

How To Play This Best Mega Gengar Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG

Ideal Starting Hand

Squawkabilly ex is a great card to use on your first turn. Not only do you get to get six new cards once you have played most of your hand, but by discarding Ancient cards like Professor Sada’s Vitality, Explorer’s Guidance, and Earthen Vessel, you can power up baby Roaring Moon’s Vengeance Fletchling.

Best Mega Gengar Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG: Key Cards

Here’s the strategy for this deck:

• Mega Gengar ex stays on the Bench and ensures that the Darkness Pokemon on its team end up conceding one less Prize. Additionally, it can act as a decent attacker with its move Void Gale, which deals 230 damage for only two Basic Darkness Energy.
• Roaring Moon ex serves as the main attacker of this deck, while baby Roaring Moon can serve as an early attacker as well as a late-game cleaner.

Best Matchups for a Mega Gengar Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG

Gardevoir ex could face a serious challenge to its continued dominance from this deck, as it has a powerful Darkness-type core.

Counters to Mega Gengar Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG

Targeting Mega Gengar ex is paramount to succeed against this deck. However, at this moment, only Cynthia’s Garchomp ex is the only Fighting-type deck that is even somewhat relevant in the meta.

Best Mega Gengar Ex Deck Guide in Pokemon TCG: Tips and Tricks

Something to consider while using this deck

• Mega Gengar ex’s ability will only work when a Darkness Pokemon directly takes damage. As such, placing damage counters or damage from Special Conditions will still lead to an opponent taking the usual number of Prizes.
• When Mega Gengar ex uses Void Gale, it has to swap one of its attached Darkness Energy to one of the Pokemon on the Bench. Use Energy Switch to give it the Energy back.
• While Artazon can help you find more Pokemon for your Bench, it’s more useful to power up Roaring Moon ex’s Calamity Storm.

FAQs about Mega Gengar Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG

Are There Other Cards That Work Well With Mega Gengar Ex?

Shadow Concealment can work for several Darkness-type decks like Marnie’s Grimmsnarl ex or N’s Zoroark ex.

Has Mega Gengar Ex Won Any Tournaments?

No, it has yet to win any tournaments.

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