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Learn the best way to use a Steelix Deck in the current Pokemon TCG meta and which cards work well in this archetype.
Steelix has the potential to be a great early-game Pokemon from the Mega Evolution set. It’s move Welcoming Tail deals 240 damage when you have six Prizes. So in this article, we will look at how to maximize Steelix’s potential in the current meta.
- Pokemon TCG Best Steelix Deck Guide Overview
- All Cards in Best Pokemon TCG Steelix Deck
- How To Play This Best Steelix Deck in Pokemon TCG
- Best Matchups for a Steelix Deck in Pokemon TCG
- Counters to Steelix Deck in Pokemon TCG
- Best Steelix Deck Guide in Pokemon TCG: Tips and Tricks
- FAQs about Steelix Deck in Pokemon TCG
Pokemon TCG Best Steelix Deck Guide Overview
The plan with this deck is to use Archaludon ex to set up Steelix so that it can attack first with Welcoming Tail. After that, it can be used to clean up damaged Pokemon with its second move, Skull Bash, or Mega Mawile ex can use Gobble Down to finish the opponent off.
All Cards in Best Pokemon TCG Steelix Deck
- Duraludon x3
- Archaludon ex x3
- Onix x2
- Steelix x2
- Squawkabilly ex x1
- Fezandipiti ex x1
- Mega Mawile ex x1
- Mew ex x1
- Carmine x4
- Boss’s Orders x3
- Professor’s Research x1
- Iono x1
- Kieran x1
- Professor Turo’s Scenario x1
- Nest Ball x4
- Ultra Ball x4
- Iron Defender x4
- Pokégear 3.0 x3
- Night Stretcher x3
- Earthen Vessel x2
- Secret Box x1
- Technical Machine: Evolution x2
- Technical Machine: Turbo Energize x2
- Basic Metal Energy x11
How To Play This Best Steelix Deck in Pokemon TCG
Ideal Starting Hand
Squawkabilly ex and Carmine are great cards to use on your first turn. Not only can you use them immediately, you can discard a few Metal Energy this way for Archaludon ex later.
Best Steelix Deck in Pokemon TCG: Key Cards
Here’s the strategy for this deck:
- Steelix serves as an early game attacker to get a quick KO with Welcoming Tail.
- Archaludon ex enables Steelix to do so thanks to its ability, Assemble Alloy, letting it attach two Basic Metal Energy from the discard pile.
- Mega Mawile ex serves as the late-game cleaner with its move Gobble Down, dealing more damage depending on the number of Prizes you have taken.
Best Matchups for a Steelix Deck in Pokemon TCG
Mega Abomasnow ex takes double damage from Steelix’s Metal-type attacks.
Counters to Steelix Deck in Pokemon TCG
Fire-type decks like Flareon ex and Mega Camerupt ex counter Steelix fairly well.
Best Steelix Deck Guide in Pokemon TCG: Tips and Tricks
Something to consider while using this deck
- Kieran can help switch out Steelix after it has used Welcoming Tail.
- Iron Defender ensures that Steelix takes less damage from an incoming attack.
- Secret Box is the ACE SPEC of this deck, letting you discard a few cards from your hand like Basic Metal Energy in exchange for some useful cards.
FAQs about Steelix Deck in Pokemon TCG
Are There Other Cards That Work Well With Steelix?
The ACE SPEC Brilliant Blender could be used to discard a few Metal Energy early on.
Has Steelix Won Any Tournaments?
No, Steelix is yet to be used on a tournament winning team.
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