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Learn about the best way to use a Steven’s Metagross ex deck in the current Pokemon TCG meta and the cards that work well with it.
One of the new Pokemon ex from the Destined Rivals expansion, Steven’s Metagross ex serves as an engine for other Psychic and Metal-type Pokemon. This is because its ability lets it attach these Basic Energies once per turn in any way the player likes. However, as a Stage 2 card with an attack that needs three Energy to work, it can take a lot of effort to make this card useful.
Pokemon TCG Best Steven’s Metagross Ex Deck Guide Overview
The main crux of this deck is to use Metagross’s ability to set up either itself or a card like Lillie’s Clefairy ex so that it can clean up late game. Cards like Steven’s Carbink, Munkidori, and Mew ex are meant to support and fill the Bench to power up Clefairy further. Jacq and Technical Machine: Evolution are meant to help Steven’s Metagross ex evolve faster.
All Cards in Best Pokemon TCG Destined Rivals Steven’s Metagross Ex Deck
- Steven’s Beldum x4
- Steven’s Metang x3
- Steven’s Metagross x4
- Munkidori x2
- Steven’s Carbink x1
- Squawkabilly ex x1
- Fezandipiti ex x1
- Lillie’s Clefairy ex x1
- Mew ex x1
- Arven x3
- Boss’s Orders x2
- Professor’s Research x2
- Jacq x1
- Professor Turo’s Scenario x1
- Iono x1
- Ultra Ball x3
- Rare Candy x3
- Nest Ball x2
- Buddy-Buddy Poffin x2
- Super Rod x2
- Pal Pad x1
- Earthen Vessel x1
- Pokégear 3.0 x1
- Technical Machine: Evolution x2
- Lillie’s Pearl x1
- Bravery Charm x1
- Maximum Belt x1
- Artazon x2
- Basic Metal Energy x5
- Basic Psychic Energy x5
- Basic Darkness Energy x2
- Jet Energy x1
How To Play This Best Steven’s Metagross Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG Destined Rivals
Ideal Starting Hand
You will want a combination of Steven’s Carbink, Mew ex, and one or two Steven’s Beldum to start off with. Either Mew ex or a Steven’s Beldum should be placed in the Active Spot, while Steven’s Carbink should be a permanent member of your Bench. Getting Steven’s Metagross ex or Steven’s Metang too early will not be very helpful.
Best Steven’s Metagross Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG: Key Cards
Here’s the strategy involved with this deck:
- Use Steven’s Metagross ex‘s ability X-Boot to set up either itself or cards like Lillie’s Clefairy ex to deal damage late game.
- Steven’s Carbink increases the tankiness of any of Steven’s Pokemon making them harder to KO.
- Rare Candy, Technical Machine: Evolution, and Jacq will help speed up the evolutions involved in this deck.
Best Steven’s Metagross Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG Destined Rivals: Performance
Best Matchups
This deck’s playstyle means that unless opposing decks have a way to deal super-effective damage, it will be hard to KO the Pokemon in this deck. Grass-types especially will struggle in that regard, while Dragon-types have to be worried about Lillie’s Clefairy ex.
Counters to Steven’s Metagross Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG
As this deck is a bit of a slow starter, aggro decks can potentially pose a problem. Fast Fire-type decks like Ethan’s Typhlosion who can melt Steven’s Metagross ex with ease.
Best Steven’s Metagross Ex Deck Guide in Pokemon TCG Destined Rivals: Tips and Tricks
Some things to consider when using this deck:
- Professor Turo’s Scenario can further aggravate the opposition by recalling any heavily damaged card before it is KO’d.
- Lillie’s Pearl could be attached to Steven’s Metagross ex, causing the opponent to take only a single Prize even if they successfully KO it.
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