Pokemon TCG: Mega Heracross Ex Deck Guide

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

Mega Heracross ex from the Phantasmal Flames expansion is a powerful Grass-type card. Since Grass-types got a boost thanks to cards from the last expansion like Meganium and Forest of Vitality, Mega Heracross ex is primed to succeed. So let us see how to get the most out of this card.

Pokemon TCG Best Mega Heracross Ex Deck Guide Overview

Mega Heracross ex has two great attacks. The first one of these is Juggernaut Horn, which has a base damage of 100. However, if Mega Heracross ex has taken damage from an opponent’s attack on the previous turn, the amount of damage it has taken is added to the total damage dealt by Panzer Horn. Its second move, Mountain Ramming, is more straightforward. It deals 170 damage and discards the top two cards of the opponent’s deck.

All Cards in Best Pokemon TCG Mega Heracross Ex Deck

• Mega Heracross ex x2
• Teal Mask Ogerpon ex x3
• Chikorita x2
• Bayleef x2
• Meganium x2
• Psyduck x1
• Lillie’s Determination x4
• Arven x3
• Iono x2
• Wally’s Compassion x3
• Boss’s Orders x2
• Bug Catching Set x4
• Nest Ball x3
• Ultra Ball x2
• Buddy-Buddy Poffin x2
• Pokégear 3.0 x2
• Super Rod x1
• Night Stretcher x1
• Air Balloon x1
• Bravery Charm x2
• Hero’s Cape x1
• Forest of Vitality x4
• Basic Grass Energy x11

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

Ideal Starting Hand

Having Teal Mask Ogerpon ex, Bug Catching Set, and Lillie’s Determination in your opening hand is great. Bug Catching Set will help get Basic Grass Energy for Teal Mask Ogerpon ex’s Ability Teal Dance. As for Lillie’s Determination, this supporter works best early on when you have all six Prizes as it lets you draw 8 cards instead of 6.

Best Mega Heracross Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG: Key Cards

Here’s the strategy for this deck:

• Mega Heracross ex spams both its moves depending on the Energy attached to it.
• Meganium lowers the amount of Basic Grass Energy Mega Heracross ex will need for its attacks.
• Forest of Vitality will help set up Meganium very quickly in a single turn.

Best Matchups for a Mega Heracross Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG

Darkness-type decks like Mega Absol ex, Marnie’s Grimmsnarl ex, and N’s Zoroark ex will take double damage from Mega Heracross ex’s attacks.

Counters to Mega Heracross Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG

Mega Charizard X ex will burn Mega Heracross ex to a crisp.

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

Something to consider while using this deck

• Psyduck prevents Forretress ex and Dusknoir from using their Abilities from KOing themselves.
• The ACE SPEC of this deck, Hero’s Cape as well as Bravery Charm can increase Mega Heracross ex’s total HP so that it can use Juggernaut Horn more effectively.
• Wally’s Compassion can heal Mega Heracross ex with all the Energy attached to it being returned to your hand. Thanks to Meganium, this is not as much of an issue.

FAQs about Mega Heracross Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG

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

Ludicolo from the same expansion can also serve as a secondary healing option after Wally’s Compassion.

Has Mega Heracross Ex Won Any Tournaments?

No, Mega Heracross ex has not seen any notable tournament usage so far.

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