Mega Dragonite ex: 250 Damage That Can Knock Out Anything!

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HOLA everyone, Anketsu here!
Today we’re bringing out the big guns.

Mega Dragonite ex from Dual Fusion is a devastating Pokémon capable of dealing 250 damage with a single attack, but getting it ready for battle is no easy task.

In this guide, we’ll break down its strategy, explore the best Pokémon and Trainer cards to pair with it, and take a look at different Mega Dragonite ex deck lists, so you can learn how to play and find the build that suits you best in Pokémon TCG Pocket.

Now grab a seat, relax, and enjoy the guide!

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Main Cards Analysis

Below, you’ll find a full card analysis with combos and strategies.
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Pokémon Cards

Mega Dragonite ex

Mega Dragonite ex is a Dragon-type Stage 2 Pokémon with 240 HP, no Weakness, and a Retreat Cost of 4 Energy.

Its only attack is Draconic Meteor, which requires five Energy (one Water, one Lightning, and three Colorless) and deals 250 damage to a random Pokémon belonging to your opponent.

Mega Dragonite ex is a one-trick pony. It does just one thing, but it does it exceptionally well.

In modern Pokémon TCG Pocket, there are plenty of healing options and Pokémon Tools that increase HP.
Having access to a 250 damage attack that completely bypasses all of that and can Knock Out any card in a single hit makes you immune to ridiculous combos and questionable strategies, such as Lucky Ice Pop somehow flipping seven heads in a row without a care in the world.

There’s also a psychological aspect I’ve noticed while testing this deck online.
Very often, as soon as opponents realize they’re facing Mega Dragonite ex, they avoid placing Mega Pokémon, Pokémon ex, or evolved Pokémon on their Bench.

Instead, they stick to Basic Pokémon without evolving them. This naturally slows down their plays, as Mega Dragonite ex’s attack has a powerful deterrent effect.

Matchups

Mega Dragonite ex performs very well against mid to slow decks that give it enough time to prepare the field. Its Dragon typing and lack of Weakness also make it an excellent choice against Dual-Type decks such as Mega Mewtwo X ex and Mega Greninja ex.

It also performs well against decks that run multiple Basic Mega Pokémon, particularly Darkness-type and Psychic-type decks featuring several copies of Mega Diancie ex, Mega Gardevoir ex or Mega Sableye ex, Mega Absol ex.

On the other hand, it struggles badly against extremely fast decks that start dealing serious damage as early as Turn 2. Miraidon ex, Mega Rayquaza ex, Puppy Pile, Dedenne ex, and many other aggressive decks can put you under pressure before you’ve had a chance to complete your setup.

If you’re not familiar with the differences between Aggro, Control, Tempo, and other deck archetypes, check out my guide to the different types of Pokémon TCG Pocket decks!

How to Play Mega Dragonite ex

Mega Dragonite ex has a very straightforward game plan: it’s a giant war cannon that enters the battlefield and blows everything away. The difficult part is everything that comes before that: the preparation phase.

To make this card truly deadly, you need to set up your field as quickly as possible while keeping its pre-evolutions healthy.

Don’t hesitate to send other Pokémon into the Active Spot to absorb damage or even sacrifice themselves to protect Dragonite. Make good use of Switch cards, always trying to keep something up front that can withstand your opponent’s early game attacks.

Meanwhile, your absolute priority should be attaching Energy to Dragonite.

Use every Supporter and healing option available to you to speed up its setup and get it ready for battle.

Once Mega Dragonite ex finally enters the Active Spot, if you’ve managed to slow the game down enough, victory should be yours. Its 240 HP will comfortably allow it to withstand one or two attacks.

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Best Pokémon to Pair with Mega Dragonite ex

There are several Pokémon you can pair with Mega Dragonite ex, depending on the kind of deck you want to build. Some help accelerate its Energy setup, while others improve your early game or give you better tools against the competitive meta. Let’s take a look at the main options and the different combinations worth considering.

Dratini & Dragonair

Since Dragonair and Dratini are Mega Dragonite ex’s pre-evolutions, these are obviously mandatory additions to the deck.

However, Dragonair comes in two different versions, and choosing between them can significantly change how your deck plays.

Dragonair from Ruler of the Skies uses its Dragon’s Blessing Ability to recycle Energy and provide Mega Dragonite ex with a more stable setup.

Dragonair from Mega Shine, on the other hand, offers a faster approach, but requires more combo pieces to work properly.

Baby Pokémon

Baby Pokémon such as Magby, Pichu, and Mantyke are excellent options for attaching additional Energy to Mega Dragonite ex.

Others, such as Mime Jr. and Munchlax, offer more utility and help improve the deck’s overall consistency.

Other Dragon-type Pokémon

Other Dragon-type Pokémon, such as Drampa from Ruler of the Skies and Giratina ex from Dual Fusion, are excellent additions for supporting the early game.

They provide you with a tank that can protect Mega Dragonite ex while also giving you a second attacker to rely on.

Oricorio & Magneton

Since Mega Dragonite ex requires Lightning Energy, what better addition could there be than the wonderful Oricorio and Magneton duo?

This combination helps accelerate your setup while also slowing down your opponent by locking their Pokémon ex.

Best Trainer Cards for Mega Dragonite ex

There are plenty of Trainer cards you can choose from to support Mega Dragonite ex. Depending on how you want to build your deck, you can focus on improving its consistency, speeding up its Energy setup, or keeping your Pokémon healthy while you prepare for battle.

Let’s take a look at some of the best options available.

Staple Trainer Cards

Alongside the usual reliable staples, such as Poké Ball, Professor’s Research, Copycat, Sabrina, and Cyrus, there are several other cards worth considering for this deck.

Serena’s Choice from Dual Fusion is one of the latest additions to the game and helps improve the deck’s consistency. Its effect reminds me of Yu-Gi-Oh!’s Graceful Charity, allowing you to look at the top three cards of your deck and add one of them to your hand.

It’s not as powerful as Professor’s Research or Copycat, but it’s still an excellent addition to almost any deck and could become one of the format’s next staple draw cards.

Best Stadium Cards

Rainbow Cave is definitely the most useful Stadium available to this deck right now. It works particularly well alongside Dragonair from Ruler of the Skies and makes Dual-Energy decks more effective.

Best Pokémon Tools

When it comes to Pokémon Tools, we have several options to choose from.

Eviolite, introduced in Dual Fusion, improves the durability of Basic Pokémon such as Drampa and Dratini. Equipping it to Dratini might seem like a waste, since it loses the Tool’s effect as soon as it evolves, but it can actually be useful in games where you get stuck and can’t find Dragonair right away.

Another useful option is Memory Light. If you’re playing Dragonair from Mega Shine, this Tool allows you to keep using its Energy accelerating attack even after evolving it.

Other Supporter Cards

Wally is a good Supporter option if you feel your deck is too slow and want to reach five Energy on Mega Dragonite ex sooner. Just remember that Wally attaches one Colorless Energy to a Stage 2 Pokémon.

This Energy doesn’t replace the Lightning or Water Energy required by Mega Dragonite ex.

Finally, Juggler is useful if you decide to play a three Energy type version of the deck. I’ll show you an example decklist and explain how this combination works in more detail in the deck building section below.

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DeckList

Mega Dragonite ex Deck – Drampa

The most popular version online, with a solid performance in competitive Ranked matches and tournaments.

Mega Dragonite ex Deck – Oricorio

A strong control oriented build that can stall Pokémon ex decks and gradually gain an advantage.

Mega Dragonite ex Deck – Magneton

A super fun three Energy variant that uses Juggler to move Energy around. Deck idea inspired by the good old Xatumi and his channel!

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Mega Dragonite ex Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths

Mega Dragonite ex can deal 250 damage with a single attack, enough to Knock Out any card in the game in one hit, including Mega Evolutions.

As a Dragon-type Pokémon, it has no weaknesses. This makes it particularly powerful in the current meta and potentially even more valuable in the future, as Dual-Type cards become increasingly common.

Remember, Dual-Type Pokémon have two types and can therefore trigger the weaknesses of two different types of Pokémon.

This doesn’t apply to Dragon-type Pokémon, since they have no weaknesses to begin with.

Mega Dragonite ex also has access to several support options that can speed up its Energy setup, particularly the two different versions of its pre-evolution, Dragonair.

Weaknesses

Mega Dragonite ex requires five Energy to attack, which is an absolutely crazy amount. This means the deck needs to be built specifically to address this problem and make its setup as efficient as possible.

Another drawback is that its 250 damage attack is random. This means there will be situations where you’ll have to leave the outcome of the game in the hands of luck.

Imagine you’ve already taken one point, while your opponent has an ex Pokémon in the Active Spot and two regular Pokémon on the Bench. If you’re lucky, the game ends right there.

Otherwise, you’ll have to try again with another attack.

Finally, like all Mega Evolutions, Mega Dragonite ex gives your opponent three points when it’s Knocked Out, which means losing it immediately costs you the game.

FINAL THOUGHTS

And that’s a wrap for our Mega Dragonite ex guide! This deck may take some time to get going, but once it hits the field, there’s very little that can stand in its way.

But what do you think? Which version is your favorite, and do you think Mega Dragonite ex is worth the effort required to set up its massive 250 damage attack?

Let me know in the comments, explore more guides on Anketsu.com, and share the site with your fellow players. There’s plenty more TCG goodness waiting for you. HOLA, and see you next time!

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