Alolan Muk ex Deck
0.0% of the meta · Updated September 8, 2026
Signature card
Alolan Muk ex
Special Art Rare
Strengths
- Chemical Panic applies a random Special Condition every attack, creating unpredictable disruption the opponent cannot plan around.
- At 160 HP, Alolan Muk ex is among the bulkier Stage 1 ex Pokemon, absorbing multiple hits before yielding 2 points.
- Running both Alolan Muk and Alolan Muk ex gives the deck a non-ex attacker option that awards only 1 point if KO'd.
Weaknesses
- Losing Alolan Muk ex gives the opponent 2 points, and with only one copy in the top build this is extremely punishing.ex KO
- Chemical Panic's Special Condition is chosen at random; Paralysis and Sleep are devastating, but Burned can be suboptimal.Other
- 22.2% win rate reflects extremely limited tournament data (4 lists) and an unfavourable current meta position.Matchup
- Retreat cost 3 makes Alolan Muk ex very difficult to swap out, trapping it Active against poor matchups.Deckbuilding
Top Tournament Deck Lists
#26 — donsio
Lagoon Serenity Format (FA Choice Prize) · 3W-3L
#27 — pOwEr_cOsMuk
TBC X TDL-The Dexter Morgan Special-OAK AND FAS · 2W-3L-1T
#59 — pOwEr_cOsMuk
ZGG #6 NON CRYPTO TOUR FA Cards x2 FA OAK! · 1W-6L
Est. 301 packs to collect all core cardsdetails
Core Cards
Key Moves & Abilities
Strategy Guide
Auto-generatedAlolan Muk ex uses Chemical Panic to inflict a random Special Condition on the opponent's Active Pokemon each turn, applying pressure through status disruption and 80 damage while the opponent scrambles to manage Asleep, Burned, Confused, Paralyzed, or Poisoned. The win condition is surviving long enough to score knockouts while the opponent loses tempo to conditions.
Open with Alolan Grimer and use Poké Ball plus Professor's Research to find supporting pieces. The deck leans on Pichu, Regigigas, and Komala as Bench fillers with utility roles while you evolve into Alolan Muk or Alolan Muk ex. Once Chemical Panic activates, each attack deals 80 damage and applies a randomly chosen Special Condition. Sabrina and Cyrus help redirect or lock targets, and Ilima adds hand disruption. Heavy Helmet and Starting Plains support board control while the status conditions erode the opponent's Active.
How to Play
Attack Every Turn with Chemical Panic to Stack Conditions
Chemical Panic cannot apply a condition already present, so once a first condition lands the possible pool narrows on subsequent turns. Attack every turn to deal 80 damage and cycle through available conditions. Sabrina can push a different target into the Active Spot to reset the condition pool if you need a specific condition applied.
Use Regigigas and Komala as Bench Support
Regigigas and Komala on the bench provide utility roles independent of Chemical Panic. Ilima disrupts the opponent's hand while Cyrus locks the Active in place, giving Alolan Muk ex repeated Chemical Panic turns against a single target. Heavy Helmet discourages opponent bench attacks.
How to Beat This Deck
Cure or Reset Special Conditions to Neutralize Chemical Panic
Chemical Panic's value depends on conditions persisting. Retreating to the bench removes all Special Conditions on the Active Pokemon, but Alolan Muk ex's 3-retreat cost makes it difficult to respond in kind. Running items that cure status conditions, or repeatedly switching your Active to the bench, resets Chemical Panic's board state each turn.
Exploit the High Retreat Cost
Alolan Muk ex has a retreat cost of 3, making it nearly immovable once Active. Use Cyrus to lock it in place when it is damaged, or simply apply pressure that forces the opponent to consider retreating — a cost they cannot easily pay. Any strategy that KOs the lone Alolan Muk ex immediately scores 2 points and likely closes the game.
Out-tempo with Consistent Damage Before Conditions Matter
With only 4 tournament lists, Alolan Muk ex's speed is uncertain. Fast attackers that reach KO thresholds in two turns apply enough damage that Chemical Panic conditions have too few turns to accumulate meaningful advantage. Darkrai ex and Gourgeist decks perform at 25% win rates against this archetype precisely because they score points before status disruption can take over.
Common Substitutions
Non-ex attacker alternative
- Alolan Muk:In the top build; provides a non-ex attacker that awards only 1 point if KO'd, reducing the risk of one loss ending the game.
Matchups
Threats — Weak Against
Based on type weakness analysis of core cards. View full matchup matrix →