Hitmonchan ex Deck
0.1% of the meta · Updated September 8, 2026
Signature card
Hitmonchan ex
Shiny Super Rare
Strengths
- Quick Straight's Weakness immunity means Hitmonchan ex deals flat 50 damage to every opponent, including those that would normally resist Fighting.
- As a Basic Pokemon, Hitmonchan ex needs zero evolution setup and can attack on the first turn energy is attached.
- 75% win rates against Skarmory ex and Mega Heracross ex show solid matchup edges against specific meta builds.
Weaknesses
- Losing Hitmonchan ex awards your opponent 2 points; at only 130 HP it can be one-shot by many meta attackers.ex KO
- 50 base damage from Quick Straight is low compared to most attackers in the format, requiring multiple hits to KO evolved threats.Other
- Giratina ex, Silvally, and Pikachu ex all sit at 25% win rate, indicating multiple hard counters that outpace Quick Straight's damage ceiling.Matchup
- Only 22 tournament lists analyzed and a 28% win rate confirm this is a fringe archetype with fundamental consistency gaps.Consistency
Top Tournament Deck Lists
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Est. 301 packs to collect all core cardsdetails
Core Cards
Key Moves & Abilities
Strategy Guide
Auto-generatedHitmonchan ex wins by using Quick Straight — 50 damage that ignores Weakness — to apply early pressure as a Basic attacker while Lucario provides backup from the bench. The win condition is stacking fighting-type pressure faster than the opponent stabilizes, capitalizing on Hitmonchan ex's zero-evolution speed.
Open by searching Riolu with Poké Ball and attaching fighting energy to Hitmonchan ex on turn one. Because Hitmonchan ex is a Basic, it can attack the moment energy is attached, skipping the evolution delay that slows most archetypes. Use Red and Giovanni to boost damage output mid-game, and evolve Riolu into Lucario on the bench as a secondary attacker. Marshadow provides disruption, while Cyrus and Sabrina pull favorable knockout targets. The deck is slim — 22 tournament lists show wide flex variation — so the core is Hitmonchan ex plus draw trainers.
Damage Math
Any active Pokemon regardless of Weakness
Quick Straight 50 dmg — not affected by Weakness
Consistent 50 damage against all targets; Giovanni or Red can push this further but exact modifier totals depend on cards not fully detailed in data
How to Play
Attack Immediately with the Basic Hitmonchan ex
Attach one energy to Hitmonchan ex on your first turn and attack on turn two. No evolution is required. This early aggression forces the opponent to respond before their Stage 1 or Stage 2 line is ready. X Speed reduces retreat cost so you can swap Hitmonchan ex out of danger if it takes a big hit.
Develop Lucario as a Secondary Threat
Riolu on the bench evolves into Lucario, creating a second Fighting attacker. Poké Ball finds Riolu reliably. Having Lucario ready means the opponent cannot simply focus all resources on Hitmonchan ex — they must track two threats. Arena of Antiquity and Korrina support the Fighting type lineup.
How to Beat This Deck
One-Shot Hitmonchan ex Before It Deals More Than Two Hits
At 130 HP, Hitmonchan ex is fragile for an ex. Attackers dealing 130 or more damage in a single hit score 2 points immediately. Given that Quick Straight only returns 50 damage per attack, one-shotting Hitmonchan ex means you come out ahead in the damage-to-point exchange.
Use Giratina ex or Pikachu ex for Structural Wins
Giratina ex and Pikachu ex each post 75% win rates against Hitmonchan ex. Both archetypes outpace 50-damage Quick Straight with superior damage, HP, or synergy. Simply playing these structures gives you a favorable expected outcome without requiring specific tech decisions.
Exploit Quick Straight's Low Damage to Outlast the Deck
High-HP walls or healing-based strategies absorb Quick Straight's 50 damage repeatedly without falling behind on points. Lucky Ice Pop or Pokémon Center Lady removes damage faster than Hitmonchan ex applies it, forcing the opponent into a math race they cannot win without additional damage modifiers.
Common Substitutions
Secondary Fighting attacker
- Lucario:In 50% of lists; evolved from Riolu, provides a second attacker when Hitmonchan ex needs to retreat
- Mega Lucario ex:In 31.82% of lists; high-power Fighting Mega that supplements Hitmonchan ex in late game; note the 3-point mega-rule risk
- Rampardos:In 36.36% of lists; high-damage Fighting attacker used as a flex slot alongside Hitmonchan ex
Matchups
Threats — Weak Against
Based on type weakness analysis of core cards. View full matchup matrix →