Lycanroc ex Deck
0.0% of the meta · Updated September 8, 2026
Signature card
Lycanroc ex
Shiny Super Rare
Strengths
- 130 damage from a Stage 1 is among the highest raw damage at its energy cost in the Fighting pool.
- Targeting ex attackers converts each KO into 2 points, reaching the 3-point win threshold in fewer turns.
- Favorable into Melmetal ex (75%), Vanilluxe (73%), and Entei ex (73%), all competitive targets.
Weaknesses
- Lycanroc ex is an ex: the opponent scores 2 points on KO, keeping the points race tight unless you finish first.ex KO
- Lycanfang discards a Fighting energy each use; without consistent re-attachment, Lycanroc ex stalls.Consistency
- Solgaleo ex (25%), Crobat ex (25%), and Mimikyu ex (25%) all hard-counter this deck.Matchup
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Est. 301 packs to collect all core cardsdetails
Core Cards
Key Moves & Abilities
Strategy Guide
Auto-generatedLycanroc ex swings for 130 damage with Lycanfang at the cost of discarding a Fighting energy each turn, aiming to score 2-point KOs on opposing ex Pokemon before the energy drain becomes unmanageable. The deck wins by out-damaging the opponent in a short, explosive exchange.
Start with Rockruff and use Poke Ball to secure it on turn 1. Professor's Research and Copycat draw into Lycanroc ex from natural draws, as no search trainer in the list fetches Stage 1 evolutions. Once Lycanroc ex is Active, Lycanfang at [Fighting,Fighting,Colorless] hits for 130 and discards one Fighting energy, so you need to re-attach each turn to sustain the attack chain. Use Arena of Antiquity for stadium control and Rocky Helmet to punish physical contact. Marshadow and Mantyke serve as utility Bench fillers. Finish the game by targeting ex Pokemon: a single Lycanfang KO scores 2 points, meaning two ex KOs win outright.
Damage Math
Opposing ex Pokemon
Lycanfang 130 damage — discards 1 Fighting energy; most ex Pokemon have 150-180 HP so two hits are needed
KO of an ex scores 2 points; two ex KOs is a 3-point win
How to Play
Evolve Rockruff and Attack on Curve
Use Poke Ball to search Rockruff on turn 1, then draw into Lycanroc ex through Professor's Research and Copycat. Aim to attack with Lycanfang as early as possible to put 130 damage on an ex target. Red can boost damage in critical turns. X Speed reduces retreat cost to reposition when needed.
Use Rocky Helmet to Add Passive Chip Damage
Attaching Rocky Helmet to Lycanroc ex or a Bench Pokemon punishes the opponent for attacking into you. This chip damage stacks with Lycanfang's hits, shortening the turns needed to reach a KO threshold. Arena of Antiquity controls the stadium slot and supports a fighting-type game state.
How to Beat This Deck
Exploit the Fighting Energy Discard Requirement
Lycanfang forces a Fighting energy discard every turn. If the opponent fails to reattach an energy, Lycanroc ex cannot attack. Apply early pressure to force suboptimal retreats, wasting energy attachments on retreat costs rather than on Lycanfang, and stall out the deck's limited offensive turns.
Score 2 Points on Lycanroc ex to Reach Win Threshold Fast
Lycanroc ex at 150 HP gives the opponent 2 points on KO. Any attacker capable of reaching 150 damage in two hits or fewer can race to 2 points quickly. Combined with a single prior KO of a non-ex, this immediately wins the game at 3 points.
Play Psychic-Type Attackers to Hit a Weakness
Fighting-type Pokemon are typically weak to Psychic. A Psychic attacker can KO Lycanroc ex for twice the expected damage, bypassing the 150 HP bulk entirely. This is especially effective before the opponent has attached Rocky Helmet for passive chip-damage defense.
Common Substitutions
Bench utility
- Mantyke:Low-cost Bench filler that provides flexibility without consuming key support slots
- Marshadow:Utility attacker that can fill gaps when Lycanroc ex is not ready
Matchups
Threats — Weak Against
Based on type weakness analysis of core cards. View full matchup matrix →