Is Mega Gengar ex Deck good in Pokemon TCG Pocket?

Mega Gengar ex Deck is a Tier 3 deck with a 43% win rate and 0.1% meta share. It's a viable deck that can perform well in the right hands.

What cards do I need for Mega Gengar ex Deck?

The core cards for Mega Gengar ex Deck are: Mega Gengar ex. Top tournament builds also commonly include Eevee, Gastly, Munchlax, Sylveon.

How do you play Mega Gengar ex Deck?

Your main attacker is Mega Gengar ex (210 HP). Focus on getting it into play as early as possible. Declare Psychic energy only. With a single type every energy your Energy Zone generates is live, so your attackers come online on schedule.

What is the best Mega Gengar ex Deck deck list?

The top-performing Mega Gengar ex Deck list runs: 2x Eevee, 1x Gastly, 1x Mega Gengar ex, 2x Munchlax, 2x Sylveon, 1x Cyrus, 1x Lisia, 1x Poké Ball, 1x Pokémon Center Lady, 1x Potion, 2x Professor’s Research, 2x Protective Poncho, 2x Rare Candy, 1x X Speed. This build achieved 5W-3L at Lagoon Serenity Format Restart (FA Choice).

What beats Mega Gengar ex Deck in Pokemon TCG Pocket?

Mega Gengar ex Deck's core Pokemon are weak to fighting types. Strong counters include Mega Lucario ex Deck, Koraidon ex Deck, Mega Lopunny ex Deck.

How many packs do I need to build Mega Gengar ex Deck?

Based on pull rates, you'll need approximately 301 packs to collect all core cards for Mega Gengar ex Deck. Most cards are reasonably accessible through regular pack opening.

Mega Gengar ex Deck

0.1% of the meta · Updated September 8, 2026

Tier 3

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Signature card

Mega Gengar ex

Double Rare

43.1% win rate0.1% meta share1 core cards

Strengths

Trainer lock with 'Labyrinth of Shadows'
Potential to evolve into Mega Gengar ex
Access to evolution support like Rare Candy

Weaknesses

Losing Mega Gengar ex is an instant loss — the opponent wins immediately.Mega KO = lose
Low HP on Basic Pokemon makes them vulnerable.Deckbuilding
Reliance on a single attacker.Consistency
The deck has a low win rate.Other

Top Tournament Deck Lists

#4 — hextor

Lagoon Serenity Format Restart (FA Choice) · 5W-3L

Energies

20 cards

Pokemon (8)

Eevee

Gastly

Mega Gengar ex

Munchlax

Sylveon

Trainers (12)

Cyrus

Lisia

Poké Ball

Pokémon Center Lady

Potion

Professor’s Research

Protective Poncho

Rare Candy

X Speed

#29 — Kobe824

Icetea hometown pocket 20$ (×2 prize challenge) · 5W-3L

Energies

20 cards

Pokemon (10)

Gastly

Haunter

Magnemite

Magneton

Magnezone

Mega Gengar ex

Pichu

Trainers (10)

Clemont

Copycat

Cyrus

Lisia

Lucky Ice Pop

Poké Ball

Pokémon Center Lady

Professor’s Research

Rare Candy

#10 — stardast

Lagoon Serenity Format (10 USD Prize) · 4W-2L-1T

Energies

20 cards

Pokemon (8)

Bombirdier

Gastly

Mega Gengar ex

Morpeko

Trainers (12)

Copycat

Cyrus

Field Blower

Lillie

Poké Ball

Professor’s Research

Protective Poncho

Rare Candy

Est. 301 packs to collect all core cardsdetails

Mega Gengar exDouble Rare

301 pks

Core Cards

Mega Gengar ex

Mega Shine #039

Key Moves & Abilities

Labyrinth of Shadows(Mega Gengar ex)

120

During your opponent’s next turn, they can’t play any Trainer cards from their hand.

Strategy Guide

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The win condition is to KO your opponent's Pokemon with Mega Gengar ex's 'Labyrinth of Shadows' attack. Losing Mega Gengar ex results in an immediate loss — the opponent wins instantly.

Your goal is to evolve into Mega Gengar ex as quickly as possible. Use your Basic Pokemon and evolution cards to set up your board. Once Mega Gengar ex is active, use 'Labyrinth of Shadows' to disrupt your opponent's hand and secure knockouts. Prioritize protecting your Mega Gengar ex as it is your primary win condition.

Damage Math

Mega Gengar ex attacking

120 + 0 = 120

This attack does not have any damage buffs in the provided data.

How to Play

Evolve into Mega Gengar ex

Use your Basic Pokemon and Rare Candy to speed up the evolution process. Prioritize getting Mega Gengar ex into play to utilize its powerful attack and trainer lock effect.

Key cardsMega Gengar exRare Candy

Disrupt Opponent's Hand

Leverage Mega Gengar ex's 'Labyrinth of Shadows' attack to prevent your opponent from playing Trainer cards on their next turn. This can cripple their setup and create opportunities for knockouts.

Key cardsMega Gengar ex

How to Beat This Deck

Target Mega Gengar ex

Since losing Mega Gengar ex is an instant loss, focus all your offensive pressure on it. Knocking it out secures you the win.

Prevent Evolution

If possible, disrupt the evolution line before Mega Gengar ex can hit the field. Removing Gastly or Haunter can slow down the deck significantly.

Play Around Trainer Lock

If you anticipate 'Labyrinth of Shadows', try to play your key Trainer cards before Mega Gengar ex attacks. Otherwise, you will be forced to rely on Pokemon abilities or attacks.

Common Substitutions

Draw engine

Professor's Research:Provides consistent card draw to find necessary pieces.
Copycat:Allows you to copy your opponent's hand for draw.

Evolution support

Rare Candy:Speeds up the evolution process to Mega Gengar ex.
Lisia:Puts 2 random Basic Pokemon with 50 HP or less from your deck into your hand.

Basic Pokemon search

Poké Ball:Searches for any Basic Pokemon needed for setup.
Cyrus:Forces a damaged opposing Benched Pokemon into the Active Spot.

Matchups

Threats — Weak Against

Mega Lucario ex Deck

fighting · 46% WR

Koraidon ex Deck

fighting · 43% WR

Mega Lopunny ex Deck

fighting · 47% WR

Mega Gallade ex Deck

fighting · 40% WR

Rampardos Deck

fighting · 44% WR

Garchomp ex Deck

fighting · 42% WR

Favorable — Strong Against

Mega Gardevoir ex Deck

psychic · 44% WR

Indeedee ex Deck

psychic · 44% WR

Chandelure Deck

psychic, fire · 49% WR

Giratina ex Deck

psychic · 45% WR

Team Rocket’s Slowking ex Deck

psychic · 43% WR

Mimikyu ex Deck

psychic · 46% WR

Based on type weakness analysis of core cards. View full matchup matrix →

Pokemon in this Deck

Mega Gengar