Is Mega Steelix ex Deck good in Pokemon TCG Pocket?

Mega Steelix ex Deck is a Tier 3 deck with a 42% win rate and 1.7% meta share. It's a viable deck that can perform well in the right hands.

What cards do I need for Mega Steelix ex Deck?

The core cards for Mega Steelix ex Deck are: Mega Steelix ex. Top tournament builds also commonly include Indeedee ex, Onix, Brock, Copycat.

What is the best Mega Steelix ex Deck deck list?

The top-performing Mega Steelix ex Deck list runs: 2x Indeedee ex, 2x Mega Steelix ex, 2x Onix, 2x Brock, 1x Copycat, 1x Cyrus, 2x Heavy Helmet, 2x Lucky Ice Pop, 2x Poké Ball, 1x Pokémon Center Lady, 2x Professor’s Research, 1x Starting Plains. This build achieved 6W-2L at Pregio Tournament Pocket #02.

What beats Mega Steelix ex Deck in Pokemon TCG Pocket?

Mega Steelix ex Deck's core Pokemon are weak to fire types. Strong counters include Entei ex Deck, Mega Blaziken ex Deck, Charizard ex Deck.

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

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

Mega Steelix ex Deck

1.7% of the meta · Updated May 22, 2026

Tier 3

Win Rate

41.7%

Meta Share

1.7%

Core Cards

Estimated Pack Cost

301

estimated packs to collect all core cards

1x Double Rare~301/ea

Mega Steelix exDouble Rare

Crimson Blaze301 pks

Estimates based on pull rates. Actual results may vary.

Core Cards

Mega Steelix ex

Mega Rising #052

Key Moves & Abilities

Adamantine Rolling(Mega Steelix ex)

120

During your opponent's next turn, this Pokémon takes damage from attacks and has no Weakness.

How to Play

Your main attacker is Mega Steelix ex (220 HP). Focus on getting it into play as early as possible.

This is a mono-metal deck, giving you consistent energy draws. Every energy card works for any attacker.

Top players consistently include Indeedee ex, Onix, Brock, Copycat, Cyrus alongside the core — consider these essential support cards.

Top Tournament Deck Lists

#1 — Tsubaki8413

Pregio Tournament Pocket #02 · 6W-2L

20 cards

Pokemon (6)

Indeedee ex

Mega Steelix ex

Onix

Trainers (14)

Brock

Copycat

Cyrus

Heavy Helmet

Lucky Ice Pop

Poké Ball

Pokémon Center Lady

Professor’s Research

Starting Plains

#1 — S1GuN

Highlight’s🔥Blazing Inferno🔥#13 | Oak + FAs $ · 11W-1L

20 cards

Pokemon (6)

Indeedee ex

Mega Steelix ex

Onix

Trainers (14)

Brock

Copycat

Cyrus

Heavy Helmet

Lucky Ice Pop

Poké Ball

Pokémon Center Lady

Professor’s Research

#1 — juuilan

Wicked's Weekly Wipeout #02 MegaShine FA Oak · 11W-1L

20 cards

Pokemon (6)

Indeedee ex

Mega Steelix ex

Onix

Trainers (14)

Brock

Copycat

Cyrus

Heavy Helmet

Lucky Ice Pop

Poké Ball

Pokémon Center Lady

Professor’s Research

Starting Plains

Matchups

Threats — Weak Against

Entei ex Deck

fire · 43% WR

Mega Blaziken ex Deck

fire · 41% WR

Charizard ex Deck

fire · 48% WR

Litwick Deck

fire · 46% WR

Mega Charizard Y ex Deck

fire · 35% WR

Slugma Deck

fire · 49% WR

Favorable — Strong Against

Mega Altaria ex Deck

psychic · 44% WR

Alolan Ninetales ex Deck

· 43% WR

Klefki Deck

psychic · 46% WR

Comfey Deck

psychic · 46% WR

Sylveon ex Deck

psychic · 40% WR

Chien-Pao ex Deck

· 41% WR

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

Pokemon in this Deck

Mega Steelix