Mega Lucario EX is one of the best cards in the new Pulsing Aura Expansion, and the reason for that is quite clear. With the right support and items, this card can deal over 200 damage every turn, which is truly insane. However, setting up perfectly is not that easy. In this guide, we will provide information about the best Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Lucario EX deck, the cards you need to build it, and the strategy.

Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Lucario EX Deck Card List

  • Image Credit: Pokemon Meta Deck Builder (deck created by Arnamoy Das/ Beebom)
  • Image Credit: Pokemon Meta Deck Builder (deck created by Arnamoy Das/ Beebom)

The cards we have listed below are the most suitable for the Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Lucario EX deck. This deck also includes the new support card Korrina and the Arena card, which are essential.

  • Riolu x2
  • Mega Lucario EX x2
  • Lucario x1
  • Hitmontop x1
  • Poke Ball x2
  • Lucky Ice Pop x1
  • Professor’s Research x2
  • Pokemon Centre Lady x1
  • Korrina x2
  • Cyrus x1
  • Copy Cat x2
  • Rocky Helmet x1
  • Arena of Antiquity x1

Alternative Cards

As we mentioned, you need at least two Mega Lucario EX, Riolu, Korrina, and one Arena of Antiquity to build the Mega Lucario EX deck. Without these, your deck will not be effective. However, you can replace the remaining cards with the alternative cards listed below:

  • Mars Trainer Card
  • Red Trainer Card
  • Red Item Card
  • Hitmonchan EX
  • Hitmonlee
  • Tyrogue
  • Sabrina
  • Serena

If you still can't complete the deck, you can ask your friends to share their Pokemon TCG Pocket cards. Additionally, you can check our free Pack Hourglass guide to get more hourglasses.

Mega Lucario EX Card Details

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Mega Lucario is the most sought-after card in the Pulsing Aura expansion of Pokemon TCG Pocket and has a really cool Immersive Rare art. Below you can find the detailed statistics of the card:

  • HP: 190
  • Stage: Stage 1 (evolves from Riolu)
  • Type: Fighting
  • First Attack:
    • Fighting Wave – 90 damage (requires 2 or more Fighting Energy)
    • If at least one extra Fighting energy is attached to this Pokemon, this attack does 50 more damage.
  • Weakness: Psychic +20
  • Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy
  • EX RULE: When your Mega Pokemon EX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 3 prize cards.

Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Lucario EX Deck Strategy

Mega Lucario EX is one of the best decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket. The strategy is quite simple; you need to set up your supports to increase Mega Lucario's damage.

This deck only has two basic Pokemon, so you can get Riolu as soon as possible. If you have a Riolu, make sure to place it in the active spot. Hitmontop also works well in the early turns, as you can deal damage to each Pokemon on your opponent's team.

Korrina and Arena of Antiquity are the main cards of this deck. Korrina can increase Mega Lucario EX's damage by +30 against opposing EXs. Arena of Antiquity also increases damage by +20. However, we recommend using this stadium card when Mega Lucario EX is ready to attack. If you play a stadium too early, your opponent can cancel it with their own stadium.

To use Mega Lucario EX effectively, make sure to attach 3 Fighting energies to it, so it can deal a total of 140 damage. To increase damage further, you can evolve Riolu into a non-EX Lucario. When all supports and enhancements come together, Mega Lucario EX will deal 220 damage every turn — which is enough to knock out EXs and some Mega EXs.

Since you have a Fighting-type deck, you should avoid Psychic decks like Mega Gardevoir EX and Mega Altaria EX. These are the biggest threats to the Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Lucario EX deck, but some top meta decks can sometimes be challenging to deal with. Make sure to stay true to your strategy and practice often to master this deck.

That's everything you need to know about the Mega Lucario EX deck. Don't forget to share your experiences and wins with us in the comments below.