Pokemon TCG Pocket Decks can achieve the highest win rates in the current meta when built around poisoning opponents, and the new Mega Sceptile EX fits this playstyle perfectly. It not only continuously applies poison status but also deals solid Grass-type damage. The setup is quite simple, but it requires a specific card set. If you want to build the best Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Sceptile EX deck, we've listed all the cards you'll need and how to run it.

Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Sceptile 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)

Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Sceptile EX is the strongest Grass deck using some new cards from the Pulsing Aura Expansion. Below, we've listed the top 20 cards for this deck:

  • Treecko x2
  • Pheromosa x1
  • Mega Sceptile EX x2
  • Kartana x1
  • Grovyle x1
  • Nihilego x1
  • Rare Candy x2
  • Poke Ball x1
  • Professor's Research x2
  • Erika x1
  • Cyrus x1
  • CopyCat x2
  • Poison Needle x1
  • Leaf Cloak x1
  • Aromatic Forest x1

Alternative Cards

Some cards that increase the poison damage, such as Nihilego and Poison Needle, are essential for this deck. However, you can swap out other cards with the alternative cards we've listed below:

  • Serena
  • Sabrina
  • Red
  • Quick Growth Extract
  • Pokemon Center Lady
  • X Speed

If you don't have any cards, you can ask your friends to share Pokemon TCG Pocket cards. If you're a new player, learning various methods to obtain free Pack Hourglasses can be really helpful for opening extra packs.

Mega Sceptile EX Card Details

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Mega Sceptile EX is one of the best Grass-type cards in the game. You can obtain it by opening Pulsing Aura packs.

  • HP: 210
  • Stage: Stage 2 (evolves from Grovyle)
  • Type: Grass
  • Attack 1:
    • Finishing Tail – 130 damage (requires 2 or more Grass Energy)
    • Discard a Grass Energy from this Pokemon. Your opponent's active Pokemon is now poisoned.
  • Weakness: Fire +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 Sceptile EX Deck Strategy

While the Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Sceptile EX deck is a Grass-type build, its strategy is quite similar to poison decks. When played using the approach we've outlined, it has the potential to outpace some of the best Pokemon TCG Pocket decks in the current meta.

Start with one of the basic Grass Pokemon like Treecko, Pheromosa, or Kartana in order. If possible, try to draw basic Pokemon cards using the new Aromatic Forest stadium card. Aim to deal as much damage as possible in the early turns and load energy onto your Treecko. Your goal is to evolve it into Mega Sceptile EX using Rare Candy or Grovyle.

Don't forget to add a Poison Needle to your active Pokemon, as this will poison your opponent's attacking Pokemon. When Nihilego is on your bench, the opponent's Pokemon will take a total of +30 damage each turn. Use Leaf Cloak instead of Poison Needle on your Mega Sceptile EX, as this can poison enemies with the move set. So, a little extra HP might be more beneficial than the Needle.

When using the best Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Sceptile EX deck, be cautious of Fire decks like Mega Charizard X EX or Mega Blaziken EX. Additionally, items that negate stats, such as Steel Apron, are other factors to watch out for.

That's everything you need to know about the best Mega Sceptile EX deck. Will you use this new deck, or will you stick with older classics like Mega Venusaur EX or Decidueye EX? Let us know in the comments.