I watched the last prize card fall into my opponent’s lap and felt the table tilt. You can hear the room go quiet when a single turn decides the match. I want to show you how Mega Lucario EX puts that moment on repeat.
I test decks on Pokemon TCG Pocket and read lists on Pokemon Meta and Moyens I/O; you get the benefit of those hours. This guide strips the noise and gives you a playable list, the small decisions that matter, and the matchups that will make or break a run. Read fast or keep it open on your phone between games—this deck rewards practice.
At a local café, I lost a game because I misassembled a single bench—Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Lucario EX Deck Cards List
Below is the core list I use when I want consistent pressure. The new Korrina support and Arena of Antiquity stadium are non-negotiable in this shell; they turn Lucario into a scoreboard machine.
- 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
How do I build a Mega Lucario EX deck?
Start with the two Mega Lucario EX and two Riolu in your collection on Pokemon TCG Pocket or Deck Builder on Pokemon Meta. Add Korrina and Arena of Antiquity early in your list, then fill with draw and recovery: Professor’s Research, Copy Cat, and Pokemon Centre Lady. Items like Poke Ball and Lucky Ice Pop speed the setup; Rocky Helmet and Hitmontop offer tempo and stall tools.
What cards are essential for Mega Lucario EX?
Must-haves: two Mega Lucario EX, two Riolu, two Korrina, and one Arena of Antiquity. Everything else is flex—swap in Hitmonchan EX, Hitmonlee, Tyrogue, or tech supporters like Sabrina or Serena based on the meta you see on Pokemon Meta or in Pocket tournaments.
If you’re short on cards, try trading through friends on Pokemon TCG Pocket or consult Moyens I/O’s Pack Hourglass guide to gain more hourglasses for free.
On a bus ride between events I memorized the numbers—Mega Lucario EX Card Details
- HP: 190
- Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Riolu)
- Type: Fighting
- Attack 1: Fighting Pulse – 90 damage (requires 2+ Fighting Energy). If Mega Lucario EX has at least one extra Fighting Energy attached, 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.
How much damage can Mega Lucario EX deal?
Base Fighting Pulse is 90; add +50 if you overload energy. Attach three Fighting Energy and you’re at 140. Add Korrina (+30 against EXs) and Arena of Antiquity (+20) and the number climbs into the 200s—220 in ideal conditions. That single-turn ceiling is why people chase this card on Pokemon Meta and in community channels.
At a Saturday league I watched a stadium steal a game—Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Lucario EX Deck Strategy
You pilot this deck to convert board presence into raw damage. Play Riolu fast. Hitmontop or early Lucario can chip and buy time while you assemble energy and supports.
When Korrina and Arena of Antiquity line up, damage stacks like a high-voltage circuit. That synergy turns three-attached Fighting energy into lethal numbers against many EXs. Play the stadium when Mega Lucario EX is ready to act; if you play it too early, your opponent can overwrite it with their own stadium or a Cyrus play.
Energy plan: prioritize three Fighting attachments on Mega Lucario EX for reliable 140, then add Korrina and Arena to reach 200+. Use Poke Ball to hunt Riolu or Lucario, Copy Cat to recycle supporters, and Professor’s Research to refill. Lucky Ice Pop saves your active from a knockout swing; Pokemon Centre Lady and Rocky Helmet buy extra turns.
Matchups: Psychic archetypes like Mega Gardevoir EX and Mega Altaria EX threaten you via weakness and disruption. Techs like Hitmonchan EX, Hitmonlee, Tyrogue, or a board of Rocky Helmet and Hitmontop can muddy those plans. Scout lists on Pokemon Meta and adjust your one-off slots before a league night.
I run this deck in both casual and ranked play on Pokemon TCG Pocket; when the pieces click the list runs like a metronome. Mega Lucario EX hits like a laser-guided missile—most games end the moment the damage math closes.
Want to tweak the list for your local meta or for a specific tournament on Pokemon Meta—what would you change first?