Mew ex Guide (Decks, Strategy, Decks)

With the release of Mew ex in Pokemon Pocketthe game's META is in an interesting phase. On one side, Pikachu and Mewtwo dominate PvP matches. On the other hand, Mew ex has the potential to shake up the metagame, but it also fits well into the rising Mewtwo ex decks. In a way, Mew ex balances its impact on the META by boosting a top tier archetype while countering it. However, we will have to wait a bit longer to see its full effects as Mew ex is still a relatively new card.

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If you want to add Pokemon Pockets newly released Mew ex to your decks, here's a suggested lineup. After analyzing some settings we have come to this a team of Mewtwo ex and Gardevoir is the perfect fit for Mew ex.

Mew ex Short overview

• HP: 130
• ATK: 20 (minimum damage). Max damage depends on the enemy's active Pokemon.
• Base Move: Psychothreat. 20 Damage for a psychic type energy.
• Secondary move: Genome Hacking. Choose one of your opponent's Active Pokemon's attacks and use it as this attack.
• Weakness: Dark-Type

Mew ex is a 130-HP Basic Pokemon with the ability to copy enemy Active Pokemon's attack. This unique move makes Mew ex one of the deadliest counters and tech cards in the game, with the potential for one-time META cards like Mewtwo ex.

What makes Mew ex even more interesting is its ultimate move, Genome Hacking, which works with all energy types. This means that Mew ex is not limited to Psychic-Type decks and can be added to various lineups as a versatile tech option.

Mew ex also works with Budding Expeditions, one of the latest supporter cards within Pokemon Pocket. Budding Expeditions, acting as Koga for Mew ex, retrieve it from the active spot and heal it, essentially giving a free retreat. Together, they create a counter lineup that is difficult to deal with – especially if the user addresses the energy issue with cards like Misty or Gardevoir.

The best deck for Mew ex

In the current metagame of Pokemon Pocket, Mew ex works best in a refined Mewtwo ex and Gardevoir deck. This setup pairs Mew ex with Mewtwo ex and Gardevoir's Evolution lineup. The “refined” part comes from the trainer cards, where you need to include Mythical Slab and Budding Expeditioners – two new cards from the Mythical Island mini-set. Here is the full deck list.

Mew ex Deck Synergies

• Mew ex can tank damage and take out enemy ex Pokemon.

• Budding Expeditions help Retreat Mew ex as Mewtwo ex builds up.

• Mythical Slab increases Evolution consistency by drawing Psychic-Type cards.

• Gardevoir provides energy, which helps you build Mew ex or Mewtwo ex faster. (Ralts and Kirlia form her Evolution lineup.)

• Mewtwo ex is your primary DPS. Build it up on the bench and start attacking when it's done.

How to play Mew ex effectively

Here are some notes:

1. Prioritize flexibility when playing Mew eg.

Be ready to replace Mew ex often. If it's early on the board, it can take damage while you build up your main damage dealer. But this phase is critical; if you don't draw the right cards, you may have to rely on Mew ex's damage instead of using it as a placeholder. Be flexible and reactive with your strategy.

2. Don't fall for the enemy's conditional attacks.

If an enemy ex Pokémon's attack has a condition, make sure you meet its requirements before copying it with Mew ex. For example, Pikachu ex's attack adds “+30 damage to each of your benched Lightning-Type Pokemon.” If you copy this with Mew ex, it won't work unless you have Lightning-Type Pokémon on your bench.

3. Use Mew ex as a tanky tech card rather than a DPS.

Building a deck around Mew ex's damage output will not produce consistent results. Instead, use Mew ex as a flexible, tanky tech card that can take down high damage enemy cards in key situations. Sometimes just playing it is enough to absorb damage with its 130 HP.

How to counter Mew ex

Right now, playing Pokémon with conditional moves is the best way to counter Mew ex's effect. Take Pikachu ex, for example. Pikachu ex's move, Circle Circuit, deals good damage only if you have Lightning Pokemon on your bench. So copying it with Mew ex will basically prove useless since most Mew ex decks run Psychic-Type decks, not Lightning.

Another strategy against Mew ex is to feed it a thin card with minimal damage. Since Mew ex can only copy your Active Pokemon's attack, you can have a placeholder in this slot so Mew ex doesn't get anything to copy.

Nidoqueen is another conditional attacker that won't benefit Mew ex much. Its full potential is only realized if you have multiple Nidokings on the bench.

Mew ex Deck Review

Mew ex is steadily making its mark Pokemon Pockets META. Expect to see more decks built around its mirrored archetype in competitive play. While building a deck centered around Mew ex may not be ideal, adding it to well-established Psychic-Type decks can provide a significant boost.

So, is Mew ex worth experimenting with? Absolutely. You need this card – or at least be prepared for it – if you plan to compete in the Pokemon Pocket.

System

Released

30 October 2024

Developer

DeNA, Creatures Inc.

Multiplayer

Online Multiplayer

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