The introduction of the Mega Rising expansion has changed the face of Pokemon TCG Pocket. Ranked matches have now been dominated by Mega EX cards- huge, unstoppable forces that characterize the new order of play. Duelists throughout the community are evolving, creating complex Mega decks to endure in this more hostile world. 

The Mega Blaziken EX deck has become a definite favorite in the turmoil. It is not its strength alone that makes it powerful, but its steadiness, a steady fire, not a wanton fire. Nonetheless, it takes more than zeal to master, it requires patience, discretion, and proper combination of parts. Not many can use it without knowing its rhythm.

Card List for Mega Blaziken EX Deck Setup

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To the learner, the core of the deck is obvious. It relies on twenty selected cards, each bearing its load in the framework of the entire structure. They are used accurately to create a deck that can defeat any opponent. There is nothing in the current meta that embodies the ethos of calculated aggression like Mega Blaziken EX.

• 2 Mega Blaziken EX
• 2 Torchic
• 2 Entei EX
• 1 Blaziken
• 2 Pokeball
• 2 Rare Candy
• 2 Flame Patch
• 2 Professor’s Research
• 1 Sabrina
• 1 Mars
• 1 Lillie
• 1 Cyrus
• 1 Rocky Helmet

Alternate Options for Missing Pokémon or Trainer Cards

In case you are missing some Pokemon, Trainer, or Item cards, there are still some alternatives that can be considered. As usual, the decision will be determined by what you need at the moment and what kind of deck you have.

• Giant Cape
• May Trainer Card
• X Speed
• Red Trainer Card

The cards that make up the Pokemon deck of Mega Blaziken EX are not just decorations, but the backbone of the deck. It can be tempting to replace them with other Fire-types but these shortcuts can be very unstable. A compromise deck is rarely lasting. In case you do not have any of the necessary cards, the new sharing option can be used to borrow them out of your friends, a minor concession in the cut-throat grind.

Mega Blaziken EX Card Breakdown

Mega Blaziken EX is the evolved version of Blaziken, which was introduced in the Mega Rising expansion in the Anniversary Update. It is the highest point of its line – a Stage Three development achieved by the application of Rare Candy upon Torchic.

HP: 210

Type: Fire

Attack:

• Mega Burning – 120 damage
• Requires two Fire Energy. After attacking, discard one Fire Energy from this Pokémon. The opponent’s active Pokémon becomes burned.

Retreat Cost: One Colorless Energy

Weakness: Water +20

Mega Evolution ex Rule: When your Mega Evolution ex is knocked out, your opponent claims three prize points.

Advanced Mega Blaziken EX Deck Strategy and Playstyle

1. Setting Up Early Game with Torchic and Entei EX

The Mega Blaziken EX deck is a deck that is constructed with patience. It is actually powerful in making Mega Blaziken EX ready at the end of the match, and Entei EX has the responsibility of attracting the cards that keep the engine going. There are a total of seven Pokemon on the deck. On the first turn you had better put Entei EX in the foreground; when chance fails you, a Torchic will do. However, the remaining Torchic should be taken care of, as it will become Mega Blaziken EX with the help of Rare Candy.

The rhythm of the deck is based on the constant movement of cards. There will be few occasions when you will not have a choice between Entei EX Legendary Pulse, the Poke ball items, and the Research of Professor. All these tools are essential in making sure that Mega Blaziken EX is in the field with all the weapons that it needs to attack. 

2. Energy Recycling and Flame Patch Synergy

Flame Patch is the secret card in the deck. It gives your active Pokemon a new burst of Fire Energy, transforming wasted energy into energy again. In case of a lost Fire Energy, be it by retreating, or a fallen comrade, use Flame Patch on Mega Blaziken EX. When it enters the battle it will have the stored energy as well as the newly granted one and it will be able to attack without rest. 

Finally, attach a Rocky Helmet to your active Mega Blaziken EX; when hit, it hits back with an additional twenty damage, which means that each hit brings your opponent one step closer to defeat. As you can see, this deck has a non-EX Blaziken. Its existence is not accidental. It is the most certain solution to Oricorio, an irritating enemy that cancels the attacks of EX cards. The common Blaziken, with its pure blow of seventy or more, is shown to have its value in such a contest, as it cuts through that defence with no difficulty. 

3. Mid-to-Late Game Strategy and Survival Tips

At the point where your Torchic becomes weak, transform it into this non-EX version; this way, you will save your Mega Blaziken EX the danger of premature harm and retain your core strength to be used later on. Mega Blaziken EX is in itself one of the most aggressive cards. It is strong in economy–attack of great power at a small cost of energy. Mega Burning deals 120 damage, and requires two Fire Energy and the loss of one per strike. 

However, its fire does not die out and it burns the opponent Pokemon twenty damage per turn thereafter. This is the pressure that never gives up and conquers battles just like brute force. Nevertheless, it is important to be careful: Oricorio may work against you, and the crash of a Mega Blaziken EX can make you lose the game altogether. 

In case the card is out of your reach, do not despair. Other decks, other ways to win. Feel free to experiment and in case you discover a new Mega deck that is worth testing, post it. Each player enhances the game with his contribution to its discovery.

Conclusion

Mega Blaziken EX is the evidence that the most effective attack is not always a fast one, especially in the hot environment of the Pokemon TCG Pocket meta. Of course you can go after flashier Mega EX cards, but it is good to burn your opponents with calculated burns, both literal and metaphorical. 

The deck favors those players who know that winning does not necessarily mean the quickest knockout. It is sometimes about weathering the storm with Entei EX, about taking care of your energy like an adult (not very common in competitive Pokemon), about knowing when to give up that non-EX Blaziken that you humble yourself to, in the name of the greater good. 

FAQs

Q1: How do I get Mega Blaziken EX if I don’t have it?

You have the choice of either praying to the RNG gods as you open Mega Rising packs or you can borrow with the new card sharing feature (assuming you have friends who are more lucky than you are) or you can grind by playing free-to-play. 

Q2: Why use Rare Candy instead of evolving Blaziken normally?

Due to the fact that patience is a virtue that you do not have time to play in competitive play. Rare Candy allows you to bypass the embarrassing teenage Combusken stage, and go directly to cute Torchic to the monstrous Mega Blaziken EX. It is Pokemon evolution in fast-forward. You can develop naturally, of course, in several turns, but by the time you do so, your opponent will have taken three points on the prize. 

Q3: What makes Entei EX important in this deck?

Entei EX is your hardworking assistant who does all the hard work and Mega Blaziken EX prepares to make a dramatic entrance. Its Legendary Pulse power aids in shuffling your deck, seizing the cards you are in dire need of. Imagine it is the first act that keeps the audience entertained. Without card-drawing assistance of Entei, you are merely stalling and hoping, which is not so much of a strategic gameplay.

Q4: Can this deck beat Water-type decks?

To be fair, Water is the kryptonite of Mega Blaziken EX, and it has the agonizing +20 weakness. Attacking Water decks would be like taking a flamethrower to a pool party, it would be technically impressive but ultimately it would be counterproductive. The only way is to set up quickly, strike hard and hope that your opponent has not drawn well.