Best metal decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket

Compare three published Metal deck lists, each totaling 20 cards. Lists and Energy were transcribed from Game8 on 2 Nov 2026; each construction has 1 independent source. The notes below are editorial readings of those lists.

Mega Metagross ex and Dialga ex Deck · 20 cards · 1 source · checked 2026-11-02
CardCopiesExact printingPack source
Dialga ex2A2 119Dialga
Beldum2B4 106Ruler of the Skies
Mega Metagross ex2B4 109Ruler of the Skies
Cyrus1A2 150Palkia
Rare Candy2A3 144Solgaleo, Lunala
Steel Apron2A4 153Ho-Oh
Copycat2B1 225Mega Gyarados
Lucky Ice Pop2B2 145Gardevoir
Metal Core Barrier1B2 148Gardevoir
Poke Ball2PROMO-A 005See source distribution
Professor's Research2PROMO-A 007See source distribution
Mega Mawile ex Deck · 20 cards · 1 source · checked 2026-11-02
CardCopiesExact printingPack source
Mega Mawile ex2B2 113Gardevoir
Cyrus1A2 150Palkia
Adaman2A2a 075Arceus
Pokemon Center Lady2A2b 070Shining
Big Malasada1A3 142Solgaleo, Lunala
Guzma1A3 151Lunala
Copycat1B1 225Mega Gyarados
Lucky Ice Pop2B2 145Gardevoir
Metal Core Barrier2B2 148Gardevoir
Starting Plains1B2 154Gardevoir
Potion2PROMO-A 001See source distribution
Red Card1PROMO-A 006See source distribution
Professor's Research2PROMO-A 007See source distribution
Bastiodon and Skarmory Deck · 20 cards · 1 source · checked 2026-11-02
CardCopiesExact printingPack source
Skarmory2A2 111Dialga, Palkia
Shieldon1A2 113Palkia
Bastiodon2A2 114Palkia
Sabrina1A1 225Charizard
Leaf2A1a 068Mew
Armor Fossil2A2 145Palkia
Pokemon Communication1A2 146Dialga
Giant Cape2A2 147Dialga
Rocky Helmet2A2 148Palkia
Rare Candy2A3 144Solgaleo, Lunala
Poke Ball1PROMO-A 005See source distribution
Professor's Research2PROMO-A 007See source distribution

Mega Metagross ex and Dialga ex Deck — plan and trade-offs

Dialga ex and Mega Metagross ex share the list. The Beldum evolution package uses Rare Candy without a Metang entry. Steel Apron, Metal Core Barrier and Lucky Ice Pop form part of the published defensive support.

Energy Zone: Metal. Open the source QR image. Published list and pack requirements.

Matchup note (editorial): compare the opposing attacker’s printed Weakness, HP and knockout points with the exact attackers above. Evolution-heavy lists risk drawing setup pieces late; ex attackers give up two points and Mega Evolution ex attackers give up three. The source list alone does not establish a matchup win rate, so no favorable-matchup percentage is assigned here.

Mega Mawile ex Deck — plan and trade-offs

Mega Mawile ex is the only Pokémon name in this particular list, with two copies. The remaining 18 slots are Trainers. Adaman, healing cards and defensive tools therefore take space that an evolution package uses in other Metal builds.

Energy Zone: Metal. Open the source QR image. Published list and pack requirements.

Matchup note (editorial): compare the opposing attacker’s printed Weakness, HP and knockout points with the exact attackers above. Evolution-heavy lists risk drawing setup pieces late; ex attackers give up two points and Mega Evolution ex attackers give up three. The source list alone does not establish a matchup win rate, so no favorable-matchup percentage is assigned here.

Bastiodon and Skarmory Deck — plan and trade-offs

Skarmory pairs with the Armor Fossil / Bastiodon line. Rare Candy helps reach Bastiodon while a single Shieldon remains in the list. This is a different setup plan from Dialga acceleration or a Basic-only Mega Mawile construction.

Energy Zone: Metal. Open the source QR image. Published list and pack requirements.

Matchup note (editorial): compare the opposing attacker’s printed Weakness, HP and knockout points with the exact attackers above. Evolution-heavy lists risk drawing setup pieces late; ex attackers give up two points and Mega Evolution ex attackers give up three. The source list alone does not establish a matchup win rate, so no favorable-matchup percentage is assigned here.

FAQ

Are Energy cards included in the 20?

No. Energy is generated through the selected Energy Zone. The quantities in each table total 20 deck cards.

Does one source mean a verified top-tier result?

It establishes the published construction. These exact lists have not been assigned tournament results from a different archetype sample.

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