Miraidon ex is Good — Two Different Builds to Start Grinding

[decklist name=”Miraidon ex / Magnezone VSTAR” amt=”60″ caption=”Shin Inageta” cname=”Drapion V” set=”Lost Origin” no=”118″][pokemon amt=”15″]3x [card name=”Miraidon ex” set=”Scarlet and Violet” no=”81″ c=”deck2″ amt=”3″][/card]3x [card name=”Regieleki VMAX” set=”Silver Tempest” no=”58″ c=”deck2″ amt=”3″][/card]3x [card name=”Regieleki V” set=”Silver Tempest” no=”57″ c=”deck2″ amt=”3″][/card]1x [card name=”Magnezone VSTAR” set=”Lost Origin” no=”57″ c=”deck2″ amt=”1″][/card]2x [card name=”Magnezone V” set=”Lost Origin” no=”56″ c=”deck2″ amt=”2″][/card]2x [card name=”Raikou V” set=”Brilliant Stars” no=”48″ c=”deck2″ amt=”2″][/card]1x [card name=”Drapion V” set=”Lost Origin” no=”118″ c=”deck2″ amt=”1″][/card][/pokemon][trainers amt=”32″]4x [card name=”Professor’s Research” set=”Celebrations” no=”24″ c=”deck2″ amt=”4″][/card]2x [card name=”Judge” set=”BREAKthrough” no=”143″ c=”deck2″ amt=”2″][/card]2x [card name=”Arven” set=”Scarlet and Violet” no=”166″ c=”deck2″ amt=”2″][/card]2x [card name=”Boss’s Orders” set=”Rebel Clash” no=”189″ c=”deck2″ divide=”yes” amt=”2″][/card]4x [card name=”Electric Generator” set=”Scarlet and Violet” no=”170″ c=”deck2″ amt=”4″][/card]3x [card name=”Nest Ball” set=”Scarlet and Violet” no=”181″ c=”deck2″ amt=”3″][/card]3x [card name=”Ultra Ball” set=”Scarlet and Violet” no=”196″ c=”deck2″ amt=”3″][/card]2x [card name=”Pokégear 3.0″ set=”Scarlet and Violet” no=”186″ c=”deck2″ amt=”2″][/card]2x [card name=”Escape Rope” set=”Primal Clash” no=”127″ c=”deck2″ amt=”2″][/card]1x [card name=”Energy Recycler” set=”Battle Styles” no=”124″ c=”deck2″ divide=”yes” amt=”1″][/card]2x [card name=”Exp. Share” set=”Battle Styles” no=”126″ c=”deck2″ amt=”2″][/card]1x [card name=”Choice Belt” set=”Brilliant Stars” no=”135″ c=”deck2″ amt=”1″][/card]1x [card name=”Forest Seal Stone” set=”Silver Tempest” no=”156″ c=”deck2″ divide=”yes” amt=”1″][/card]3x [card name=”Beach Court” set=”Scarlet and Violet” no=”167″ c=”deck2″ amt=”3″][/card][/trainers][energy amt=”13″]13x [card name=”Lightning Energy” set=”Black and White” no=”108″ c=”deck2″ amt=”13″][/card][/energy][/decklist] 

The Miyagi Champions League featured several popular decks in the current metagame, such as Lost Box, [card name=”Lugia VSTAR” set=”Silver Tempest” no=”139″ c=”name”][/card], [card name=”Mew VMAX” set=”Fusion Strike” no=”114″ c=”name”][/card], [card name=”Gardevoir ex” set=”Scarlet and Violet” no=”86″ c=”name”][/card], and Miraidon ex. The winning deck list stood out for its strategic use of Magnezone VSTAR as a tech card to counter a specific problem in the meta, with the rest of the list primarily built around maximizing the strength and consistency of Miraidon ex and its friends.

You need to start attacking from turn 1 using [card name=”Raikou V” set=”Brilliant Stars” no=”48″ c=”name”][/card]. Once you have established a slightly better setup, you can consider using other Pokemon to attack and then evaluate which one is more advantageous to move forward in the matchup. Against Lost Box and Gardevoir ex, you can use [card name=”Magnezone V” set=”Lost Origin” no=”56″ c=”name”][/card] to Knock Out [card name=”Manaphy” set=”Brilliant Stars” no=”41″ c=”name”][/card], then use Magnezone VSTAR to Knock Out the opponent’s benched Pokemon, such as two [card name=”Comfey” set=”Lost Origin” no=”79″ c=”name”][/card] or two [card name=”Kirlia” set=”Silver Tempest” no=”68″ c=”name”][/card]. Miraidon ex serves as your highest damage attacker, particularly with [card name=”Regieleki VMAX” set=”Silver Tempest” no=”58″ c=”name”][/card], and is useful for taking a Knock Out on Pokemon with high HP, like [card name=”Arceus VSTAR” set=”Brilliant Stars” no=”123″ c=”name”][/card] or even Gardevoir ex. [card name=”Regieleki V” set=”Silver Tempest” no=”57″ c=”name”][/card] can be utilized in many ways with its two attacks; the first can Knock Out low HP Pokémon such as Comfey and [card name=”Sableye” set=”Lost Origin” no=”70″ c=”name”][/card], while the second attack can Knock Out almost any single Prize Pokemon, while also reducing 100 damage from your opponent’s Active Spot Pokemon the following turn. The attack effect is similar to that of [card name=”Hisuian Goodra VSTAR” set=”Lost Origin” no=”136″ c=”name”][/card]. Regieleki VMAX is ideal for situations where you need to Knock Out the opponent’s Pokemon but they cannot Knock Out Regieleki VMAX in return, with its massive 310HP.

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One aspect of this deck’s Supporter line that I find lacking is its limited draw support. The list only includes four copies of [card name=”Professor’s Research” set=”Celebrations” no=”23″ c=”name”][/card], two copies of [card name=”Judge” set=”Fusion Strike” no=”235″ c=”name”][/card], and two copies of [card name=”Arven” set=”Scarlet and Violet” no=”166″ c=”name”][/card], which in my opinion is insufficient, especially since the deck does not include [card name=”Lumineon V” set=”Brilliant Stars” no=”40″ c=”name”][/card] or [card name=”Radiant Greninja” set=”Astral Radiance” no=”46″ c=”name”][/card] for consistency. Another downside is that there are only two copies of [card name=”Boss’s Orders” set=”Brilliant Stars” no=”132″ c=”name”][/card], and it is not clear why. Personally, I find it necessary to add a third copy when testing the deck. However, I do appreciate the inclusion of [card name=”Pokégear 3.0″ set=”Scarlet and Violet” no=”186″ c=”name”][/card], as it improves the deck’s synergy and consistency overall. The only missing piece is consistent access to draw Supporters, but once that is addressed, everything else should flow smoothly.

When it comes to Items and Tools, there are several noteworthy options used by Shin Inageta that are worth highlighting. One of these is [card name=”Energy Recycler” set=”Battle Styles” no=”124″ c=”name”][/card], which is an essential card for [card name=”Electric Generator” set=”Scarlet and Violet” no=”170″ c=”name”][/card], especially during the late game when your deck is running low on Energy cards. Another interesting item is [card name=”Exp. Share” set=”Battle Styles” no=”126″ c=”name”][/card], which I believe is a great addition to any Miraidon ex deck that doesn’t utilize Flaaffy. This Pokemon Tool helps power up your attackers that require three Energy cost, and is definitely worth considering. Additionally, Electric Generator is not a guaranteed source of power acceleration, and it’s not uncommon to miss all four copies of the card during a game if you’re unlucky, so relying solely on this card is not ideal.

My Miraidon ex Deck List

[decklist name=”Miraidon ex / Flaaffy” amt=”60″ caption=””undefined][pokemon amt=”18″]3x [card name=”Miraidon ex” set=”Scarlet and Violet” no=”81″ c=”deck2″ amt=”3″][/card]2x [card name=”Raikou V” set=”Brilliant Stars” no=”48″ c=”deck2″ amt=”2″][/card]2x [card name=”Flying Pikachu V” set=”Celebrations” no=”6″ c=”deck2″ amt=”2″][/card]2x [card name=”Flying Pikachu VMAX” set=”Celebrations” no=”7″ c=”deck2″ amt=”2″][/card]1x [card name=”Raichu V” set=”Brilliant Stars” no=”45″ c=”deck2″ amt=”1″][/card]2x [card name=”Drapion V” set=”Lost Origin” no=”118″ c=”deck2″ amt=”2″][/card]3x [card name=”Mareep” set=”Scarlet and Violet” no=”66″ c=”deck2″ amt=”3″][/card]3x [card name=”Flaaffy” set=”Fusion Strike” no=”280″ c=”deck2″ amt=”3″][/card][/pokemon][trainers amt=”29″]4x [card name=”Professor’s Research” set=”Sword and Shield” no=”201″ c=”deck2″ amt=”4″][/card]3x [card name=”Judge” set=”BREAKthrough” no=”143″ c=”deck2″ amt=”3″][/card]1x [card name=”Serena” set=”Silver Tempest” no=”164″ c=”deck2″ amt=”1″][/card]2x [card name=”Boss’s Orders” set=”Rebel Clash” no=”154″ c=”deck2″ amt=”2″][/card]2x [card name=”Pokégear 3.0″ set=”Scarlet and Violet” no=”186″ c=”deck2″ amt=”2″][/card]3x [card name=”Nest Ball” set=”Scarlet and Violet” no=”181″ c=”deck2″ amt=”3″][/card]3x [card name=”Ultra Ball” set=”Scarlet and Violet” no=”196″ c=”deck2″ amt=”3″][/card]2x [card name=”Escape Rope” set=”Primal Clash” no=”127″ c=”deck2″ amt=”2″][/card]4x [card name=”Electric Generator” set=”Scarlet and Violet” no=”170″ c=”deck2″ amt=”4″][/card]2x [card name=”Forest Seal Stone” set=”Silver Tempest” no=”156″ c=”deck2″ amt=”2″][/card]3x [card name=”Beach Court” set=”Scarlet and Violet” no=”167″ c=”deck2″ amt=”3″][/card][/trainers][energy amt=”13″]12x [card name=”Lightning Energy” set=”Evolving Skies” no=”235″ c=”deck2″ amt=”12″][/card]1x [card name=”Double Turbo Energy” set=”Brilliant Stars” no=”151″ c=”deck2″ amt=”1″][/card][/energy][/decklist] 

In this article, I want to showcase two different approaches to building an Lightning-type deck in the current format, which I’ve been experimenting with. The first and more common approach involves using Regieleki VMAX to boost your attackers’ damage output, like in Shin Inageta’s list. The second approach, on the other hand, employs the reliable [card name=”Flaaffy” set=”Evolving Skies” no=”55″ c=”name”][/card] to power up any attacker and remove the reliance on Lightning-type Pokemon. Personally, I find having two or three Regieleki VMAX on the field to be somewhat redundant, as it doesn’t always lead to the best plays. Moreover, having multiple Pokemon VMAX with Fighting-type Weakness in the Bench can be detrimental, especially when the opponent utilizes [card name=”Sky Seal Stone” set=”Crown Zenith” no=”143″ c=”name”][/card] or strong Fighting-type attackers like [card name=”Stonjourner” set=”Battle Styles” no=”84″ c=”name”][/card] or [card name=”Galarian Zapdos V” set=”Chilling Reign” no=”80″ c=”name”][/card] to take multiple Prize cards.

If you’re tired of losing games that were in the bag due to Regieleki VMAX, or if you’re looking for a more precise meta call, then the Miraidon ex deck with Flaaffy might be for you. The concept is simple: use the right Pokemon for the right matchup. The basis of the list was inspired by Shin Inageta’s deck. The standout feature in the Flaaffy version is the ability to use attackers of other types to counter specific threats in the metagame. In this list, I opted for two copies of [card name=”Drapion V” set=”Lost Origin” no=”118″ c=”name”][/card], which, with the aid of Flaaffy, can even be used against Gardevoir ex by utilizing its four Energy cost attack.

Matchups — Lost Box

Currently, Lost Box is considered the strongest and most consistent deck in the format. While the lists can vary, the foundation remains the same: you can expect to be hit by [card name=”Cramorant” set=”Lost Origin” no=”50″ c=”name”][/card] on the first turn, and [card name=”Sableye” set=”Lost Origin” no=”70″ c=”name”][/card] will eventually make an appearance to drop 12 damage counters. The opponent may also have [card name=”Snorlax” set=”Lost Origin” no=”143″ c=”name”][/card] or [card name=”Zamazenta” set=”Crown Zenith” no=”97″ c=”name”][/card], and [card name=”Raikou V” set=”Brilliant Stars” no=”48″ c=”name”][/card] and [card name=”Dragonite V” set=”Evolving Skies” no=”191″ c=”name”][/card] are also common choices. Recently, Galarian Zapdos V has made a comeback in Lost Box lists, which is a smart meta call since it can easily Knock Out Miraidon ex and its other Lightning-type friends. While it may not be a strong attacker against decks without Pokemon V (and requires the use of [card name=”Mirage Gate” set=”Lost Origin” no=”163″ c=”name”][/card], it can still Knock Out an unsuspecting [card name=”Arceus VSTAR” set=”Brilliant Stars” no=”123″ c=”name”][/card]. This makes the matchup even tougher for Miraidon ex, and the deck needs to have Pokemon or strategy that can neutralize Lost Box’s strength. Here are some of the best options for beating Lost Box:

Magnezone VSTAR

[cardimg name=”Magnezone VSTAR” set=”Lost Origin” no=”57″ align=”right” c=”none”][/cardimg]

Shin Inageta’s tech featuring [card name=”Magnezone V” set=”Lost Origin” no=”56″ c=”name”][/card] and [card name=”Magnezone VSTAR” set=”Lost Origin” no=”57″ c=”name”][/card] surprised many players, including myself. While Magnezone VSTAR was expected to be a key card, Magnezone V’s utility in taking a Knock Out against [card name=”Manaphy” set=”Brilliant Stars” no=”41″ c=”name”][/card] was a revelation. With only one Lightning Energy and one Colorless Energy, Magnezone V can target an opponent’s Benched Pokemon, switches it into your opponent’s Active Spot, and deal 40 damage to it. Thanks to [card name=”Electric Generator” set=”Scarlet and Violet” no=”170″ c=”name”][/card], this attack can be executed on turn 1, and with Manaphy’s weakness to Lightning-type attacks, Magnezone V can easily take a Knock Out.

In Lost Box, the only way to retrieve Pokemon from the discard pile is through [card name=”Klara” set=”Chilling Reign” no=”145″ c=”name”][/card], a Supporter card. This means that when Manaphy is KO’d, the opponent is forced to choose between retrieving it with Klara or using [card name=”Boss’s Orders” set=”Brilliant Stars” no=”132″ c=”name”][/card] or [card name=”Colress’s Experiment” set=”Lost Origin” no=”155″ c=”name”][/card] to make other moves. Plus, having two Magnezone V in the deck allows for consistent targeting of Manaphy, and eventually, Miraidon ex can use Magnezone VSTAR to take two Prizes at once by attacking two weaker Pokemon on your opponent’s Bench with its VSTAR attack.

Despite its advantages, relying solely on Magnezone V to defeat Lost Box may not be the best strategy. While targeting Manaphy can be effective, it also leaves the opponent free to attack with other Pokemon such as Cramorant, Raikou V, or Sableye. Your opponent may only have one Comfey on the Bench, which means you aren’t picking up two Prize cards with Magnezone VSTAR.

Luxray V Plus Judge

Although [card name=”Luxray V” set=”Astral Radiance” no=”50″ c=”name”][/card] was not mentioned in either list, I personally think that this Pokemon is a great addition to the Miraidon ex deck, especially when paired with the damage boost from Regieleki VMAX. Luxray V serves a similar purpose as [card name=”Vikavolt V” set=”Darkness Ablaze” no=”60″ c=”name”][/card] did against Lost Box, by disrupting the opponent. While you can’t compare the impact of Item lock to discarding a Trainer card from your opponent’s hand, Luxray V does an excellent job of taking a Knock Out on Comfey, Cramorant, Radiant Greninja, and Sableye, while removing important Trainer cards from their hand, like Colress’s Experiment, Klara, or Mirage Gate.

The strategy is to attack with Luxray V and take Prizes for as long as possible. The best way your opponent can advance their game state is by drawing Colress’s Experiment or Judge from the top of their deck. If Luxray V is KO’d, Regieleki V can hit 100 damage and reduce 100 damage, making it difficult for the opponent to KO it even with Dragonite V, unless if they have Galarian Zapdos V.

Regieleki V Plus Klefki

In my experience, the most effective strategy against Lost Box involves using [card name=”Klefki” set=”Scarlet and Violet” no=”96″ c=”name”][/card]. This unassuming Pokemon stops the Ability of Basic Pokemon on the field (including yours, so it’s crucial to plan your plays carefully). When Klefki is in the Active Spot, your Lost Box opponent cannot use the Abilities of key Pokemon like Comfey, Radiant Greninja, Cramorant, and [card name=”Radiant Charizard” set=”Pokemon GO” no=”11″ c=”name”][/card].

To take advantage of Klefki’s ability, I recommend using Regieleki V’s first attack with two Regieleki VMAX on the Bench to deal 90 damage and retreat to the Bench, promoting Klefki again. With two Klefki on the field, it becomes nearly impossible for the opponent to get rid of the Ability lock, even with an [card name=”Escape Rope” set=”Burning Shadows” no=”114″ c=”name”][/card]. The only way for the opponent to recover is to get seven cards into the Lost Zone and prepare their attackers, but this is a difficult task to accomplish quickly with Ability lock.

While using multiple copies of Klefki can be tempting, it can also hurt the consistency of your deck. Klefki is not as impactful in other matchups, such as Gardevoir ex and Lugia VSTAR.

Flying Pikachu VMAX Plus Judge

[cardimg name=”Flying Pikachu VMAX” set=”Celebrations” no=”7″ align=”right” c=”none”][/cardimg]

Flying Pikachu has always been one of my favorite Pokemon, and it turns out that it can be a strong option against Lost Box. While it hasn’t seen much success in Japanese tournaments, [card name=”Flying Pikachu VMAX” set=”Celebrations” no=”7″ c=”name”][/card] is actually better positioned in the current metagame after the rotation.

The strategy with Flying Pikachu VMAX is to attack early and use Judge to disrupt the opponent’s hand size. With fewer cards in hand, it’s more difficult for the opponent to draw into the resources necessary to Knock Out Flying Pikachu VMAX in one hit. With Raikou V, your opponent will still need one Escape Rope and one Boss’s Orders. Flying Pikachu VMAX is immune to damage from Basic Pokemon and has Fighting-type Resistance, making it an excellent counter to Galarian Zapdos V.

However, Sableye can still pose a threat to Flying Pikachu VMAX, especially without [card name=”Big Parasol” set=”Darkness Ablaze” no=”157″ c=”name”][/card] to protect it. While it takes three attacks to Knock Out Flying Pikachu VMAX, it’s still important to be cautious and strategic when facing Sableye. Despite this weakness, I still believe that Flying Pikachu VMAX is the most consistent option for taking down Lost Box, and it’s also useful against Lugia VSTAR.

Matchups – Lugia VSTAR / Single Strike

Despite losing some of its strength after the rotation, [card name=”Lugia VSTAR” set=”Silver Tempest” no=”139″ c=”name”][/card] remains one of the best decks in the format, thanks to its two new main attackers: [card name=”Tyranitar V” set=”Battle Styles” no=”97″ c=”name”][/card] and [card name=”Stonjourner” set=”Battle Styles” no=”84″ c=”name”][/card]. Tyranitar V is an excellent option for KOing [card name=”Mew VMAX” set=”Fusion Strike” no=”114″ c=”name”][/card] and [card name=”Gardevoir ex” set=”Scarlet and Violet” no=”86″ c=”name”][/card], but with the help of [card name=”Single Strike Energy” set=”Battle Styles” no=”141″ c=”name”][/card], it can take out almost any Pokemon. Meanwhile, Stonjourner is a powerful single-Prize and Fighting-type attacker that can easily Knock Out Miraidon ex and Arceus VSTAR.

The biggest problem in the matchup is Stonjourner. While the matchup seems balanced on paper, Stonjourner’s ability to swing the game in Lugia VSTAR’s favor makes it crucial to have a specific tech option to gain an advantage. Here are some ways to improve the matchup:

Temple of Sinnoh

Although [card name=”Temple of Sinnoh” set=”Astral Radiance” no=”155″ c=”name”][/card] may seem like a useful Stadium in theory, it is not particularly effective in practice. The opponent will likely have ways to remove the Stadium, such as playing another Stadium card, using [card name=”Pumpkaboo” set=”Evolving Skies” no=”76″ c=”name”][/card], or simply attacking with Lugia VSTAR to deal 220 damage and KO a Pokemon V, which would also remove the Stadium from play. However, if you do decide to play Temple of Sinnoh, using cards like Judge and [card name=”Roxanne” set=”Astral Radiance” no=”150″ c=”name”][/card] can increase your chances of keeping it on the field for longer.

Flying Pikachu VMAX

Stonjourner presents a significant challenge for Miraidon ex, and without the right tech, the matchup is not in your favor. The only option I see that can effectively deal with Stonjourner and Tyranitar V is Flying Pikachu VMAX. In addition to taking advantage of Lugia VSTAR’s weakness, Flying Pikachu VMAX is the only Pokemon that can withstand attacks from both Stonjourner and Tyranitar V. To take out your Flying Pikachu VMAX, the opponent will need to use two attacks from Lugia VSTAR or Archeops, which gives you some breathing room.

Matchups – Mew VMAX / No Meloetta

In the Japanese metagame, there is a trend towards using [card name=”Meloetta” set=”Fusion Strike” no=”124″ c=”name”][/card] in Mew VMAX lists. However, I don’t see a reason to go back to using Meloetta. The most popular version of Mew VMAX will likely be the one without Meloetta, as it has a better matchup against Drapion V. The focus of this version will be on disrupting the opponent with cards like [card name=”Path to the Peak” set=”Chilling Reign” no=”148″ c=”name”][/card], [card name=”Lost Vacuum” set=”Lost Origin” no=”162″ c=”name”][/card], Judge, and Roxanne. While the aggressive version with Meloetta aims to take early Prizes, it often ends up with fewer resources at the end of the game and can be surprised by the opponent.

The Mew VMAX vs. Miraidon ex matchup favors Mew VMAX if no tech cards are invested, but it’s important to respect this matchup and evaluate whether the perceived advantage against Mew VMAX is genuine. In theory, any deck can beat Mew VMAX, but in practice, Mew VMAX consistently achieves its goals while other decks may falter.

Double Drapion V

I prefer Flaaffy in the Miraidon ex deck because it offers a way to power up [card name=”Drapion V” set=”Lost Origin” no=”118″ c=”name”][/card] with [card name=”Double Turbo Energy” set=”Brilliant Stars” no=”151″ c=”name”][/card] and Flaaffy’s Energy attachment, without relying on Drapion V’s Ability. While it might not seem like a big deal to have Drapion V attacking with four Energy, it can be a game-changer in practice. The Mew VMAX deck’s strategy is to disrupt your plays with Judge, Roxanne, and Path to the Peak, which can leave Drapion V unable to attack. With Flaaffy, you have an option to power up a second Drapion V with Energy, which can be crucial if the first one is unable to attack due to the opponent’s disruption.

Matchups – Gardevoir ex / Mewtwo V-UNION

Gardevoir ex generated a lot of hype among competitive players when it was first announced on PokeBeach months ago. The deck even made it to the final of a 3140-person tournament in the first official Japanese major tournament with Scarlet & Violet legal. The deck’s early success was due to using multiple [card name=”Gardevoir” set=”Chilling Reign” no=”61″ c=”name”][/card] with the Shining Arcana Ability. While this approach might seem effective at first, it turned out to be too fragile and vulnerable to basic Pokemon. When I tested the deck, Gardevoir ex struggled against many variants of Lost Box.

To truly dominate the format, Gardevoir ex needed a special Pokemon that would help it win critical matchups. That Pokemon turned out to be [card name=”Mewtwo V-UNION” set=”Sword and Shield Black Star Promos” no=”SWSH159 ” c=”name”][/card]. With 310 HP and two powerful attacks, including one that puts 16 damage counters on the opponent’s Pokemon, Mewtwo V-Union provides a crucial boost to the Gardevoir ex deck. 16 damage counters is sufficient to KO two Comfey or two Sableye against Lost Box. It also has an attack that does 300 damage, with a [card name=”Choice Belt” set=”Brilliant Stars” no=”135″ c=”name”][/card] or [card name=”Defiance Band” set=”Scarlet and Violet” no=”169″ c=”name”][/card], it is capable of taking a Knock Out against almost any Pokemon.

However, Gardevoir ex is a deck that can lose more to itself than to the opponent. Without consistent setup, the deck is vulnerable to any of the decks in the metagame. The focus should always be on achieving a perfect setup, as failing to do so can lead to defeat even against decks that should be favorable matchups. It is not always possible to discard the four parts of Mewtwo V-UNION in time.

Magnezone VSTAR

Magnezone VSTAR has proven to be a versatile card in the current format, and its VSTAR Power is not limited to just Lost Box matchups. While Gardevoir ex decks often run Manaphy to protect their Pokemon on the Bench, this is not a problem for Magnezone V. Then, you can use Magnezone VSTAR to Knock Out two Benched [card name=”Ralts” set=”Astral Radiance” no=”60″ c=”name”][/card] or [card name=”Kirlia” set=”Silver Tempest” no=”68″ c=”name”][/card] for 90 damage each, potentially taking out two key setup Pokemon. As the version of Gardevoir ex with Mewtwo V-UNION does not run [card name=”Rare Candy” set=”Scarlet and Violet” no=”191″ c=”name”][/card] or the [card name=”Kirlia” set=”Chilling Reign” no=”60″ c=”name”][/card] with the ability to search for other Kirlia, taking out multiple Ralts or Kirlia can slow down their setup and disrupt their game plan.

Drapion V

[cardimg name=”Drapion V” set=”Crown Zenith GG” no=”GG49″ align=”right” c=”none”][/cardimg]

While Drapion V is often seen as a tech card that’s only good to Knock Out Mew VMAX, it actually has more utility than that, especially in decks like Lost Box and Miraidon ex with Flaaffy. In these decks, it’s possible to attack with Drapion V attaching all four Energy, which can be a game-changing play. While this move may not have made much sense before, it has become more important now that Gardevoir ex and Mewtwo V-UNION might be seeing play.

Of course, the version of Miraidon ex with Regieleki VMAX doesn’t need to rely on Drapion V as much, since the damage from Miraidon ex with Regieleki VMAX is usually enough to Knock Out Gardevoir ex and Mewtwo V-UNION. However, the version with Flaaffy doesn’t have that luxury, and so it’s important to have a strong tech like Drapion V to secure key Knock Outs.

Final Thoughts

The Scarlet & Violet base set brought many exciting additions to the game. The rotation helped to balance the meta and new strategies are waiting to be explored. The start of the format is the coolest part of the game, where players from all over the world are testing, producing content, and discussing new ideas. While Japan often gets access to new cards months before other regions, it would be great if all players had access to the same cards at the same time.

As for the best version of Miraidon ex, the Regieleki VMAX variant has proven to be the most successful in Japan, with many well-developed lists to be inspired by. However, the Flaaffy version offers more flexibility and options, which may allow it to adapt and survive better in the long run.

That’s all for today folks, I hope you enjoyed this article, and see you next time!

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