Hi there. In this Pokemon TCG post, I cover Mega Sharpedo ex and its deck.
When it comes to decks, there is a Monkey see, Monkey do mentality amongst players. Players typically choose safe decks that are known to do well in big tournaments. If the player is new, choosing an established deck is okay (everyone starts somewhere and start with gameplay first then deckbuilding).
A lot of players avoid decks that are not good or avoid decks that have little big tournament results. These not so popular decks do have a surprise factor that can throw people off. Many players prepare against popular decks and not so much rogue decks.
Because of a former World Champion using Mega Sharpedo ex, there is a slight uptick in this deck's usage.
I was originally typing this before the Louisville regional but Mega Sharpedo ex has found recent success at large tournaments.
Mega Sharpedo ex Card Profile
Mega Sharpedo ex is a Stage 1 Mega Dark Pokemon. It has 330 HP with a zero retreat cost and Grass weakness. It has no abilities but it has two good attacks.
The first attack Greedy Fang requires 1 Dark Energy to deal 70 damage. You also draw 2 cards from this attack.
Hungry Jaws for 2 Dark Energy requires 2 Dark Energy. The base damage is 120. If this Mega Sharpedo ex has any damage counters on it, this Hungry Jaws attack deals 150 more damage.
Combo Cards
Mega Sharpedo ex on its own is a decent beatstick attacker. What makes the deck with Mega Sharpedo ex viable are Toxtricity, Pecharunt ex, Tatsugiri, Binding Mochi and the Judge Supporter.
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Munkidori and Gravity Mountain does help Mega Sharpedo ex reach at least 290 damage. This is for the Dragapult ex matchup. Gravity Mountain reduces the HP of Stage 2 Pokemon while Munkidori with Dark Energy moves damage counters from your side to the opponent.
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Sample Decklist - Rank 47 out of 1074 Players In Recife, Brazil Regional Tournament
Pokémon: 19
4 Carvanha PFL 60
3 Mega Sharpedo ex PFL 61
3 Pecharunt ex SFA 39
2 Toxel PFL 67
2 Toxtricity PFL 68
2 Munkidori TWM 95
2 Tatsugiri TWM 131
1 Fezandipiti ex ASC 142
Trainer: 32
4 Lillie's Determination MEG 119
3 Boss's Orders MEG 114
3 Judge POR 76
2 Team Rocket's Petrel DRI 176
1 Janine's Secret Art PRE 112
1 Brock's Scouting JTG 146
4 Ultra Ball MEG 131
4 Buddy-Buddy Poffin TEF 144
3 Poké Pad POR 81
1 Unfair Stamp TWM 165
1 Night Stretcher ASC 196
3 Binding Mochi PRE 95
2 Team Rocket's Watchtower DRI 180
Energy: 9
9 Darkness Energy MEE 15
One not so used card in this decklist is Janine's Secret Art. This is for Dark Energy acceleration outside of Toxtricity. Having the Active Dark Pokemon Poisoned goes with Binding Mochi and with Munkidori in later turns.
Note that there are only 2 Stadium cards in Team Rocket's Watchtower. No Gravity Mountain.
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Sample Decklist - Rank 51 out of 817 Brisbane, Australia Regional Tournament
Pokémon: 19
4 Carvanha PFL 60
3 Mega Sharpedo ex PFL 61
2 Toxel PFL 67
2 Toxtricity PFL 68
2 Tatsugiri TWM 131
2 Munkidori TWM 95
2 Pecharunt ex SFA 39
1 Fezandipiti ex ASC 142
1 Yveltal MEG 88
Trainer: 33
4 Lillie's Determination MEG 119
3 Boss's Orders MEG 114
3 Judge POR 76
1 Team Rocket's Petrel DRI 176
4 Buddy-Buddy Poffin TEF 144
4 Ultra Ball MEG 131
3 Poké Pad POR 81
2 Night Stretcher ASC 196
1 Mega Signal MEG 121
1 Special Red Card CRI 82
1 Secret Box TWM 163
2 Binding Mochi PRE 95
2 Team Rocket's Watchtower DRI 180
2 Gravity Mountain SSP 177
Energy: 8
8 Darkness Energy MEE 15
This decklist is slightly different. It has 8 Dark Energy instead of nine. There is no Janine's Secret Art. A third Binding Mochi is not here.
Instead of Unfair Stamp, this build uses Secret Box as the ACE SPEC. There are more Stadium cards in this build.
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Sample Decklist - Top 4 Out of 2927 Players, Louisville, Kentucky, USA Regional Tournament
Pokémon: 20
3 Carvanha PFL 60
4 Mega Sharpedo ex PFL 61
3 Pecharunt ex SFA 39
2 Toxel PFL 67
2 Toxtricity PFL 68
2 Tatsugiri TWM 131
2 Munkidori TWM 95
1 Fezandipiti ex ASC 142
1 Yveltal MEG 88
Trainer: 31
4 Lillie's Determination MEG 119
3 Judge POR 76
3 Boss's Orders MEG 114
1 Team Rocket's Petrel DRI 176
4 Poké Pad POR 81
4 Buddy-Buddy Poffin TEF 144
4 Ultra Ball MEG 131
1 Unfair Stamp TWM 165
1 Night Stretcher ASC 196
3 Binding Mochi PRE 95
2 Team Rocket's Watchtower DRI 180
1 Gravity Mountain SSP 177
Energy: 9
9 Darkness Energy MEE 15
One big Mega Sharpedo ex tournament result is from the recent Louisville regional in the USA.
This player and decklist made it to third place.
It is kind of weird to see 3 Carvanha and 4 Mega Sharpedo ex. I would think 4 Carvanha and 3 Mega Sharpedo ex makes more sense. This 3-4 evolution line is to make finding the Mega Sharpedo ex easier.
Three Pecharunt ex seems to be a bit much. Usually 2 is fine. Maybe this guy wanted more consistency with the Pecharunt ex.
Like the other Mega Sharpedo ex, 3 copies of Judge is fine. The ACE SPEC of choice is Unfair Stamp. A lot of hand disruption here.
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Advantages
- Mega Sharpedo ex Bulky Stage 1 Mega
- Binding Mochi + Pecharunt ex + Gravity Mountain Combo Versus Dragapult ex
- Munkidori Abuse + Judge Hand Disruption Options
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Disadvantages
- Grass Decks With Teal Mask Ogerpon ex and Hydrapple ex Still Out There
- Giving Up 3 Prize Cards If Mega Pokemon ex Knocked Out
- Reliant On Combo Pieces
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Notes
This Mega Sharpedo ex deck and archetype is okay. It is not awful but it is not broken.
I do think this may be one of those decks that get better when the H block cards go away. Grass decks would become weaker and less popular. Less grass attackers makes this deck more viable in the future. You do lose Pecharunt ex, Tatsugiri and Munkidori though.
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