Pokemon is beloved across a range of mediums: anime series, video games and trading card game alike. First introduced in 1998, Pokemon Trading Card Game recreated the experience of catching and battling Pokemon via tabletop gameplay – something fans of the franchise have invested millions in collecting over time.
The PokemonTCG is one of the top-rated trading card games of all time. Players from around the globe compete at local and global tournaments, and some truly powerful cards have been printed over time; as with any trading card game, these powerful cards quickly become sought-after among casual as well as competitive players alike.
16. Mega Aggron EX
Mega Aggron EX has an attack called Megaton Slam that allows players to flip a coin. If it lands on heads, 120 damage is added onto its already high 120 base attack; otherwise it does 20 damage against any benches Pokemon that the cardholder owns.
Mega Aggron EX can potentially one-shot any of their opponent’s Pokemon with enough luck on their side; its damage output makes up for any risks to benched cards that might arise during its use.
15. Zoroark GX Models Available Now
Zoroark-GX was introduced as part of the Shining Legends set, and quickly found itself an indispensable member of nearly any composition unless specifically targeted at it. His Trade ability and Riotous Beating move provide Zoroark with powerful attacks that make sure he always packs an effective punch.
Trade allows players to discard cards they no longer require in exchange for two additional ones, while Riotous Beating deals twenty damage for every Pokemon the player currently controls in play. Together these abilities help ensure Zoroark regularly deals out devastating attacks – not an easy feat given it boasts over 200 health.
14. Mega Venusaur EX
Mega Venusaur EX is an extremely dangerous card for any opponent. Its special attack, Crisis Vine, paralyses and poisons opponent Pokemon simultaneously to inflict two devastating debuffs simultaneously.
Mega Venusaur EX may only deal 120 damage, yet it’s best used to lock down an opponent’s strongest Pokemon so other cards can more quickly finish it off. Mega Venusaur EX proves that damage output doesn’t equal how deadly a card can be.
13. Lucario and Melmetal GX
It may not be common, but pairing two of the most sought-after Pokemon together doesn’t always end in failure. Take, for instance, Lucario-and-Melmetal GX from the Unbroken Bonds set – its robust stats reach an astonishing 260.6 HP!
Combining its Full Metal Wall-GX skill, Lucario-and-Melmetal GX is hard to take down and will provide solid defense to any team. Steel Fist allows it to quickly gain energy for its final blow, while Heavy Impact has the power to knock out cards with one hundred-and-fifty HP or less.
12. Malamar EX
Although Malamar may seem underrated in the TCG, fans shouldn’t overlook his EX card in Phantom Forces Set. Maxmar, which allows players to flip a coin for each energy card attached to this Pokemom and deal 60 damage every time the coin lands on heads is its primary attack and must not be underestimated by fans.
Malamar EX’s first attack may miss, but her second one is more reliable: when energy cards are added to her active Pokemon she puts them to sleep with an attack called Sleep Blow! These abilities make Malamar EX an invaluable addition to the Pokemon TCG.
11. Mewtwo & Mew Tag Team GX
It’s impossible not to appreciate a card like Mewtwo-and-Mew Tag Team GX from the Unified Minds set that brings Mew and Mewtwo together and allows them to fight on one team together, even though Mewtwo appears disapproval at times. Boasting nearly 300 HP and an extensive moveset, this GX card boasts nearly three hundred hit points and can make a strong addition to any deck!
Perfection allows Miraculous Duo GX to use any GX or EX Pokemon found on the player’s bench or discard pile, with its ability granting access to all their attacks. Furthermore, its massive two hundred damage deal allows it to help heal all damage taken from all player Pokemon at once!
10. Mega Gardevoir EX
Mega Gardevoir EX has an attack called Brilliant Arrow which deals 30x the amount of energy attached to all players’ Pokemon and has no damage cap, potentially dealing 400 damage if set up correctly and one-shotting opponents Pokemon.
Mega Gardevoir EX may require more energy and may be more difficult to raise, yet its potential damage output makes this card worth investing time and risk in.
9.Tapu Lele GX
Tapu Lele-GX was introduced with the Sun & Moon Guardians Rising set and has become an indispensable part of many decks ever since due to its powerful Wonder Tag ability. Every time this Pokemon is added from one’s hand to their bench from playback, its Wonder Tag ability allows the player to search for and draw Supporter cards!
Accessing Supporters on demand is often too good an offer to pass up. Tapu Cure-GX may even serve as an emergency remedy to fully heal two other Pokemon; however, Mewtwo-and-Mew would probably serve this role better.
8. Eight Mega Charizard Y EX
Charizard has long been one of the most desirable cards in the history of Pokemon TCG, making him a key component. But when Mega Charizard Y EX was released, it proved transformative; featuring its powerful Crimson Dive attack that can deal 300 damage while inflicting 50 on itself in return.
Mega Charizard Y EX has an HP of 220, giving it enough health to launch attacks five times before succumbing to its own attack and taking down itself. That kind of damage in five turns is enough to completely take down a deck!
7. Mega Charizard X
EX is another powerful Charizard card, even more so than its counterpart. Using its Wild Blaze attack, this card deals an astonishing 300 damage – but instead of inflicting this harm upon itself directly, its cardholder must discard five cards instead.
Losing cards may not seem desirable, but if used strategically and for maximum effect it could result in massive damage being dealt against opponents despite losing five cards. Mega Charizard X also boasts more HP than Mega Charizard Y EX and has less weaknesses to worry about.
6. Lysandre’s Trump Card
Set: Phantom Forces Although Lysandre’s Trump Card can still be used freely in casual matches, its disruptive effect has drastically altered competitive play such that its use cannot be used at all anymore – giving this powerful card an unfair edge over most of its rivals. It provides an extremely potency effect which easily outshines other cards in play.
Lysandre’s Trump Card works like a reset switch in a match by shuffling all cards from both players’ discard piles back into their decks – thus becoming instantly iconic and being banned immediately by all four opponents.
5. Shaymin-EX
Shaymin-EX was initially introduced into X&Y Roaring Skies set and allowed into competitive play for several years before ultimately being banned near the end of 2020 due to both its ability and moveset.
Shaymin-EX’s ability, Set Up, allows players to draw until they have six cards in hand when placing him from hand to bench. When combined with Sky Return’s return of all attached cards back into player hands it is clear just how powerful this card could be.
4. Shadow Lugia
Promotional Cards Shadow Lugia, the Flying and Psychic Legendary Pokemon found only in Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness is unrivaled when it comes to pure damage output. While its niche status makes her not too often found, her power of pure and raw destruction cannot be rivalled by other characters in the franchise.
Shadow Lugia boasts the powerful Shadow Storm attack, dealing 1,000 damage to opponents if its cardholder has four Psychic energy cards in his/her hand. Furthermore, it possesses 300 HP. Shadow Lugia should be part of any player’s arsenal as she delivers enormous numbers with each attack she launches against opponents.
3. Radiant Greninjas
Set: Astral RadianceWhistle-blowing Pokemon have long been part of the Pokemon franchise, yet have received relatively limited consideration in card game form. Radiant Pokemon were created as part of the Astral Radiance set to rectify that. Only one Radiant Pokemon may be included in each deck; however, each of them possesses unique and potency powers that may make for an intriguing battle-ready deck.
Radiant Greninja stands out in particular, garnering support in multiple formats thanks to its Concealed Cards ability which enables a player to discard an Energy and gain two new cards. While its Moonlight Shuriken attack sees less use if supplied enough energy from players, dealing 90 damage between any two Pokemon is still useful and effective.
2. Mega Ampharos EX
Mega Ampharos EX is an Electric Pokemon with the Extravolt attack that adds 50 extra damage to its card base attack of 120 and leaves any active opponent Pokemon paralyzed for 30 damage; it does take its toll, however with 220 HP Mega Ampharos can easily take that much. RELATED: 15 Pokemon With Incredible Trading Card Art
Mega Ampharos EX is an incredible powerhouse, capable of both dealing heavy damage and incapacitating the opponent’s attacker, stopping them from inflicting any more. If paired with healers in one’s deck, Mega Ampharos EX can become an irreplaceable game-changer.
1. Mega Mewtwo EX
Breakthrough WHEN it comes to power Pokemon cards, Mewtwo is unquestionably one of the strongest. That is why its EX card stands as one of the strongest. With 10+ Physic Infinity attack powering this attack – which means its attack does 30 more damage times the amount of energy attached to both active Pokemon.
Mega Mewtwo EX has an unmatched attack that doesn’t change with weakness; therefore it can easily win games on its own given enough resources from its player.
