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Updated July 24, 2026Mega Absol ex and Greninja Deck Guide in Pokémon TCG Pocket
Disrupt and chip away with this control-focused deck built around Mega Absol ex's Supporter discard and Greninja's damage spread.
This deck combines disruption with gradual damage accumulation to overwhelm opponents. Mega Absol ex strips key Supporters from the opponent's hand, while Greninja spreads damage across their board with Water Shuriken. The win condition comes from controlling the pace of the game and securing knockouts with Mega Absol ex's Darkness Darkness Claw or Greninja's chip damage.
The decklist
How it works
Mega Absol ex is the deck's centerpiece with its 170 HP and disruptive
Darkness Darkness Claw attack. For
Darkness, it deals 80 damage while forcing the
opponent to reveal their hand and discard a Supporter. This cripples decks
reliant on key Supporters like Professor's Research or Cyrus. Its single
Retreat Cost makes it easy to pivot when needed.
Greninja provides consistent damage output through its Water Shuriken ability,
dealing 20 damage to any opposing Pokémon each turn. This pressures
multi-point targets and sets up knockouts for Mega Absol ex. With two copies
in the deck and two Froakie as the Basic that Rare Candy jumps straight into
Greninja, you can reliably access this damage source. Its
Water, Colorless Mist Slash attack deals 60 damage, which
can finish off weakened Pokémon.
Chingling's 
Any Jingly Noise attack is crucial against
Item-heavy decks, locking them out of playing Items for a turn. Despite its
low 30 HP, the free Retreat Cost makes it easy to cycle in and out. The two
copies ensure you can disrupt opponents multiple times per game.
Darkrai ex supplements the disruption with its Nightmare Aura ability, dealing
20 damage whenever you attach a Darkness Energy to it.
While only one copy is included, its
Darkness, Colorless Dark Prism attack provides
an alternative attacker when Mega Absol ex isn't available. The 140 HP makes
it durable against most non-grass attackers.
Matchups
| Matchup | Favorability | How to play it |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Altaria ex Greninja | Favored | Prioritize disrupting their setup with Mega Absol ex's Darkness Claw. Use Greninja's Water Shuriken to pressure their Mega Altaria ex while keeping your own Greninja safe. |
| Magnezone Bellibolt ex | Even | Lead with Chingling to block their Electric Generator acceleration. Snipe their Tadbulb and Magnemite with Water Shuriken before they evolve into their main threats. |
| Suicune ex Baxcalibur | Unfavored | Try to slow them down with early Jingly Noise from Chingling. Focus on knocking out Baxcalibur first to cut off their energy acceleration. Mega Absol ex needs multiple attacks to ko Suicune ex. |
Tech options and swaps
Red Card enhances Mega Absol ex's disruption by making the opponent shuffle their hand into their deck and draw 3 cards, ideally timed when their hand is large. Rocky Helmet punishes attackers, particularly useful against decks that rely on multiple small hits. Against Supporter-heavy decks, consider cutting one Copycat for an additional Red Card. In slower metas, swap a Poké Ball for a second Cyrus to drag up damaged Pokémon that Water Shuriken has softened.
How to pilot it
Dig hard with your draw cards for Froakie or a Rare Candy to evolve into Greninja quickly. The ideal opening sequence is: turn one Froakie, turn two evolve to Greninja using Rare Candy and attach Energy, turn three activate Water Shuriken and start spreading damage. Shift to Mega Absol ex once you have Darkness attached. Use Chingling early against Item-reliant decks to delay their setup. Against decks with multiple attackers, prioritize attaching Rocky Helmet to punish their attacks. Avoid overcommitting Energy to Darkrai ex when Mega Absol ex should be your primary attacker.
Deck strengths
- Strong disruption against Supporter-reliant decks
- Consistent damage output through Greninja's Water Shuriken
- Flexible attackers with different energy requirements
- Effective against popular decks
Deck weaknesses
- Struggles against fast, high-damage decks like Suicune ex Baxcalibur
- Relies on specific evolution lines
- Lacks healing or recovery cards to sustain attackers
- Vulnerable to grass-type attackers targeting Mega Absol ex
Is it worth building?
This deck is worth building if you enjoy control strategies and disrupting your opponent's game plan. It requires only one Mega Absol ex and two Greninja as its main attackers, making it relatively affordable. The deck suits players who prefer methodical play over quick knockouts. While it struggles against some top decks, its disruptive tools make it competitive against most strategies that rely on Supporters or Items.
