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Updated June 9, 2026Mega Altaria ex and Gourgeist Deck Guide in Pokémon TCG Pocket
A balanced psychic deck that leverages Mega Altaria ex's scaling damage and Gourgeist's early pressure
This deck focuses on setting up Mega Altaria ex as a late-game powerhouse while using Gourgeist to handle early threats. The win condition is building a full bench to maximize Mega Altaria ex's Mega Harmony attack, which deals 40 base damage plus 30 more for each of your Benched Pokémon (totaling 130 damage with a full bench of three), while Gourgeist provides consistent pressure. The deck excels in trading efficiently with its 190 HP tankiness and low energy costs.
Decklist
How it works
Mega Altaria ex is the deck's primary attacker, with its Mega Harmony attack
dealing 40 base damage plus 30 more for each of your Benched Pokémon. With a
full bench of three Pokémon, this attack reaches 130 damage. Its 190 HP makes
it resilient, and its Psychic energy cost ensures
it can attack quickly.
Gourgeist serves as the early-game pressure, with its Soul Shot attack dealing
70 damage for just Psychic energy. This allows it to
pressure key targets early. Its 110 HP is decent for a Stage 1, and its
attack's discard cost can be managed with the deck's draw support.
Chingling provides disruption with its Jingly Noise attack, which prevents the opponent from playing Item cards during their next turn. This can stall opponents relying on key Items. Its 30 HP is fragile, but its free retreat cost makes it easy to cycle.
Matchups
| Matchup | Favorability | How to play it |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Lucario ex Igglybuff | Favored | Use Gourgeist to pressure Igglybuff early, then set up Mega Altaria ex to trade favorably with Mega Lucario ex. Avoid benching too many low-HP Pokémon. |
| Zoroark ex Mega Absol ex | Favored | Soul Shot's 70 damage knocks out Zorua before it evolves, and a Soul Shot followed by a full-bench Mega Harmony for 130 finishes off Zoroark ex. Set up Gourgeist early while building towards Mega Altaria ex. |
| Hydreigon Mega Absol ex | Even | This matchup is tougher due to early Dark pressure. Focus on building a full bench for Mega Altaria ex and use Gourgeist to chip away at Hydreigon. |
Tech options and swaps
Jirachi can be swapped for a second Mars if you want more hand disruption. Copycat and Lisia provide additional draw support. If you need more consistency, consider adding a second Poké Ball.
How to pilot it
- Dig for Gourgeist, Pumpkaboo, and at least one draw supporter
- Turn 1: Bench Pumpkaboo and, if you are going second, attach energy; Gourgeist comes online on turn 2 at the earliest
- Turn 2: Start setting up Swablu and use Chingling
- Turn 3: Evolve Swablu into Mega Altaria ex and attack
- Common misplays: Overcommitting energy early or not using disruption effectively
Deck strengths
- Powerful scaling damage with Mega Altaria ex (40 + 30 per Benched Pokémon)
- High HP makes Mega Altaria ex resilient
- Low energy costs for both attackers
- Disruption via Chingling
Deck weaknesses
- Struggles against early Dark pressure
- Relies on full bench for maximum damage
- Gourgeist's discard cost can be awkward
Is it worth building
This deck is a solid choice for players who enjoy balanced playstyles. It requires careful resource management but rewards smart play. The deck is relatively affordable with only two Mega Altaria ex as main rare cards.
