What makes Crimson Blaze different

Crimson Blaze continues the Mega-focused era and introduces a couple of battle-defining twists that change how you plan your win condition.

• Big risk, big reward: If a Mega Evolution ex gets Knocked Out, the opponent gains 3 points at once—often flipping the match instantly.
• Flexible evolution lines: Some Mega cards can jump the usual evolution pacing, letting you get into your powerhouse sooner than opponents expect.

In short: Megas can be game-ending weapons, but they also paint a giant target on your side of the board. Timing and protection matter more than ever.

Mega Charizard Y ex: the main event

Mega Charizard Y ex is designed to be a finisher. Its signature attack is known for pushing massive damage—enough to take down basically anything you can line up against it—at the cost of recoil damage and a hefty Energy requirement.

That tradeoff creates a clear game plan: accelerate Energy quickly, choose your knockouts carefully, and avoid giving your opponent an easy 3-point swing.

How players are building around it

Fire decks in Pocket love consistency, and the early Crimson Blaze builds lean into a familiar idea: set up on the Bench, then unleash one decisive attacker.

Common setup pieces

• Energy acceleration engines: Many lists rely on proven Fire helpers (like Moltres ex-style ramp) to reach Mega attack thresholds faster.
• Charmeleon utility: A notable Crimson Blaze Charmeleon option helps speed up your Active’s Energy during evolution sequencing, improving overall tempo.
• Consistency tools: Draw-and-search staples are prioritized so you can assemble your line without stalling.

The practical takeaway: you’re trying to spend the early turns building resources while keeping your key evolution pieces safe—then cash in with a knockout that denies your opponent time to respond.

Other Megas to watch in Crimson Blaze

While Charizard is the poster child, Crimson Blaze also features additional Mega Evolution ex threats that can shape deck choices and matchups, including Mega Venusaur ex and Mega Blastoise ex, plus more Mega options appearing in the set.

Even if you’re not piloting Charizard, you’ll want a plan for the “3-point knockout” dynamic—because a single turn can decide everything.

Quick tips before you start opening packs

• Protect your Mega turn: Don’t expose your Mega before you can immediately threaten a knockout.
• Count points, not just prizes: The 3-point rule makes “trading KOs” far more dangerous.
• Build for speed and stability: If you stumble early, you may never recover the tempo.