Silvally / Mega Altaria

Strengths (key points)

• Silvally applies strong pressure as early as turn 2
• Mega Altaria provides a very reliable late-game win condition
• High Supporter density gives excellent consistency
• Very low vulnerability to Corsola due to the minimal number of Items
• The deck can still win games even without Mega Altaria on board
• Performs exceptionally well in tournament environments

Weaknesses (to watch)

• Requires precise piloting with little room for mistakes
• Highly dependent on correct Supporter sequencing and timing
• Can struggle against heavy Energy discard strategies
• High learning curve for less experienced players
• Loses explosiveness if both Silvally are neutralized early
• Low overall representation means fewer established matchup references

Card list

• ×2 Silvally (A3a-61)
• ×2 Mega Altaria ex (B1-102)
• ×2 Chingling (B1-109)
• ×2 Swablu (B1-196)
• ×2 Type: Null (A3a-60)
• ×1 Poké Ball (P-A-5)
• ×2 Professor's Research (P-A-7)
• ×1 Sabrina (A1-225)
• ×1 Cyrus (A2-150)
• ×1 Mars (A2-155)
• ×2 Gladion (A3a-67)
• ×2 Lisia (B1-226)

Required expansions

Other S Tier decks

• Mega Absol EX / Darkrai EX / Hoopa EX
  I rank it in S tier because it can create immediate pressure with several complementary attackers. The list has an excellent balance between damage, mobility, disruption and consistency.
• Mega Sceptile EX / Butterfree
  This is probably one of the most consistent. Caterpie, the draw engine, Quick-Grow Extract and the two Stadiums significantly accelerate the setup of Mega Sceptile EX.
• Mega Lucario EX
  I place Mega Lucario EX in S tier for its combination of speed, damage and flexibility. The list also includes several secondary Pokémon that help it adapt without significantly slowing down the main plan.
• Mega Altaria EX / Espeon / Darkrai
  I rank it in S tier because of its combination of control, status effects and constant pressure. Sleep can deny entire turns while Darkrai and Mega Altaria gradually build an advantage.
• Vespiquen ex / Shuckle ex
  The deck can handle many matchups thanks to Shuckle ex in the early game and Vespiquen ex's 140 damage. The ability to discard a damaged or obsolete Pokémon makes its game plan particularly stable.
• Magnezone / Oricorio / Miraidon ex
  Deck heavily represented in top decks, with Miraidon acting as a flexible finisher and strong sleep-counterplay.

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