Entei ex from the Secluded Springs expansion (released August 28, 2025) is a meta staple in Pokémon TCG Pocket, powering Tier S decks like Mega Blaziken ex with its Legendary Pulse Ability (draw a card at end of turn if Active) and scaling Blazing Beatdown attack (60 base +60 per extra Fire Energy attached). This 4-Diamond Basic Fire ex (HP 180) excels as a draw engine, setup accelerator, and secondary attacker, boasting 65% win rates in ranked (Game8, PTCGPocket.gg data). At CardChill.com, we’re breaking down the best Entei ex decks, strategies, matchups, and crafting tips for Master Ball rank. Check our Pokémon TCG sets for expansions or Pokémon cards for Pocket stats.
Entei ex Card Breakdown
- HP: 180 (survives hits with Giant Cape).
- Ability: Legendary Pulse – Draw 1 card at end of turn if Active (doubles draw speed).
- Attack: Blazing Beatdown [Fire][Fire]: 60 damage +60 per extra Fire Energy attached (max 240 at 4+ Energy).
- Weakness: Water (+20).
- Retreat: 2.
- Rarity: 4-Diamond (5,000 Shinedust craft; pull rate 1.66% Regular Packs, 3.03% Rare Packs).
- EV: $10-15 raw; PSA equivalent not applicable (Pocket cards ungraded).
Synergies: Magby (Toasty Toss attaches Fire to Bench), Flame Patch (recycles discarded Fire), Kiawe (generates Fire Energy).
Top Meta Deck: Mega Blaziken ex / Entei ex Fire Aggro (Tier S, 65% Win Rate)
Game8, PTCGPocket.gg, and Destructoid rank this as the #1 deck post-Mega Rising (B1). Entei ex draws setup for Mega Blaziken ex’s Mega Burning (120 + Burn).
20-Card Deck List (Game8/Destructoid optimized): Pokémon (10):
- 4 Mega Blaziken ex (main attacker: Mega Burning [Fire][Fire] 120 + Burn)
- 3 Torchic (T1 setup)
- 2 Entei ex (Legendary Pulse draw engine)
- 1 Blaziken ex (backup vs Oricorio Safeguard)
Trainer Cards (8):
- 2 Rare Candy (T3 Mega skip)
- 2 Flame Patch (recycle Fire Energy)
- 2 Poke Ball (Torchic/Entei search)
- 2 Professor’s Research (draw/setup)
- 1 Boss’s Orders (KO threats)
- 1 Sabrina (switch control)
Energy (2):
- 2 Fire Energy (core fuel; ramp with Magby/Kiawe variants)
Craft Cost: ~25,000 Shinedust (4-Diamond focus).
Core Strategy: Ramp, Draw, Burn
- T1: Entei ex Active (Legendary Pulse draws Torchic/Rare Candy).
- T2: Poke Ball Torchic → Rare Candy to Mega Blaziken ex.
- T3: Flame Patch recycles → Mega Burning (120 + Burn chip).
- Midgame: Entei tanks (180 HP); Sabrina switches for KO chains.
- Wincon: Burn stacks + 120 bursts for sweeps; Blaziken vs ex-blockers.
Key Synergies:
- Flame Patch: Discarded Fire from KO → T4 attack.
- Legendary Pulse: Consistent draw (85% non-brick rate).
- Rare Candy: T3 Mega (skip vulnerability).
Matchup Guide
| Matchup | Win % | Key Plays | Counters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suicune ex / Greninja | 70% | Entei tanks Water; Burning OHKOs. | Sabrina switch. |
| Mega Gyarados ex | 65% | Flame Patch ramps faster. | Giant Cape stall. |
| Mega Absol ex | 60% | Boss’s Orders KO benches. | Rocky Helmet recoil. |
| Darkrai ex / Giratina ex | 55% | Entei draw outlasts. | Water weakness. |
Weaknesses: Oricorio Safeguard (Blaziken backup); Energy denial (Professor’s Research).
Acquisition & Crafting
- Craft: 5,000 Shinedust (4-Diamond).
- Packs: Secluded Springs Suicune Pack (3.03% Rare Packs).
- Trading: 5,000 Shinedust for duplicates (January 2025 feature).
- EV: $10-15 raw; drop events for Immersive art.
Budget Variant: Swap 1 Mega Blaziken for Flareon ex (scaling Burn); 80% consistency.
Meta Dominance: Tier S with 65% Win Rate
Game8/PTCGPocket.gg rank Entei ex Tier S (top 5 usage), powering Mega Blaziken ex (Tier 1, 65% wins). Tournament data: 50% top 8s in Mega Rising events. Counters like Oricorio mitigated by Sabrina.
Master Entei ex for Pocket glory. For lists, visit Pokémon TCG sets or Pokémon cards.
