Use a grass deck to clear the Zygarde EX promo event. If a battle starts poorly, you can concede without losing the event stamina unless you actually win the fight.
Promo Set Cards
A Meloetta card is displayed in the card showcase with an Obtain Flair button below it. — spragels Pocket
The promo set for the Zygarde EX event includes Meloetta, Eevee, two versions of Zygarde, and Zygarde EX. Meloetta is described as a strong psychic support, particularly for powering psychic decks when played in the active spot. Eevee allows immediate evolution if placed in the active spot. The base Zygarde (80 HP) is a solid fighting attacker for KO'ing small Pokémon, while the other Zygarde (120 HP) has strong HP but is considered weak due to high cost and mediocre effect. Zygarde EX stands out for its knockout threat, especially when paired with Will to guarantee one coin flip, making its Land Laser attack much more reliable.
How to Beat the Zygarde EX Event
The Special Drop Event 2026 menu is open with Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Zygarde deck tiers visible. — spragels Pocket
steps
- Climb beginner to expert using a grass deck. The event ladder covers beginner, intermediate, advanced, and expert tiers.
- Mega Sceptile deck meets event mission requirements, including basic Pokémon KOs, stage evolution requirements, and pulsing aura cards.
- Auto-clear the final expert fight: The grass deck shown can auto-complete the event, including the last slot, with no major issues.
- Mission coverage: Most missions are completed while winning with the grass deck. For specialized missions, add more pulsing aura cards or swap in EX Pokémon as needed.
Grass Decks That Clear the Ladder
A Grass deck list is open in the deck editor, with Mega Sceptile and supporting cards visible. — spragels Pocket
| Deck | Key Pokémon | Other Cards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Sceptile | Pheromosa, Treecko, Grovyle, Nihilego | - | Main deck used for event clears. |
| Mega Venusaur | - | - | Mentioned as an easy alternative. |
| Buzzwole | - | - | Another grass option called strong. |
Any grass deck that includes Mega Sceptile, Mega Venusaur, or Buzzwole can clear the event tiers efficiently and meet most mission requirements.
Event Stamina and Promo Packs
The event menu shows Special Drop Event 2026 with Advanced and Expert pack entries for Zygarde ex Deck (Pulsing Aura). — spragels Pocket
Zygarde EX Deck for Farming Expert
A Zygarde EX deck list is displayed beside a large Zygarde EX card, with Rampardos and healing cards visible. — spragels Pocket
steps
- Opener: Build your deck to start Zygarde EX in the active spot every time.
- Heavy Helmet: Equip Zygarde EX with Heavy Helmet to reduce incoming damage and make it harder to remove.
- Healing: Use Lucky Ice Pop, Big Malasada, and Pokémon Center Lady to keep Zygarde EX alive longer.
- Bench Setup: Prepare Rampardos as a late-game threat.
- Arena & Trainers: Use the new arena, Will for coin flip control, Copycat, and Osiris for extra support.
- Strategy: Let Zygarde EX soak damage; Rampardos cleans up when Zygarde EX falls or is heavily damaged.
Farming the Event With the Zygarde EX Deck
Open with Zygarde EX in the active spot, aiming to stick Heavy Helmet on it right away. Use Will when you need Land Laser to connect reliably. Expect Zygarde EX to take damage or eventually get knocked out—the deck leverages healing cards and allows Rampardos to take over as needed. The build is designed to farm expert tier quickly and reliably, despite being described as cheesy.
Also worth knowing
- Stamina efficiency: You can concede a battle if the opener is bad and avoid spending event stamina unless you actually win.
- Pack speed: The feature now allows you to open multiple promo packs at once, making the farm loop faster.
FAQ
What deck did the creator use to clear every Zygarde EX event tier?
The creator used a Mega Sceptile grass deck with Pheromosa, Treecko, Grovyle, and Nihilego to clear every tier.
Can you concede a Zygarde EX event battle without losing stamina?
You can concede any battle without losing event stamina unless you win the battle.
What happens when you reach expert in the Zygarde promo event?
Reaching expert makes the event repeatable for farming promo packs, with every completed fight awarding a promo pack.
How do you farm promo packs from the Zygarde EX event?
Complete beginner, intermediate, and advanced tiers once, then repeatedly clear expert to farm promo packs efficiently.
What cards does the creator say are in the new Zygarde promo set?
The creator says the promo set contains Meloetta, Eevee, Zygarde (80 HP), Zygarde (120 HP), and Zygarde EX.
Sources
Screenshots on this page are frames from the videos below, used to illustrate the steps they describe. All rights remain with their creators.
- Unlock Zygarde EX Deck NOW! Everything You NEED To Know | Pokemon TCG Pocket — spragels Pocket, April 30, 2026