Milotic ex just dropped in Pokémon TCG Pocket and it’s already becoming the most ANNOYING card to face in ranked — a water-type tank that heals, stalls, and slowly crushes opponents into submission! Here’s the #1 deck climbing to Master rank right now!
If you love outlasting opponents and watching them rage-quit when they can’t knock out your Pokémon, Milotic ex is your new best friend. This serpentine beauty turns every match into a war of attrition that SHE always wins!
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Ultimate Milotic ex Deck List (July 2025 Meta)
| Pokémon (16) | Supporters/Trainers (14) | Energy (10) |
|---|---|---|
| 3× Feebas | 4× Professor’s Research | 10× Water Energy |
| 3× Milotic ex | 3× Misty | |
| 2× Suicune | 2× Irida | |
| 2× Lumineon | 2× Cyrus | |
| 2× Dedenne GX | 2× Giovanni | |
| 2× Manaphy (bench support) | 1× Sabrina |
Why Milotic ex Is BROKEN
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Card Name | Milotic ex |
| Type | Water |
| HP | 180 |
| Attack 1 | “Aqua Healing” — 60 damage + heal 30 HP |
| Attack 2 | “Tidal Surge” — 120 damage |
| Ability | “Safeguard” — prevents all damage from opponent’s Pokémon ex attacks |
| Weakness | Lightning |
| Retreat Cost | 2 |
Milotic ex’s Safeguard ability is what makes it absolutely BROKEN — it completely walls every Pokémon ex in the meta, forcing opponents to either attack with non-ex Pokémon or find creative workarounds!
How to Play This Deck
| Phase | Strategy | Goal |
|---|---|---|
| Early | Bench Manaphy + set up Feebas | Energy acceleration |
| Mid | Evolve into Milotic ex — activate Safeguard | Wall their biggest threats |
| Late | Heal with Aqua Healing while chipping damage | Slow, painful victory |
| Finisher | Tidal Surge for 120 when opponent is low | Close out the game |
Matchup Chart
| Opponent Deck | Milotic ex Wins? | Strategy |
|---|---|---|
| Charizard ex | HARD WIN | Safeguard walls completely |
| Mewtwo ex | HARD WIN | Psychic ex can’t touch you |
| Pikachu ex | Struggles | Lightning weakness = danger |
| Gyarados ex | WIN | Water mirror — healing wins |
| Celebi ex | HARD WIN | Grass ex blocked by Safeguard |
| Palkia ex | WIN | Safeguard blocks Palkia ex |
| Darkrai ex | WIN | Dark ex can’t break through |
| Non-ex decks | Neutral | No Safeguard advantage |
Key Card Synergies
| Card Combo | Result |
|---|---|
| Milotic ex + Irida | Heal 50 HP per turn while attacking |
| Milotic ex + Manaphy | Energy acceleration for fast setup |
| Milotic ex + Suicune | Backup attacker when ex isn’t needed |
| Lumineon + Cyrus | Pull out damaged bench Pokémon for easy KOs |
| Dedenne GX + Giovanni | Emergency draw + damage boost |
Budget Version (No Suicune)
| Replace | With | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| 2× Suicune | 2× Articuno | Slightly less bulk |
| 2× Lumineon | 2× Golduck | Less versatile |
| 1× Sabrina | 1× Red Card | Disruption instead |
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FAQs
Is Milotic ex viable without Safeguard ability?
Safeguard IS Milotic ex — without it, the card is average at best. The entire deck strategy revolves around walling Pokémon ex attackers!
What’s the biggest counter to Milotic ex decks?
Lightning-type decks like Pikachu ex or Raichu — Milotic ex’s weakness to Lightning means these matchups are extremely difficult. Non-ex attackers also bypass Safeguard completely!
