Pokémon TCG Pocket: Marowak EX Deck Guide

If Marowak EX is anything to go by, getting hit with a bone combined with a boomerang is detrimental to your lifespan.

One of the most unique Pokémon from the original Kanto region and one of the easiest EX cards in Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket to obtain, Marowak EX decks might lack consistency but they do always have a chance to beat the best and most powerful decks.

If you're keen to build a deck around Marowak EX, then our guide will be your companion to putting together the absolute best deck you can for this Pokémon. We've got tips on budget decks, the deck's strengths and weaknesses, and how to get the most 'wak from your Maro'.

Note: This guide has been updated to reflect the new cards introduced with the Mythical Island mini-expansion.

Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket - Best Marowak EX Deck (Mythical Island)

Marowak EX is more than solid for most plays in Pokémon TCG Pocket. That's why we've put this deck in B Tier in our Tier List. It's an easy one to build, especially if you start with the Mewtwo booster pack, so if you want to be competitive without putting in tons of hours, this is a good option.

Fighting types didn’t get a lot of love with the Mythical Island expansion pack; however, you can include Marshadow if you like. For our money, we’ve stuck to something more consistent like Kangaskhan. Though we have included 2x of the Leaf Supporter card to get Sandshrew and Kangaskhan out of the way earlier, or to retreat Marowak EX without losing Fighting energy on it.

You'll need these 20 cards you’ll give yourself the best chance of beating your opponent into oblivion with Marowak EX with help from Sandslash. This deck uses Fighting energy:

• 2x Cubone
• 2x Marowak EX
• 1x Marowak
• 2x Sandshrew
• 2x Sandslash
• 1x Kangaskhan
• 2x Poké Ball
• 2x Professor’s Research
• 2x Giovanni
• 2x Leaf
• 2x Sabrina

The win condition with this deck is to get Marowak EX out and flip heads more than you flip tails. This is one of the least consistent decks but when it works you pretty much instantly win against even the most powerful decks, like Mewtwo EX and Pikachu EX. Marowak EX only requires 2 Fighting energy to get off a Bonemerang that deals 80 damage twice – but only if you flip heads twice.

For this deck, Sandshrew into Sandslash is incredibly underrated. Two Fighting energy for 70 damage is immensely powerful; this setup when going second can decimate Pikachu EX. It’s often best to retreat out with Leaf to hit with Sandslash for a consistent 70 damage than it is to take the chance with Marowak EX.

Marowak EX Best and Worst Matchups

If you're lucky, this deck can take on almost every deck in the meta, and is especially potent against Pikachu EX lists as it has a type advantage against most cards included except for Zapdos EX.

As for bad matchups, Charizard EX and Venusaur EX have more HP than rolling heads on Bonemerang twice. You have to win before they get either card in play. Furthermore, Mythical Island newbie Celebi EX is a powerhouse and can outpace you quickly. You have to win before they get set up.

Budget Marowak EX Options

If you choose the Mewtwo pack as your first with a new account, you’ll get one Marowak EX for free. Getting the second is a bit difficult so if you’re struggling to find one but want to play this deck, consider these options:

• Regular Marowak isn’t a great alternative but it’s not bad either, as it provides a simple 40 damage attack for a single Fighting energy with a respectable 100 HP.
• If you manage to pull the Machamp EX line, this is an alternate inclusion in this deck as it’s a great setup going second.

With that, you’re ready to go whack your opponents into submission or retreat in shame when you keep flipping tails over and over.

Marowak EX is a fun deck to run, and a really solid way to make a splash. If you're having success with this deck, let us know, and be sure to check out our Tier List for all of the best decks.