The 30th Celebration set may lean heavily into nostalgia and collector appeal, but one card has competitive players properly buzzing. Mew ex, with its ability to copy the attacks of any Pokemon on your Bench, is generating serious deckbuilding discussion, and early theorycrafting suggests it could slot into several existing archetypes or anchor entirely new ones.
What Makes Mew ex So Exciting?
According to early analysis from the community, Mew ex’s strength lies in its sheer versatility. Rather than being locked into a single attack, it borrows from whatever you’ve set up on your Bench, effectively turning your supporting cast into a menu of options. That flexibility means it can be teched into established decks like Raging Bolt ex, Bronzong, and Mega Lopunny ex as a surprise threat. But the real intrigue is in building around Mew itself, leaning fully into its toolbox nature.
A key enabler arriving alongside Mew in 30th Celebration is Unown. Dealing 40 damage might sound modest, but it carries an extra clause: if Unown knocks out the opposing Pokemon, you take an additional Prize card. That means it can KO a Budew for two Prizes outright, and if Lillie’s Clefairy ex is in play boosting damage, it also reaches the numbers to KO Dreepy. Crucially, Unown sits at 80 HP, keeping it safe from Dragapult ex’s Phantom Dive snipe damage. In a metagame where Dragapult remains a dominant force, that durability is massive. Community analysis goes as far as calling Unown “a critical factor in Mew’s overall viability.”
Then there’s Telepathic Energy, a Psychic-type Special Energy card that early discussion describes as “completely broken” alongside Mew. By simply attaching it as your Energy for turn, you power up Mew while also setting up your board. Without it, a Mew-focused deck would lose enormous efficiency. It’s the kind of card that makes the whole engine tick.
The Supporting Cast
Lillie’s Clefairy ex is shaping up to be one of Mew’s best partners. Since Mew copies Bench Pokemon attacks, Lillie’s Clefairy ex can stay safely benched while Mew uses its efficient damage output to swing into threats like Dragapult ex for a one-hit KO. The synergy with Telepathic Energy only sweetens the deal. Similarly, Latias ex earns a staple slot for its support with Basic Pokemon and its searchability via Telepathic Energy.
Frillish offers a strong turn-one attacking option that Telepathic Energy can also fetch. Its disruption limits the opponent’s options heading into their next turn, and most importantly, it shuts down Crushing Hammer plays from Dragapult builds. That buys Mew decks the breathing room to charge up more threatening attacks, like Unown’s Prize-grabbing swing, without losing momentum to Energy denial.
Smoochum provides an alternative opening play, accelerating Energy onto the board rather than disrupting the opponent. This route can enable splashier attacks from cards like Deoxys or Iron Crown ex, though it does require a heavier count of basic Psychic Energy to function. It’s a different flavour of turn one, and the right choice will depend on the matchup and the build.
Beyond Psychic-focused engines, there are already ideas floating around using Teal Mask Ogerpon ex paired with Energy Switch and Prism Energy. Swapping out Crispin for Lillie’s Determination alongside a stack of Grass Energy and Bug Catching Set creates a draw-heavy engine, while Energy Switch and Prism Energy handle Mew’s varied attack costs. With Prism Energy in the mix, the pool of copyable attacks widens dramatically. Early theorycrafting highlights Stunfisk and Wellspring Mask Ogerpon ex as having the most potential in this shell.
Early Days, Big Potential
It’s worth noting that these builds are still in their infancy. Mew ex is brand new, and lists are firmly in the experimental stage. But the sheer number of viable directions, from Dragapult-countering Unown strategies to Prism Energy toolbox builds, suggests this card has genuine competitive legs. Whether it ends up as a meta staple or a spicy rogue option, Mew ex is the 30th Celebration card that competitive players should be watching most closely.
FAQ
What does Mew ex from 30th Celebration do?
Mew ex can copy the attacks of any Pokemon on your Bench, giving it enormous versatility. It can be teched into existing decks like Raging Bolt ex, Bronzong, and Mega Lopunny ex, or built around as the centrepiece of a dedicated toolbox deck.
Why is Unown good with Mew ex?
Unown deals 40 damage and takes an extra Prize card if it KOs the opponent, letting it KO cards like Budew for two Prizes. Its 80 HP also keeps it safe from Dragapult ex's Phantom Dive snipe, making it a strong counter in the current metagame.
What is Telepathic Energy in the Pokemon TCG?
Telepathic Energy is a Special Energy card that powers up Mew ex while also helping set up your board when attached as your Energy for turn. Early community discussion describes it as a critical enabler for any Mew-focused deck.
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