Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex
Punk Up loads the board with Darkness Energy in one evolution, then Shadow Bullet hits the Active and the Bench
Updated November 2026
Why this deck wins
Core cards
Matchups
Dragapult ex
Dragapult ex spreads damage faster than Grimmsnarl ex can keep up with. Phantom Dive pressures the Grimmsnarl evolution line from the very first turn.
Raging Bolt ex
Raging Bolt doesn't care much about hand disruption. Ancient Booster Capsule self-charges independently and Raging Bolt hits too hard for Grimmsnarl ex to absorb efficiently.
Frequently asked questions
What tier is Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex in Pokémon TCG Standard?
Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex is a Tier 3 deck in Standard format (TEF–30C), currently representing 1% of the competitive meta.
How does Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex work?
Punk Up loads the board with Darkness Energy in one evolution, then Shadow Bullet hits the Active and the Bench
What are Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex's weaknesses?
Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex has unfavourable matchups against: Dragapult ex, Raging Bolt ex.
Where can I buy Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex singles in the UK?
Monster Card Corner stocks all Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex singles. Browse the full deck list and buy individual cards from our UK store.
