Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex
Disruptive Dark Stage 1 with Marnie's character card support
Updated August 2026
Why this deck wins
Core cards
Matchups
Charizard ex
Hand disruption via Marnie's character card resets Charizard's hand at key moments. Grimmsnarl ex can attack hard before Pidgeot ex's search engine fully stabilises.
Gholdengo ex
Grimmsnarl ex's Dark attacks deal solid damage to Gholdengo ex. Hand control disrupts the precise sequencing Gholdengo needs to maintain its Item lock cycle.
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 1 deck in Standard format, currently representing 14% of the competitive meta.
How does Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex work?
Disruptive Dark Stage 1 with Marnie's character card support
What decks does Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex beat?
Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex has favourable matchups against: Charizard ex, Gholdengo ex.
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.
