Tier 1.5 Standard Legal (2026) Passive Spread & Disruption

Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex / Froslass

A highly disruptive control-spread deck using Froslass's Freezing Shroud and Spikemuth Gym to chip away at ability-based Pokémon while Grimmsnarl ex cleans up.

Strategy & Gameplan

Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex paired with Froslass punishes current meta decks that heavily rely on Abilities (like Drakloak, Fezandipiti ex, and Kirlia). Froslass places 1 damage counter on each Pokémon with an Ability during Pokémon Checkup. Combined with Spikemuth Gym (which inflicts damage whenever a Pokémon moves to the active spot) and Munkidori, this deck forces the opponent into uncomfortable prize trades and knocks out low-HP setup engines without needing large direct attack investments.

Turn 1 Execution

Focus on setting up Marnie's Impidimp, Snorunt, and Munkidori. Play Spikemuth Gym early to punish opposing retreat and switch moves.

Key Synergies

Froslass damages ability-reliant Pokémon passively, which fuels Munkidori's Adrena-Brain to heal your own side and concentrate damage on key threats.

Strengths

  • Completely shuts down ability-reliant draw engines
  • Excellent prize-trade efficiency with high HP stages
  • Strong matchup against Gardevoir and Dragapult

Weaknesses

  • Lower burst damage against big HP Basic ex attackers
  • Relies heavily on keeping Stadiums in play
  • Can struggle if Froslass lines are prized

Current Decklist (PTCG Live Format)

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