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Mega Tyranitar ex Dual Fusion 178/131
Although TCG Pocket is beginning to receive Mega Evolutions from Legends: Z-A, there is still time for more Generation 6 heroes to join in. Mega Tyranitar ex has an enormous 240 HP that is definitely worth Evolving into a Stage 2. With a Giant Cape, it can even survive a Crimson Dive from Mega Charizard Y ex.
Much like Crimson Dive, Crushing Rampage is a huge attack that can one-shot almost anything, but costs a ton of Energy. Luckily, Pupitar has the Amass attack which can attach two. As long as you keep Tyranitar safe on the Bench to start, you can plow through your opponent's entire board. Discarding the top 2 cards of your deck is unfortunate, but unless you discard Cyrus or Sabrina, by the time Tyranitar is up and running, you don't really need any more cards. The only shortcoming here is that you need to take two Knock Outs in a row with Crushing Rampage. Most decks now have a strong backup attacker that can step up once the first goes down, and 2 big hits is too much even for Tyranitar. You need to be careful how you play Tyranitar, especially when, or if, you use Amass, if you want it to have the desired effect.
The artwork is fantastic too, part of a connected art with Larvitar and Pupitar. I like how the art keeps the image of Tyranitar's normal form just like the full-arts. It's a really smart inclusion and gives the effect that Tyranitar just Mega Evolved.