Best Garchomp Ex Decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket

Garchomp, a legendary Dragon-type Pokémon, has been elevated to new heights with the introduction of Garchomp Ex in the Pokemon TCG Pocket Triumphant Light expansion set. Here's a detailed look at the best Garchomp Ex decks you can build to dominate the game.

Best Garchomp Ex Decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket

It's crucial to understand that Cynthica is not compatible with Garchomp Ex; she only boosts the base form. Garchomp Ex excels at bypassing defensive walls like Druddigon and other high HP Pokémon, directly threatening your opponent's bench. However, as a Stage 2 Pokémon, setting up Garchomp Ex before your opponent can overwhelm you with faster attackers like Exeggutor Ex can be challenging.

The key attraction of Garchomp Ex is its Linear Attack, which deals 50 damage to a Pokémon, whether it's in the active position or on the bench. This is more efficient than its Dragon Claw attack, which requires 3 Energy for 100 damage. Fortunately, the Triumphant Light versions of Gible and Gabite are effective with just one Energy, making them viable frontline attackers.

Here are three powerful decks that leverage Garchomp Ex in Pokemon TCG Pocket:

Hitmonchan (Fighting Energy)

• Gible x2 (Triumphant Light)
• Gabite x2 (Triumphant Light)
• Garchomp Ex x2
• Hitmonchan x2
• Marshadow x1
• Professor’s Research x2
• Cyrus x2
• Sabrina x1
• Poke Ball x2
• Pokemon Communication x2
• X Speed x2

In this deck, Hitmonchan applies early pressure while you evolve your Garchomp Ex line. Farfetch’d can be a suitable substitute for Hitmonchan, depending on the meta. Notably, Hitmonchan is strong against Arceus Ex. If your opponent retreats a damaged Pokémon, you can use Cyrus to pull it back into the active position for a Dragon Claw or hit it with Linear Attack on the bench. Marshadow is your cleanup crew if any of your Pokémon fall.

Aerodactyl EX (Fighting Energy)

• Gible x2 (Triumphant Light)
• Gabite x2 (Triumphant Light)
• Garchomp Ex x2
• Amber Fossil x2
• Aerodactyl Ex x2
• Marshadow x1
• Professor’s Research x2
• Cyrus x2
• Poke Ball x2
• Pokemon Communication x1
• X Speed x2

This deck focuses on evolving from Gible to Gabite and finally to Garchomp Ex. Aerodactyl Ex complements this strategy, as Poke Ball can't fetch the Amber Fossil needed for its evolution. With only one Marshadow, you're likely to start with Gible. Garchomp Ex's low Energy requirement makes Linear Attack highly effective, while Aerodactyl Ex serves as a late-game sweeper or a switch-in option. The deck's one retreat cost across all cards makes X Speeds crucial for maneuvering. Be wary of your opponent's Cyrus plays, as your own Cyrus plays will be pivotal to victory.

Lucario EX (Fighting Energy)

• Gible x2 (Triumphant Light)
• Gabite x2 (Triumphant Light)
• Garchomp Ex x2
• Riolu x2
• Lucario x2
• Hitmonchan x1
• Professor’s Research x2
• Cyrus x2
• Poke Ball x2
• Pokemon Communication x1
• X Speed x2

This deck is potent but risky, requiring both Lucario and Garchomp Ex to be set up before your opponent can rush you. Lucario boosts Gible, Gabite, and Hitmonchan by +20 damage, making them formidable attackers. Garchomp Ex's Linear Attack then deals 70 damage to the opponent's Active Pokémon with just one Fighting Energy. However, this boost doesn't affect Benched Pokémon. If you manage to get both Lucarios online, your entire team becomes a force to be reckoned with. Sometimes, delaying the evolution of Gabite to Garchomp Ex can be strategic to avoid giving up easy knockouts.

These are the top Garchomp Ex decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket. As the meta evolves, expect to see more innovative uses of this iconic Dragon and Ground-type Pokémon.

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