Top Garchomp Ex Decks for Pokemon TCG Pocket

Garchomp, renowned as one of the most formidable Dragon types in *Pokemon* history, has been elevated to Ex status with the launch of the Triumphant Light expansion set in *Pokemon TCG Pocket*. Here's a look at the top Garchomp Ex decks you can build in *Pokemon TCG Pocket*.

Best Garchomp Ex Decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket

It's crucial to understand that Cynthica is not compatible with Garchomp Ex; she only synergizes with its base form. Garchomp Ex excels at bypassing defensive walls like Druddigon and other high HP Pokemon to strike at your opponent’s bench. However, being a Stage 2 Pokemon, it can be challenging to get it into play before facing aggressive decks, such as those featuring Exeggutor Ex.

The key attraction of Garchomp Ex is its Linear Attack, dealing 50 damage to a Pokemon, whether active or on the bench. This is more advantageous than its Dragon Claw attack, which requires 3 Energy for just 100 damage. Fortunately, the Triumphant Light versions of Gible and Gabite offer decent damage with just one energy, making them viable frontline attackers.

Here are three deck configurations that leverage Garchomp Ex in *Pokemon TCG Pocket*:

Hitmonchan (Fighting Energy)

• Gible 2x (Triumphant Light)
• Gabite 2x (Triumphant Light)
• Garchomp EX 2x
• Hitmonchan 2x
• Marshadow 1x
• Professor’s Research 2x
• Cyrus 2x
• Sabrina 1x
• Poke Ball 2x
• Pokemon Communication 2x
• X Speed 2x

In this deck, maintain pressure on your opponent using Hitmonchan while you evolve your Garchomp Ex line behind the scenes. Farfetch’d can serve as an alternative to Hitmonchan, depending on the meta, though Hitmonchan has an advantage against Arceus Ex. If your opponent retreats after being damaged by Hitmonchan, use Cyrus to reposition it for a Dragon Claw or hit it with Linear Attack on the bench. Marshadow is there to clean up if any of your Pokemon are knocked out.

Aerodactyl EX (Fighting Energy)

• Gible 2x (Triumphant Light)
• Gabite 2x (Triumphant Light)
• Garchomp Ex 2x
• Amber Fossil 2x
• Aerodactyl Ex 2x
• Marshadow 1x
• Professor’s Research 2x
• Cyrus 2x
• Poke Ball 2x
• Pokemon Communication 1x
• X Speed 2x

This deck focuses on evolving from Gible to Gabite and then to Garchomp Ex. Aerodactyl Ex complements this strategy, as Poke Balls cannot retrieve the Amber Fossil needed for its evolution. With only one Marshadow, you're likely to start with Gible on your first turn. Garchomp Ex's minimal energy requirement means Linear Attack is typically sufficient, allowing Aerodactyl Ex to serve as a late-game sweeper or a strategic switch-in. All cards in this deck have a retreat cost of 1, making X Speeds crucial for managing your Pokemon's positioning. Be cautious of your opponent's Cyrus plays, as your own Cyrus maneuvers will be vital for victory.

Lucario EX (Fighting Energy)

• Gible 2x (Triumphant Light)
• Gabite 2x (Triumphant Light)
• Garchomp Ex 2x
• Riolu 2x
• Lucario 2x
• Hitmonchan 1x
• Professor’s Research 2x
• Cyrus 2x
• Poke Ball 2x
• Pokemon Communication 1x
• X Speed 2x

This deck is potent but risky, requiring both Lucario and Garchomp Ex to be active before your opponent overwhelms you. Lucario significantly boosts the damage output of Gible, Gabite, and Hitmonchan by +20. Garchomp Ex's Linear Attack then deals 70 damage to the opponent's Active Pokemon with just one Fighting energy, although this boost doesn't apply to Benched Pokemon. If you can get both Lucario online, your entire team becomes formidable. Delaying the evolution of Gabite to Garchomp Ex might be strategic to avoid giving your opponent easy knockout points.

These are the most effective Garchomp Ex decks currently available in *Pokemon TCG Pocket*. As the meta evolves, expect to see players experimenting with different strategies to maximize the potential of this iconic Dragon and Ground type Pokemon.

*Pokemon TCG Pocket is now available on mobile devices.*