Top Garchomp Ex Decks for Pokemon TCG Pocket

Garchomp, one of the most fearsome Dragon types in *Pokemon* history, has been elevated to new heights with its Ex form introduced in the Triumphant Light expansion set for *Pokemon TCG Pocket*. Here are some of 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 does not synergize with Garchomp Ex; she only enhances the base form. Garchomp Ex excels at bypassing defensive walls like Druddigon and other high HP Pokemon, posing a direct threat to your opponent's bench. However, as a Stage 2 Pokemon, getting Garchomp Ex into play before your opponent overwhelms you with aggressive decks, such as those featuring Exeggutor Ex, can be challenging.

The key attraction of Garchomp Ex is its Linear Attack, which deals 50 damage to a Pokemon in either the active position or on the bench. While its Dragon Claw attack requires 3 Energy for 100 damage, which isn't the most efficient, the Triumphant Light versions of Gible and Gabite offer respectable damage output with just one Energy, making them viable front-line attackers.

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

Hitmonchan Deck (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

This deck strategy revolves around maintaining pressure with Hitmonchan while developing your Garchomp Ex line. Farfetch'd can be a suitable alternative to Hitmonchan depending on your opponent's deck composition, though Hitmonchan has the advantage of being strong against Arceus Ex.

If your opponent retreats after Hitmonchan inflicts damage, you can use Cyrus to drag the damaged Pokemon back into the active position for a Dragon Claw strike, or hit it with Linear Attack on the bench. Marshadow can then clean up any fallen Pokemon.

Aerodactyl Ex Deck (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 adds a layer of strategy since it requires the Amber Fossil to evolve, which can't be fetched with a Poke Ball. With only one Marshadow included, you're likely to start with Gible on your first turn.

Garchomp Ex's minimal energy requirement for Linear Attack makes it an efficient choice, while Aerodactyl Ex serves as a late-game sweeper or a tactical switch-in. The one retreat cost across all cards in this deck makes X Speeds invaluable for maneuvering. Be cautious of your opponent's Cyrus plays; your own Cyrus plays will be crucial to securing victory.

Lucario Ex Deck (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 Garchomp Ex deck is highly potent yet risky, as getting both Lucario and Garchomp Ex into play before your opponent rushes you can be challenging. Lucario significantly boosts Gible, Gabite, and Hitmonchan, increasing their damage output by a flat +20. With Lucario's support, Garchomp Ex's Linear Attack can deliver 70 damage for a single Fighting Energy to the opponent's Active Pokemon, though this boost doesn't extend to Benched Pokemon.

If you successfully get both Lucario into play, your entire team, including Garchomp Ex, will deal substantial damage. Sometimes, it's strategic to delay evolving Gabite into Garchomp Ex to avoid conceding two knockout points prematurely.

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

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