Top Arceus Ex Decks for Pokemon TCG Pocket

The God of all Pokémon has made an early entrance into *Pokémon TCG Pocket*, bringing with it a suite of synergistic Pokémon that enhance gameplay. Here's a detailed look at the best Arceus Ex decks in *Pokémon TCG Pocket*.

Best Arceus Ex Decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket

Arceus Ex stands out with an ability that renders it immune to status conditions like Sleep and Confused. Its Ultimate Force attack is a game-changer, dealing 70 damage plus an additional 20 for each benched Pokémon, requiring just 3 Colorless energy. Fully powered, Arceus Ex can deliver a whopping 130 damage.

Arceus Ex also synergizes seamlessly with eight different Pokémon from the Triumphant Light expansion pack, each with a unique "link" ability that activates in the presence of Arceus Ex or regular Arceus:

• Carnivine (Power Link)
• Heatran (Speed Link)
• Abomasnow (Vigor Link)
• Raichu (Resilience Link)
• Rotom (Speed Link)
• Tyranitar (Power Link)
• Crobat (Cunning Link)
• Magnezone (Resilience Link)

Among these, Crobat, Magnezone, and Heatran are particularly potent. Let’s dive into an Arceus Ex deck tailored for each.

Crobat (Dark Energy)

2x Arceus Ex
2x Zubat (Triumphant Light)
2x Golbat (Genetic Apex)
2x Crobat
1x Spiritomb
1x Farfetch’d
2x Professor’s Research
2x Dawn
2x Cyrus
2x Poke Ball
2x Pokemon Communication

This deck leverages two primary attackers: Crobat and Arceus Ex. With Arceus Ex on the field, Crobat can deal 30 damage to your opponent’s Active Pokémon from the bench. When powered by one Dark energy, Crobat hits for 50 damage, making it an excellent complement to Arceus Ex, which you'll want to fully power up with three Colorless energies.

With Arceus Ex powered up on the bench, you can retreat Crobat for free into it, as Crobat has no retreat cost, and hit for 130 damage with a full bench. Farfetch’d adds pressure, while Spiritomb spreads damage to your opponent’s bench, setting them up for knockouts with Cyrus.

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Dialga Ex/Magnezone (Metal Energy)

2x Arceus Ex
2x Dialga Ex
2x Magnemite (Triumphant Light)
2x Magneton (Genetic Apex)
1x Magnezone (Triumphant Light)
1x Magnezone (Genetic Apex)
1x Skarmory
2x Professor’s Research
2x Leaf
2x Giant’s Cape
1x Rocky Helmet
2x Poke Ball

The core attacker in this deck is Arceus Ex, with both versions of Magnezone as backups. The Triumphant Light Magnezone takes -30 damage when Arceus Ex is around, while the Genetic Apex version deals 110 damage with one condition – you must use Magneton’s Volt Charge ability at least once before evolving and attacking. Note that you cannot attach Metal energy to the Genetic Apex Magneton as it's Electric, so timing your evolution is crucial.

To maximize Arceus Ex’s damage output to 130, you'll need a full bench. Skarmory, along with 2x Giant’s Cape and a Rocky Helmet, helps maintain a robust bench presence. The Giant’s Capes also aid Dialga Ex and Arceus Ex in surviving heavy hits while you power up Skarmory.

Heatran (Fire Energy)

2x Arceus Ex
2x Heatran (Triumphant Light)
2x Ponyta (Mythical Island)
2x Rapidash (Genetic Apex)
1x Farfetch’d
2x Professor’s Research
1x Blaine
1x Cyrus
1x Dawn
2x Giant’s Cape
2x Poke Ball
2x X Speed

This deck offers a more aggressive Fire-type strategy reminiscent of the classic Ninetails Blaine deck. Early threats like Heatran, Rapidash, and Farfetch’d, which require minimal energy to become effective, allow you to power up Arceus Ex on the bench. Giant’s Cape is crucial for keeping Heatran alive, pushing Arceus Ex above the 150 HP threshold.

With Arceus Ex in play, Heatran can retreat for free, enabling quick swaps among your Pokémon at a low energy cost. Its Ragin’ Fury attack deals 80 damage for two Fire energies if Heatran has been damaged; otherwise, it hits for 40, which can be significant early in a match.

As *Pokémon TCG Pocket* evolves, more strategies involving Arceus Ex will undoubtedly emerge. For now, these decks offer the best way to harness the power of this legendary Pokémon in the game.

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