Top Garchomp Ex Decks for Pokemon TCG Pocket

Garchomp, one of the most iconic and fearsome Dragon types in *Pokemon* history, has been given the Ex treatment with the release of the Triumphant Light expansion set in *Pokemon TCG Pocket*. This article explores the best Garchomp Ex decks that players 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 shines by bypassing defensive walls like Druddigon and other high HP Pokemon, directly threatening your opponent's bench. However, being a Stage 2 Pokemon, getting Garchomp Ex into play before opponents can rush you down with cards like Exeggutor Ex can be challenging.

The allure of Garchomp Ex lies in its Linear Attack, which deals 50 damage to a Pokemon, whether it's in the active spot or on the bench. This attack is far more efficient than its 100 damage Dragon Claw, which requires 3 Energy. Fortunately, the Triumphant Light versions of Gible and Gabite offer decent damage output with just one energy, making them effective early-game attackers.

Here are three decks that effectively incorporate 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

This deck strategy involves applying continuous pressure with Hitmonchan while developing your Garchomp Ex line in the background. Farfetch’d can serve as an alternative to Hitmonchan, depending on the meta. Notably, Arceus Ex is vulnerable to Hitmonchan. If your opponent retreats after Hitmonchan inflicts damage, you can use Cyrus to pull the damaged Pokemon forward for a Dragon Claw or hit it with Linear Attack on the bench. Marshadow can then clean up any fallen Pokemon.

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 finally to Garchomp Ex. Aerodactyl Ex complements this strategy since Poke Ball cannot 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 strategic switch-in. The deck's one retreat cost cards make X Speeds crucial for maneuvering. Be cautious of your opponent's Cyrus plays, as your own Cyrus plays can be pivotal to 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 powerful yet risky, requiring luck to get both Lucario and Garchomp Ex into play before being overwhelmed. Lucario enhances the damage output of Gible, Gabite, and Hitmonchan by +20, making them formidable attackers. Garchomp Ex's Linear Attack, boosted by Lucario, deals 70 damage to the opponent's Active Pokemon with just one Fighting energy. However, this boost does not affect Benched Pokemon. If both Lucarios are in play, your entire team becomes significantly more threatening. 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 legendary Dragon and Ground type Pokemon.

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