Top Garchomp Ex Decks for Pokemon TCG Pocket

Garchomp, one of the most fearsome Dragon types in *Pokemon* history, has received the Ex treatment with the release of the Triumphant Light expansion set in *Pokemon TCG Pocket*. Here are the best Garchomp Ex decks in *Pokemon TCG Pocket*.

Best Garchomp Ex Decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket

It's crucial to understand that Cynthica does not work with Garchomp Ex; she only works with the base form. Garchomp Ex's strength lies in its ability to bypass walls like Druddigon and other high HP Pokemon, threatening your opponent's bench. However, as a Stage 2 Pokemon, getting it into play before your opponent rushes you down with cards like Exeggutor Ex can be challenging.

Garchomp Ex's Linear Attack, which deals 50 damage to a Pokemon either in the active spot or on the bench, is the main reason to include this card in your deck. The 3 Energy required for its 100 damage Dragon Claw attack isn't the best ratio. Fortunately, the Triumphant Light versions of Gible and Gabite deal decent damage for one energy, making them effective front-line attackers.

Below are three decks that can effectively utilize 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

The strategy with this deck is to maintain pressure on your opponent using Hitmonchan while building up your Garchomp Ex line in the back. Farfetch’d can be a good substitute for Hitmonchan, depending on the decks you face, though Hitmonchan has an advantage against Arceus Ex. If your opponent retreats after Hitmonchan damages a Pokemon, you can use Cyrus to pull it forward for a Dragon Claw or hit it with Linear Attack while it's 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 then to Garchomp Ex. Aerodactyl Ex is crucial here since a Poke Ball can't grab the Amber Fossil needed to evolve it. With only one Marshadow, you're likely to start with Gible. Garchomp Ex's Linear Attack is efficient, requiring minimal energy, making Aerodactyl Ex a strong late-game option or a switch-in when ready. All cards in this deck have a retreat cost of 1, making X Speeds vital for maneuvering. Be cautious of your opponent's Cyrus plays, as your own Cyrus plays will be key 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 is the most powerful yet riskiest Garchomp Ex deck. Getting both Lucario and Garchomp Ex into play before your opponent can rush you down requires some luck. Lucario boosts Gible, Gabite, and Hitmonchan by adding +20 damage, making them formidable attackers. Garchomp Ex's Linear Attack will deal 70 damage for a single Fighting energy to your opponent's Active Pokemon, though this boost doesn't apply to Benched Pokemon. If you manage to get both Lucario online, all your Pokemon will deal significant damage. Sometimes, it's strategic to delay evolving Gabite into Garchomp Ex to avoid giving up two knockout points.

These are the top Garchomp Ex decks in *Pokemon TCG Pocket*. As the meta evolves week-to-week, expect to see more experimentation with this iconic Dragon and Ground type Pokemon.

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