Top Garchomp Ex Decks for Pokemon TCG Pocket

Garchomp, one of the most formidable Dragon types in *Pokemon* history, has received the Ex treatment with the release of the Triumphant Light expansion set in *Pokemon TCG Pocket*. Here's a look at the best Garchomp Ex decks that you can use 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 boosts the base form. Garchomp Ex excels at bypassing defensive walls like Druddigon and other high HP Pokemon, directly threatening your opponent’s bench. However, as a Stage 2 Pokemon, you need to get it into play quickly before your opponent overwhelms you with fast attackers like Exeggutor Ex.

The key attraction of Garchomp Ex is its Linear Attack, which inflicts 50 damage to a Pokemon, whether it's in the active spot or on the bench. This is more appealing than its Dragon Claw attack, which requires 3 Energy for just 100 damage. Fortunately, the Triumphant Light versions of Gible and Gabite are also effective with their one-energy attacks, making them viable front-line options.

Here are three decks optimized for using Garchomp Ex in *Pokemon TCG Pocket*:

Hitmonchan (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

In this deck, maintain pressure on your opponent using Hitmonchan while developing your Garchomp Ex line in the background. Farfetch’d can replace Hitmonchan based on the meta, though Hitmonchan has an advantage against Arceus Ex. If your opponent retreats after being hit by Hitmonchan, use Cyrus to pull them back into the active spot for a Dragon Claw or hit them with Linear Attack on the bench. Marshadow can then clean up any fallen Pokemon.

Aerodactyl EX (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 to Garchomp Ex. Aerodactyl Ex is included since Poke Ball cannot retrieve 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 it versatile, and Aerodactyl Ex serves as a late-game finisher or a switch-in option. All cards have a retreat cost of 1, making X Speeds essential for managing your Pokemon's positioning. Be cautious of opposing Cyrus plays, as your own Cyrus strategies will be crucial for victory.

Lucario EX (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 deck is powerful but risky, as it requires both Lucario and Garchomp Ex to be active before your opponent can rush you. Lucario enhances the damage output of Gible, Gabite, and Hitmonchan by +20, and Garchomp Ex's Linear Attack then deals 70 damage with just one Fighting Energy to the opponent’s Active Pokemon (though this bonus does not affect Benched Pokemon). If you get both Lucario online, your entire lineup becomes significantly more threatening. Sometimes, delaying the evolution to Garchomp Ex can be strategic to avoid giving up easy knockout points.

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

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