Best Garchomp Ex Decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket

Garchomp, one of the most fearsome Dragon types in *Pokemon* history, has been elevated to new heights with the release of the Triumphant Light expansion set in *Pokemon TCG Pocket*. Here are the best Garchomp Ex decks in *Pokemon TCG Pocket* to help you dominate the battlefield.

Best Garchomp Ex Decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket

It's crucial to understand that Cynthica does not synergize with Garchomp Ex, as 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, as a Stage 2 Pokemon, getting Garchomp Ex into play before your opponent overwhelms you with cards like Exeggutor Ex can be challenging.

The key attraction of Garchomp Ex is its Linear Attack, which deals 50 damage to a Pokemon, whether in the active spot or on the bench. This is more efficient than its Dragon Claw attack, which requires 3 Energy for 100 damage. Fortunately, the Triumphant Light versions of Gible and Gabite are effective front-line attackers with just one energy, making them valuable assets in your strategy.

Below are three decks that leverage 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 you evolve your Garchomp Ex line in the background. Farfetch’d can be a suitable substitute for Hitmonchan, depending on the meta; however, Hitmonchan has an advantage against Arceus Ex. 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 is crucial here 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 Linear Attack is energy-efficient, making Aerodactyl Ex a powerful late-game option or a strategic switch-in. All cards in this deck have a retreat cost of 1, making X Speeds essential for maneuvering. Be cautious of your opponent's Cyrus plays, as your own Cyrus plays will 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 the most powerful but also the riskiest, requiring luck to get both Lucario and Garchomp Ex into play before your opponent rushes you. Lucario enhances Gible, Gabite, and Hitmonchan by adding a flat +20 damage to their attacks. Garchomp Ex's Linear Attack then deals 70 damage to the opponent's Active Pokemon with just one Fighting energy, though this boost doesn't affect Benched Pokemon. If you manage to evolve both Lucarios, your entire team will become formidable. Sometimes, delaying the evolution of Gabite to Garchomp Ex can be strategic to avoid giving up two knockout points.

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

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