Top Arceus Ex Decks for Pokemon TCG Pocket

The legendary Arceus Ex has made an early entrance into *Pokemon TCG Pocket*, bringing with it a host of synergistic Pokemon that enhance its formidable presence in the digital card game. Here are the top Arceus Ex decks to dominate the game with.

Best Arceus Ex Decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket

Arceus Ex stands out with its immunity to status conditions like Sleep and Confused. Its Ultimate Force attack delivers 70 damage plus an additional 20 for each benched Pokemon, requiring just 3 Colorless energy. When fully powered, it can unleash a staggering 130 damage.

Arceus Ex synergizes with eight Pokemon from the Triumphant Light expansion, each equipped with a unique "link" ability that activates when an Arceus Ex or regular Arceus is in play:

• 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 appear to be the most powerful. Let's explore 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 utilizes two primary attackers: Crobat and Arceus Ex. With Arceus Ex in play, Crobat can deal 30 damage to your opponent's Active Pokemon from the bench. Additionally, Crobat hits for 50 damage with just one Dark energy, making it a perfect complement to Arceus Ex, which you'll want to power up with three Colorless energies.

When Arceus Ex is powered up on the bench, you can retreat Crobat into it for free due to its zero retreat cost, hitting your opponent for 130 damage if you have a full bench. Farfetch’d adds pressure, while Spiritomb spreads damage to your opponent’s bench, setting them up for Cyrus to pull them in for knockouts.

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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

Arceus Ex is the main attacker in this deck, with both versions of Magnezone as backups. The Triumphant Light Magnezone reduces damage taken by 30 when Arceus Ex is around, while the Genetic Apex version deals 110 damage after using Magneton’s Volt Charge ability once. Note that you can't attach Metal energy to the Genetic Apex Magneton, as it requires Electric energy, so timing your evolution is crucial.

To maximize Arceus Ex's damage output, which requires a full bench, Skarmory is included along with 2x Giant’s Cape and a single Rocky Helmet. The Giant’s Capes protect Dialga Ex and Arceus Ex from 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 on, you'll want to pressure your opponent with Heatran, Rapidash, and Farfetch’d, which require minimal energy to activate, while powering up Arceus Ex on the bench. Giant’s Cape helps keep Heatran alive, pushing Arceus Ex's HP above the critical 150 threshold.

With Arceus Ex in play, Heatran can retreat for free, allowing you to cycle through your Pokemon with minimal energy cost. Its Ragin’ Fury attack deals 80 damage for two Fire energies if it's been damaged; otherwise, it hits for 40, which can be sufficient early in the game.

As the meta evolves, more strategies involving Arceus Ex will emerge. For now, these are the best decks to leverage the legendary's power in *Pokemon TCG Pocket*.

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