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* that you can use to dominate your opponents.

Best Garchomp Ex Decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket

Before diving into the decks, it's crucial to understand that Cynthia 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 must strategize to evolve it before your opponent can rush you with cards like Exeggutor Ex.

The main attraction of Garchomp Ex is its Linear Attack, which deals 50 damage to either an active or benched Pokemon. 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 can hold their own as frontline attackers with decent damage output using just one energy.

Hitmonchan Deck (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 apply constant pressure with Hitmonchan while building up your Garchomp Ex line in the background. Farfetch’d can replace Hitmonchan based on the decks you face, though Hitmonchan has an advantage against Arceus Ex. If your opponent retreats after taking damage from Hitmonchan, you can use Cyrus to pull them back into the fight for a Dragon Claw or hit them with Linear Attack while they're on the bench. Marshadow is your cleanup specialist if any of your Pokemon fall.

Aerodactyl EX Deck (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 key here since Poke Ball can't fetch the Amber Fossil needed for its evolution. With only one Marshadow, you're likely to start with Gible on your first turn. Garchomp Ex's Linear Attack is efficient enough that Aerodactyl Ex can serve as a late-game sweeper or a switch-in option. All cards in this deck have a retreat cost of one, making X Speeds crucial for maneuvering your Pokemon. Be wary of your opponent's Cyrus plays, as your own Cyrus moves will be pivotal to victory.

Lucario EX Deck (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 potent but risky, requiring luck to get both Lucario and Garchomp Ex operational before your opponent can overwhelm you. Lucario enhances Gible, Gabite, and Hitmonchan by boosting their damage by 20. 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. With both Lucario online, your entire team becomes a formidable force. Sometimes, delaying the evolution of Gabite to Garchomp Ex might be strategic to avoid losing two knockout points early.

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.*