Best Garchomp Ex Decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket

Garchomp, a formidable Dragon-type Pokémon, gets the EX treatment in the Pokémon TCG Pocket's Triumphant Light expansion. This guide explores the top Garchomp EX decks for the game.

It's crucial to remember Cynthia's strategy doesn't work with Garchomp EX; it only functions with its base form. Garchomp EX excels at bypassing defensive Pokémon like Druddigon and high HP threats, targeting your opponent's bench. However, as a Stage 2 Pokémon, getting it into play before your opponent overwhelms you (e.g., with Exeggutor EX) can be challenging.

Garchomp EX's main draw is its Linear Attack, dealing 50 damage to an active or benched Pokémon. Its 100-damage Dragon Claw attack (requiring 3 Energy) isn't as efficient. Fortunately, the Triumphant Light Gible and Gabite offer decent single-energy damage, making them solid early-game attackers.

Here are three effective Garchomp EX decks for Pokémon TCG Pocket:

Hitmonchan (Fighting Energy)

This deck utilizes: 2x Gible (Triumphant Light), 2x Gabite (Triumphant Light), 2x Garchomp EX, 2x Hitmonchan, 1x Marshadow, 2x Professor's Research, 2x Cyrus, 1x Sabrina, 2x Poké Ball, 2x Pokémon Communication, 2x X Speed.

The strategy involves pressuring your opponent with Hitmonchan while developing your Garchomp EX line. Farfetch'd can replace Hitmonchan depending on your opponent's deck; however, Arceus EX is weak to Hitmonchan. Cyrus allows you to reposition a retreating Pokémon damaged by Hitmonchan for a Dragon Claw or Linear Attack. Marshadow cleans up after knockouts.

Aerodactyl EX (Fighting Energy)

This deck includes: 2x Gible (Triumphant Light), 2x Gabite (Triumphant Light), 2x Garchomp EX, 2x Amber Fossil, 2x Aerodactyl EX, 1x Marshadow, 2x Professor's Research, 2x Cyrus, 2x Poké Ball, 1x Pokémon Communication, 2x X Speed.

This deck prioritizes evolving Gible to Garchomp EX quickly. Aerodactyl EX assists as Poké Balls won't retrieve the Amber Fossil needed for its evolution, hence the single Marshadow. The low retreat cost of every Pokémon maximizes X Speed's effectiveness. Be mindful of your opponent's Cyrus plays; your own Cyrus plays will likely be crucial.

Lucario EX (Fighting Energy)

This deck consists of: 2x Gible (Triumphant Light), 2x Gabite (Triumphant Light), 2x Garchomp EX, 2x Riolu, 2x Lucario EX, 1x Hitmonchan, 2x Professor's Research, 2x Cyrus, 2x Poké Ball, 1x Pokémon Communication, 2x X Speed.

This is the most powerful but riskier Garchomp EX deck. Successfully deploying both Lucario and Garchomp EX before your opponent attacks requires luck. Lucario provides a +20 damage boost to Gible, Gabite, and Hitmonchan, significantly enhancing their damage output. Garchomp EX's Linear Attack deals 70 damage to the active Pokémon with a single Fighting Energy. This bonus doesn't apply to benched Pokémon. Consider delaying Garchomp EX's evolution to avoid losing two knockout points.

These are some of the best Garchomp EX decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket. As the meta evolves, expect further experimentation with this iconic Dragon/Ground-type Pokémon.

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