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 that you can utilize to dominate the game.

Best Garchomp Ex Decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket

Before we dive into the decks, it's crucial to understand that Cynthica does not synergize with Garchomp Ex as she only enhances the base form. Garchomp Ex excels at bypassing defensive walls like Druddigon and other high HP Pokemon, posing a significant threat to your opponent's bench. However, being a Stage 2 Pokemon, evolving it quickly enough to counter aggressive strategies, such as those using Exeggutor Ex, can be challenging.

The allure of Garchomp Ex lies in its Linear Attack, which deals 50 damage to a Pokemon, whether active or benched. This contrasts with its Dragon Claw attack, which requires 3 Energy for just 100 damage, making Linear Attack the preferred choice. Fortunately, the Triumphant Light versions of Gible and Gabite are effective frontline attackers with just one energy, aiding in building up to Garchomp Ex.

Here are three powerful deck configurations featuring 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

The strategy with this deck is to maintain pressure with Hitmonchan while developing your Garchomp Ex line in the background. Farfetch’d can serve as an alternative to Hitmonchan based on the meta you're facing, but Hitmonchan has an advantage against Arceus Ex. If your opponent retreats after taking damage from Hitmonchan, you can use Cyrus to pull it back and hit it with Dragon Claw or target it with Linear Attack while it's on the bench. Marshadow can step in to clean up if any of your Pokemon are knocked out.

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 and then to Garchomp Ex. Aerodactyl Ex complements this strategy as Poke Balls cannot fetch the Amber Fossil needed for its evolution. With only one Marshadow in this setup, you'll likely start with Gible. Garchomp Ex's Linear Attack doesn't demand high energy, making Aerodactyl Ex a valuable late-game sweeper or a switch-in option. Every card here has a retreat cost of 1, enhancing the utility of X Speeds for tactical switches. Be cautious of your opponent's Cyrus plays, as your own Cyrus maneuvers might be pivotal to 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 the most aggressive and risky, requiring luck to get both Lucario and Garchomp Ex operational before being overwhelmed. Lucario amplifies the damage output of Gible, Gabite, and Hitmonchan by +20, and Garchomp Ex's Linear Attack can deal 70 damage for just one Fighting energy to the opponent's Active Pokemon. The strategy hinges on getting both Lucarios online to maximize your team's damage potential. Sometimes, it's strategic to delay evolving Gabite into Garchomp Ex to avoid losing two knockout points.

These are the top Garchomp Ex decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket. As the meta evolves weekly, expect players to continue experimenting with this iconic Dragon and Ground type Pokemon.

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