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 understand that Cynthia's strategy doesn't work with Garchomp EX; it's only effective with its base form. Garchomp EX excels at bypassing defensive Pokémon like Druddigon, targeting your opponent's bench. However, as a Stage 2 Pokémon, getting it into play before your opponent overwhelms you can be challenging.

Garchomp EX's defining feature is its Linear Attack, dealing 50 damage to either the active Pokémon or a benched Pokémon. Its 100 damage Dragon Claw attack, requiring 3 Energy, isn't as efficient. Fortunately, the Triumphant Light versions of Gible and Gabite offer decent single-energy attacks, making them valuable early-game attackers.

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

Hitmonchan (Fighting Energy)

This deck utilizes a combination of Hitmonchan to pressure your opponent while you develop your Garchomp EX line. The decklist includes:

• Gible 2x (Triumphant Light)
• Gabite 2x (Triumphant Light)
• Garchomp EX 2x
• Hitmonchan 2x
• Marshadow 1x
• Professor’s Research 2x
• Cyrus 2x
• Sabrina 1x
• Poké Ball 2x
• Pokémon Communication 2x
• X Speed 2x

Hitmonchan maintains pressure, allowing you to evolve Garchomp EX. If your opponent retreats after a Hitmonchan attack, Cyrus brings it back to be targeted by Dragon Claw or Linear Attack. Marshadow cleans up after knockouts.

Aerodactyl EX (Fighting Energy)

This deck prioritizes evolving Gible to Garchomp EX quickly. Aerodactyl EX assists in this process. The decklist includes:

• 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
• Poké Ball 2x
• Pokémon Communication 1x
• X Speed 2x

Aerodactyl EX acts as a late-game sweeper or a valuable switch-in. The low retreat costs of all Pokémon maximize the effectiveness of X Speed. Be mindful of your opponent's use of Cyrus.

Lucario EX (Fighting Energy)

This deck is the most powerful but riskier option, relying on getting both Lucario EX and Garchomp EX online quickly. The decklist includes:

• Gible 2x (Triumphant Light)
• Gabite 2x (Triumphant Light)
• Garchomp EX 2x
• Riolu 2x
• Lucario EX 2x
• Hitmonchan 1x
• Professor’s Research 2x
• Cyrus 2x
• Poké Ball 2x
• Pokémon Communication 1x
• X Speed 2x

Lucario EX boosts the damage of your other Pokémon, significantly enhancing Garchomp EX’s Linear Attack. Consider delaying Garchomp EX’s evolution to avoid losing two knockout points if necessary.

These are some of the best Garchomp EX decks in *Pokémon TCG Pocket*. As the meta evolves, expect further experimentation with this powerful Pokémon.

Pokémon TCG Pocket is available now on mobile devices.