Best Garchomp Ex Decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket

Mastering Garchomp EX in Pokémon TCG Pocket: Top Deck Strategies

Garchomp EX, a formidable Dragon-type Pokémon, shines in the Pokémon TCG Pocket Triumphant Light expansion. However, unlike its base form, it's incompatible with Cynthia. Its power lies in bypassing defensive Pokémon like Druddigon, targeting the opponent's bench. The challenge? It's a Stage 2 Pokémon, making a swift setup crucial. Its Linear Attack (50 damage to Active or Benched Pokémon) is its key strength, as its Dragon Claw (100 damage for 3 Energy) is inefficient. Fortunately, the Triumphant Light Gible and Gabite offer decent single-energy attacks.

Here are three effective Garchomp EX decks:

Hitmonchan Focus (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
• Poké Ball 2x
• Pokémon Communication 2x
• X Speed 2x

This deck uses Hitmonchan to pressure the opponent while evolving Garchomp EX. Farfetch'd can replace Hitmonchan depending on the opponent's deck (note its effectiveness against Arceus EX). Cyrus retrieves damaged Pokémon for Dragon Claw or Linear Attack. Marshadow cleans up after knockouts.

Aerodactyl EX Synergy (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
• Poké Ball 2x
• Pokémon Communication 1x
• X Speed 2x

This deck prioritizes the Gible-Gabite-Garchomp EX evolution line. Aerodactyl EX provides early-game support, as Poké Balls won't retrieve Amber Fossils needed for Aerodactyl EX evolution. The single Marshadow maximizes early Gible plays. Low retreat costs make X Speed invaluable. Be mindful of opponent's Cyrus plays.

Lucario EX Powerhouse (Fighting Energy)

• 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

This high-risk, high-reward deck relies on quickly deploying both Lucario EX and Garchomp EX. Lucario EX boosts all your Pokémon's damage by +20, making Garchomp EX's Linear Attack incredibly powerful (70 damage for one Fighting Energy to the Active Pokémon). Strategic evolution timing is crucial to maximize knockout potential.

These are some of the most effective Garchomp EX decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket. Remember that the meta is dynamic, so experimentation is key to success.

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