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 doesn't synergize with Garchomp EX; she only works with its base form. Garchomp EX excels at bypassing defensive Pokémon like Druddigon, threatening 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 Linear Attack, dealing 50 damage to an active or benched Pokémon, is its key strength, as its 100-damage Dragon Claw attack (requiring 3 Energy) is inefficient. Fortunately, the Triumphant Light Gible and Gabite provide decent single-energy damage, making them valuable early 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 the opponent with Hitmonchan while developing your Garchomp EX line. Farfetch’d can replace Hitmonchan depending on matchups; however, Arceus EX is weak to Hitmonchan. Cyrus can retrieve damaged Pokémon for 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. The focus is on quickly evolving Gible to Garchomp EX, with Aerodactyl EX assisting as a Poké Ball won't retrieve the Amber Fossil needed for Aerodactyl EX's evolution. A single Marshadow is used to maximize early Gible plays. Aerodactyl EX serves as late-game cleanup or a strong switch-in. The low retreat costs of all Pokémon make X Speed crucial.

Lucario EX (Fighting Energy)

This powerful but riskier deck uses: 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. Lucario significantly boosts the damage of Gible, Gabite, and Hitmonchan (+20 damage), making Garchomp EX's Linear Attack deal 70 damage with one Fighting Energy. Successfully getting both Lucario and Garchomp EX online before the opponent overwhelms you requires skillful play.

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

Pokémon TCG Pocket is available now on mobile devices.