Garchomp, a formidable Dragon-type in Pokémon lore, gained Ex status in the Triumphant Light expansion for Pokémon TCG Pocket. Discover top Garchomp Ex decks for competitive play.
Top Garchomp Ex Decks for Pokémon TCG Pocket
Note that Cynthica only supports Garchomp’s base form, not Ex. Garchomp Ex excels at bypassing high-HP Pokémon like Druddigon to target the opponent’s bench. As a Stage 2 Pokémon, it requires careful setup to avoid being outpaced by fast decks like Exeggutor Ex.
Garchomp Ex’s Linear Attack, dealing 50 damage to any Pokémon (active or benched), is its key strength, though its Dragon Claw attack (100 damage for 3 Energy) is less efficient. Gible and Gabite from Triumphant Light also deliver solid damage with one Energy, making them reliable early attackers.
Here are three effective Garchomp Ex decks for Pokémon TCG Pocket:
Hitmonchan (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 Poke Ball 2x Pokemon Communication 2x X Speed 2xThis deck focuses on early pressure with Hitmonchan while building Garchomp Ex in the background. Swap Hitmonchan for Farfetch’d against certain matchups, but note Arceus Ex is vulnerable to Hitmonchan’s attacks.
If your opponent retreats a damaged Pokémon, use Cyrus to pull it back for a Dragon Claw or hit it with Linear Attack on the bench. Marshadow can step in to finish off weakened opponents if your Pokémon fall.
Aerodactyl EX (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 Poke Ball 2x Pokemon Communication 1x X Speed 2xThis deck prioritizes evolving Gible to Garchomp Ex quickly. Aerodactyl Ex complements this strategy, though Poke Ball won’t fetch Amber Fossil, so Marshadow is limited to one. Gible is your likely starter.
Garchomp Ex’s low-energy Linear Attack pairs well with Aerodactyl Ex for late-game sweeps or quick switches. All cards have a single retreat cost, making X Speed crucial for flexible positioning. Watch for opposing Cyrus plays, as your own Cyrus is vital for victory.
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Lucario EX (Fighting Energy)
Gible 2x (Triumphant Light) Gabite 2x (Triumphant Light) Garchomp Ex 2x Riolu 2x Lucario 2x Hitmonchan 1x Professor’s Research 2x Cyrus 2x Poke Ball 2x Pokemon Communication 1x X Speed 2xThis high-risk, high-reward deck aims to set up both Lucario and Garchomp Ex quickly. Lucario boosts Gible, Gabite, and Hitmonchan with +20 damage, making Garchomp Ex’s Linear Attack deal 70 to the Active Pokémon (not benched) for one Energy.
With dual Lucario online, all your Pokémon become heavy hitters. Delaying Gabite’s evolution to Garchomp Ex can sometimes be strategic to avoid giving up two knockout points.
These are the top Garchomp Ex decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket. As the meta evolves weekly, trainers will likely explore new strategies with this iconic Dragon and Ground-type Pokémon.
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