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, its Stage 2 evolution presents a challenge. This guide outlines three effective Garchomp EX decks, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses. Crucially, remember Cynthia's support is limited to Garchomp's basic form, not its EX evolution. Garchomp EX's power lies in its ability to bypass high-HP Pokémon like Druddigon and threaten the opponent's bench with its Linear Attack.

Key Considerations: Garchomp EX's Linear Attack (50 damage to Active or Benched Pokémon) is its primary asset, making its 100-damage Dragon Claw (requiring 3 Energy) less appealing. Fortunately, the Triumphant Light Gible and Gabite offer decent single-energy attacks, making them viable early-game attackers.

Here are three viable Garchomp EX deck strategies:

1. 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 utilizes Hitmonchan to pressure the opponent while developing the Garchomp EX line. Farfetch'd can substitute Hitmonchan depending on the opponent's deck. Cyrus allows you to reposition damaged Pokémon for optimal Garchomp EX attacks (Dragon Claw or Linear Attack). Marshadow provides cleanup.

2. 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 a swift Gible-Gabite-Garchomp EX evolution. Aerodactyl EX provides early-game support, while its low retreat cost complements X Speed. The single Marshadow maximizes early-game Gible deployment. Careful consideration of your opponent's Cyrus plays is crucial.

3. 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 the synergistic power of Lucario EX, boosting all your Pokémon's damage (excluding Linear Attack's bench effect). Getting both Lucario EX and Garchomp EX online is key, but the significant damage output makes it potentially devastating. Strategic decisions on evolving Gabite might be necessary.

These decks offer diverse approaches to utilizing Garchomp EX's strengths. Remember that the meta is dynamic, so adaptation and experimentation are key to success.

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