Garchomp, renowned as one of the most formidable Dragon-type Pokémon, has been elevated to Ex status with the launch of the Triumphant Light expansion set in Pokemon TCG Pocket. Below, we explore the top Garchomp Ex decks you can assemble to dominate the battlefield.

Best Garchomp Ex Decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket

It's crucial to understand that Cynthia does not synergize with Garchomp Ex; her abilities are limited to the base form. Garchomp Ex shines by bypassing defensive walls like Druddigon and other high HP Pokémon, directly threatening your opponent's bench. However, as a Stage 2 Pokémon, evolving it before your opponent overwhelms you with quick attackers like Exeggutor Ex can be challenging.

Garchomp Ex's Linear Attack, which deals 50 damage to any Pokémon, either active or on the bench, is the primary reason to include this card in your deck. The 100 damage from Dragon Claw, requiring 3 Energy, is less efficient. Fortunately, the Triumphant Light versions of Gible and Gabite are effective with just one Energy, making them solid choices for early game pressure.

Here are three powerful decks featuring Garchomp Ex in Pokemon TCG Pocket:

Hitmonchan Deck (Fighting Energy)

• Gible x2 (Triumphant Light)
• Gabite x2 (Triumphant Light)
• Garchomp Ex x2
• Hitmonchan x2
• Marshadow x1
• Professor’s Research x2
• Cyrus x2
• Sabrina x1
• Poke Ball x2
• Pokemon Communication x2
• X Speed x2

The strategy here is to maintain pressure with Hitmonchan while building your Garchomp Ex line. Farfetch’d can be a viable alternative to Hitmonchan, depending on your opponents' deck types, though it's worth noting that Arceus Ex is vulnerable to Hitmonchan. If your opponent retreats after Hitmonchan inflicts damage, use Cyrus to pull the damaged Pokémon back into the active spot for a Dragon Claw or hit it with Linear Attack on the bench. Marshadow can then clean up if any of your Pokémon are knocked out.

Aerodactyl Ex Deck (Fighting Energy)

• Gible x2 (Triumphant Light)
• Gabite x2 (Triumphant Light)
• Garchomp Ex x2
• Amber Fossil x2
• Aerodactyl Ex x2
• Marshadow x1
• Professor’s Research x2
• Cyrus x2
• Poke Ball x2
• Pokemon Communication x1
• X Speed x2

This deck aims to evolve Gible to Gabite and then to Garchomp Ex. Aerodactyl Ex is essential here, as Poke Ball cannot retrieve the Amber Fossil needed for its evolution. With only one Marshadow, starting with Gible is highly probable. Garchomp Ex's low energy requirement for Linear Attack makes it effective, and Aerodactyl Ex serves as a late-game finisher or a strategic switch-in. The uniform one retreat cost across this deck makes X Speeds crucial for maneuvering. Be wary of your opponent's Cyrus plays, as your own will often be crucial to victory.

Lucario Ex Deck (Fighting Energy)

• Gible x2 (Triumphant Light)
• Gabite x2 (Triumphant Light)
• Garchomp Ex x2
• Riolu x2
• Lucario x2
• Hitmonchan x1
• Professor’s Research x2
• Cyrus x2
• Poke Ball x2
• Pokemon Communication x1
• X Speed x2

This deck is potent but risky, requiring both Lucario and Garchomp Ex to be active before your opponent overwhelms you. Lucario boosts Gible, Gabite, and Hitmonchan by adding +20 damage, making them formidable attackers. Garchomp Ex's Linear Attack, enhanced by Lucario, deals 70 damage to the active Pokémon with just one Fighting Energy. However, this boost does not extend to benched Pokémon.

With both Lucario active, your entire team can unleash significant damage. Strategically, delaying the evolution of Gabite into Garchomp Ex might be wise to avoid risking two knockout points.

These are the premier Garchomp Ex decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket. As the meta evolves, expect players to continue experimenting with this iconic Dragon and Ground-type Pokémon.

Pokemon TCG Pocket is available now on mobile devices.