Best Garchomp Ex Decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket

Garchomp, a fearsome Dragon-type Pokémon, gets the EX treatment in the Pokémon TCG Pocket's Triumphant Light expansion. This guide explores the best Garchomp EX decks for the game.

It's crucial to remember Cynthia doesn't work with Garchomp EX; she only supports the 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 (e.g., with Exeggutor EX) can be challenging.

Garchomp EX's Linear Attack, dealing 50 damage to an active or benched Pokémon, is its primary draw. Its 100-damage Dragon Claw attack (requiring 3 Energy) isn't efficient. Fortunately, the Triumphant Light Gible and Gabite offer decent single-energy damage, making them solid early attackers.

Here are three decks effectively utilizing Garchomp EX in 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, Poké Ball 2x, Pokémon Communication 2x, X Speed 2x. This deck uses Hitmonchan to pressure your opponent while developing your Garchomp EX line. Farfetch'd can replace Hitmonchan depending on your opponent's deck; however, Arceus EX is weak to Hitmonchan. Cyrus allows you to bring forward a damaged Pokémon for a Dragon Claw or Linear Attack. Marshadow cleans up fallen Pokémon.

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, Poké Ball 2x, Pokémon Communication 1x, X Speed 2x. This deck focuses on a faster Garchomp EX evolution. Aerodactyl EX helps because Poké Ball won't retrieve the Amber Fossil needed for its evolution. We run only one Marshadow 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 incredibly valuable.

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, Poké Ball 2x, Pokémon Communication 1x, X Speed 2x. This powerful deck is riskier, requiring you to get Lucario and Garchomp EX online quickly. Lucario boosts your attackers (+20 damage), making Garchomp EX's Linear Attack incredibly strong (70 damage with a single Fighting Energy). The damage buff doesn't apply to benched Pokémon. Strategically delaying Garchomp EX evolution might be necessary.

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.