Garchomp, renowned as one of the most formidable Dragon types in *Pokemon* history, has been given the Ex treatment in the *Pokemon TCG Pocket* with the release of the Triumphant Light expansion set. Let's explore the best Garchomp Ex decks that players can leverage in this exciting digital card game.

Best Garchomp Ex Decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket

Before diving into the decks, it's crucial to understand that Cynthica does not synergize with Garchomp Ex; she only enhances the base form. Garchomp Ex excels at bypassing defensive walls like Druddigon and other high HP Pokemon, targeting your opponent's bench directly. However, as a Stage 2 Pokemon, setting up Garchomp Ex quickly can be challenging, especially against fast-paced decks like those featuring Exeggutor Ex.

The key attraction of Garchomp Ex is its Linear Attack, which inflicts 50 damage to either an active or benched Pokemon. While its Dragon Claw attack, requiring 3 Energy for 100 damage, may not be the most energy-efficient, the Triumphant Light versions of Gible and Gabite compensate by delivering decent damage with just one Energy, making them viable frontline attackers.

Below are three decks tailored to harness the power of Garchomp Ex in *Pokemon 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 2x

In this deck, the strategy is to maintain pressure on your opponent with Hitmonchan while you evolve your Garchomp Ex line. Farfetch’d can serve as a suitable substitute for Hitmonchan, depending on the meta. Hitmonchan's effectiveness is particularly notable against Arceus Ex. If your opponent retreats a damaged Pokemon, you can use Cyrus to pull it back into the active position for a devastating Dragon Claw or hit it with Linear Attack while it's benched. Marshadow acts as a cleanup crew if any of your Pokemon are knocked out.

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 2x

This deck focuses on evolving from Gible to Gabite and finally to Garchomp Ex. Aerodactyl Ex is crucial as Poke Balls cannot retrieve the Amber Fossil needed for its evolution. With only one Marshadow included, you're likely to start with Gible. Garchomp Ex's Linear Attack requires minimal energy, making Aerodactyl Ex an excellent late-game option or a strategic switch-in. All cards in this deck have a retreat cost of 1, emphasizing the importance of X Speeds for fluid movement. Be cautious of opposing Cyrus plays, as your own strategic use of Cyrus can be pivotal to victory.

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 2x

This is the most powerful yet riskiest Garchomp Ex deck. Successfully getting both Lucario and Garchomp Ex into play before your opponent overwhelms you requires some luck. Lucario boosts the damage output of Gible, Gabite, and Hitmonchan by +20, making them more formidable attackers. Garchomp Ex's Linear Attack, enhanced by Lucario, deals 70 damage to the active Pokemon for just one Fighting Energy. However, this boost does not extend to benched Pokemon. If both Lucarios are online, your entire team becomes a significant threat. Sometimes, it might be strategic to delay evolving Gabite into Garchomp Ex to avoid giving away knockout points.

These are the top Garchomp Ex decks in *Pokemon TCG Pocket*. As the meta evolves week by week, expect to see more innovative uses of this iconic Dragon and Ground type Pokemon.

*Pokemon TCG Pocket is now available on mobile devices.*