Best Arceus Ex Decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket

Harness the Power of Arceus Ex in Pokémon TCG Pocket: Top Deck Strategies

The arrival of Arceus Ex in Pokémon TCG Pocket has significantly impacted the meta, introducing powerful synergies with various Pokémon. This guide explores optimal Arceus Ex deck builds, focusing on maximizing its unique abilities.

Arceus Ex boasts an immunity to status conditions (Sleep, Confusion) and its Ultimate Force attack deals 70 damage, boosted by 20 for each benched Pokémon (maxing out at 130 damage with a full bench). Its synergy with eight "Link" Pokémon from the Triumphant Light expansion is key to its effectiveness. These include Carnivine, Heatran, Abomasnow, Raichu, Rotom, Tyranitar, Crobat, and Magnezone. This guide highlights three strong deck archetypes:

Crobat (Dark Energy) Deck

This deck leverages Crobat and Arceus Ex as primary attackers. With Arceus Ex in play, Crobat's ability inflicts 30 damage to the opponent's Active Pokémon, even from the bench. Its 50-damage attack (1 Dark Energy) complements Arceus Ex, allowing for efficient energy management.

Deck List:

• 2x Arceus Ex
• 2x Zubat (Triumphant Light)
• 2x Golbat (Genetic Apex)
• 2x Crobat
• 1x Spiritomb
• 1x Farfetch’d
• 2x Professor’s Research
• 2x Dawn
• 2x Cyrus
• 2x Poké Ball
• 2x Pokémon Communication

This strategy utilizes Arceus Ex's bench presence to enable free retreats for Crobat, followed by a powerful Arceus Ex attack (130 damage with a full bench). Farfetch’d applies pressure, while Spiritomb spreads damage to the opponent's bench, setting up knockouts with Cyrus.

Dialga Ex/Magnezone (Metal Energy) Deck

This deck utilizes Arceus Ex as the primary attacker, supported by Magnezone variants. The Triumphant Light Magnezone benefits from a -30 damage reduction with Arceus Ex present, while the Genetic Apex Magnezone deals 110 damage after using Magneton's Volt Charge ability. Note: Genetic Apex Magnezone cannot use Metal Energy.

Deck List:

• 2x Arceus Ex
• 2x Dialga Ex
• 2x Magnemite (Triumphant Light)
• 2x Magneton (Genetic Apex)
• 1x Magnezone (Triumphant Light)
• 1x Magnezone (Genetic Apex)
• 1x Skarmory
• 2x Professor’s Research
• 2x Leaf
• 2x Giant’s Cape
• 1x Rocky Helmet
• 2x Poké Ball

Skarmory, Giant’s Cape, and Rocky Helmet enhance survivability, particularly crucial for maximizing Arceus Ex's damage potential with a full bench.

Heatran (Fire Energy) Deck

This aggressive Fire-type deck utilizes Heatran, Rapidash, and Farfetch’d for early-game pressure, while simultaneously powering up Arceus Ex on the bench.

Deck List:

• 2x Arceus Ex
• 2x Heatran (Triumphant Light)
• 2x Ponyta (Mythical Island)
• 2x Rapidash (Genetic Apex)
• 1x Farfetch’d
• 2x Professor’s Research
• 1x Blaine
• 1x Cyrus
• 1x Dawn
• 2x Giant’s Cape
• 2x Poké Ball
• 2x X Speed

Heatran's Ragin' Fury attack deals 80 damage (2 Fire Energy) if damaged, providing flexibility. Giant’s Cape protects Heatran and pushes Arceus Ex above 150 HP. Arceus Ex's free retreat ability allows for efficient Pokémon switching.

These are just starting points; experimentation will uncover further strategic depths. The evolving meta will undoubtedly reveal new and innovative Arceus Ex deck builds.

Pokémon TCG Pocket is available now on mobile devices.