The God of all Pokémon has made an early appearance in *Pokémon TCG Pocket*, bringing with it a host of synergizing Pokémon. Here, we delve into the best Arceus Ex decks in *Pokémon TCG Pocket* that you can leverage to dominate the battlefield.
Best Arceus Ex Decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket
Arceus Ex boasts an ability that renders it immune to debilitating status conditions such as Sleep and Confused. Its Ultimate Force attack delivers 70 damage, augmented by an additional 20 damage for each benched Pokémon, requiring only 3 Colorless energy. Fully powered, Arceus Ex can unleash a staggering 130 damage.
Arceus Ex synergizes remarkably with eight Pokémon from the Triumphant Light expansion pack, each possessing a unique "link" ability that activates in the presence of an Arceus Ex or regular Arceus. These include:
- Carnivine (Power Link)
- Heatran (Speed Link)
- Abomasnow (Vigor Link)
- Raichu (Resilience Link)
- Rotom (Speed Link)
- Tyranitar (Power Link)
- Crobat (Cunning Link)
- Magnezone (Resilience Link)
Among these, Crobat, Magnezone, and Heatran stand out as the most potent options. Let's explore a tailored Arceus Ex deck for each.
Crobat (Dark Energy)
- 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 Poke Ball
- 2x Pokemon Communication
This deck leverages two primary attackers: Crobat and Arceus Ex. When Arceus Ex is in play, Crobat can deal 30 damage to the opponent's Active Pokémon from the bench. With just one Dark energy, Crobat hits for 50 damage, making it an ideal complement to Arceus Ex, which you'll want to power up with three energies.
With Arceus Ex fully charged on the bench, you can retreat Crobat at no cost, positioning it to strike for 130 damage if your bench is fully occupied. Farfetch’d adds pressure, while Spiritomb spreads damage across the opponent's bench, setting up knockouts with Cyrus.
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Dialga Ex/Magnezone (Metal Energy)
- 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 Poke Ball
In this deck, Arceus Ex takes center stage, supported by both versions of Magnezone. The Triumphant Light Magnezone reduces incoming damage by 30 when Arceus Ex is present, while the Genetic Apex Magnezone delivers 110 damage, contingent on using Magneton’s Volt Charge ability prior to evolution. Timing the evolution correctly is crucial as the Genetic Apex Magneton requires Electric energy, not Metal.
To maximize Arceus Ex's damage output to 130, you'll need a well-populated bench. Skarmory, alongside 2x Giant’s Cape and a Rocky Helmet, helps maintain a robust bench while protecting your key attackers.
Heatran (Fire Energy)
- 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 Poke Ball
- 2x X Speed
This deck offers a more aggressive approach, similar to the Ninetails Blaine deck, utilizing Fire-type Pokémon to swiftly overwhelm opponents. Early threats come from Heatran, Rapidash, and Farfetch’d, which require minimal energy to activate, while Arceus Ex powers up on the bench. Giant’s Cape is vital for keeping Heatran in the fight and pushing Arceus Ex over the 150 HP threshold.
With Arceus Ex in play, Heatran can retreat for free, enabling flexible and cost-effective swaps among your Pokémon. Its Ragin’ Fury attack inflicts 80 damage for two Fire energies if Heatran is damaged; otherwise, it deals 40 damage, which can still be impactful early in a match.
As *Pokémon TCG Pocket* continues to evolve, new strategies involving Arceus Ex are sure to emerge. For now, these decks represent the pinnacle of play with this legendary Pokémon.
*Pokémon TCG Pocket is available now on mobile devices.*
