Best Arceus Ex Decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket

Mastering the Arceus Ex Strategy in Pokémon TCG Pocket: Top Deck Builds

The arrival of Arceus Ex in Pokémon TCG Pocket has significantly impacted the meta, introducing powerful synergies and exciting new deck possibilities. This guide explores three of the most effective Arceus Ex decks currently available. Arceus Ex's unique ability grants immunity to status conditions like Sleep and Confusion, while its Ultimate Force attack delivers substantial damage (70 base, plus 20 for each benched Pokémon, reaching 130 with a full bench). Its strength is further amplified by eight Pokémon from the Triumphant Light expansion, each possessing a "link" ability triggered by Arceus Ex or a standard Arceus. We'll focus on three particularly potent combinations: Crobat, Magnezone, and Heatran.

Crobat (Dark Energy) Deck

This deck utilizes both 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 (for one Dark Energy) complements Arceus Ex's three-energy requirement.

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

The strategy involves leveraging Arceus Ex's bench presence for damage boosts and utilizing Crobat's free retreat (due to zero retreat cost) to switch into Arceus Ex for a powerful 130 damage attack (with a full bench). Farfetch’d provides additional pressure, and Spiritomb spreads damage to the opponent's bench, setting up for knockouts with Cyrus.

Dialga Ex/Magnezone (Metal Energy) Deck

This deck centers on Arceus Ex as the main attacker, supported by both versions of Magnezone. 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

To maximize Arceus Ex's damage output, Skarmory, Giant's Cape (x2), and Rocky Helmet are included to enhance survivability and bench presence.

Heatran (Fire Energy) Deck

This deck offers a faster, aggressive approach, similar to a Ninetails Blaine deck. Heatran, Rapidash, and Farfetch’d provide early-game pressure, while Arceus Ex builds up 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 free retreat with Arceus Ex in play allows for flexible Pokémon switching. Its Ragin' Fury attack deals 80 damage (if damaged) or 40 damage (otherwise). Giant's Cape boosts Arceus Ex's HP above 150.

These are some of the strongest Arceus Ex deck builds currently available. As the meta evolves, expect further strategic developments and deck variations to emerge.

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