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 several Pokémon. This guide outlines three top-tier Arceus Ex decks, each leveraging different Pokémon and strategies.
Arceus Ex boasts an immunity to status conditions (Sleep, Confusion) and its Ultimate Force attack deals 70 damage +20 for each benched Pokémon (3 Colorless energy). This translates to a potent 130 damage with a full bench. Its synergy extends to eight Pokémon from the Triumphant Light expansion, each possessing a unique "Link" ability activated by Arceus Ex or a standard Arceus. This guide focuses on three particularly effective combinations: Crobat, Magnezone, and Heatran.
Crobat (Dark Energy) Deck
This deck utilizes Crobat and Arceus Ex as primary attackers. With Arceus Ex in play, Crobat inflicts 30 damage to the opponent's Active Pokémon, even from the bench. Its 50-damage attack (1 Dark energy) complements Arceus Ex's higher-energy requirement.
Deck Composition:
- 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
With a benched, powered-up Arceus Ex, Crobat's free retreat allows for strategic switching, enabling a 130-damage hit from Arceus Ex. Farfetch’d provides additional pressure, while Spiritomb distributes damage to the opponent's bench, setting up knockouts with Cyrus.
Dialga Ex/Magnezone (Metal Energy) Deck
This deck features Arceus Ex as the main attacker, supported by both Magnezone variants. The Triumphant Light Magnezone takes -30 damage 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 Composition:
- 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, alongside Giant’s Cape and Rocky Helmet, enhances survivability and facilitates Arceus Ex's high-damage potential by ensuring a full bench.
Heatran (Fire Energy) Deck
This deck employs a rush-down Fire-type strategy, similar to Ninetails Blaine decks. Heatran, Rapidash, and Farfetch’d provide early-game pressure, while Arceus Ex is powered up on the bench.
Deck Composition:
- 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 (2 Fire energy) if damaged, offering significant early-game advantage.
These are currently some of the strongest Arceus Ex decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket. However, expect further strategic developments as the meta evolves.
Pokémon TCG Pocket is available now on mobile devices.
