Best Arceus Ex Decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket

Mastering the Arceus Ex Strategy in Pokémon TCG Pocket

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

Arceus Ex boasts an immunity to status conditions (Sleep, Confusion) and a devastating Ultimate Force attack. This attack deals 70 damage, plus an additional 20 for each benched Pokémon, reaching a potent 130 damage with a full bench. Its synergy with eight "Link" Pokémon from the Triumphant Light expansion further enhances its capabilities.

Here are three effective Arceus Ex deck archetypes:

Crobat (Dark Energy) Deck

This deck leverages the combined strengths of Arceus Ex and Crobat.

• Key Cards: 2x Arceus Ex, 2x Zubat, 2x Golbat, 2x Crobat, 1x Spiritomb, 1x Farfetch’d, 2x Professor’s Research, 2x Dawn, 2x Cyrus, 2x Poké Ball, 2x Pokémon Communication.

• Strategy: Crobat, with Arceus Ex in play, inflicts 30 damage to the opponent's Active Pokémon from the bench. Its 50-damage attack (1 Dark Energy) complements Arceus Ex's higher-energy attack. A fully powered Arceus Ex on the bench allows for free Crobat retreats, enabling devastating 130-damage attacks. Farfetch’d provides additional pressure, while Spiritomb distributes damage to the opponent's bench, setting up for knockouts via Cyrus.

Dialga Ex/Magnezone (Metal Energy) Deck

This deck utilizes Arceus Ex as the primary attacker, supported by Magnezone variants.

• Key Cards: 2x Arceus Ex, 2x Dialga Ex, 2x Magnemite, 2x Magneton, 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.

• Strategy: The Triumphant Light Magnezone benefits from Arceus Ex's presence (-30 damage reduction). The Genetic Apex Magnezone deals 110 damage, requiring prior use of Magneton's Volt Charge. Skarmory, coupled with Giant’s Cape and Rocky Helmet, enhances survivability and supports the high bench count needed for maximizing Arceus Ex's damage output.

Heatran (Fire Energy) Deck

This deck employs a fast-paced Fire-type strategy, similar to Ninetails Blaine decks.

• Key Cards: 2x Arceus Ex, 2x Heatran, 2x Ponyta, 2x Rapidash, 1x Farfetch’d, 2x Professor’s Research, 1x Blaine, 1x Cyrus, 1x Dawn, 2x Giant’s Cape, 2x Poké Ball, 2x X Speed.

• Strategy: Heatran, Rapidash, and Farfetch’d provide early-game pressure with low energy requirements. Arceus Ex is powered up on the bench. Giant’s Cape protects Heatran and boosts Arceus Ex's HP above 150. Heatran's Ragin' Fury attack deals 80 damage (2 Fire Energy) if damaged, offering versatility. Free retreats are possible with Arceus Ex in play.

These are currently some of the most effective Arceus Ex decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket. Expect further strategic developments as the game evolves.

Pokémon TCG Pocket is available now on mobile devices.