Best Arceus Ex Decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket

The arrival of Arceus Ex in Pokémon TCG Pocket has quickly shaken up the meta, introducing powerful synergies with several Pokémon. Here are some of the best Arceus Ex decks currently available.

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Arceus Ex boasts an ability granting immunity to status conditions like Sleep and Confusion. Its Ultimate Force attack hits for a base 70 damage, boosted by 20 for each benched Pokémon, reaching a devastating 130 damage with a full bench. This powerful attack is further enhanced by eight Pokémon from the Triumphant Light expansion, each possessing a unique "Link" ability activated by the presence of Arceus Ex or a regular Arceus:

• Carnivine (Power Link)
• Heatran (Speed Link)
• Abomasnow (Vigor Link)
• Raichu (Resilience Link)
• Rotom (Speed Link)
• Tyranitar (Power Link)
• Crobat (Cunning Link)
• Magnezone (Resilience Link)

Crobat, Magnezone, and Heatran stand out as particularly potent partners. Let's examine a deck featuring each.

Crobat (Dark Energy)

This deck utilizes Crobat and Arceus Ex as its primary attackers. With Arceus Ex in play, Crobat's Cunning Link ability deals 30 damage to the opponent's Active Pokémon, even from the bench. Its basic attack inflicts 50 damage for a single Dark Energy, making it a strong complement to the three-energy Arceus Ex. A fully powered Arceus Ex on the bench allows for free retreats with Crobat (no retreat cost), enabling a devastating 130-damage attack against a full bench. Farfetch'd adds pressure, while Spiritomb spreads damage to the opponent's bench, setting up knockouts with Cyrus.

• 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

Dialga Ex/Magnezone (Metal Energy)

This deck centers around Arceus Ex, 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 that the Genetic Apex Magnezone cannot be powered by Metal Energy (it's Electric type). Skarmory, alongside Giant's Cape and Rocky Helmet, provides survivability, particularly crucial for maximizing Arceus Ex's damage potential with a full bench.

• 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

Heatran (Fire Energy)

This deck offers a faster, aggressive Fire-type strategy, similar to Ninetails Blaine decks. Heatran, Rapidash, and Farfetch'd provide early pressure, requiring minimal energy. Arceus Ex is powered up on the bench, while Giant's Cape protects Heatran and pushes Arceus Ex above 150 HP. Heatran's free retreat with Arceus Ex in play allows for flexible energy management. Its Ragin' Fury attack deals 80 damage (2 Fire Energy) if already damaged; otherwise, it deals 40.

• 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

While more Arceus Ex strategies are sure to emerge, these decks represent some of the strongest current options in Pokémon TCG Pocket.

Pokémon TCG Pocket is available now on mobile devices.