The arrival of Arceus Ex in *Pokemon TCG Pocket* has brought a dynamic shift to the game, introducing powerful synergies with a range of Pokemon from the Triumphant Light expansion pack. Here, we dive into the best Arceus Ex decks that are currently making waves in the digital card game.
Best Arceus Ex Decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket
Arceus Ex is a formidable card with an ability that grants immunity to status conditions like Sleep and Confused. Its Ultimate Force attack can deal 70 damage plus an additional 20 for each benched Pokemon, requiring just 3 Colorless energy. This means when fully powered, Arceus Ex can hit for a whopping 130 damage.
Arceus Ex pairs well with eight different Pokemon from the Triumphant Light expansion pack, each equipped with a unique "link" ability that activates when Arceus Ex or a regular Arceus is in play. These Pokemon 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 partners for Arceus Ex. Let’s explore three deck builds that leverage these synergies.
Crobat (Dark Energy)
This deck focuses on utilizing Crobat and Arceus Ex as primary attackers:
- 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
With Arceus Ex in play, Crobat can deal 30 damage to your opponent’s Active Pokemon from the bench. Crobat also hits for 50 damage with just one Dark energy, complementing Arceus Ex, which you'll want to power up with three energies. When Arceus Ex is powered up on the bench, you can retreat Crobat into it for free due to its zero retreat cost, enabling a 130 damage hit with a full bench. Farfetch’d adds pressure, and Spiritomb spreads damage, setting up knockouts with Cyrus.
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Dialga Ex/Magnezone (Metal Energy)
This deck leverages Arceus Ex as the main attacker, with Magnezone as a strong backup:
- 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
The Triumphant Light Magnezone reduces damage taken by 30 with Arceus Ex around, while the Genetic Apex version can deal 110 damage, provided you've used Magneton’s Volt Charge ability at least once. Timing the evolution correctly is crucial, as the Genetic Apex Magneton requires Electric energy, not Metal. Skarmory, along with Giant’s Cape and Rocky Helmet, helps maintain a robust bench to maximize Arceus Ex's damage potential.
Heatran (Fire Energy)
This deck offers a rush-down strategy, utilizing Fire-type synergy:
- 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
Early threats come from Heatran, Rapidash, and Farfetch’d, which require minimal energy to become effective. Meanwhile, you power up Arceus Ex on the bench. Giant’s Cape helps Heatran stay in the game, pushing Arceus Ex over the 150 HP mark. With Arceus Ex on the field, Heatran can retreat for free, enabling flexible switching among your Pokemon. Heatran's Ragin’ Fury attack deals 80 damage for two Fire energies if it's been damaged itself; otherwise, it hits for 40, which can be sufficient early in matches.
As *Pokemon TCG Pocket* evolves, more strategies featuring Arceus Ex are sure to emerge. For now, these decks offer the best ways to harness the power of this legendary Pokemon within the game.
Pokemon TCG Pocket is available now on mobile devices.
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