Top Arceus Ex Decks for Pokemon TCG Pocket

The legendary Arceus Ex has made an early entrance into *Pokemon TCG Pocket*, bringing with it a host of synergistic Pokemon that amplify its power. Here, we delve into the top Arceus Ex decks you can leverage to dominate the game.

Best Arceus Ex Decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket

Arceus Ex boasts an ability that shields it from debilitating status conditions such as Sleep and Confusion. Its formidable Ultimate Force attack delivers 70 damage, plus an additional 20 for each benched Pokemon, requiring just 3 Colorless energy. When fully powered, Arceus Ex can unleash a staggering 130 damage.

Arceus Ex harmonizes well with eight Pokemon from the Triumphant Light expansion, each equipped with a unique "link" ability that activates in the presence of an 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)

Among these, Crobat, Magnezone, and Heatran stand out as the most impactful. Let's explore a tailored Arceus Ex deck for each of these powerhouses.

Crobat (Dark Energy)

• 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

This deck revolves around two primary attackers: Crobat and Arceus Ex. With Arceus Ex in play, Crobat can inflict 30 damage to your opponent’s Active Pokemon from the bench. Additionally, Crobat hits for 50 damage with just one Dark energy, making it an ideal companion to Arceus Ex, which you'll aim to fully power up with three Colorless energies.

With Arceus Ex on the bench, you can retreat Crobat for free, allowing it to strike with 130 damage if your bench is fully occupied. Farfetch’d adds some pressure, while Spiritomb spreads damage to your opponent’s bench, setting up for knockouts with Cyrus.

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Dialga Ex/Magnezone (Metal Energy)

• 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

In this deck, Arceus Ex serves as the main attacker, supported by both versions of Magnezone. The Triumphant Light Magnezone reduces incoming damage by 30 in the presence of Arceus Ex, while the Genetic Apex Magnezone unleashes 110 damage provided you've utilized Magneton's Volt Charge ability once prior to evolving. Remember, you cannot attach Metal energy to the Electric-type Genetic Apex Magneton, so timing your evolution is crucial.

To maximize Arceus Ex's damage output to 130, you'll need a full bench. Skarmory, alongside two Giant’s Capes and a Rocky Helmet, helps to keep your Dialga Ex and Arceus Ex resilient against heavy hits while powering up Skarmory.

Heatran (Fire Energy)

• 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

This deck offers a high-speed Fire-type rush strategy akin to the classic Ninetails Blaine deck. The aim is to pressure your opponent early with Heatran, Rapidash, and Farfetch’d, all of which require minimal energy to activate, while you build up your Arceus Ex on the bench. Giant’s Cape keeps Heatran alive longer, also pushing Arceus Ex over the critical 150 HP mark.

With Arceus Ex in play, Heatran can retreat freely, enabling swift swaps between your Pokemon with minimal energy cost. Its Ragin’ Fury attack deals 80 damage for two Fire energies if Heatran has been damaged; otherwise, it inflicts 40 damage, which can be sufficient early in the game.

As Arceus Ex continues to shape the meta in *Pokemon TCG Pocket*, more strategies are bound to emerge. For now, these decks offer the strongest foundation for harnessing the power of this legendary Pokemon.

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