The arrival of the God of all Pokemon, Arceus Ex, in *Pokemon TCG Pocket* early in the game's life cycle has opened up a plethora of strategic possibilities. Arceus Ex's immunity to status conditions like Sleep and Confused, combined with its powerful Ultimate Force attack, makes it a formidable presence on the battlefield. This attack deals 70 damage plus an additional 20 for each benched Pokemon, reaching a maximum of 130 damage with three Colorless energy. Arceus Ex's synergy with the eight Pokemon from the Triumphant Light expansion pack, each possessing a unique "link" ability, further amplifies its potential. Let's dive into the top Arceus Ex decks currently dominating *Pokemon TCG Pocket*.
Crobat (Dark Energy)
This deck combines the brute force of Arceus Ex with the cunning of Crobat, leveraging Dark energy to devastating effect. Here's the lineup:
- 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 the opponent’s Active Pokemon from the bench and 50 damage with just one Dark energy. The synergy allows for a swift retreat of Crobat into a fully powered Arceus Ex, dealing a massive 130 damage if the bench is full. Farfetch’d adds pressure, while Spiritomb's ability to spread damage across the opponent's bench sets up knockouts with Cyrus.
Dialga Ex/Magnezone (Metal Energy)
This deck focuses on Arceus Ex's synergy with Magnezone, using Metal energy to fortify your strategy:
- 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
Arceus Ex is the primary attacker, with both versions of Magnezone providing support. The Triumphant Light Magnezone reduces damage taken by 30 when Arceus Ex is around, while the Genetic Apex version deals 110 damage after using Magneton’s Volt Charge. Timing is crucial as the Genetic Apex Magneton requires Electric energy. Skarmory and defensive items like Giant’s Cape and Rocky Helmet ensure your key Pokemon survive long enough to power up and deal significant damage.
Heatran (Fire Energy)
A more aggressive approach, this Fire-type deck aims to rush down opponents with the following setup:
- 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
Heatran, Rapidash, and Farfetch’d are your early game threats, requiring minimal energy to attack. With Arceus Ex on the bench, Heatran can retreat for free, allowing for fluid Pokemon swaps. Heatran's Ragin’ Fury attack deals 80 damage for two Fire energy if it’s damaged, or 40 if not, which can be sufficient in the early stages of a match. Giant’s Cape helps keep Heatran and Arceus Ex alive, pushing Arceus Ex over the 150 HP threshold.
As the meta evolves, more strategies featuring Arceus Ex will likely emerge, but these decks currently stand out as the best options for leveraging this legendary Pokemon in *Pokemon TCG Pocket*.
*Pokemon TCG Pocket is available now on mobile devices.*
