Garchomp, a formidable Dragon-type Pokémon, gets the EX treatment in the Pokémon TCG Pocket's Triumphant Light expansion. This guide explores the best Garchomp EX decks for the game.

It's crucial to remember Cynthia's strategy doesn't work with Garchomp EX; it only synergizes with its base form. Garchomp EX excels at bypassing defensive Pokémon like Druddigon and targeting your opponent's bench. However, as a Stage 2 Pokémon, getting it into play before your opponent overwhelms you can be challenging.

Garchomp EX's main appeal is its Linear Attack, dealing 50 damage to either the active or benched Pokémon. Its 100 damage Dragon Claw attack, requiring 3 Energy, isn't the most efficient. Fortunately, the Triumphant Light Gible and Gabite offer decent single-energy attacks, making them viable early-game attackers.

Here are three Garchomp EX deck builds for Pokémon TCG Pocket:

Hitmonchan (Fighting Energy)

This deck uses: Gible 2x (Triumphant Light), Gabite 2x (Triumphant Light), Garchomp EX 2x, Hitmonchan 2x, Marshadow 1x, Professor's Research 2x, Cyrus 2x, Sabrina 1x, Poké Ball 2x, Pokémon Communication 2x, X Speed 2x.

The strategy involves pressuring your opponent with Hitmonchan while developing your Garchomp EX line. Farfetch'd can replace Hitmonchan depending on your opponent's deck; however, Arceus EX is weak to Hitmonchan. Cyrus allows you to retrieve a damaged Pokémon for a Dragon Claw attack or Linear Attack on the bench. Marshadow cleans up after Pokémon fall.

Aerodactyl EX (Fighting Energy)

This deck uses: Gible 2x (Triumphant Light), Gabite 2x (Triumphant Light), Garchomp EX 2x, Amber Fossil 2x, Aerodactyl EX 2x, Marshadow 1x, Professor's Research 2x, Cyrus 2x, Poké Ball 2x, Pokémon Communication 1x, X Speed 2x.

This deck prioritizes evolving Gible to Garchomp EX. Aerodactyl EX assists as Poké Ball won't retrieve the Amber Fossil needed for its evolution. The single Marshadow maximizes early Gible plays. Low retreat costs make X Speed crucial for maneuvering Pokémon. Be mindful of your opponent's Cyrus plays; your own will likely be vital.

Lucario EX (Fighting Energy)

This deck uses: Gible 2x (Triumphant Light), Gabite 2x (Triumphant Light), Garchomp EX 2x, Riolu 2x, Lucario 2x, Hitmonchan 1x, Professor's Research 2x, Cyrus 2x, Poké Ball 2x, Pokémon Communication 1x, X Speed 2x.

This is the most powerful but riskier Garchomp EX deck. Getting both Lucario and Garchomp EX online requires luck. Lucario boosts your Pokémon's attack by 20, significantly enhancing Garchomp EX's Linear Attack. Consider delaying Garchomp EX evolution to avoid losing two knockouts.

These are some of the best Garchomp EX decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket. As the meta evolves, expect further experimentation with this powerful Pokémon.

Pokémon TCG Pocket is available now on mobile devices.