Mastering the Arceus Ex Strategy in Pokémon TCG Pocket
The arrival of Arceus Ex in Pokémon TCG Pocket has significantly impacted the meta. This powerful Pokémon, along with its synergistic partners, offers several compelling deck-building options. This guide explores some of the best Arceus Ex decks currently available.
Arceus Ex boasts an ability granting immunity to status conditions like Sleep and Confusion. Its Ultimate Force attack deals 70 damage, boosted by 20 for each benched Pokémon, reaching a potent 130 damage with a full bench. Eight Pokémon from the Triumphant Light expansion enhance Arceus Ex's capabilities through unique "link" abilities activated by the presence of Arceus Ex or a standard Arceus. Crobat, Magnezone, and Heatran stand out as particularly effective partners.
Crobat (Dark Energy) Deck
This deck utilizes both Crobat and Arceus Ex as primary attackers. With Arceus Ex in play, Crobat inflicts 30 damage from the bench. Its 50-damage attack (for one Dark energy) complements Arceus Ex's three-energy requirement. A fully powered Arceus Ex on the bench allows for free Crobat retreats, enabling devastating 130-damage attacks. Supporting Pokémon like Farfetch'd and Spiritomb provide additional pressure and board control.
- Key Pokémon: 2x Arceus Ex, 2x Zubat, 2x Golbat, 2x Crobat, 1x Spiritomb, 1x Farfetch’d
- Key Trainer Cards: 2x Professor’s Research, 2x Dawn, 2x Cyrus, 2x Poké Ball, 2x Pokémon Communication
Dialga Ex/Magnezone (Metal Energy) Deck
This deck features Arceus Ex as the main attacker, supported by both Magnezone variants. The Triumphant Light Magnezone benefits from a -30 damage reduction with Arceus Ex present. The Genetic Apex Magnezone deals 110 damage, contingent on using Magneton's Volt Charge ability. Skarmory, along with Giant's Cape and Rocky Helmet, provides crucial survivability and bench support for maximizing Arceus Ex's damage output.
- Key Pokémon: 2x Arceus Ex, 2x Dialga Ex, 2x Magnemite, 2x Magneton, 1x Magnezone (Triumphant Light), 1x Magnezone (Genetic Apex), 1x Skarmory
- Key Trainer Cards: 2x Professor’s Research, 2x Leaf, 2x Giant’s Cape, 1x Rocky Helmet, 2x Poké Ball
Heatran (Fire Energy) Deck
This aggressive Fire-type deck utilizes Heatran, Rapidash, and Farfetch’d for early-game pressure, while simultaneously powering up Arceus Ex on the bench. Giant's Cape enhances Heatran's survivability and pushes Arceus Ex above the 150 HP threshold. Heatran's free retreat with Arceus Ex in play allows for flexible Pokémon switching.
- Key Pokémon: 2x Arceus Ex, 2x Heatran, 2x Ponyta, 2x Rapidash, 1x Farfetch’d
- Key Trainer Cards: 2x Professor’s Research, 1x Blaine, 1x Cyrus, 1x Dawn, 2x Giant’s Cape, 2x Poké Ball, 2x X Speed
These are just a few of the effective Arceus Ex decks currently available. As the meta evolves, expect further strategic developments around this powerful Pokémon.
Pokémon TCG Pocket is available now on mobile devices.
