Top Arceus Ex Decks for Pokemon TCG Pocket

The God of all Pokémon, Arceus, has made an early entrance into *Pokémon TCG Pocket*, bringing with it a host of synergistic Pokémon that enhance its powerful presence in the digital card game. Here, we delve into the best Arceus Ex decks that players can utilize to dominate the battlefield.

Best Arceus Ex Decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket

Arceus Ex boasts an impressive ability that grants immunity to debilitating status conditions such as Sleep and Confused. Its Ultimate Force attack is particularly formidable, delivering 70 damage plus an additional 20 for each benched Pokémon, requiring only 3 Colorless energy. When fully powered up, Arceus Ex can hit for a whopping 130 damage.

Arceus Ex synergizes excellently with eight different Pokémon from the Triumphant Light expansion, each equipped with a unique "link" ability that activates in the presence of Arceus Ex or 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 potent partners for Arceus Ex. Let’s explore a deck build for each of these synergistic Pokémon.

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 Poké Ball
• 2x Pokémon Communication

This deck leverages two main attackers: Crobat and Arceus Ex. With Arceus Ex in play, Crobat can deal 30 damage to your opponent’s Active Pokémon even from the bench. It also hits for 50 damage with just one Dark energy, making it an excellent partner for the fully powered Arceus Ex that can deal 130 damage with a full bench. Farfetch’d adds pressure, while Spiritomb spreads damage to your opponent’s bench, setting up 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 Poké Ball

In this deck, Arceus Ex serves as the primary attacker, supported by both versions of Magnezone. The Triumphant Light Magnezone reduces incoming damage by 30 with Arceus Ex in play, while the Genetic Apex version deals 110 damage once you've used Magneton’s Volt Charge ability. Timing is crucial, as the Genetic Apex Magneton cannot be fed Metal energy due to its Electric typing. Skarmory and accessories like Giant’s Cape and Rocky Helmet bolster your bench, ensuring Arceus Ex can reach its full 130 damage potential.

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 Poké Ball
• 2x X Speed

This deck offers a rush-down strategy reminiscent of the Ninetails Blaine deck. Early threats are posed by Heatran, Rapidash, and Farfetch’d, which require minimal energy to become active. Meanwhile, Arceus Ex powers up on the bench, ready to unleash its full potential. Giant’s Cape helps keep Heatran in play, pushing Arceus Ex over the 150 HP threshold. With Arceus Ex in play, Heatran can retreat for free, allowing for dynamic swaps with minimal energy cost. Its Ragin’ Fury attack deals 80 damage for two Fire energy if Heatran has been damaged, or 40 otherwise, which can be enough in the early game.

As the meta evolves, more strategies featuring Arceus Ex are sure to emerge. For now, these are the top decks to harness the power of this legendary Pokémon in *Pokémon TCG Pocket*.

*Pokémon TCG Pocket is available now on mobile devices.*