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 suite of synergistic Pokémon that enhance its formidable presence in the digital card game. Below, we explore the best Arceus Ex decks that capitalize on its unique abilities and synergies.

Best Arceus Ex Decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket

Arceus Ex boasts an ability that renders it immune to debilitating status conditions such as Sleep and Confused. Its Ultimate Force attack delivers 70 damage plus an additional 20 for each benched Pokémon, using just 3 Colorless energy. When fully powered up, Arceus Ex can deal a hefty 130 damage.

Arceus Ex synergizes well with eight different Pokémon from the Triumphant Light expansion pack, each possessing a unique "link" ability that activates when an Arceus Ex or regular Arceus is in play. These Pokémon include:

• 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 effective. Let's delve into a deck build for each.

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 Pokémon Communication

This deck features dual 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. Additionally, it hits for 50 damage with just one Dark energy, making it an excellent complement to Arceus Ex, which you'll want to power up with three energy.

Once Arceus Ex is fully powered on the bench, you can retreat Crobat into it for free, as Crobat has no retreat cost, allowing it to hit your opponent for 130 damage with a full bench. Farfetch’d adds additional 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 Poke Ball

In this deck, Arceus Ex serves as the primary attacker, backed up by both versions of Magnezone. The Triumphant Light Magnezone takes -30 damage when Arceus Ex is around, while the Genetic Apex Magnezone delivers 110 damage with the caveat that you must use Magneton’s Volt Charge ability before evolving. Note that the Genetic Apex Magneton requires Electric, not Metal, energy, so timing your evolution is crucial.

To maximize Arceus Ex's 130 damage potential, Skarmory and items like Giant’s Cape and Rocky Helmet are included. These will help Dialga Ex and Arceus Ex withstand 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 represents a more aggressive Fire-type strategy similar to the Ninetails Blaine deck, a staple since the launch of *Pokémon TCG Pocket*. Early threats come from Heatran, Rapidash, and Farfetch’d, which require minimal energy to attack, while Arceus Ex powers up on the bench. Giant’s Cape helps keep Heatran alive and pushes Arceus Ex over the 150 HP threshold.

With Arceus Ex in play, Heatran can retreat for free, allowing you to cycle through your Pokémon with little energy cost. Its Ragin’ Fury attack hits for 80 damage with two Fire energy if it's been damaged; otherwise, it deals 40 damage, which can still be impactful early in a match.

As the meta evolves, more strategies involving Arceus Ex will undoubtedly emerge. For now, these are the top decks to utilize the legendary Pokémon in *Pokémon TCG Pocket*.

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