The arrival of the God of all Pokemon, Arceus Ex, into *Pokemon TCG Pocket* early in the game's life has stirred excitement among players. Accompanying Arceus Ex are several Pokemon that enhance its potential, creating some of the best decks in the game. Here's a detailed look at the top Arceus Ex decks in *Pokemon TCG Pocket*.

Best Arceus Ex Decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket

Arceus Ex boasts an ability that renders it immune to status conditions such as Sleep and Confused. Its powerful Ultimate Force attack can deal 70 damage plus an additional 20 for each benched Pokemon, all for just 3 Colorless energy. When fully powered, this attack can hit for 130 damage, making it a formidable force on the battlefield.

Arceus Ex synergizes excellently with eight different Pokemon from the Triumphant Light expansion, each with a unique "link" ability that activates when an Arceus Ex or regular Arceus is in play. These 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 potent. Let's explore an Arceus Ex deck 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 Pokemon Communication

This deck features two primary attackers: Crobat and Arceus Ex. With Arceus Ex in play, Crobat can deal 30 damage to your opponent’s Active Pokemon from the bench. Additionally, it hits for 50 damage with just one Dark energy, making it a perfect complement to Arceus Ex, which you'll want to power up with three Colorless energies.

With Arceus Ex fully powered on the bench, you can retreat Crobat into it for free, as Crobat has no retreat cost. This allows you to hit your opponent for 130 damage with a full bench. Farfetch’d adds pressure, while Spiritomb spreads damage to your opponent’s bench, enabling you to pull them in with Cyrus for knockouts.

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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 is the primary attacker, supported by both versions of Magnezone. The Triumphant Light Magnezone takes -30 damage when Arceus Ex is around, while the Genetic Apex version deals 110 damage with one condition—you must use Magneton’s Volt Charge ability at least once before using this attack after evolving. Note that you cannot attach Metal energy to the Genetic Apex Magneton as it is Electric; timing your evolution correctly is crucial.

To maximize Arceus Ex's 130 damage potential, you need a full bench. Skarmory, along with 2x Giant’s Cape and a single Rocky Helmet, helps bolster your defense while powering up Skarmory. The Giant’s Capes protect Dialga Ex and Arceus Ex from heavy hits.

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 offers a more aggressive approach, similar to the classic Ninetails Blaine deck. You'll want to pressure your opponent early with Heatran, Rapidash, and Farfetch’d, which require minimal energy to be effective, while powering up Arceus Ex on the bench. Giant’s Cape is essential for keeping Heatran alive, also pushing Arceus Ex over the 150 HP threshold.

With Arceus Ex in play, Heatran can retreat for free, allowing you to switch Pokemon with minimal energy cost. Its Ragin’ Fury attack does 80 damage for two Fire energies if Heatran is damaged; otherwise, it deals 40 damage, which is often sufficient early in a match.

As *Pokemon TCG Pocket* evolves, more strategies involving Arceus Ex will undoubtedly emerge. For now, these are the standout decks for this legendary Pokemon in the game.

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