Arceus EX is now a card inPokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) Pocket, so if you’re looking for a solid build to use for PvP, check what we have.
Best Arceus EX deck in Pokémon TCG Pocket
The following deck build will use Arceus EX as the premier attacker. It’ll be similar to Pidgeot EX builds with some favorable tradeoffs.
The choice of the Pokémon here is to hopefully open with Druddigon as your stall wall for recoil or preventing your opponent from attacking. While stalling, you will need to use item cards (Professor’s Research, Poké Ball) or have luck to draw your Arceus EXs so you can start feeding them energy to be the late or mid-game attackers.
Shaymin will also be used in this deck only for its ability, Flagrant Flower Garden, to provide team heals every turn. You do not need to feed it energy unless it is forcefully drawn by your opponent to retreat.
While feeding your Arceus(s) energy, you’ll want to keep these in hand for when you have them ready for attacking or to switch your active Pokémon out before a KO.
All of these are standard Trainer cards that are the staple for most other builds inPokémon TCG Pocket.
Arceus EX attacker deck playstyle
Ideally, you’d want to fill your entire play field with Arceus EX as your attacker with another in your bench as a backup. With the other two bench slots, you would have ideally switched your Druddigon(s) to prevent early KO’s along with a Shaymin for healing every turn.
Since Arceus EX’s primary attack does 20 more damage for each of your Benched Pokémon, you’ll be dealing 130 damage per attack (140 with Giovanni equipped). It’s a powerful setup.
Pair this with the fact that it also has the Fabled Luster ability, being immune to Special Conditions like Sleep, Confusion, Paralysis, or anything else like them.
Arceus EX weaknesses
Arceus EX is a bit weaker in terms of numbers compared to Pidgeot EX. It has 30 less HP and deals 10 less damage for its attack. What it does make up for is its Ability to nullify Special Conditions.
It’s weak against Fighting-types, so there is a type disadvantage against Golem, Gallade EX, Garchomp (EX), and Rhyperior decks.
The best way to deal with heavy damage output from these decks is to build up quick or foil your opponent’s plans by using Sabrina while you may deal any damage.
