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Before the release ofPokemon TCG Pocket’s Triumphant Light set, rumors about Garchomp ex sparked excitement among players, especially since, theoretically, it could form a powerful synergy with Cynthia. However, post-release stats quickly dashed these hopes, as Garchomp ex struggled to compete with most meta decks, particularly those from the Triumphant Light set. For example, one deck we’ll discuss later has won 75% of its matches against Garchomp ex, highlighting its poor performance.
In this post, we’ll explore why Garchomp ex failed to make an impact inTCG Pocket’s meta despite its potential. But first, here’s a quick overview of Garchomp ex and a deck shell that capitalizes on its strengths. We’ve also included a performance report analyzing Garchomp ex’s recent PvP matches in international tournaments to help you decide if it’s worth your investment.
The Best Deck for Garchomp ex
An ideal deck shell for Garchomp ex featuresa basic Fighting-type setup with Lucario. The goal is to leverage Lucario’s buff to offset Garchomp ex’s below-average ATK. In the best case, you’ll have two Lucario on the Bench and one Active Garchomp ex to maximize damage.
The table below outlines the Pokemon and Trainer Cards needed for this deck:
Garchomp ex Deck Synergies and Tactics
Garchomp ex Performance Report
Garchomp has failed to make it into thetop ten decks of Triumphant Light inTCG Pocket’s meta. With just a 2% meta share and fewer than 500 matches, it has been one of the least popular new decks since the release of the A2a pack. Even worse, most Garchomp ex deck variants have a negative win rate, with only a few surpassing the 50% mark.
The most notable Garchomp ex deck variant—the one featuring Lucario—has also underperformed. In around 200 matches, this variant has only won 41.86% of the time, a stark contrast to the top-performing deck of the expansion (Arceus ex & Dialga ex), which has a win rate of about 59%.
How to Counter Garchomp ex
Recent matchups inPokemon TCG Pockettournaments reveal that Garchomp ex decks have been struggling against the newly popular Leafeon ex & Celebi ex decks. The Grass-type duo has won nearly 75% of matches against Garchomp ex.
Another strong counter for Garchomp ex is the meta-dominating Arceus ex & Dialga ex deck. According to recent stats, this setup has won 64% of battles against Garchomp ex.
The Reason Why Garchomp ex is Mediocre
There are several reasons why Garchomp ex failed to meet players' expectations. For one, its ATK stats are below average, making it weak against most other meta cards. Other factors contributing to Garchomp ex’s underperformance include its lack of synergy with Cynthia, slow buildup, and the availability ofbetter Fighting-type deck options.
