Pokemon TCG Pocket’s Arceus Ex Dominates Triumphant Light Meta

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Summary

  • Arceus Ex is the strongest card in the Triumphant Light set due to its ability to disrupt decks and secure wins.
  • Combining Arceus Ex with Dialga Ex in Pokemon TCG Pocket creates a powerful and consistent combo for maximum damage.
  • Arceus Ex’s effectiveness over Pidgeot Ex is attributed to requiring fewer deck slots and allowing for more bench Pokemon and Trainer cards.

The Triumphant Light set for Pokemon TCG Pocket, though it’s the second smallest after Mythical Island, made a significant impact on deck building strategies. This was due to some exceptionally powerful cards, several of which are versatile enough to be used in multiple decks. For instance, Leafeon Ex from Pokemon TCG Pocket can be combined with Celebi Ex in traditional Grass decks, but it also thrives in hybrid decks that utilize Water energy from Manaphy or Misty. The benefits of such a setup are particularly evident when Irida is played. However, the card that truly stands out in Triumphant Light is Arceus Ex, which can easily throw off opposing decks and secure victory for you.

One potent and dependable duo often employed is Dialga EX, because it can activate Metallic Turbo to produce Energy for Arceus EX while it remains secure on the bench. Later, Arceus EX can enter play to deal significant damage in a single stroke (up to 130 points) without any drawbacks. It’s important to develop your bench in Pokemon TCG Pocket for this strategy to work, but this is a minor prerequisite. Similarly to Arceus EX, there is one Mythical Island card that has been increasingly used lately due to similar reasons, yet it’s significantly less effective than the legendary Pokemon.

Pokemon TCG Pocket’s Arceus Ex Steals The Spotlight From Pidgeot Ex

In the world of Pokemon TCG Pocket, decks featuring Arceus Ex cards are currently very popular due to Ultimate Force, an ability that delivers 70 damage plus an additional 20 for each Pokemon on the user’s bench, with a maximum of 130. This resembles Pidgeot Ex’s Scattering Cyclone attack, which also demands three Energy cards and dishes out 80 damage plus 20 per bench Pokemon, reaching a maximum of 140. It’s worth pondering why Pidgeot Ex isn’t seeing much success while Arceus Ex is deemed overpowered. The reason for this disparity is quite evident:

One key difference between the two cards lies in their energy requirements and damage output. While both attacks require three Energy, Arceus Ex’s Ultimate Force can potentially deal more damage due to its maximum limit of 130 compared to Pidgeot Ex’s Scattering Cyclone’s cap at 140. However, the real game-changer lies in the number of cards that Arceus Ex can have on its bench. Unlike Pidgeot Ex, Arceus Ex can utilize multiple Pokemon on its bench, which significantly increases its damage output and gives it a strategic advantage in battles. This is likely the main reason for the perceived imbalance between the two cards.

On Mythical Island, the Pidgeot Evolution boasts an impressive HP of 170, making it a force to be reckoned with in the current gameplay environment. However, its main flaw lies in being a Stage 2 creature. To utilize Pidgeot Ex, players must first obtain both Pidgey and Pidgeotto. This added step not only decreases the consistency of having Pidgeot Ex ready for action following a Metallic Turbo or two from Dialga Ex, but also increases the deck’s size significantly. For each Arceus Ex in the deck, three additional slots are needed to accommodate Pidgey, Pidgeotto, and Pidgeot Ex.

Why Arceus Ex is Better Than Pidgeot Ex in Pokemon TCG Pocket

Instead of relying solely on Arceus EX decks for maximum damage with Ultimate Force, I’ve found that incorporating additional Bench Pokémon can be a game-changer. This strategy allows for the running of more Trainer cards to boost your chances of winning. For instance, a Pidgeot EX might not have space for Dawn, but by including Sky Support Shaymin and retreating Dialga EX for just one Energy after a Metallic Turbo, you can use Ultimate Force on the same turn with Dawn getting the third Energy from the bench. This unexpected yet potent combo is a challenge that other meta Pokémon TCG Pocket decks must adapt to in order to stay competitive.

In a similar vein, many Arceus EX decks incorporate a single Giovanni card from the Pokemon TCG Pocket. This card increases the damage of all attacks by 10, allowing Ultimate Force to defeat an opposing Arceus EX without the influence of Giant Cape. Consequently, Pidgeot EX has struggled to find its place in the metagame, despite boasting superior stats and a more potent version of Ultimate Force for its attack. It’s doubtful that Pidgeot EX will make a comeback given the convenience of using Arceus EX. Whether game adjustments will be made to Pidgeot EX or Stage 2 Pokemon behavior remains uncertain, but for the time being, Arceus EX appears to be a superior iteration of its ancestor from Mythical Island.

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2025-03-19 01:45