Machamp ex Deck Card List - Strategy and Counters

Last Updated: January 22, 2025 7:42 AM

The card list for Machamp ex Deck in Pokemon TCG Pocket (Pokemon Card App). Learn strategy, card breakdown, and counters to refine your build for Pokemon TCGP!

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Decklist and Card Breakdown
Pros and Cons
Deck Strategy
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Alternative Cards

Machamp ex Deck - Decklist and Card Breakdown

Machamp ex Deck

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Machamp ex Deck - Tier and Summary

Tier	- Uses highly durable Pokemon - Key to winning is evolving to Machamp ex - Primarily focuses on battling without retreating

Deck Traits

Accessibility
Swiftness
Damage
Durability
Consistency

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Machamp ex Deck - Pros / Cons

High-Durability Attacker for Consistent Attacks
1-1-2 Game Plan Is Easy to Follow
Limited Energy Availability

High-Durability Attacker for Consistent Attacks

This deck includes several high-HP Basic Pokemon. Kangaskhan and Machop are particularly useful as they can attack with just one Energy, making them reliable defenders and damage dealers while Machop is prepared on the Bench.

1-1-2 Game Plan Is Easy to Follow

It takes time to build Machamp ex to its full attacking potential. Early and mid-game battles will rely on Kangaskhan and Machop, which naturally sets up a 1-1-2 point distribution, keeping the deck’s pace manageable.

Generally Avoid Using Retreat

Since Kangaskhan and Machamp ex lines require a lot of Energy to retreat, using Energy for retreating often delays their setup. In this deck, plan to keep the Pokemon in the Active Spot and attack until it gets Knocked Out.

Machamp ex Deck Strategy

Start with Kangaskhan or Machop
Raise Machamp ex on the Bench
Let the opponent take Prizes in a 1-1-2 pattern

Start with Kangaskhan or Machop

At the start of the game, send Kangaskhan to the Active Spot, or Machop if Kangaskhan isn’t available. Both require only 1 Energy to use their attacks, so you can start attacking right away. If you have two Machops, one can serve as a wall to protect the other.

Raise Machamp ex on the Bench

Once you draw Machoke or Machamp ex, evolve the Machop on your Bench. Attach Energy to make sure they can attack right after evolving.

Use Machamp ex At The Last Stage

Once two of your Single-Prize Pokemon are Knocked Out, bring Machamp ex to the Active Spot. Use Kangaskhan to reduce the opponent’s HP to a point where Machamp ex can finish them off. At the same time, buy some time to set up your strategy and let the opponent take Prizes in a 1-1-2 pattern.

Alternative Cards

Card	Description
	Meowth - Can help draw cards through its Attack - Increases the chances of drawing Evolve Pokemon, reducing the likelihood of bad hands
	Hitmonchan - Replacement candidate for Kangaskhan - Has durability with HP 80
	Hitmonlee - Alternative for Kangaskhan - Has durability with HP 80 - Can perform Bench Attack with Attack
	X Speed - Replacement candidate for Pokedex - Can reduce retreat Energy by 1

In addition to the above, increasing the number of Red Card and Pokedex is also an effective strategy.

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Centiskorch	Misty	Primeape	Lt. Surge
Arcanine ex	Arbok	Machamp ex	Melmetal
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Gyarados	Omastar	Brock	Kabutops
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