Machamp ex Deck Card List - Strategy and Counters

Last Updated: December 20, 2024 11:17 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
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 - Energy management is very challenging

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 Pokémon. Kangaskhan and Hitmonchan 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 Hitmonchan, which naturally sets up a 1-1-2 point distribution, keeping the deck’s pace manageable.

Limited Energy Availability

▲Holding out until Machamp is equipped with three Energy...

The deck lacks any Energy Acceleration tools, so Energy management is tight. Machamp’s retreat cost is also high, meaning that retreating it with Energy may severely hinder its development. This deck relies on the Pokémon in the Active Spot to keep attacking until they’re Knocked Out.

Machamp ex Deck Strategy

Start with Hitmonchan or Kangaskhan in the early game
Build up Machop on the Bench
Continuously use Machamp ex's Attack

Use Hitmonchan or Kangaskhan in the Early Game

Send Hitmonchan or Kangaskhan to the Active Spot early on to buy time for Machamp ex to get set up. Since they only need 1 Energy to Attack, you can start dealing damage right away.

Develop Machop on the Bench

Place Machop on the Bench and evolve it toward Machamp ex. Make sure to attach Energy in advance to be ready to Attack right after Evolving.

Spam Machamp ex's Attack

Once Machamp ex has 3 Energy, move it to the Active Spot and use "Mega Punch" continuously.

Using Non-ex Machamp as an Option

If you can't draw Machamp ex, consider the option of using the non-ex Machamp. Its "Seismic Toss" Attack does 100 damage, allowing you to One-Hit KO trending cards like Pikachu ex and Weezing, leveraging their weakness.

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
	Hitmonlee - Only requires 1 Energy for both Attack and retreat - Can finish off Pokemon that were not fully defeated with a Bench Attack
	Red Card - Allows you to swap the opponent's hand - Serves as a disruption method until Machamp ex is ready to attack
	Giovanni - Increases Attack damage by 10 - Useful if you feel your attackers are lacking in damage output

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Deck List

High Tier Decks
Starmie ex	Pikachu ex	Mewtwo ex
Mid-Tier Decks
Articuno ex	Venusaur ex	Dragonite	Charizard ex
Marowak ex	Weezing	Koga	Alakazam
Blaine	Greninja	Blastoise ex	Exeggutor ex
Zapdos ex
Low Tier Deck
Centiskorch	Misty	Primeape	Lt. Surge
Arcanine ex	Arbok	Machamp ex	Melmetal
Gengar ex	Wigglytuff ex	Lapras ex	Eelektross
Gyarados	Omastar	Brock	Kabutops
Nidoqueen & Nidoking	Cinccino