Machamp ex Deck Strategy Guide and Card List

The Machamp ex Deck is a Fighting-type Beatdown Deck featuring Machamp ex from the Genetic Apex Set in Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket (PTCG Pocket). Read on for the complete list of cards in this deck, basic information on the deck, how to play the deck, and optimal matchups for it!

Machamp ex Deck Guide

Deck Evaluation

Ace Pokemon						Tier Ranking
Machamp ex Genetic Apex (A1)			Dugtrio Genetic Apex (A1)
						Energy Type(s)
						F2P Friendly?
						❌
						Deck Difficulty
						★★
Deck Strengths
Can be hard to beat once Machamp is set up. Efficient Energy curve that allows Machop, Machoke, and Machamp ex to attack every turn.
Deck Weaknesses
Weak to Psychic, which is a common threat.

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List of Cards

Machamp ex Deck List
Pokemon Cards
Diglett ×2				Dugtrio ×2				Machop ×2				Machoke ×2
Machamp ex ×2
Trainer Cards
Giovanni ×1				Sabrina ×2				Potion ×2				Poke Ball ×2
Red Card ×1				Professor's Research ×2

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How to Play Machamp ex Deck

How to Play Machamp ex Deck
Core Combos and Interactions Starting Hand Deck Strategies Game Phases

Machamp ex Deck Core Combos and Interactions

Main Attacker	Disruption	Description
Machamp ex	Dugtrio	・Machamp can reliably attack for 120 on turn 3. ・Dugtrio can buy turns by being immune to damage for a turn on a lucky flip from Dig.

Best Starting Hand

Best Starting Hand

A turn 2 evolution is good to see on an opening hand. Aim to start with whichever Pokemon you can readily evolve, and attach Energy to it. In this case, set Machop as your starter, attach an Energy to it and use Knuckle Punch.

Follow up next turn by evolving it to Machoke and attaching another Energy. Use Professor's Research to attempt to dig for Machamp ex.

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Recommended Starting Hand

Start with Machop as described above, and use Professor's Research to get evolutions onhand. Utilize Poke Ball to get either a second Machop or Diglett, and use Potion to keep your Pokemon healthy and out of KO range.

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Machamp ex Deck Strategies

Machamp ex Deck Strategies
Machamp ex Offense Dugtrio Disruption

Strategy 1: Machamp ex Offense

Machamp ex Offense

The deck's main objective is to set up Machamp ex as quick as possible, preferrably on turn 3. When Machamp ex is ready, always have it active and attacking, keeping it healthy with Potions and strategic switching.

Strategy 2: Dugtrio Disruption

Dugtrio can be a disruptive nuisance for opponents, consistently dealing 40 with a chance of evasion. Use this Pokemon when you have to play defensive turns, or if you have to set up another Machamp ex after one has been damaged.

Game Phases

Early Game

Key Card(s) Required
Step	Description
1	Bench Diglett and Machop. Use Professor's Research to dig for evolutions.

Mid-Game

Key Card(s) Required
Step	Description
1	Evolve Diglett into Dugtrio and Machop into Machoke. Be sure to attack every turn and heal when necessary.

Late Game

Key Card(s) Required
1	Use Machamp ex to deal damage and Dugtrio to disrupt.
2	Use Sabrina to gust out vulnerable Pokemon.

Machamp ex Deck Best and Worst Matchups

Best Matchups

Deck	Commentary
Pikachu ex Decks	Type: ・Machamp ex and Dugtrio are at a type advantage against Pikachu ex decks. ・Favorable point trades.

Worst Matchups

Deck	Commentary
Mewtwo ex Decks	Type: ・Mewtwo ex decks are at an advantage against Machamp ex. ・Mewtwo ex can easily OHKO Diglett with Psychic Sphere

Overall Consistency

The Machamp ex deck relies heavily on Machop evolving into Machamp ex on time and attaching Energy every turn for a turn 3 Machamp Mega Punch.

Dugtrio is present to buy us turns by disrupting with Dig, but the main source of damage is Machamp ex. The deck will also be a little slower compared to others because it is a Stage 2 deck.

Machamp ex Deck F2P & Substitutes

Machamp ex Deck Card Substitutes

Card	Explanation
Machamp	・ A non-ex Machamp can replace a Machamp ex for a single point attacker.

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Machamp ex Deck Other Viable Options

Card	Possible Cuts
Marowak ex	・ A Marowak ex line can replace the Dugtrio line, which can offer even more damage potential than Dugtrio's 40 damage Dig.

F2P Machamp ex Deck List

F2P Machamp ex Deck List
Pokemon Cards
Machop x2	Machoke x2	Machamp x1	Machamp ex x1
Diglett x2	Dugtrio x2
Trainer Cards
Giovanni x1	Sabrina x2	Potion x2	Poke Ball x2
Professor's Research x2	Red Card x1

This list is easier to build, with a similar Pokemon and Trainer lineup, with the difference being a non-ex Machamp in place of Machamp ex.

The deck is easy to build on a free-to-play account, using minimal exs.

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