Pokemon TCG Pocket (PTCGP)

Machamp ex Deck Strategy Guide and Card List

Pokemon TGC Pocket - Machamp ex Deck Deck Build and How to Play

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
Pokemon TCG Pocket - A1 146 Machamp exMachamp ex

Genetic Apex (A1)
Pokemon TCG Pocket - A1 140 DugtrioDugtrio

Genetic Apex (A1)
C Tier
Energy Type(s)
Fighting
F2P Friendly?
Deck Difficulty
★★
Deck Strengths
Pokeball Icon Can be hard to beat once Machamp is set up.

Pokeball Icon Efficient Energy curve that allows Machop, Machoke, and Machamp ex to attack every turn.
Deck Weaknesses
Pokeball Icon 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

Deck Building Guide

Packs Required for Machamp ex Deck

Pack Featured Card
Pokemon TCG Pocket  Promo-A Image
Pokemon TCG Pocket  Genetic Apex (Mewtwo) Image
Pokemon TCG Pocket  Genetic Apex (Pikachu) Image
Pokemon TCG Pocket  Genetic Apex (Charizard) Image

How to Play Machamp ex Deck

How to Play Machamp ex Deck



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Machamp ex Deck Core Combos and Interactions

Main Attacker Disruption Description
Pokemon TCG Pocket - A1 146 Machamp exMachamp ex Pokemon TCG Pocket - A1 140 DugtrioDugtrio ・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
Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Diglett(A1 139) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Machop(A1 143) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Machoke(A1 144) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Potion(P-A 001) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Professor

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.

Other Good Starting Cards

Recommended Starting Hand
Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Machop(A1 143) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Machoke(A1 144) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Potion(P-A 001) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Poke Ball(P-A 005) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Professor

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

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Strategy 1: Machamp ex Offense

Machamp ex Offense
A1 146
A1 144 A1 140 P-A 001

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

A1 140

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
Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Diglett(A1 139) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Machop(A1 143) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Professor
Step Description
1 Bench Diglett and Machop. Use Professor's Research to dig for evolutions.

Mid-Game

Key Card(s) Required
Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Dugtrio(A1 140) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Machoke(A1 144) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Potion(P-A 001)
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
Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Dugtrio(A1 140) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Machamp ex(A1 146) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Sabrina(A1 225)
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: Lightning

・Machamp ex and Dugtrio are at a type advantage against Pikachu ex decks.
・Favorable point trades.

Worst Matchups

Deck Commentary

Mewtwo ex Decks
Type: Psychic

・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
Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Diglett(A1 139) Pokemon TCG Pocket-  Dugtrio(A1 140)

・ 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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Machamp ex Rental Deck

Machamp ex Rental Deck Evaluation

Ace Pokemon Tier Ranking
Pokemon TCG Pocket - A1 146 Machamp exMachamp ex

Genetic Apex (A1)
B Tier
Energy Type(s)
Fighting
F2P Friendly?
✔️
Deck Difficulty
★★★
Deck Strengths
Pokeball Icon Solid Stage 1s in the deck

Pokeball Icon Machamp ex's Mega Punch is energy efficient
Deck Weaknesses
Pokeball Icon May be hard to consistently find Machamp

Pokeball Icon Needs Machamp ex for damage output

Pokeball Icon Deck has a low Trainer Card count

Machamp ex Rental Deck List

Machamp ex Rental Deck List
Pokemon Cards
Mankey ×2 Primeape ×1 Machop ×2 Machoke ×2
Machamp ex ×1 Cubone ×2 Marowak ×1 Hitmonlee ×1
Rattata ×2 Raticate ×1
Trainer Cards
Potion ×1 Poke Ball ×1 Professor's Research ×1

The Machamp ex Rental Deck is a pre-made theme deck recipe featuring similar cards to the Meta Deck.

How to Unlock Machamp ex Rental Deck

Mission Reward
Collect the highlight card for Machamp ex Deck (Genetic Apex) Pokemon TCG Pocket  Machamp ex Rental Deck Image Machamp ex Rental Deck
(10x Uses)
Collect the cards for Machamp ex Deck (Genetic Apex) Pokemon TCG Pocket  Machamp ex Rental Deck Image Machamp ex Rental Deck

The Machamp ex Rental Deck can be unlocked by completing the Deck Missions related to this Rental Deck.

Collecting the Highlight Card, Machamp ex, gives you 10 Uses of the Rental Deck, while collecting all the cards within the Deck gives you the Recipe, allowing you to use the Rental Deck at any time.

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Pokemon TCG Pocket  Genetic Apex (Mewtwo) Image
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Any Pokemon TCG Pocket  Genetic Apex (Any) Image Pack

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