Machamp ex in Pokémon TCG Pocket: Best Fighting Deck Builds and Strategy

Why Machamp ex Is a Hard-Hitting Fighting Powerhouse

Machamp ex brings some of the highest single-attack damage in Pokémon TCG Pocket’s Fighting lineup. With a straightforward evolution line and no coin-flip gimmicks, it offers consistent, reliable damage that punches through most non-Fighting decks.

Machamp ex Card Stats and Moves

Machamp ex’s 180 HP makes it one of the bulkiest ex cards in the game, and its 120-damage Cross Chop threatens one-hit knockouts on most basic Pokémon. The main downside is the expensive 3-energy attack cost, so energy acceleration and careful sequencing are essential.

Best Machamp ex Deck Build

The best Machamp ex build uses Hitmonlee and Primeape as early attackers while Machop evolves on the bench. Hitmonlee’s ability to hit the bench softens targets for Cross Chop, and Primeape applies early pressure. Add Brock if the set includes it, plus Professor Oak, Poké Ball, and Potion for consistency.

Recommended core: 2x Machop, 2x Machoke, 2x Machamp ex, 2x Hitmonlee, 2x Primeape, 2x Professor Oak, 2x Poké Ball, 2x Potion, 1x Sabrina. This build wins most matchups that rely on small basics or slow setup.

Machamp ex Counters and Weaknesses

Psychic-type decks like Mewtwo ex and Gardevoir hit Machamp ex for double weakness damage, making them the scariest matchups. Colorless and Water decks are much easier — you simply out-damage and out-tank them. If the Psychic meta is heavy, consider pairing Machamp ex with bench attackers to apply pressure before Mewtwo ex sets up.

For more Fighting strategies, see our best Fighting-type decks guide and our guide to beating Fighting decks.