Dominate Opponents with the Unleashed Might of Gyarados Ex

Mastering Gyarados Ex in Pokémon TCG Pocket: Top Deck Strategies

Gyarados Ex, a standout from the Mythical Island expansion in Pokémon TCG Pocket, demands strategic deck building to maximize its potential. This guide outlines two top-tier Gyarados Ex deck compositions.

Table of Contents

• Best Gyarados Ex Decks
• Gyarados Ex/Greninja Combo
• Gyarados Ex/Starmie Ex/Vaporeon Combo

Gyarados Ex: A Powerful Asset

Gyarados Ex boasts impressive stats: 180 HP, making it surprisingly resilient against powerful attackers like Mewtwo Ex and Pikachu Ex. Its "Rampaging Whirlpool" attack (3 Water, 1 Colorless Energy) discards a random energy from all Pokémon, dealing 140 damage. This, combined with its high HP, makes it a formidable finisher.

1. Gyarados Ex/Greninja Combo

This deck focuses on a strategic approach using chip damage to set up Gyarados Ex for the final blow.

• Pokémon: Froakie x2, Frogadier x2, Greninja x2, Druddigon x2, Magikarp x2, Gyarados Ex x2
• Trainers: Misty x2, Leaf x2, Professor’s Research x2, Poké Ball x2

Strategy: Druddigon, with its 100 HP, serves as a sturdy defender and inflicts chip damage. Simultaneously, Greninja builds up additional chip damage, acting as a secondary attacker. Once sufficient damage is inflicted, Gyarados Ex delivers the knockout blow.

2. Gyarados Ex/Starmie Ex/Vaporeon Combo

This deck prioritizes speed and versatility.

• Pokémon: Magikarp x2, Gyarados Ex x2, Eevee (Mythical Island) x2, Vaporeon (Mythical Island) x2, Staryu x2, Starmie Ex x2
• Trainers: Misty x2, Sabrina, Giovanni, Professor’s Research x2, Poké Ball x2

Strategy: Starmie Ex's zero-cost retreat allows for flexible switching to Gyarados Ex. Vaporeon facilitates efficient energy management, ensuring Gyarados Ex is always ready to attack. This deck offers a faster, more adaptable gameplay style.

These two decks represent the current meta for optimal Gyarados Ex utilization in Pokémon TCG Pocket. For further Pokémon TCG Pocket strategies and updates, including our regularly updated deck tier list, visit The Escapist.