Mastering Gyarados Ex in Pokémon TCG Pocket: Top Deck Strategies
Gyarados Ex, a standout from the Mythical Island expansion, has quickly become a dominant force in Pokémon TCG Pocket. This guide outlines two top-tier Gyarados Ex deck builds.
Table of Contents
- Best Gyarados Ex Decks
- Gyarados Ex/Greninja Combo
- Gyarados Ex/Starmie Ex/Vaporeon Combo
Gyarados Ex Overview
Gyarados Ex boasts impressive stats: 180 HP, making it resilient against heavy hitters 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. Its weakness to Lightning is a key consideration.
Deck Strategies
Gyarados Ex/Greninja Combo
This deck focuses on a synergistic approach using Greninja for chip damage and Gyarados Ex as the powerful finisher. Druddigon, with its 100 HP, acts as a sturdy defender and inflicts chip damage without energy investment.
Deck List:
- Froakie x2
- Frogadier x2
- Greninja x2
- Druddigon x2
- Magikarp x2
- Gyarados Ex x2
- Misty x2
- Leaf x2
- Professor’s Research x2
- Poké Ball x2
Gyarados Ex/Starmie Ex/Vaporeon Combo
This faster-paced deck utilizes Starmie Ex and Vaporeon for early-game aggression and energy management, with Gyarados Ex as the ultimate knockout punch. Starmie Ex's free retreat allows for strategic Gyarados Ex deployment. Vaporeon facilitates efficient energy distribution.
Deck List:
- Magikarp x2
- Gyarados Ex x2
- Eevee (Mythical Island) x2
- Vaporeon (Mythical Island) x2
- Staryu x2
- Starmie Ex x2
- Misty x2
- Sabrina
- Giovanni
- Professor’s Research x2
- Poké Ball x2
These two decks represent optimal Gyarados Ex strategies in Pokémon TCG Pocket. For further Pokémon TCG Pocket insights, including updated deck tier lists, check out The Escapist.
