Gyarados Ex Deck Dominates Pokémon TCG Pocket

Mastering Gyarados Ex in Pokémon TCG Pocket: Top Deck Strategies

Gyarados Ex, a standout from the Mythical Island expansion in Pokémon TCG Pocket, has quickly become a formidable force. This guide explores the most effective Gyarados Ex deck builds.

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, Rampaging Whirlpool (3 Water, 1 Colorless Energy) – discarding a random Energy from all Pokémon, dealing 140 damage. Its weakness is Lightning, and it requires 3 Energy to retreat. This high HP allows it to withstand attacks from powerful Pokémon like Mewtwo Ex and Pikachu Ex, often securing a knockout with the aid of a Giovanni card. Even without Giovanni, strategic chip damage makes Gyarados Ex a devastating finisher.

Gyarados Ex/Greninja Combo

This deck focuses on building up both Greninja and Gyarados Ex, using Druddigon as a defensive and offensive buffer in the Active slot. Druddigon's 100 HP provides a sturdy defense while inflicting chip damage without Energy investment. Greninja adds further chip damage and serves as a secondary attacker. Gyarados Ex delivers the final blow once sufficient damage has been accumulated.

• Suggested Cards: 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

For a faster-paced strategy, consider this combo, replacing the Greninja line with Vaporeon and Starmie Ex. Gyarados Ex remains the finisher, while Starmie Ex and Vaporeon act as initial attackers.

Starmie Ex's zero-cost retreat allows for immediate Gyarados Ex deployment. Vaporeon facilitates efficient Energy management, ensuring Gyarados Ex is always ready to strike. This deck's versatility is its strength.

• Suggested Cards: 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 the current optimal strategies for utilizing Gyarados Ex in Pokémon TCG Pocket. For further Pokémon TCG Pocket insights, including regularly updated deck tier lists, check out [The Escapist](Insert link here if applicable).