In Pokémon TCG Pocket, Gyarados Ex, introduced with the Mythical Island expansion, quickly became a top contender. Here are two powerful Gyarados Ex deck builds.
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- Best Gyarados Ex Decks
- Gyarados Ex/Greninja Combo
- Gyarados Ex/Starmie Ex/Vaporeon Combo
Gyarados Ex: A Powerful Force
Gyarados Ex boasts 180 HP, making it resilient against threats like Mewtwo Ex and Pikachu Ex. Its "Rampaging Whirlpool" attack (3 Water, 1 Colorless Energy) discards a random Energy from all Pokémon and inflicts 140 damage. This, combined with its high HP, makes it a formidable finisher, especially when strategically paired with support cards.
1. Gyarados Ex/Greninja Combo
This deck utilizes a strategic approach:
- Pokémon: Froakie x2, Frogadier x2, Greninja x2, Druddigon x2, Magikarp x2, Gyarados Ex x2
- Trainer Cards: Misty x2, Leaf x2, Professor’s Research x2, Poké Ball x2
Druddigon, with 100 HP, acts as a sturdy defender and inflicts chip damage. Greninja provides additional chip damage and serves as a secondary attacker. Gyarados Ex delivers the knockout blow once enough damage has been accumulated.
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
- Trainer Cards: Misty x2, Sabrina, Giovanni, Professor’s Research x2, Poké Ball x2
Starmie Ex's free retreat allows for efficient Gyarados Ex deployment. Vaporeon facilitates Energy management, ensuring Gyarados Ex is always ready to attack. This combination provides a fluid and adaptable gameplay style.
These two decks represent the current meta for Gyarados Ex in Pokémon TCG Pocket. For more Pokémon TCG Pocket strategies and deck building advice, including our regularly updated tier list, check out The Escapist.