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 top contender. This guide explores the most effective Gyarados Ex decks.
Table of Contents
- Best Gyarados Ex Decks
- Gyarados Ex/Greninja Combo
- Gyarados Ex/Starmie Ex/Vaporeon Combo
Gyarados Ex Analysis
Gyarados Ex boasts impressive stats: 180 HP, making it resilient against powerful Pokémon 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, especially when paired with a Giovanni card.
Top Gyarados Ex Deck Strategies
1. Gyarados Ex/Greninja Combo
This deck utilizes a strategic combination of Pokémon:
- Froakie x2
- Frogadier x2
- Greninja x2
- Druddigon x2
- Magikarp x2
- Gyarados Ex x2
- Misty x2
- Leaf x2
- Professor’s Research x2
- Poké Ball x2
The strategy centers on using Druddigon (100 HP) as a defensive wall and early attacker, while simultaneously building up Greninja for additional chip damage. Gyarados Ex serves as the powerful finisher, capitalizing on the weakened opponent.
2. Gyarados Ex/Starmie Ex/Vaporeon Combo
For a faster-paced approach, this deck replaces Greninja with Starmie Ex and Vaporeon:
- 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
This deck leverages Starmie Ex's zero-cost retreat for flexible switching to Gyarados Ex. Vaporeon facilitates efficient energy management, ensuring Gyarados Ex is always ready to attack.
These two decks represent the current meta for Gyarados Ex in Pokémon TCG Pocket. For further Pokémon TCG Pocket strategies and updates, including our monthly deck tier list, check out [The Escapist](replace with actual link if available).
