In Pokémon TCG Pocket, Gyarados Ex, from the Mythical Island expansion, has quickly become a top-tier card. Here are two powerful Gyarados Ex deck builds for the game.
Table of Contents
- Best Gyarados Ex Decks
- Gyarados Ex/Greninja Combo
- Gyarados Ex/Starmie Ex/Vaporeon Combo
Gyarados Ex's Strengths
Gyarados Ex boasts 180 HP, making it remarkably resilient against threats like Mewtwo Ex and Pikachu Ex. Its "Rampaging Whirlpool" attack (3 Water, 1 Colorless Energy) deals 140 damage while discarding a random energy from all Pokémon. This high HP and powerful attack make it a formidable finisher, especially when combined with support cards like Giovanni.
1. Gyarados Ex/Greninja Combo Deck
This deck utilizes a strategic approach, focusing on chip damage and a powerful finisher.
- 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, acts as a sturdy defender while inflicting 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 Deck
This deck offers a faster, more versatile playstyle.
- 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-retreat cost allows for quick switching to Gyarados Ex when needed. Vaporeon facilitates efficient energy management, ensuring Gyarados Ex is always ready to attack. This combination allows for consistent and rapid attacks.
These two decks represent the current best strategies for utilizing Gyarados Ex in Pokémon TCG Pocket. For more Pokémon TCG Pocket strategies and deck lists (updated monthly), check out The Escapist.
