Gyarados Ex Deck Triumphs in Pokémon TCG: Pocket

Mastering Gyarados Ex in Pokémon TCG Pocket: Top Deck Strategies

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

Table of Contents

• Top Gyarados Ex Decks
• Gyarados Ex/Greninja Synergy
• Gyarados Ex/Starmie Ex/Vaporeon Synergy

Gyarados Ex: A Powerful Asset

Gyarados Ex boasts impressive stats: 180 HP, making it resilient against powerful opponents 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, coupled with its high HP, makes it a devastating finisher.

Gyarados Ex/Greninja Combo Deck

This deck focuses on strategic chip damage and a powerful finishing blow.

• 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 sufficient damage has been accumulated.

Gyarados Ex/Starmie Ex/Vaporeon Combo Deck

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
• Trainers: Misty x2, Sabrina, Giovanni, Professor’s Research x2, Poké Ball x2

Strategy: Starmie Ex's free retreat allows for strategic Gyarados Ex deployment. Vaporeon facilitates efficient Energy management, ensuring Gyarados Ex is always ready to attack.

Conclusion

These two Gyarados Ex decks offer distinct strategic approaches. Choose the deck that best suits your play style. For more Pokémon TCG Pocket strategies and deck tier lists (updated monthly), check out The Escapist.