Best Gyarados Ex Deck in Pokemon 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 Analysis

Gyarados Ex boasts impressive stats: 180 HP, Rampaging Whirlpool (3 Water, 1 Colorless Energy) – discarding a random Energy from all Pokémon, dealing 140 damage – and a Lightning weakness. Its high HP allows it to withstand attacks from powerful Pokémon like Mewtwo Ex and Pikachu Ex, making it a potent finisher, especially when combined with a Giovanni.

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

Druddigon acts as a sturdy 100 HP wall and inflicts chip damage without Energy attachment. Greninja provides additional chip damage and serves as a secondary attacker. Gyarados Ex delivers the knockout blow once sufficient damage has been accumulated.

2. Gyarados Ex/Starmie Ex/Vaporeon Combo

This deck offers a faster, more versatile strategy:

• 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

Starmie Ex's zero-cost retreat allows for flexible Gyarados Ex deployment. Vaporeon facilitates efficient Energy management, ensuring Gyarados Ex is always ready to attack. Both Starmie Ex and Vaporeon act as initial attackers.

Conclusion

These two Gyarados Ex deck builds represent the current meta. For further Pokémon TCG Pocket strategies and updates, including our monthly deck tier list, visit [The Escapist](link to The Escapist - replace bracketed information with actual link).