In Pokémon TCG Pocket, Gyarados Ex, a standout from the Mythical Island expansion, has quickly become a top contender. 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: A Powerful Force
Gyarados Ex boasts impressive stats: 180 HP, making it resilient against Mewtwo Ex and Pikachu Ex. Its "Rampaging Whirlpool" attack (3 Water, 1 Colorless Energy) discards a random energy from all Pokémon and deals 140 damage. This, combined with its high HP, makes it a formidable finisher, especially when paired with a Giovanni.
Gyarados Ex/Greninja Combo: A Strategic Approach
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
Druddigon, with 100 HP, acts as a sturdy defender, chipping away at opponent's health. Greninja provides additional chip damage and serves as a backup attacker. Gyarados Ex delivers the knockout blow once the opponent's Pokémon are weakened.
Gyarados Ex/Starmie Ex/Vaporeon Combo: A Fast-Paced Strategy
For a faster, more versatile approach, consider this deck:
- 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
Starmie Ex's free retreat allows for quick switching to Gyarados Ex when needed. Vaporeon facilitates efficient energy management, ensuring Gyarados Ex is always ready to attack.
These two decks highlight the versatility of Gyarados Ex in Pokémon TCG Pocket. For more deckbuilding tips and a monthly updated tier list, check out The Escapist.
