Mastering Gyarados Ex in Pokémon TCG Pocket: Top Deck Strategies
Gyarados Ex, a standout from the Mythical Island expansion in Pokémon TCG Pocket, demands strategic deck building to maximize its potential. Here are two top-tier Gyarados Ex deck builds:
Table of Contents
- Top Gyarados Ex Decks
- Gyarados Ex/Greninja Strategy
- Gyarados Ex/Starmie Ex/Vaporeon Strategy
Gyarados Ex Overview
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. Its weakness to Lightning and 3 Retreat Cost should be considered in deck composition.
1. Gyarados Ex/Greninja Combo
This deck focuses on a synergistic approach using Greninja for chip damage and Gyarados Ex as the powerful finisher. Druddigon acts as a sturdy defender with its 100 HP.
- Froakie x2
- Frogadier x2
- Greninja x2
- Druddigon x2
- Magikarp x2
- Gyarados Ex x2
- Misty x2
- Leaf x2
- Professor’s Research x2
- Poké Ball x2
Strategy: Druddigon provides early defense while Greninja inflicts consistent chip damage. Once the opponent is weakened, Gyarados Ex delivers the knockout blow.
2. Gyarados Ex/Starmie Ex/Vaporeon Combo
This faster-paced deck utilizes Starmie Ex and Vaporeon for quick attacks and energy management, with Gyarados Ex as the ultimate finisher.
- 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
Strategy: Starmie Ex's zero-cost retreat allows for flexible switching to Gyarados Ex. Vaporeon facilitates efficient energy distribution, ensuring Gyarados Ex is always ready to attack.
These two strategies represent the current meta for optimal Gyarados Ex deck building in Pokémon TCG Pocket. For further Pokémon TCG Pocket strategy guides and deck tier lists (updated monthly), check out The Escapist.
