In Pokemon TCG Pocket, Gyarados Ex, introduced with the Mythical Island expansion, has quickly become a top-tier card. Here are two optimal Gyarados Ex deck builds.
Table of Contents
- Best Gyarados Ex Decks
- Gyarados Ex/Greninja Strategy
- Gyarados Ex/Starmie Ex/Vaporeon Strategy
Gyarados Ex Analysis
Gyarados Ex boasts 180 HP, resisting attacks from Mewtwo Ex and Pikachu Ex. Its "Rampaging Whirlpool" (3 Water, 1 Colorless Energy) attack discards a random energy from all Pokémon, dealing 140 damage. This high HP, combined with strategic chip damage, makes Gyarados Ex a powerful finisher.
Gyarados Ex/Greninja Deck
This deck utilizes a strategic approach:
- Pokemon: Froakie x2, Frogadier x2, Greninja x2, Druddigon x2, Magikarp x2, Gyarados Ex x2
- Trainers: Misty x2, Leaf x2, Professor’s Research x2, Poke Ball x2
Druddigon, with 100 HP, acts as a sturdy defender and inflicts chip damage. Greninja provides additional chip damage and serves as a backup attacker. Gyarados Ex finishes off opponents after the initial damage has been dealt.
Gyarados Ex/Starmie Ex/Vaporeon Deck
This deck offers a faster, more versatile strategy:
- Pokemon: 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, Poke 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.
These two decks represent the current best strategies for utilizing Gyarados Ex in Pokemon TCG Pocket. For more in-depth game strategies and deck rankings, check out The Escapist's monthly updated tier list.
