In Pokémon TCG Pocket, Gyarados Ex, introduced with the Mythical Island expansion, quickly became a top contender. Here are two optimal 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 Mewtwo Ex and Pikachu Ex, often securing a knockout with a Giovanni's support. Even without Giovanni, its damage output, combined with other strategic plays, makes it a powerful finisher.
Gyarados Ex/Greninja Combo
This deck utilizes a strategic approach:
- Pokémon: Froakie x2, Frogadier x2, Greninja x2, Druddigon x2, Magikarp x2, Gyarados Ex x2
- Trainer Cards: Misty x2, Leaf x2, Professor’s Research x2, Poké Ball x2
Druddigon, with 100 HP, serves as a sturdy defender and inflicts chip damage without energy investment. Greninja provides additional chip damage and acts as a secondary attacker. Gyarados Ex finishes off opponents after the initial damage has been dealt.
Gyarados Ex/Starmie Ex/Vaporeon Combo
This deck offers a faster, more versatile gameplay:
- Pokémon: Magikarp x2, Gyarados Ex x2, Eevee (Mythical Island) x2, Vaporeon (Mythical Island) x2, Staryu x2, Starmie Ex x2
- Trainer Cards: Misty x2, Sabrina, Giovanni, Professor’s Research x2, Poké Ball x2
Starmie Ex's zero retreat cost facilitates quick Gyarados Ex deployment. Vaporeon facilitates energy management, ensuring Gyarados Ex is always ready. Both Starmie Ex and Vaporeon act as initial attackers.
These two builds represent the current top Gyarados Ex decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket. For further Pokémon TCG Pocket strategies and updates (including our monthly deck tier list), check out The Escapist.
