Best Gyarados Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG Pocket

Unlocking the Power of 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 dominant force. This guide outlines the top Gyarados Ex deck builds to dominate the competition.

Table of Contents

• Best Gyarados Ex Decks
• Gyarados Ex/Greninja Combo
• Gyarados Ex/Starmie Ex/Vaporeon Combo

Gyarados Ex: A Force to Be Reckoned With

Gyarados Ex boasts impressive stats: 180 HP, making it resilient against powerful attackers 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. This, coupled with a Giovanni card, makes it a formidable finisher. Even without Giovanni, strategic chip damage tactics ensure Gyarados Ex remains a highly effective closer for any Water-type deck.

1. Gyarados Ex/Greninja Combo

This deck utilizes a strategic combination to overwhelm opponents:

• 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

This strategy focuses on building up both Greninja and Gyarados Ex while using Druddigon (100 HP) as a sturdy Active Pokémon that inflicts chip damage without energy investment. Greninja provides additional chip damage and serves as a secondary attacker. Gyarados Ex then delivers the knockout blow once sufficient damage has been accumulated.

2. Gyarados Ex/Starmie Ex/Vaporeon Combo

For a faster, more versatile approach:

• 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

This deck prioritizes speed and adaptability. Starmie Ex's zero-cost retreat allows for strategic Gyarados Ex deployment. Vaporeon facilitates efficient energy management, ensuring Gyarados Ex is always ready to attack. This combination offers a dynamic approach, with Starmie Ex and Vaporeon serving as initial attackers.

These two decks represent the current top strategies for maximizing Gyarados Ex's potential in Pokémon TCG Pocket. For further Pokémon TCG Pocket insights, including updated deck tier lists, check out [The Escapist](replace with actual link if available).