With the release of the Mythical Island expansion in Pokemon TCG Pocket, Gyarados Ex quickly emerged as the breakout star of that pack. With that in mind, here are the best Gyarados Ex decks to build in Pokemon TCG Pocket.
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Pokemon TCG Pocket Best Gyarados Ex Decks Gyarados Ex/Greninja Combo Gyarados Ex/Starmie Ex/Vaporeon Combo
Pokemon TCG Pocket Best Gyarados Ex Decks
Gyarados Ex comes with the following stats and abilities:
- 180 HP
- Rampaging Whirlpool (3 Water, 1 Colorless Energy): Discard a random Energy from among the Energy attached to all Pokemon (both yours and your opponent’s). 140 damage.
- Weak to Lightning.
- 3 Retreat Cost
Gyarados Ex has become a very impressive and formidable card in Pokemon TCG Pocket due to its substantial HP pool. With 180 HP, it can withstand attacks from heavy hitters like Mewtwo Ex and Pikachu Ex. When paired with a Giovanni, Gyarados Ex can knock out both of these Pokemon. Even without Giovanni, numerous tools are available to inflict chip damage, making Gyarados Ex an excellent finisher for a Water deck.
Gyarados Ex/Greninja Combo
- Froakie x2
- Frogadier x2
- Greninja x2
- Druddigon x2
- Magikarp x2
- Gyarados Ex x2
- Misty x2
- Leaf x2
- Professor’s Research x2
- Poke Ball x2
In this deck, your strategy is to develop both Greninja and Gyarados Ex while Druddigon holds the Active slot. Druddigon is an excellent wall with 100 HP and can deal chip damage without requiring Energy attachment.
As Druddigon stalls, you can evolve Greninja to deal additional chip damage and use it as a primary attacker if necessary. Gyarados Ex then acts as a powerful finisher, capable of taking down most opponents after the initial damage has been inflicted.
Gyarados Ex/Starmie Ex/Vaporeon Combo
- 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
- Poke Ball x2
For a more aggressive playstyle, consider incorporating Vaporeon and Starmie Ex instead of the Greninja line. Gyarados Ex remains your finisher, while Starmie Ex and Vaporeon serve as your initial attackers.
The versatility of this deck is its strength. Starmie Ex can retreat at no cost, allowing you to switch to Gyarados Ex at your convenience. Vaporeon facilitates Energy movement, ensuring Gyarados Ex is always ready to attack without wasting turns.
These are the two best Gyarados Ex decks to build in Pokemon TCG Pocket right now. For more tips and information on the game, including our monthly updated deck tier list, be sure to visit The Escapist.
