Top Gyarados Ex Deck Strategies for Pokemon TCG Pocket

With the exciting release of the Mythical Island expansion in Pokemon TCG Pocket, Gyarados Ex has quickly risen to prominence as the standout card from that set. For players looking to leverage its power, here are the top Gyarados Ex decks to consider.

Table of Contents

• 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 boasts 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 emerged as a formidable card in Pokemon TCG Pocket, largely due to its robust HP pool. With 180 HP, it can withstand attacks from heavy hitters like Mewtwo Ex and Pikachu Ex. When combined with Giovanni, Gyarados Ex can knock out these opponents effortlessly. Even without Giovanni, numerous tools are available to inflict chip damage, positioning Gyarados Ex as an excellent finisher in a Water-centric 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

The strategy with this deck revolves around developing both Greninja and Gyarados Ex while Druddigon holds the Active slot. Druddigon's 100 HP makes it a solid wall, and it can deal chip damage without needing Energy attached. As Druddigon stalls, you can ramp up Greninja to further weaken your opponent, using it as a primary attacker if necessary. Once your opponent is sufficiently weakened, Gyarados Ex steps in as the decisive finisher, capable of wiping out nearly any opponent.

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 dynamic approach, consider incorporating Vaporeon and Starmie Ex instead of the Greninja line. In this setup, Gyarados Ex remains your finisher, but Starmie Ex and Vaporeon take on the role of initial attackers. The versatility of this deck is its key strength. Starmie Ex can retreat without cost, enabling you to switch to Gyarados Ex at any time. Vaporeon's ability to redistribute Energy ensures that you can efficiently prepare Gyarados Ex without losing turns.

These are currently the two most effective Gyarados Ex decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket. To stay updated with the latest strategies and deck compositions, be sure to visit The Escapist, where our monthly updated deck tier list awaits to guide your gameplay further.