Mastering Gyarados Ex in Pokémon TCG Pocket: Top Deck Strategies
Gyarados Ex, a standout from the Mythical Island expansion, has quickly become a formidable force in Pokémon TCG Pocket. This guide outlines two top-tier 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 Powerful Asset
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, combined with its high HP, makes it a devastating finisher.
1. Gyarados Ex/Greninja Combo
This deck utilizes a strategic combination of attackers and support:
- Froakie x2
- Frogadier x2
- Greninja x2
- Druddigon x2
- Magikarp x2
- Gyarados Ex x2
- Misty x2
- Leaf x2
- Professor’s Research x2
- Poké Ball x2
Strategy: Druddigon, with its 100 HP, acts as a sturdy wall and inflicts chip damage. Greninja provides additional chip damage and serves as a secondary attacker. Gyarados Ex delivers the knockout blow once sufficient damage has been inflicted.
2. Gyarados Ex/Starmie Ex/Vaporeon Combo
This deck offers a faster, more versatile approach:
- 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
- Poké Ball x2
Strategy: Starmie Ex's zero-cost retreat allows for flexible switching to Gyarados Ex. Vaporeon facilitates efficient energy management, ensuring Gyarados Ex is always ready to attack.
Conclusion
These two Gyarados Ex decks offer distinct strategic advantages. Choose the deck that best suits your play style. For further Pokémon TCG Pocket strategies and deck tier lists (updated monthly), check out The Escapist.
