Mastering Gyarados Ex in Pokémon TCG Pocket: Top Deck Strategies
Gyarados Ex, a standout from the Mythical Island expansion in Pokémon TCG Pocket, offers incredible potential. This guide outlines two top-tier Gyarados Ex deck builds.
Table of Contents
- Best Gyarados Ex Decks
- Gyarados Ex/Greninja Combo
- Gyarados Ex/Starmie Ex/Vaporeon Combo
Gyarados Ex: A Powerful Force
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) deals 140 damage and discards a random Energy from all Pokémon. This ability, combined with its high HP, makes it a formidable finisher.
Gyarados Ex/Greninja Combo: A Strategic Approach
This deck prioritizes strategic chip damage before unleashing Gyarados Ex.
Deck List:
- 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 defender 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.
Gyarados Ex/Starmie Ex/Vaporeon Combo: Speed and Versatility
This deck emphasizes speed and adaptability.
Deck List:
- 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 quick Gyarados Ex deployment. Vaporeon facilitates efficient Energy management, ensuring Gyarados Ex is always ready to attack. This deck offers greater flexibility and faster gameplay.
These two decks represent the current top strategies for utilizing Gyarados Ex in Pokémon TCG Pocket. For further Pokémon TCG Pocket insights, including updated deck tier lists, check out The Escapist.
