Gyarados Ex's Reign: Top Decklist for Pokémon TCG Pocket

Mastering 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 top contender. This guide outlines the best Gyarados Ex decks for optimal gameplay.

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, "Rampaging Whirlpool" (3 Water, 1 Colorless Energy) – discarding a random energy from all Pokémon, dealing 140 damage. Its weakness is Lightning, and it has a 3 Retreat Cost. The high HP allows it to withstand attacks from powerful Pokémon like Mewtwo Ex and Pikachu Ex, often securing a knockout with the assistance of a Giovanni card. Even without Giovanni, strategic chip damage makes Gyarados Ex a formidable finisher.

Gyarados Ex/Greninja Combo

This deck utilizes a synergistic approach:

• 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 focuses on building up both Greninja and Gyarados Ex, using Druddigon (100 HP) as a defensive wall and chip damage dealer. Greninja provides additional chip damage and serves as a secondary attacker. Gyarados Ex finishes off opponents after accumulating sufficient chip damage.

Gyarados Ex/Starmie Ex/Vaporeon Combo

This deck offers a faster-paced strategy:

• 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

Starmie Ex and Vaporeon serve as initial attackers. Starmie Ex's zero-cost retreat allows for strategic Gyarados Ex deployment. Vaporeon facilitates energy management, ensuring Gyarados Ex is always ready. This deck prioritizes versatility and consistent energy flow.

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, refer to The Escapist.