With the launch of the Mythical Island expansion in *Pokemon TCG Pocket*, Gyarados Ex has swiftly risen to prominence as a standout card. Its impressive attributes make it a crucial component of several powerful deck builds. Here are the top Gyarados Ex decks you can assemble in *Pokemon TCG Pocket* to dominate your matches.
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Pokemon TCG Pocket Best Gyarados Ex DecksGyarados Ex/Greninja ComboGyarados 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 all Pokemon (both yours and your opponent’s). Inflicts 140 damage.
- Weak to Lightning
- 3 Retreat Cost
Gyarados Ex has become a formidable force in *Pokemon TCG Pocket* due to its robust HP pool. With 180 HP, it can withstand attacks from heavy hitters like Mewtwo Ex and Pikachu Ex. When paired with Giovanni, Gyarados Ex can knock out these opponents effortlessly. Even without Giovanni, numerous strategies exist to inflict chip damage, making Gyarados Ex an excellent finisher in 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
This deck focuses on developing both Greninja and Gyarados Ex while utilizing Druddigon as your frontline defender. Druddigon, with its 100 HP, acts as a durable wall and can inflict chip damage without needing Energy attached.
As Druddigon stalls for time, you can power up Greninja to deal additional chip damage or use it as your primary attacker if necessary. Once prepared, Gyarados Ex can sweep the board, taking down most opponents weakened by the cumulative damage.
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 approach, consider integrating Vaporeon and Starmie Ex instead of the Greninja line. In this configuration, Gyarados Ex remains your finisher, while Starmie Ex and Vaporeon take the lead as initial attackers.
The versatility of this deck is its strength. Starmie Ex's ability to retreat without cost allows you to seamlessly switch to Gyarados Ex when ready. Vaporeon's energy manipulation ensures that Gyarados Ex is always powered up, avoiding wasted turns.
These are the two most effective Gyarados Ex decks to construct in *Pokemon TCG Pocket* at the moment. For more tips and the latest deck tier list, visit The Escapist, which updates monthly to keep you ahead of the game.
