Best Gyarados Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG Pocket

In Pokemon TCG Pocket, Gyarados Ex, from the Mythical Island expansion, has quickly become a top contender. Here are two of the most effective Gyarados Ex decks.

Table of Contents

• Best Gyarados Ex Decks
• Gyarados Ex/Greninja Combo
• Gyarados Ex/Starmie Ex/Vaporeon Combo

Gyarados Ex Deck Strategies

Gyarados Ex boasts 180 HP, resisting attacks from powerful Pokemon like Mewtwo Ex and Pikachu Ex. Its "Rampaging Whirlpool" attack (3 Water, 1 Colorless Energy) discards a random energy from all Pokemon, dealing 140 damage. This, combined with a Giovanni card, easily knocks out these threats. Even without Giovanni, strategic chip damage makes Gyarados Ex a potent finisher in a Water-type deck.

Gyarados Ex/Greninja Combo

This deck utilizes a synergistic approach:

• Pokemon: Froakie x2, Frogadier x2, Greninja x2, Druddigon x2, Magikarp x2, Gyarados Ex x2
• Trainer Cards: Misty x2, Leaf x2, Professor’s Research x2, Poke Ball x2

Druddigon, with 100 HP, acts as a sturdy defender and inflicts chip damage without energy investment. Greninja provides additional chip damage and serves as a backup attacker. Gyarados Ex delivers the knockout blow once sufficient damage has been accumulated.

Gyarados Ex/Starmie Ex/Vaporeon Combo

This faster-paced deck offers greater versatility:

• Pokemon: Magikarp x2, Gyarados Ex x2, Eevee (Mythical Island) x2, Vaporeon (Mythical Island) x2, Staryu x2, Starmie Ex x2
• Trainer Cards: Misty x2, Sabrina, Giovanni, Professor’s Research x2, Poke Ball x2

Starmie Ex's zero-cost retreat allows for quick Gyarados Ex deployment. Vaporeon facilitates energy management, ensuring Gyarados Ex is always ready to attack. Both Starmie Ex and Vaporeon act as initial attackers.

These two decks represent the current strongest Gyarados Ex strategies in Pokemon TCG Pocket. For more gameplay tips, deck tier lists (updated monthly), and further information, check out The Escapist.