Gyarados Ex: Unstoppable Force in TCG Pocket

Harnessing the Power of Gyarados Ex in Pokémon TCG Pocket

Gyarados Ex has swiftly become a dominant force in Pokémon TCG Pocket's Mythical Island expansion. This guide outlines two top-tier Gyarados Ex deck builds for optimal gameplay.

Table of Contents

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

Gyarados Ex: A Strategic Asset

Gyarados Ex boasts impressive stats: 180 HP, making it resilient against threats 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, coupled with a Giovanni, enables swift knockouts. Even without Giovanni, strategic chip damage makes Gyarados Ex a formidable finisher.

1. Gyarados Ex/Greninja Combo

This deck utilizes a synergistic approach:

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

Strategy: Druddigon, with 100 HP, acts as a sturdy defender and inflicts chip damage. Simultaneously, Greninja builds up additional chip damage, serving as a secondary attacker. Gyarados Ex delivers the final blow once sufficient damage has been inflicted.

2. Gyarados Ex/Starmie Ex/Vaporeon Combo

This deck offers a faster, more versatile playstyle:

• Pokémon: 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, Poké Ball x2

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

Conclusion

These two decks represent the current meta for Gyarados Ex in Pokémon TCG Pocket. For further Pokémon TCG Pocket strategies and deck rankings (updated monthly), consult The Escapist.