In Pokémon TCG Pocket, Gyarados Ex, from the Mythical Island expansion, quickly became a top contender. Here are two powerful Gyarados Ex deck builds.
Table of Contents
- Best Gyarados Ex Decks
- Gyarados Ex/Greninja Combo
- Gyarados Ex/Starmie Ex/Vaporeon Combo
Gyarados Ex Overview
Gyarados Ex boasts 180 HP, withstanding attacks from Mewtwo Ex and Pikachu Ex. Its "Rampaging Whirlpool" (3 Water, 1 Colorless Energy) attack discards a random energy from all Pokémon and deals 140 damage. Its weakness to Lightning and 3 retreat cost are considerations. Gyarados Ex excels as a powerful finisher in Water-type decks.
Gyarados Ex/Greninja Combo
This deck uses Druddigon (100 HP) as a sturdy defender and chip damage dealer. While Druddigon provides a defensive buffer, Greninja inflicts additional chip damage and serves as a secondary attacker. Gyarados Ex then delivers the knockout blow.
- Pokémon: Froakie x2, Frogadier x2, Greninja x2, Druddigon x2, Magikarp x2, Gyarados Ex x2
- Trainers: Misty x2, Leaf x2, Professor’s Research x2, Poké Ball x2
Gyarados Ex/Starmie Ex/Vaporeon Combo
This faster deck replaces Greninja with Starmie Ex and Vaporeon. Starmie Ex's zero retreat cost allows for flexible Gyarados Ex deployment. Vaporeon facilitates energy management, ensuring Gyarados Ex is always ready to attack.
- Pokémon: Magikarp x2, Gyarados Ex x2, Eevee (Mythical Island) x2, Vaporeon (Mythical Island) x2, Staryu x2, Starmie Ex x2
- Trainers: Misty x2, Sabrina, Giovanni, Professor’s Research x2, Poké Ball x2
These two decks represent optimal Gyarados Ex strategies in Pokémon TCG Pocket. For more Pokémon TCG Pocket content, including updated deck tier lists, check out The Escapist.
