Mastering Gyarados Ex in Pokémon TCG Pocket: Top Deck Strategies
Gyarados Ex, a standout from the Mythical Island expansion in Pokémon TCG Pocket, offers formidable power. 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 Analysis
Gyarados Ex boasts impressive stats: 180 HP, making it resilient against Mewtwo Ex and Pikachu Ex. Its "Rampaging Whirlpool" attack (3 Water, 1 Colorless Energy) discards a random energy from all Pokémon, dealing 140 damage. Its weakness to Lightning and 3 retreat cost should be considered. Its high HP makes it an excellent finisher, especially when combined with strategic chip damage.
Gyarados Ex/Greninja Combo
This deck utilizes a synergistic approach:
- 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
Strategy: Druddigon, with 100 HP, acts as a sturdy defender and inflicts chip damage. Simultaneously, Greninja builds up further chip damage and serves as a secondary attacker. Gyarados Ex delivers the knockout blow once sufficient damage has been accumulated.
Gyarados Ex/Starmie Ex/Vaporeon Combo
This deck prioritizes speed and versatility:
- 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
Strategy: Starmie Ex's zero-cost retreat allows for strategic Gyarados Ex deployment. Vaporeon facilitates energy management, ensuring Gyarados Ex is always ready to attack. This deck offers flexible attacking options with Starmie Ex and Vaporeon as initial attackers, leading into Gyarados Ex for powerful finishing moves.
These two strategies represent the most effective Gyarados Ex decks currently available in Pokémon TCG Pocket. For further Pokémon TCG Pocket strategies and updates (including our monthly deck tier list), check out [The Escapist](replace with actual link if available).
