Best Gyarados Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG Pocket

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: A Powerful Force

Gyarados Ex boasts 180 HP, making it surprisingly resilient against heavy hitters like Mewtwo Ex and Pikachu Ex. Its "Rampaging Whirlpool" attack (3 Water, 1 Colorless Energy) deals 140 damage and discards a random energy from all Pokémon. This high HP and strong attack make it a formidable finisher, especially when combined with strategic support cards. Its weakness to Lightning should be considered when building your deck.

1. Gyarados Ex/Greninja Combo: A Strategic Approach

This deck utilizes a stalling strategy:

• 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

Druddigon (100 HP) acts as a sturdy defender, chipping away at opponent's health while you build up Greninja for additional damage. Greninja serves as a secondary attacker and Gyarados Ex delivers the knockout blow once the opponent is weakened.

2. Gyarados Ex/Starmie Ex/Vaporeon Combo: Speed and Versatility

This deck prioritizes speed and energy management:

• 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

Starmie Ex's free retreat allows for quick Gyarados Ex deployment. Vaporeon facilitates energy manipulation, ensuring Gyarados Ex is always ready to attack. This deck's flexibility makes it adaptable to various situations.

These are two of the most effective Gyarados Ex decks currently available in Pokémon TCG Pocket. For more Pokémon TCG Pocket strategies, including our monthly updated deck tier list, check out The Escapist.