With the release of the Mythical Island expansion in *Pokemon TCG Pocket*, Gyarados Ex has quickly become the shining star of the pack. If you're eager to harness the power of this formidable card, here are the best Gyarados Ex decks to build and dominate the competition.
Table of Contents
- Pokemon TCG Pocket Best Gyarados Ex Decks
- Gyarados Ex/Greninja Combo
- Gyarados Ex/Starmie Ex/Vaporeon Combo
Pokemon TCG Pocket Best Gyarados Ex Decks
Gyarados Ex comes with impressive stats and abilities that make it a standout choice in *Pokemon TCG Pocket*:
- 180 HP
- Rampaging Whirlpool (3 Water, 1 Colorless Energy): Discard a random Energy from among the Energy attached to all Pokemon (both yours and your opponent’s). 140 damage.
- Weak to Lightning
- 3 Retreat Cost
Gyarados Ex is a force to be reckoned with, thanks to its robust HP pool. With 180 HP, it can withstand hits from heavy hitters like Mewtwo Ex and Pikachu Ex. Paired with a Giovanni, Gyarados Ex can take down these opponents, but even without Giovanni, it remains a powerful finisher in a Water deck, thanks to various tools for inflicting chip damage.
Gyarados Ex/Greninja Combo
- Froakie x2
- Frogadier x2
- Greninja x2
- Druddigon x2
- Magikarp x2
- Gyarados Ex x2
- Misty x2
- Leaf x2
- Professor’s Research x2
- Poke Ball x2
The goal of this deck is to evolve both Greninja and Gyarados Ex while utilizing Druddigon as your initial attacker. Druddigon serves as a solid wall with 100 HP and can deal chip damage without requiring Energy. As Druddigon holds the line, you can evolve Greninja to inflict further chip damage and use it as a primary attacker if necessary. Once your opponents are sufficiently weakened, Gyarados Ex can swoop in as a devastating finisher.
Gyarados Ex/Starmie Ex/Vaporeon Combo
- Magikarp x2
- Gyarados Ex x2
- Eevee (Mythical Island) x2
- Vaporeon (Mythical Island) x2
- Staryu x2
- Starmie Ex x2
- Misty x2
- Sabrina
- Giovanni
- Professor’s Research x2
- Poke Ball x2
For a more aggressive playstyle, consider this deck featuring Vaporeon and Starmie Ex alongside Gyarados Ex. In this setup, Gyarados Ex remains your primary finisher, while Starmie Ex and Vaporeon act as your initial attackers. Starmie Ex’s ability to retreat at no cost allows for seamless transitions to Gyarados Ex when needed. Meanwhile, Vaporeon's energy-moving capability ensures that Gyarados Ex is always ready to attack, eliminating the need for wasted turns setting up.
These are the top Gyarados Ex decks to build in *Pokemon TCG Pocket* right now. For more tips and updates on the game, including our monthly updated deck tier list, be sure to visit The Escapist.
