Mastering Gyarados Ex in Pokémon TCG Pocket: Top Deck Strategies
Gyarados Ex, a standout from the Mythical Island expansion in Pokémon TCG Pocket, has quickly become a formidable force. This guide outlines the best Gyarados Ex deck builds for optimal performance.
Table of Contents
- Best Gyarados Ex Decks
- Gyarados Ex/Greninja Strategy
- Gyarados Ex/Starmie Ex/Vaporeon Strategy
Gyarados Ex: A Powerful Asset
Gyarados Ex boasts impressive stats: 180 HP, the Rampaging Whirlpool attack (3 Water, 1 Colorless Energy – discards a random Energy from all Pokémon, dealing 140 damage), and a Lightning weakness. Its high HP allows it to withstand attacks from powerful Pokémon like Mewtwo Ex and Pikachu Ex, making it a potent finisher, especially when paired with a Giovanni card.
Gyarados Ex/Greninja Combo Deck
This deck focuses on a synergistic approach:
- Froakie x2
- Frogadier x2
- Greninja x2
- Druddigon x2
- Magikarp x2
- Gyarados Ex x2
- Misty x2
- Leaf x2
- Professor’s Research x2
- Poké Ball x2
Strategy: Druddigon acts as a sturdy defender (100 HP) and inflicts chip damage. Simultaneously, Greninja builds up additional chip damage and serves as a secondary attacker. Gyarados Ex then delivers the knockout blow once sufficient damage has been accumulated.
Gyarados Ex/Starmie Ex/Vaporeon Combo Deck
This deck prioritizes speed and versatility:
- 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
- Poké Ball x2
Strategy: Starmie Ex's zero-cost retreat allows for strategic Gyarados Ex deployment. Vaporeon facilitates efficient Energy management, ensuring Gyarados Ex is always ready to attack. Both Starmie Ex and Vaporeon act as initial attackers.
Conclusion
These two decks represent the most effective Gyarados Ex strategies currently available in Pokémon TCG Pocket. For further Pokémon TCG Pocket insights, including updated deck tier lists, check out The Escapist.
