In Pokémon TCG Pocket, Gyarados Ex, introduced with the Mythical Island expansion, quickly became a top contender. Here are two powerful Gyarados Ex deck builds:
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- 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 attack, "Rampaging Whirlpool" (3 Water, 1 Colorless Energy), discards a random energy from all Pokémon and deals 140 damage. This, combined with its high HP, makes it a formidable finisher.
Gyarados Ex/Greninja Combo: A Strategic Approach
This deck utilizes a strategic approach, focusing on chip damage before unleashing Gyarados Ex.
- 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
Druddigon, with 100 HP, acts as a sturdy defender while inflicting minor damage. Greninja provides additional chip damage and can serve as a secondary attacker. Gyarados Ex then delivers the knockout blow once the opponent's Pokémon are weakened.
Gyarados Ex/Starmie Ex/Vaporeon Combo: Speed and Versatility
This deck prioritizes speed and adaptability.
- 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
Starmie Ex's free retreat allows for flexible switching to Gyarados Ex. Vaporeon facilitates efficient energy management, ensuring Gyarados Ex is always ready to attack. This deck offers greater versatility and faster attacks compared to the Greninja strategy.
These two decks represent the current top strategies for utilizing Gyarados Ex in Pokémon TCG Pocket. For more Pokémon TCG Pocket strategies and deckbuilding guides, check out [The Escapist](link to The Escapist - replace bracketed information with actual link).
