Best Gyarados Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG Pocket

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:

Table of Contents

• Best Gyarados Ex Decks
• Gyarados Ex/Greninja Combo
• Gyarados Ex/Starmie Ex/Vaporeon Combo

Gyarados Ex: A Powerful Asset

Gyarados Ex boasts 180 HP, withstanding attacks from powerful Pokémon like Mewtwo Ex and Pikachu Ex. Its "Rampaging Whirlpool" attack (3 Water, 1 Colorless Energy) discards a random Energy from all Pokémon, then inflicts 140 damage. This, combined with a Giovanni, easily KOs those threats. Even without Giovanni, strategic chip damage makes Gyarados Ex a formidable finisher.

1. Gyarados Ex/Greninja Combo

This deck utilizes a strategic 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

Druddigon, with 100 HP, acts as a sturdy defender and inflicts chip damage without Energy. Greninja provides additional chip damage and serves as an alternative attacker. Gyarados Ex delivers the final blow once enough damage has been accumulated.

2. Gyarados Ex/Starmie Ex/Vaporeon Combo

This deck offers a faster, more versatile strategy:

• 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 zero-cost retreat allows for quick Gyarados Ex deployment. Vaporeon facilitates efficient Energy management, ensuring Gyarados Ex is always ready to attack. This combination ensures consistent and powerful offensive pressure.

These two decks represent the current meta for Gyarados Ex in Pokémon TCG Pocket. For more Pokémon TCG Pocket strategies and deck building tips, including our monthly updated tier list, check out [The Escapist](link to The Escapist).