Best Gyarados Ex Deck in Pokemon TCG Pocket

In Pokémon TCG Pocket, Gyarados Ex, from the Mythical Island expansion, has quickly become a top contender. Here are two of the best Gyarados Ex decks you can build.

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 impressive stats: 180 HP, the Rampaging Whirlpool attack (3 Water, 1 Colorless Energy; discards a random Energy from all Pokémon; 140 damage), and a Lightning weakness. Its high HP allows it to withstand attacks from Mewtwo Ex and Pikachu Ex, and paired with a Giovanni, it can easily KO them. Even without Giovanni, its high damage output makes it an excellent finisher for a Water-type deck.

Gyarados Ex/Greninja Combo Deck

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 needing Energy. Greninja provides additional chip damage and serves as an alternative attacker. Gyarados Ex finishes off opponents after the initial damage has been dealt.

Gyarados Ex/Starmie Ex/Vaporeon Combo Deck

This deck offers a faster playstyle:

• 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 Energy management, ensuring Gyarados Ex is always ready to attack. Both Starmie Ex and Vaporeon function as early-game attackers.

These two decks represent the current top strategies for utilizing Gyarados Ex in Pokémon TCG Pocket. For more in-depth Pokémon TCG Pocket strategy and deck building guides, including monthly updated tier lists, check out The Escapist.