Gyarados Ex Dominates TCG Pocket with Ultimate Deck

In Pokemon TCG Pocket, Gyarados Ex, introduced with the Mythical Island expansion, has quickly become 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 Force

Gyarados Ex boasts 180 HP, making it surprisingly resilient against threats like Mewtwo Ex and Pikachu Ex. Its "Rampaging Whirlpool" attack (3 Water, 1 Colorless Energy) discards a random Energy from all Pokémon, dealing 140 damage. This, combined with a Giovanni card, can easily KO those aforementioned Pokémon. Even without Giovanni, its high HP and damage output make it a formidable finisher.

Gyarados Ex/Greninja Combo

This deck utilizes a strategic approach:

• Pokémon: Froakie x2, Frogadier x2, Greninja x2, Druddigon x2, Magikarp x2, Gyarados Ex x2
• Trainer Cards: Misty x2, Leaf x2, Professor’s Research x2, Poke Ball x2

Druddigon acts as a sturdy 100 HP wall and provides chip damage without energy investment. Greninja offers additional chip damage and serves as a secondary attacker. Gyarados Ex remains the powerful finisher, capitalizing on the damage already inflicted.

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
• Trainer Cards: Misty x2, Sabrina, Giovanni, Professor’s Research x2, Poke Ball x2

Starmie Ex's free retreat allows for flexible switching to Gyarados Ex when needed. Vaporeon facilitates efficient Energy management, ensuring Gyarados Ex is always ready to attack. This combination provides a strong early-game presence and a reliable late-game finisher.

These two decks represent the current top strategies for utilizing Gyarados Ex in Pokemon TCG Pocket. For more in-depth strategies, deck tier lists, and game information, check out The Escapist.