Unlocking Gyarados Ex's Potential in Pokémon TCG Pocket: Top Deck Strategies
Gyarados Ex, a standout from the Mythical Island expansion in Pokémon TCG Pocket, has quickly become a dominant force. This guide outlines two powerful Gyarados Ex deck builds to maximize its effectiveness.
Table of Contents
Top Gyarados Ex Decks for Pokémon TCG Pocket Gyarados Ex/Greninja Synergy Gyarados Ex/Starmie Ex/Vaporeon Synergy
Gyarados Ex: A Powerful Asset
Gyarados Ex boasts impressive stats: 180 HP, making it 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, coupled with a Giovanni, easily knocks out powerful opponents. Even without Giovanni, strategic chip damage makes Gyarados Ex a formidable finisher.
Gyarados Ex/Greninja Strategy
This deck utilizes a synergistic 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 investment. Greninja provides 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 Strategy
This deck offers a faster, more versatile approach:
- 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 strategic Gyarados Ex deployment. Vaporeon facilitates energy management, ensuring Gyarados Ex is always ready to attack. Both Starmie Ex and Vaporeon serve as effective early-game attackers.
Conclusion
These two Gyarados Ex deck builds offer distinct strategies for dominating Pokémon TCG Pocket. For further Pokémon TCG Pocket strategies and deck rankings (updated monthly), check out The Escapist.
