Introducing the Unstoppable Gyarados Ex Deck: Dominate the Pokémon TCG Pocket Scene

In Pokémon TCG Pocket, Gyarados Ex, from the Mythical Island expansion, has quickly become a top-tier card. 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, resistance to Lightning, and the attack "Rampaging Whirlpool" (3 Water, 1 Colorless Energy) which deals 140 damage and discards a random energy from all Pokémon. This high HP allows it to withstand attacks from powerful Pokémon like Mewtwo Ex and Pikachu Ex, and with support like Giovanni, it can easily KO them.

1. Gyarados Ex/Greninja Combo

This deck focuses on 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. Greninja provides additional chip damage and serves as a secondary attacker. Gyarados Ex delivers the knockout blow once sufficient damage has been dealt.

2. Gyarados Ex/Starmie Ex/Vaporeon Combo

This deck prioritizes speed and versatility:

• 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 quick switching to Gyarados Ex. Vaporeon facilitates efficient energy management, ensuring Gyarados Ex is always ready to attack. This deck's adaptability makes it a strong contender.

These are currently two of the best Gyarados Ex decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket. For more Pokémon TCG Pocket strategies and decklists (including our monthly updated tier list), check out The Escapist.