Top Tier Gyarados Deck Dominates Pokémon TCG Meta

In Pokémon TCG Pocket, Gyarados Ex, introduced with the Mythical Island expansion, has quickly become a top contender. This guide outlines 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 impressive stats: 180 HP, making it resilient against Mewtwo Ex and Pikachu Ex. Its attack, "Rampaging Whirlpool" (3 Water, 1 Colorless Energy), discards a random Energy from all Pokémon and deals 140 damage. This, combined with its high HP, makes it a formidable finisher, especially with support cards like Giovanni.

Deck 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
• Trainer Cards: 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 a secondary attacker. Gyarados Ex is the powerful finisher, capitalizing on the damage already inflicted.

Deck 2: Gyarados Ex/Starmie Ex/Vaporeon Combo

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

Starmie Ex's free retreat allows for quick Gyarados Ex deployment. Vaporeon facilitates efficient Energy management, ensuring Gyarados Ex is always ready to attack. This deck prioritizes versatility and consistent damage output.

These are currently two of the strongest Gyarados Ex decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket. For more Pokémon TCG Pocket strategies and deck lists (updated monthly), check out The Escapist.