Gyarados Ex: The Reigning Champion of Pokemon TCG Pocket's Mythical Island

The Mythical Island expansion in Pokemon TCG Pocket introduced Gyarados Ex, a powerhouse quickly dominating the meta. This guide explores the top Gyarados Ex deck builds to help you conquer your opponents.

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Top Gyarados Ex DecksGyarados Ex/Greninja StrategyGyarados Ex/Starmie Ex/Vaporeon Strategy Top Gyarados Ex Decks

Gyarados Ex boasts impressive stats:

• 180 HP
• Rampaging Whirlpool (3 Water, 1 Colorless Energy): Discards a random Energy from all Pokémon (yours and your opponent's). Deals 140 damage.
• Weakness: Lightning
• Retreat Cost: 3

Gyarados Ex's high HP (180) makes it remarkably resilient, surviving attacks from Mewtwo Ex and Pikachu Ex. Paired with a Giovanni, it can easily KO these threats. Even without Giovanni, consistent chip damage strategies make Gyarados Ex a formidable finisher in any Water-type deck.

Gyarados Ex/Greninja Strategy

This deck utilizes a synergistic approach:

• Froakie x2
• Frogadier x2
• Greninja x2
• Druddigon x2
• Magikarp x2
• Gyarados Ex x2
• Misty x2
• Leaf x2
• Professor’s Research x2
• Poke Ball x2

The strategy centers around using Druddigon (100 HP) as a defensive wall and chip damage dealer, requiring no Energy attachment. Simultaneously, Greninja builds up additional chip damage, even serving as a primary attacker if needed. Finally, Gyarados Ex delivers the knockout blow once sufficient damage has been inflicted.

Gyarados Ex/Starmie Ex/Vaporeon Strategy

For a faster, more versatile approach:

• Magikarp x2
• Gyarados Ex x2
• Eevee (Mythical Island) x2
• Vaporeon (Mythical Island) x2
• Staryu x2
• Starmie Ex x2
• Misty x2
• Sabrina
• Giovanni
• Professor’s Research x2
• Poke Ball x2

This deck replaces the Greninja line with Vaporeon and Starmie Ex. Gyarados Ex remains the finisher, while Starmie Ex's zero-cost retreat allows for strategic Gyarados Ex deployment. Vaporeon facilitates efficient Energy management, ensuring Gyarados Ex is always ready for action.

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