Is Gyarados ex Deck good in Pokemon TCG Pocket?

Gyarados ex Deck is a Tier 3 deck with a 49% win rate and 0.4% meta share. It's a viable deck that can perform well in the right hands.

What cards do I need for Gyarados ex Deck?

The core cards for Gyarados ex Deck are: Gyarados ex. Top tournament builds also commonly include Magikarp, Manaphy, Origin Forme Palkia, Giant Cape.

What is the best Gyarados ex Deck deck list?

The top-performing Gyarados ex Deck list runs: 2x Gyarados ex, 2x Magikarp, 2x Manaphy, 1x Origin Forme Palkia, 1x Giant Cape, 1x Irida, 1x Mars, 2x Misty, 2x Poké Ball, 1x Pokémon Communication, 2x Professor’s Research, 1x Red, 1x Rocky Helmet, 1x Sabrina. This build achieved 11W-1L at PMPT THROWBACK SERIES!!! - A2b & More | $100 USD.

What beats Gyarados ex Deck in Pokemon TCG Pocket?

Gyarados ex Deck's core Pokemon are weak to lightning types. Strong counters include Miraidon ex Deck, Mega Manectric ex Deck, Dedenne ex Deck.

How many packs do I need to build Gyarados ex Deck?

Based on pull rates, you'll need approximately 301 packs to collect all core cards for Gyarados ex Deck. Most cards are reasonably accessible through regular pack opening.

Gyarados ex Deck

0.4% of the meta · Updated November 10, 2026

Tier 3

Build this deck

Signature card

Gyarados ex

Shiny Super Rare

48.8% win rate0.4% meta share1 core cards

Top Tournament Deck Lists

#2 — iluchien

PMPT THROWBACK SERIES!!! - A2b & More | $100 USD · 11W-1L-1T

Energies

20 cards

Pokemon (7)

Gyarados ex

Magikarp

Manaphy

Origin Forme Palkia

Trainers (13)

Giant Cape

Irida

Mars

Misty

Poké Ball

Pokémon Communication

Professor’s Research

Red

Rocky Helmet

Sabrina

#9 — ENDG3GNER

PMPT THROWBACK SERIES!!! - A2b & More | $100 USD · 8W-2L

Energies

20 cards

Pokemon (7)

Gyarados ex

Magikarp

Manaphy

Origin Forme Palkia

Trainers (13)

Giant Cape

Irida

Misty

Poké Ball

Pokémon Communication

Professor’s Research

Red

Rocky Helmet

Sabrina

#5 — Zadakyel

Old School Apex / Mystical 🔥🔮⚡️ · 6W-1L-1T

Energies

20 cards

Pokemon (10)

Eevee

Gyarados ex

Magikarp

Manaphy

Vaporeon

Trainers (10)

Leaf

Misty

Poké Ball

Potion

Professor’s Research

Red Card

Sabrina

Est. 301 packs to collect all core cardsdetails

Gyarados exDouble Rare

301 pks

Core Cards

Gyarados ex

Mythical Island #018

Key Moves & Abilities

Rampaging Whirlpool(Gyarados ex)

140

Discard a random Energy from among the Energy attached to all Pokémon (both yours and your opponent's).

How to Play

Your main attacker is Gyarados ex (180 HP). Focus on getting it into play as early as possible.

Declare Water energy only. With a single type every energy your Energy Zone generates is live, so your attackers come online on schedule.

Top players consistently include Magikarp, Manaphy, Misty, Poké Ball, Professor’s Research alongside the core — consider these essential support cards.

Matchups

Threats — Weak Against

Miraidon ex Deck

lightning · 50% WR

Mega Manectric ex Deck

lightning · 48% WR

Dedenne ex Deck

lightning · 51% WR

Pikachu ex Deck

lightning · 44% WR

Magnezone ex Deck

lightning · 48% WR

Rotom ex Deck

lightning · 44% WR

Favorable — Strong Against

Entei ex Deck

fire · 47% WR

Mega Blaziken ex Deck

fire · 48% WR

Charizard ex Deck

fire · 49% WR

Chandelure Deck

psychic, fire · 47% WR

Raboot Deck

fire · 45% WR

Flareon ex Deck

fire · 49% WR

Based on type weakness analysis of core cards. View full matchup matrix →

Pokemon in this Deck

Gyarados