Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Rising Expansion: Mega Gyarados ex Deck Guide
The Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Rising expansion introduces one of the most iconic Water-type Pokemon from Kanto into the spotlight: Mega Gyarados ex. With immense power and bulk, this card stands out as both a heavy hitter and a tactical disrupter. This guide will help you understand how to assemble and play the best Mega Gyarados ex deck.
Best Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Gyarados ex Deck: Cards You Need
| Card | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Magikarp | 2 |
| Mega Gyarados ex | 2 |
| Mantyke | 1 |
| Manaphy | 2 |
| Gyarados (Mega Rising or Genetic Apex) | 1 |
| Misty | 1 |
| Elemental Switch | 1 |
| Red Card | 1 |
| Professor’s Research | 2 |
| Poke Ball | 2 |
| May | 1 |
| Sabrina | 1 |
| Cyrus | 1 |
| Irida | 2 |
Strategy Breakdown
1) Mega Gyarados ex
HP: 210
Attack: Mega Blaster — 140 Damage
Effect: Discard the top 3 cards of your opponent’s deck
Energy Cost: 3 Water + 1 Colorless
Retreat Cost: 3 Energy
Mega Gyarados ex is the main star of this deck. Its Mega Blaster attack not only deals a solid 140 damage but also mills the top 3 cards of your opponent’s deck, disrupting their resources and limiting their options. With 210 HP, it can withstand most single attacks, making it one of the more durable cards in the current format.
2) Mantyke & Manaphy
Mantyke and Manaphy serve as your early-game support by generating and distributing Water Energy to your bench. Since Mega Gyarados ex requires a lot of Energy, these two are essential for gaining the lead.
- Mantyke’s Splashy Toss: Attach one Water Energy from your Energy Zone to one of your Benched Basic Pokemon.
- Manaphy’s Oceanic Gift: Select two Benched Pokemon and attach one Water Energy to each from your Energy Zone.
3) Gyarados
While Mega Gyarados ex can handle most matchups, it struggles against certain opponents like Oricorio (Pom-Pom). In such cases, a standard Gyarados acts as a situational backup.
Both Gyarados cards from Mega Rising and Genetic Apex expansions are excellent choices:
- Genetic Apex Gyarados’ Hyper Beam: Deals 100 damage and discards a random Energy from your opponent’s Active Pokemon.
- Mega Rising Gyarados’ Hammering Tail: Deals 100 damage and discards the top card of your opponent’s deck.
Both require four Water Energy, so your choice depends on whether you prefer energy disruption (Genetic Apex) or deck milling (Mega Rising). The Genetic Apex version also has a slight HP advantage with 10 more hit points.
Support Cards
- Misty: Flip a coin until you get tails. For every heads, attach a Water Energy from your Energy Zone to one of your Water Pokemon. Ideal for quickly powering up Mega Gyarados ex.
- Elemental Switch: Transfers a Water, Fire, or Lightning Energy from one Benched Pokemon to your Active Pokemon. Very useful for repositioning Energy efficiently.
- Red Card: Forces your opponent to shuffle their hand into their deck and draw three cards. Great for disrupting their setup or delaying their strategy.
- Professor’s Research: Draw two cards to maintain momentum and keep your hand moving.
- Poke Ball: Fetch a random Basic Pokemon from your deck.
- May: Swap two random Pokemon between your deck and hand to optimize your lineup.
- Sabrina: Force your opponent to switch their Active Pokemon with one from their Bench, disrupting their setup.
- Cyrus: Bring one of your opponent’s damaged Benched Pokemon into the Active Spot, allowing you to capitalize on its weakened state.
- Irida: Heal 40 damage from all Pokemon with Water Energy attached, enhancing survivability.
Alternate Card Picks
- Milotic: Provides an additional 60 HP healing, boosting your team’s longevity.
- Jellicent: Its ability Bouncy Body grants one Water Energy each time it is hit by an attack.
- Heavy Helmet: A Pokemon Tool that reduces incoming damage by 20, improving durability.
- Lisia: Allows you to pull two random Basic Pokemon with 50 or less HP from your deck to hand.
- Red: Adds +20 damage against ex Pokemon, increasing offensive power.
This Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Gyarados ex deck excels in both offense and disruption. When customizing your deck, keep its momentum in mind so as not to disrupt your strategy.
Additional Resources
- Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Rising [B1]: All cards, types, and rarities
- 10 Best Cards in Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Rising Expansion, Ranked
- Rarest Cards in Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Rising Expansion
- Pokemon TCG Pocket Update: Increased Deck Limit, Max Player Level, and More
- Pokemon TCG Pocket Decks Tier List
- Pokemon TCGP Announces New Trading Changes
- What Are Pokemon Tools in Pokemon TCGP, and How to Use Them
- All Status Conditions Explained in Pokemon TCGP
- How to Access Older Packs in Pokemon TCGP
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Edited by Aashish Victor
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