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Introduction
Welcome to our guide to defeat the Gyarados ex & Vaporeon deck in the latest Mythical Island expansion for Expert Solo Battles in the Pokémon TCG Pocket game!
Gyarados ex & Vaporeon Deck (Mythical Island)
In all honesty, Gyarados EX seems underwhelming. This should be a walk in a park.
Tasks and Rewards
| Mission | Reward |
|---|---|
| Win this battle with a deck whose Pokémon are only Fire-type | Shop Ticket x5 |
| Win this battle using a deck where all the Pokémon cards are of ⟡, ⟡⟡, and/or ⟡⟡⟡ rarity | Shop Ticket x5 |
| Win this battle by turn 12 | Shop Ticket x5 |
| Win this battle without your opponent getting any points | Shop Ticket x5 |
| Deal 1,500 or more damage | Shop Ticket x5 |
| First-Time Clear Rewards | |
|---|---|
| EXP x100 | Pack Hourglass x7 |
| Shinedust x200 | Shop Ticket x1 |
General F2P Expert Solo Battle Guides
- Consider using rental decks to beat the stage. This is a good strategy especially if you're a new player. This allows for 100% completion without spending any money.
- Complete tasks gradually. Challenge solo battles multiple times with different decks until all objectives are achieved. You DO NOT need to complete all tasks in one-sitting.
- Key Supporting/Item Cards for Success (General Deck Building Guide):
- promo-1-potion: 2 copies. Keep your Active Pokémon to survive longer giving you 1 or 2 extra turns while you setup your benched Pokémon or do some counterplays.
- promo-5-poke-ball: 2 copies. Tutor cards from your deck and thin your deck for better draws.
- promo-7-professors-research: 2 copies. Draw more cards for increased options and flexibility during your turn.
- a1a-64-pokemon-flute: 1 or 2 copies. This card combos well with the a1-225-sabrina card. Bring a basic Pokémon for your opponent's bench and use a1-225-sabrina for an easy KO securing a point.
- a1-272-sabrina: 1 or 2 copies. Force your opponent's EX Pokémon back to the bench to gain an advantage and potentially secure a match point.
- promo-2-x-speed: Rotate your Active Pokémon with Benched Pokémon to prevent unnecessary knockouts and maximize the effectiveness of your setup. (Optional, as you can easily reset Solo Battles.)
- a1a-82-leaf: None or 1 copy. Some Pokémon requires 2 energies to retreat and this card can help in clutch situations.
- Use other decks: Once you have completed the "Win this battle using a deck where all the Pokémon cards are of ⟡, ⟡⟡, and/or ⟡⟡⟡ rarity" challenge, transition to more powerful decks featuring EX Pokémon. MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER.
- Refer to our Guides Section and Tier List for deckbuilding inspiration and optimal strategies.
Recommended ⟡, ⟡⟡, and/or ⟡⟡⟡ Deck List
- A standard Blaine deck should suffice. Like really. It works.
- Best to go second and start spamming some fire attacks with a1-43-rapidash and a1-38-ninetales
- For the deck list below, a1a-12-magmar should be a contingency plan. Deploy it only if you fail to draw a1-38-ninetales. In such scenario, a1a-12-magmar (with a1-221-blaine) should be used as a finisher to get your third point after all of your other Pokémon have been knocked out.
- You can also check out our Blaine Deck Guide for more info.
Conclusion
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