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Cards/Gyarados
Gyarados card from the Mega Rising set
Illustration by kawayoo. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 1 Pokémon

Gyarados

A powerful water attacker that disrupts the opponent by removing cards from their deck.

Water140 HPStage 1Intermediate to play

What this card does

It has 140 hit points and evolves from Magikarp.

It uses three energy to deal 100 damage and discard the top card of your opponent's deck.

Signature attack

Hammering Tail

Discard the top card of your opponent's deck. (100 damage)

The Hammering Tail attack is notable because it removes a card from the opponent's deck. This can prevent them from playing key cards or finding the energy they need.

Attacks

WWWC
Hammering Tail100

Discard the top card of your opponent's deck.

Which deck it belongs in

This card suits aggressive decks that want to control the game by limiting the opponent's resources. It works well in water-based strategies that can support its energy cost.

Strengths
  • High damage output
  • Deck disruption
  • Good health pool
Watch out for
  • Weak to lightning attacks
  • Requires three energy
  • Dependent on deck size
Pro tip

Use this attack when the opponent is low on cards to increase the chance of them running out.

From the Pokédex

Gyarados is known for its violent nature and massive size, often causing destruction wherever it appears.

Note for the parent

Check if your child has enough basic energy cards to power this attack, as it requires three specific types.

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