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Gyarados GX card from the Hidden Fates set
Illustration by 5ban Graphics. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Gyarados GX

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A powerful water-type attacker with high damage output but significant vulnerabilities.

Water230 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

Gyarados GX has 230 HP, making it a durable target for opponents to aim at.

It can deal 130 damage using the Dragon Rage attack which requires three Water energy and one Colorless energy.

It can deal 240 damage using the Hyper Beam GX attack which also requires three Water energy and one Colorless energy.

Signature attack

Hyper Beam GX

(You can’t use more than 1 GX attack in a game.) (240 damage)

The Hyper Beam GX attack allows you to deal a massive 240 damage in a single turn. This is useful for knocking out strong opponents quickly but remember you can only use this specific GX attack once per game.

Attacks

WWWC
Dragon Rage130
WWWC
Hyper Beam GX240

(You can’t use more than 1 GX attack in a game.)

Which deck it belongs in

This card fits well into decks that focus on dealing heavy damage with fewer attacks. It works best when paired with cards that help attach Water energy efficiently.

Strengths
  • High damage potential
  • Durable HP
  • Strong finisher
Watch out for
  • Weak to Lightning type
  • One-time use GX attack
  • Requires multiple energy cards
Pro tip

Use the Hyper Beam GX attack only when you are sure it will defeat the opponent's Pokemon because you cannot use it again in that game.

From the Pokédex

Gyarados is known for its violent and grumpy nature which makes it a formidable fighter in battle.

Note for the parent

Explain to your child that using the GX attack is a big move so they should save it for when it will definitely knock out an opponent's Pokemon.

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