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Gyarados ex 045/198

Name: Gyarados ex 045/198 (Scarlet & Violet Base)
Brand: Pokemon

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Set: Scarlet & Violet Base Released: Mar 31, 2023

Pokémon: Gyarados

Water Type Double Rare Illustrator: 5ban Graphics Pull Rate:1 in 87.2 packs (1.1%) Evolves From: Magikarp

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holofoil

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About Gyarados ex

An underpowered, pathetic Pokémon. It may jump high on rare occasions but never more than seven feet.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Gyarados
TypeWater
National Pokédex #[130]
Card Number 045/198
Card RarityDouble Rare
Pull Rate1 in 87.2 packs (1.1%)
Illustrator5ban Graphics
LanguageEnglish
Release Date31/03/2023
Regulation MarkG
SeriesScarlet & Violet
Expansion Scarlet & Violet Base
Evolves From
Magikarp
Standard FormatLegal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusIn Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Water
Health Points300 HP
Weakness Lightning ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×4

Attacks

Waterfall100
Tyrannical Tail180+
If your opponent's Active Pokémon already has any damage counters on it, this attack does 180 more damage.

Rules

Tera: As long as this Pokémon is on your Bench, prevent all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks (both yours and your opponent's).
Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts a fierce, crystalline Gyarados surrounded by shards of ice and water. Its open mouth and glowing red eyes convey raw power, with electric blue energy crackling around its serpentine form.

Playability Overview

Gyarados ex offers strong offensive potential with its high-damage attacks, but its bench protection ability requires careful timing to avoid hindering your own strategy.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Aqua FuryThis Gyarados ex card really embodies a fierce water theme with its dynamic blue and silver colors. The aggressive stance and turbulent design suggest it belongs on a "Battle Ready" page, ideally paired with other powerful water types like Blastoise or Kingdra. The intense energy here sets a dramatic tone that stands out.Additional Binder Suggestions: Ocean / Fierce / Metallic / Sea Monster / Power Surge