Gyarados-EX XY106
Set: XY Black Star Promos
Released: Oct 12, 2013
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Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #130
- Card Number XY106
- Card RarityPromo
- IllustratorEske Yoshinob
- Release Date12/10/2013
- SeriesXY
- Expansion XY Black Star Promos
- Evolves To
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionKanto
- Generation Generation 1
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Water - Health Points180 HP
- Weakness
Lightning ×2
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×4
Water 
Lightning ×2 
Attacks
- Stormy Seas
Flips a coin until you get tails. For each heads, search your deck for a Water Energy card and attach it to this Pokémon. Shuffle your deck afterward.
- Splash Burn130
This attack does 10 damage to each of your Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Rules
- Pokémon-EX rule: When a Pokémon-EX has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts a fierce Gyarados unleashing a powerful roar, its intense expression capturing the essence of rage and determination. Set against a tumultuous water backdrop, waves crash dramatically, enhancing the card's dynamic energy. The color palette features striking reds, blues, and whites, with sharp contrasts creating a vivid and intense scene. Shading accentuates Gyarados's scales, emphasizing its formidable presence. The atmosphere feels charged with raw power, suggesting an imminent attack, evoking excitement and tension for any battle. This portrayal perfectly encapsulates Gyarados's iconic, legendary stature in the Pokémon universe.
Playability Overview
Gyarados EX offers strong burst damage with Splash Burn but requires careful bench management due to self-damage and significant retreat cost, making energy acceleration key for maximizing its potential.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Fury of the SeasThis Gyarados EX is all about raw power and chaos, with its fierce roar and explosive water splashes. I’d recommend placing it in a "Tidal Fury" section, paired with other aggressive water types like Blastoise or Kingdra. The card’s dynamic art really demands attention, so consider using it as a focal point on the page.Additional Binder Suggestions: Ocean / Intense / Bold Colors / Sea Monster / Stormy Seas
