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[[File:DialgaGLVXPlatinum122.jpg|thumb|left|{{TCG ID|Platinum|Dialga G LV.X|122}}]] | [[File:DialgaGLVXPlatinum122.jpg|thumb|left|{{TCG ID|Platinum|Dialga G LV.X|122}}]] | ||
* '''{{TCG ID|Platinum|Dialga G LV.X|122}}''' - Dialga G LV.X is a fairly common tech in Gyarados. When on the Bench, it nullifies all {{TCG|Poké-Body|Poké-Bodies}} in play. Since Gyarados does not rely on Poké-Bodies, Dialga G LV.X can be a powerful deck against metagame decks that do, such as {{TCG|VileGar}}. | * '''{{TCG ID|Platinum|Dialga G LV.X|122}}''' - Dialga G LV.X is a fairly common tech in Gyarados. When on the Bench, it nullifies all {{TCG|Poké-Body|Poké-Bodies}} in play. Since Gyarados does not rely on Poké-Bodies, Dialga G LV.X can be a powerful deck against metagame decks that do, such as {{TCG|VileGar}}. | ||
* '''{{TCG|Poké Blower +}}''' - Poké Blower + is used in some Gyarados decks as a means to knock out the opponent's support Pokémon by forcing them up from the Bench and attacking them with {{TCG ID|Stormfront|Gyarados|19}}. {{TCG|Pokémon Reversal}} is used in some builds as a more luck-based method of doing this. Some players may wish to use {{TCG ID|Rising Rivals|Luxray GL LV.X|109}}; | * '''{{TCG|Poké Blower +}}''' - Poké Blower + is used in some Gyarados decks as a means to knock out the opponent's support Pokémon by forcing them up from the Bench and attacking them with {{TCG ID|Stormfront|Gyarados|19}}. {{TCG|Pokémon Reversal}} is used in some builds as a more luck-based method of doing this. Some players may wish to use {{TCG ID|Rising Rivals|Luxray GL LV.X|109}}; its ''Bright Look'' Poké-Power has the same effect as playing 2 Poké Blower +. | ||
* '''{{TCG|Poké Healer +}}''' - Since Gyarados reaches a massive 150 HP with {{TCG|Expert Belt}} attached, it can generally take multiple hits . Play two Poké Healer + at the same time heals eight damage counters off Gyarados, allowing it to tank even longer against the opponent. | * '''{{TCG|Poké Healer +}}''' - Since Gyarados reaches a massive 150 HP with {{TCG|Expert Belt}} attached, it can generally take multiple hits . Play two Poké Healer + at the same time heals eight damage counters off Gyarados, allowing it to tank even longer against the opponent. | ||
* '''{{TCG|Majestic Dawn|Chatot|55}}''' - Although it is not a common tech, some builds run Chatot for hand refreshment and as a free retreater that can be brought up and immediately retreated for no cost in the event of a knocked out Gyarados. | * '''{{TCG|Majestic Dawn|Chatot|55}}''' - Although it is not a common tech, some builds run Chatot for hand refreshment and as a free retreater that can be brought up and immediately retreated for no cost in the event of a knocked out Gyarados. | ||