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  1. kjmccormick

    Standard Raticate BREAK / Nihilego GX

    I do indeed, but thank you for the offer. Definitely looking to bump up the Rainbow Energy count, could maybe swap a Super Scoop Up for an Acerola? Taking your supporter for the turn arguably a little less worse than potentially nothing at all... shall tweak it out.
  2. kjmccormick

    Standard Raticate BREAK / Nihilego GX

    For sure on the Energy Loto / tools, and I take your point on Sycamore, shall work that in. Definitely with CrownAxe on the "control" of Nihilego GX, but Poison Barb is definitely something I'll try to squeeze in when I have some. Similarly, the Raticate choice is because of the immunity, but...
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    Standard Raticate BREAK / Nihilego GX

    Thank you, more Nihilego GX is probably a good idea, and I have noticed Evosodas creeping up with no use in the late game. Shall definitely look at shuffling things around. Thanks for your detailed suggestions, I would hope never to attack with Nihilego GX as you say, just nice to have a...
  4. kjmccormick

    Standard Raticate BREAK / Nihilego GX

    Hello everyone! Whilst I've been browsing the forums for a while, I recently moved to a place where the TCG scene isn't too active. Thankfully I'm now getting my fix online, and was hoping to get your assistance with this deck I'm running. It seems to be serving me well thus far, but any tweaks...
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    News First 'Sun & Moon' English Set News!

    SECRET RARE ENERGY?! Goodbye bank balance. There are so many interesting abilities here, hopefully there's something printed soon to prevent Garbodor (and now Alolan Muk) ruining all the fun. Despite all gorgeous cards, and interesting new mechanics and whatnot, the secret rare prints are...
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    Fun Expanded Joke Decks

    I don't really have much to contribute here... other than this is possibly my favourite thread ever. As someone who constantly wound people up by playing two of the decks mentioned in this very thread (Doublade / Ariados and Noctowl / Vileplume) at local tournaments - partially because they're...
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    Standard Beedrill + Beedrill EX

    I just felt that Float Stone offers the same as Switch, but is always there instead of being usable just once. So with a lack of tool removal, you could just pop it on your Ariados / Shaymin EX and leave it there, so your opponent wouldn't be inclined to Lysandre it out for the purpose of...
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    Standard Beedrill + Beedrill EX

    This Beedrill does seem pretty fun, and I wouldn't mind running it myself, hence I have a couple of ideas for it which I'll share now: 1. Shaymin EX: Firstly, I'll be that guy: SHAYMIN EX WILL MAKE YOUR DECK GREAT, AND WHO CARES ABOUT HAVING MONEY ANYWAY?! It really will though, and with stuff...
  9. kjmccormick

    Expanded Pyroar BREAK (fun deck)

    I'm currently trying to make this deck work, although it's all in my head because I have zero cards online and no time to play in person, but my intial thoughts are definitely to run it in Expanded because of the access to the previous two Pyroars with great abilities, and of course Blacksmith...
  10. kjmccormick

    Standard M Houndoom EX (PCL-On)

    I don't really rate Clawitzer for Houndoom because the energy requirement is so easy to manage as it is, but I can see where you're coming from. I'd also say that just the one Parallel City seems a little lacking, could maybe ramp up the count and include some Scorched Earth as well for draw...
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    Standard Psychic Poison Rats

    I'm currently theorising on a Dark Raticate deck, as the Super Fang + Umbreon EX's Endgame combo seems like amazing fun going into a season where Mega EX decks look to be pretty prevalent. This also opens up the options for including Zoroark and non-EX Yveltals for some versatility. I'm also...
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    Alt. Format For Fun Shiftry FLF deck (XY-STS)

    I recently tried to include Shiftry in my M Sceptile EX list because of the awesome ability, awesome counter attack to M Rayquaza EX, and being an alternative non-EX attacker. Pretty sad therefore that I missed the chance to provide some advice on this deck. I do have one thing to suggest...
  13. kjmccormick

    Discussion The Math on Talonflame

    Yay for numbers (although I'm not too hot on the statistics thing)! My view has always been that Talonflame is not worth it, because if you don't start with it then it's somewhat of a waste, and if you do start with it and go second your opponent can just hit the N and ruin your day. Although...
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    Discussion Deck Ideas for Steam Seige Ampharos

    I guess Ampharos could serve as a decent partner for BREAKthrough / Generations Gengar in place of Crobat? Greninja XY probably serves as a better replacement partner, but after rotation when they're both gone Ampharos could step into the spotlight. Talking particularly about 2017, the loss of...
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    Discussion The Rotation of Aromatisse XY on Fairy Deck Competitiveness

    Whilst perhaps not the most efficient solution (it takes an extra evolution and can't be searched out by Level Ball), Golduck BREAK seems like the obvious solution due to the exceptionally similar Ability. Failing that, perhaps spamming Mega Turbo and Max Elixir is really the best choice, which...
  16. kjmccormick

    Standard Typhlosion/Talonflame (2017 Rotation)

    I trialled a Typhlosion deck a couple of weeks ago, which was 99% the same as the one cited in the videos above, and it was pretty hit and miss. I would definitely remove the Talonflame because it has a high chance of being useless, because either: (a) you don't get it in your opening hand and...
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    Alt. Format Trying Out Talonflame BREAK

    Went back and tried to work out some specific changes and came up with those below, also noticed there are 33 Trainers not 34, so you're sitting at 61 cards with that list. Below is a suggested change where Garbodor is removed, not trying to undermine your approach, just something to consider I...
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    Alt. Format Trying Out Talonflame BREAK

    Nice deck idea, I am a great lover of fire type decks, and am approximately devastated about Blacksmith's rotation, but Talonflame might just work without! My first point would be that you have 19 Pokémon not 17, and therefore 62 cards not 60, so something will need to be chopped! (I personally...
  19. kjmccormick

    Standard Metal Lugia

    (It's really cool when people put Pokémon photos at the top of threads, right?!) (Whoa, look at that chap fly.) (Long time reader, first time poster, may be a little excitable...) But yes, after being inspired by this deck and this deck on these very forums, as well as my love for the beauty...
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    Discussion Can M/Lucario-EX Partner Well With Yveltal-EX?

    Phew, I just thought the "this card does this" comments may have been a step too far is all. I'm glad my point were of some help, and creativity and creating unconventional decks is what I love about this game, it really increases the fun as you say. But yeah, good luck with the deck and I'll...
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