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Raticate/Lasers for States

Mora

Don't Panic
Member
My friend is wanting to run something like this tomorrow for States. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Pokemon (13)
4 Raticate
4 Ratatta
3 Sableye
2 Darkrai EX

Trainers (35)
4 Juniper
4 N
3 Skyla
2 Cheren
4 Dark Patch
4 Hypnotoxic Laser
3 Energy Switch
3 Level Ball
3 Pokemon Catcher
2 Ultra Ball
1 Computer Search
1 Random Receiver
1 Super Rod

Energy (12)
4 Double Colorless
8 Darkness

The strategy is to get Raticate up T2 with DCE and Energy Switch from Sableye to OHKO everything in format with it's attack plus HTL. Darkrai is to provide free retreat and take the last few prizes if necessary.
 
If your running Raticate then why not put in Flygon for it`s ability? It`s strategic and deadly plus it would give you a decoy to keep Raticate and Sableye safe right?
 
Why would Flygon help? It has to be active for the ability to work and how is it strategic whatsoever? Decoy? People would take out the Rats first anyways.
 
I see what he's saying about Flygon, but a lot of decks run just one Max Potion and they could heal it off if they see a Flygon coming. It would also be a Stage 2 line in an otherwise consistent list.
 
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