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This is the face of doom. After months of work, I finally finished my RL1 All Remembrance Bosses run of Elden Ring. All 25 Remembrances pictures and in Bayle's defeated arena (Bayle's Heart is on a different page) for proof. A long journey but a very satisfying one.
July 20, 2025 at 10:10 PM
This is the face of doom. After months of work, I finally finished my RL1 All Remembrance Bosses run of Elden Ring. All 25 Remembrances pictures and in Bayle's defeated arena (Bayle's Heart is on a different page) for proof. A long journey but a very satisfying one.
I was frustrated at Jeffries's speech, but not that it's over and I have to listen to Mike Johnson talk, I feel like I'm going to puke. We're about to watch the country fall.
14-20m people kicked off health care
300b cut from food assistance
1/4 of retirement homes to close
I'm so ashamed.
14-20m people kicked off health care
300b cut from food assistance
1/4 of retirement homes to close
I'm so ashamed.
July 3, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I was frustrated at Jeffries's speech, but not that it's over and I have to listen to Mike Johnson talk, I feel like I'm going to puke. We're about to watch the country fall.
14-20m people kicked off health care
300b cut from food assistance
1/4 of retirement homes to close
I'm so ashamed.
14-20m people kicked off health care
300b cut from food assistance
1/4 of retirement homes to close
I'm so ashamed.
The only exercising I do is of my first amendment rights.
June 14, 2025 at 9:51 PM
The only exercising I do is of my first amendment rights.
Round 8 vs Giratina/Tapu Lele/Greninja
Tough matchup, awkward draws, and unfortunately had to play away from my computer, so I couldn't reference the opposing decklist easily.
Game 1 was stuck on Giratina only against a full board.
Game 2 was full board vs full board but Lele and Greninja 1/2
Tough matchup, awkward draws, and unfortunately had to play away from my computer, so I couldn't reference the opposing decklist easily.
Game 1 was stuck on Giratina only against a full board.
Game 2 was full board vs full board but Lele and Greninja 1/2
Round 7 vs Giratina/Darkrai
All 3 games were very standard, other than a nearly game-losing misclick on my end in game 2, but I still won that game, so it's all good. No notes. Very straightforward.
5-2
All 3 games were very standard, other than a nearly game-losing misclick on my end in game 2, but I still won that game, so it's all good. No notes. Very straightforward.
5-2
Round 6 vs Meowscarada/Decidueye
Game 1, I Marsed them and got them stuck on a single Sprigatito early and was able to set up. They never had a chance.
Game 2 was more standard. This is the worst non-Oricoro matchup for my deck, so it isn't surprising.
Game 3 saw them have a turn 2 Rare Candy 1/2
Game 1, I Marsed them and got them stuck on a single Sprigatito early and was able to set up. They never had a chance.
Game 2 was more standard. This is the worst non-Oricoro matchup for my deck, so it isn't surprising.
Game 3 saw them have a turn 2 Rare Candy 1/2
May 17, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Round 8 vs Giratina/Tapu Lele/Greninja
Tough matchup, awkward draws, and unfortunately had to play away from my computer, so I couldn't reference the opposing decklist easily.
Game 1 was stuck on Giratina only against a full board.
Game 2 was full board vs full board but Lele and Greninja 1/2
Tough matchup, awkward draws, and unfortunately had to play away from my computer, so I couldn't reference the opposing decklist easily.
Game 1 was stuck on Giratina only against a full board.
Game 2 was full board vs full board but Lele and Greninja 1/2
Round 7 vs Giratina/Darkrai
All 3 games were very standard, other than a nearly game-losing misclick on my end in game 2, but I still won that game, so it's all good. No notes. Very straightforward.
5-2
All 3 games were very standard, other than a nearly game-losing misclick on my end in game 2, but I still won that game, so it's all good. No notes. Very straightforward.
5-2
Round 6 vs Meowscarada/Decidueye
Game 1, I Marsed them and got them stuck on a single Sprigatito early and was able to set up. They never had a chance.
Game 2 was more standard. This is the worst non-Oricoro matchup for my deck, so it isn't surprising.
Game 3 saw them have a turn 2 Rare Candy 1/2
Game 1, I Marsed them and got them stuck on a single Sprigatito early and was able to set up. They never had a chance.
Game 2 was more standard. This is the worst non-Oricoro matchup for my deck, so it isn't surprising.
Game 3 saw them have a turn 2 Rare Candy 1/2
Round 5 vs Darkrai/Giratina/Komala
Same matchup as last round, but this was a clean 2-0. I think in a tournament setting, it is correct to cut the Komala and just hope to dodge the Oricoro decks. It's a big liability in every other matchup and Komala explicitly won me game 2.
4-1
Same matchup as last round, but this was a clean 2-0. I think in a tournament setting, it is correct to cut the Komala and just hope to dodge the Oricoro decks. It's a big liability in every other matchup and Komala explicitly won me game 2.
4-1
May 17, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Round 7 vs Giratina/Darkrai
All 3 games were very standard, other than a nearly game-losing misclick on my end in game 2, but I still won that game, so it's all good. No notes. Very straightforward.
5-2
All 3 games were very standard, other than a nearly game-losing misclick on my end in game 2, but I still won that game, so it's all good. No notes. Very straightforward.
5-2
Round 6 vs Meowscarada/Decidueye
Game 1, I Marsed them and got them stuck on a single Sprigatito early and was able to set up. They never had a chance.
Game 2 was more standard. This is the worst non-Oricoro matchup for my deck, so it isn't surprising.
Game 3 saw them have a turn 2 Rare Candy 1/2
Game 1, I Marsed them and got them stuck on a single Sprigatito early and was able to set up. They never had a chance.
Game 2 was more standard. This is the worst non-Oricoro matchup for my deck, so it isn't surprising.
Game 3 saw them have a turn 2 Rare Candy 1/2
Round 5 vs Darkrai/Giratina/Komala
Same matchup as last round, but this was a clean 2-0. I think in a tournament setting, it is correct to cut the Komala and just hope to dodge the Oricoro decks. It's a big liability in every other matchup and Komala explicitly won me game 2.
4-1
Same matchup as last round, but this was a clean 2-0. I think in a tournament setting, it is correct to cut the Komala and just hope to dodge the Oricoro decks. It's a big liability in every other matchup and Komala explicitly won me game 2.
4-1
Round 4 vs Darkrai/Giratina/Komala
18/20 the same list. Komala gives game against Oricoro, but makes the deck weaker overall in other matchups. Game 1 looked like a lock of a win but they ran very well and made good decisions to take it.
Game 2, I had a line to win the game that I missed 2/?
18/20 the same list. Komala gives game against Oricoro, but makes the deck weaker overall in other matchups. Game 1 looked like a lock of a win but they ran very well and made good decisions to take it.
Game 2, I had a line to win the game that I missed 2/?
May 17, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Round 6 vs Meowscarada/Decidueye
Game 1, I Marsed them and got them stuck on a single Sprigatito early and was able to set up. They never had a chance.
Game 2 was more standard. This is the worst non-Oricoro matchup for my deck, so it isn't surprising.
Game 3 saw them have a turn 2 Rare Candy 1/2
Game 1, I Marsed them and got them stuck on a single Sprigatito early and was able to set up. They never had a chance.
Game 2 was more standard. This is the worst non-Oricoro matchup for my deck, so it isn't surprising.
Game 3 saw them have a turn 2 Rare Candy 1/2
Round 5 vs Darkrai/Giratina/Komala
Same matchup as last round, but this was a clean 2-0. I think in a tournament setting, it is correct to cut the Komala and just hope to dodge the Oricoro decks. It's a big liability in every other matchup and Komala explicitly won me game 2.
4-1
Same matchup as last round, but this was a clean 2-0. I think in a tournament setting, it is correct to cut the Komala and just hope to dodge the Oricoro decks. It's a big liability in every other matchup and Komala explicitly won me game 2.
4-1
Round 4 vs Darkrai/Giratina/Komala
18/20 the same list. Komala gives game against Oricoro, but makes the deck weaker overall in other matchups. Game 1 looked like a lock of a win but they ran very well and made good decisions to take it.
Game 2, I had a line to win the game that I missed 2/?
18/20 the same list. Komala gives game against Oricoro, but makes the deck weaker overall in other matchups. Game 1 looked like a lock of a win but they ran very well and made good decisions to take it.
Game 2, I had a line to win the game that I missed 2/?
Round 3 vs Arceus/Carnivine/Crobat
Game 1, I led with a sacrificial Darkrai and powered up the one on my bench. That meant that by the time their Carnivine got the kill on my lead, I was ready to sweep the rest of their board.
Game 2, very straightforward game. Turn 2 advantage meant 1/2
Game 1, I led with a sacrificial Darkrai and powered up the one on my bench. That meant that by the time their Carnivine got the kill on my lead, I was ready to sweep the rest of their board.
Game 2, very straightforward game. Turn 2 advantage meant 1/2
May 17, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Round 5 vs Darkrai/Giratina/Komala
Same matchup as last round, but this was a clean 2-0. I think in a tournament setting, it is correct to cut the Komala and just hope to dodge the Oricoro decks. It's a big liability in every other matchup and Komala explicitly won me game 2.
4-1
Same matchup as last round, but this was a clean 2-0. I think in a tournament setting, it is correct to cut the Komala and just hope to dodge the Oricoro decks. It's a big liability in every other matchup and Komala explicitly won me game 2.
4-1
Round 4 vs Darkrai/Giratina/Komala
18/20 the same list. Komala gives game against Oricoro, but makes the deck weaker overall in other matchups. Game 1 looked like a lock of a win but they ran very well and made good decisions to take it.
Game 2, I had a line to win the game that I missed 2/?
18/20 the same list. Komala gives game against Oricoro, but makes the deck weaker overall in other matchups. Game 1 looked like a lock of a win but they ran very well and made good decisions to take it.
Game 2, I had a line to win the game that I missed 2/?
Round 3 vs Arceus/Carnivine/Crobat
Game 1, I led with a sacrificial Darkrai and powered up the one on my bench. That meant that by the time their Carnivine got the kill on my lead, I was ready to sweep the rest of their board.
Game 2, very straightforward game. Turn 2 advantage meant 1/2
Game 1, I led with a sacrificial Darkrai and powered up the one on my bench. That meant that by the time their Carnivine got the kill on my lead, I was ready to sweep the rest of their board.
Game 2, very straightforward game. Turn 2 advantage meant 1/2
Round 2 vs Charizard/Turtonator
Game 1, I got stuck on single Darkrai, they had a turn 1 Kiawe. They just were to ramped to do anything.
Game 2, they Red Carded away my Giant Cape and it was my only out to Steam Artillery.
This was a good matchup for us, but it didn't work out. Tough loss.
1-1
Game 1, I got stuck on single Darkrai, they had a turn 1 Kiawe. They just were to ramped to do anything.
Game 2, they Red Carded away my Giant Cape and it was my only out to Steam Artillery.
This was a good matchup for us, but it didn't work out. Tough loss.
1-1
May 17, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Round 4 vs Darkrai/Giratina/Komala
18/20 the same list. Komala gives game against Oricoro, but makes the deck weaker overall in other matchups. Game 1 looked like a lock of a win but they ran very well and made good decisions to take it.
Game 2, I had a line to win the game that I missed 2/?
18/20 the same list. Komala gives game against Oricoro, but makes the deck weaker overall in other matchups. Game 1 looked like a lock of a win but they ran very well and made good decisions to take it.
Game 2, I had a line to win the game that I missed 2/?
Round 3 vs Arceus/Carnivine/Crobat
Game 1, I led with a sacrificial Darkrai and powered up the one on my bench. That meant that by the time their Carnivine got the kill on my lead, I was ready to sweep the rest of their board.
Game 2, very straightforward game. Turn 2 advantage meant 1/2
Game 1, I led with a sacrificial Darkrai and powered up the one on my bench. That meant that by the time their Carnivine got the kill on my lead, I was ready to sweep the rest of their board.
Game 2, very straightforward game. Turn 2 advantage meant 1/2
Round 2 vs Charizard/Turtonator
Game 1, I got stuck on single Darkrai, they had a turn 1 Kiawe. They just were to ramped to do anything.
Game 2, they Red Carded away my Giant Cape and it was my only out to Steam Artillery.
This was a good matchup for us, but it didn't work out. Tough loss.
1-1
Game 1, I got stuck on single Darkrai, they had a turn 1 Kiawe. They just were to ramped to do anything.
Game 2, they Red Carded away my Giant Cape and it was my only out to Steam Artillery.
This was a good matchup for us, but it didn't work out. Tough loss.
1-1
Round 1 vs Tapu Lele/Giratina/Greninja
Game 1 had some clever maneuvering on my part to spread damage. They got stuck on Froakie for a while and did some interesting choices for energy placement early. Good win.
Game 2, they got an immediate Greninja online and I was stuck on single Darkrai 1/?
Game 1 had some clever maneuvering on my part to spread damage. They got stuck on Froakie for a while and did some interesting choices for energy placement early. Good win.
Game 2, they got an immediate Greninja online and I was stuck on single Darkrai 1/?
May 17, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Round 3 vs Arceus/Carnivine/Crobat
Game 1, I led with a sacrificial Darkrai and powered up the one on my bench. That meant that by the time their Carnivine got the kill on my lead, I was ready to sweep the rest of their board.
Game 2, very straightforward game. Turn 2 advantage meant 1/2
Game 1, I led with a sacrificial Darkrai and powered up the one on my bench. That meant that by the time their Carnivine got the kill on my lead, I was ready to sweep the rest of their board.
Game 2, very straightforward game. Turn 2 advantage meant 1/2
Round 2 vs Charizard/Turtonator
Game 1, I got stuck on single Darkrai, they had a turn 1 Kiawe. They just were to ramped to do anything.
Game 2, they Red Carded away my Giant Cape and it was my only out to Steam Artillery.
This was a good matchup for us, but it didn't work out. Tough loss.
1-1
Game 1, I got stuck on single Darkrai, they had a turn 1 Kiawe. They just were to ramped to do anything.
Game 2, they Red Carded away my Giant Cape and it was my only out to Steam Artillery.
This was a good matchup for us, but it didn't work out. Tough loss.
1-1
Round 1 vs Tapu Lele/Giratina/Greninja
Game 1 had some clever maneuvering on my part to spread damage. They got stuck on Froakie for a while and did some interesting choices for energy placement early. Good win.
Game 2, they got an immediate Greninja online and I was stuck on single Darkrai 1/?
Game 1 had some clever maneuvering on my part to spread damage. They got stuck on Froakie for a while and did some interesting choices for energy placement early. Good win.
Game 2, they got an immediate Greninja online and I was stuck on single Darkrai 1/?
Today is another Pokemon TCG Pocket tournament. $10,000 prize pool! Stay tuned for updates!
May 17, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Round 2 vs Charizard/Turtonator
Game 1, I got stuck on single Darkrai, they had a turn 1 Kiawe. They just were to ramped to do anything.
Game 2, they Red Carded away my Giant Cape and it was my only out to Steam Artillery.
This was a good matchup for us, but it didn't work out. Tough loss.
1-1
Game 1, I got stuck on single Darkrai, they had a turn 1 Kiawe. They just were to ramped to do anything.
Game 2, they Red Carded away my Giant Cape and it was my only out to Steam Artillery.
This was a good matchup for us, but it didn't work out. Tough loss.
1-1
Round 1 vs Tapu Lele/Giratina/Greninja
Game 1 had some clever maneuvering on my part to spread damage. They got stuck on Froakie for a while and did some interesting choices for energy placement early. Good win.
Game 2, they got an immediate Greninja online and I was stuck on single Darkrai 1/?
Game 1 had some clever maneuvering on my part to spread damage. They got stuck on Froakie for a while and did some interesting choices for energy placement early. Good win.
Game 2, they got an immediate Greninja online and I was stuck on single Darkrai 1/?
Today is another Pokemon TCG Pocket tournament. $10,000 prize pool! Stay tuned for updates!
May 17, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Round 1 vs Tapu Lele/Giratina/Greninja
Game 1 had some clever maneuvering on my part to spread damage. They got stuck on Froakie for a while and did some interesting choices for energy placement early. Good win.
Game 2, they got an immediate Greninja online and I was stuck on single Darkrai 1/?
Game 1 had some clever maneuvering on my part to spread damage. They got stuck on Froakie for a while and did some interesting choices for energy placement early. Good win.
Game 2, they got an immediate Greninja online and I was stuck on single Darkrai 1/?
Today is another Pokemon TCG Pocket tournament. $10,000 prize pool! Stay tuned for updates!
May 17, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Today is another Pokemon TCG Pocket tournament. $10,000 prize pool! Stay tuned for updates!
Stoners: Happy 4/20
Me, an intellectual: Happy 1/5
Me, an intellectual: Happy 1/5
April 20, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Stoners: Happy 4/20
Me, an intellectual: Happy 1/5
Me, an intellectual: Happy 1/5
Round 6: Darkrai and Sneasel
All 3 games were the same thing. I was stuck on a single Poke the first 3 games. All of the games, I played to my outs, but double Cyrus makes it likely they'll draw them and it is very strong against "playing to your outs". 4-2 drop. 1/?
All 3 games were the same thing. I was stuck on a single Poke the first 3 games. All of the games, I played to my outs, but double Cyrus makes it likely they'll draw them and it is very strong against "playing to your outs". 4-2 drop. 1/?
Round 5: Blastoise and Manaphy
Game 1, they got ahead early with Manaphy and 2 Pokes to power up. Misty gave them the win, but I think I might have lost regardless (can't remember at this point). Game 2, they got stuck without basics for a couple turns and I ran through. 1/2
Game 1, they got ahead early with Manaphy and 2 Pokes to power up. Misty gave them the win, but I think I might have lost regardless (can't remember at this point). Game 2, they got stuck without basics for a couple turns and I ran through. 1/2
Round 4: Charizard
Game 1, I got stuck with 1 Pokemon and was behind the whole game. Game 2, I got stuck on 1 again, was behind again, but played to my outs and won. Game 3, I made several interesting, tough decisions and pulled out a narrow win. The deck has a lot of interesting choices to make.
Game 1, I got stuck with 1 Pokemon and was behind the whole game. Game 2, I got stuck on 1 again, was behind again, but played to my outs and won. Game 3, I made several interesting, tough decisions and pulled out a narrow win. The deck has a lot of interesting choices to make.
April 19, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Round 6: Darkrai and Sneasel
All 3 games were the same thing. I was stuck on a single Poke the first 3 games. All of the games, I played to my outs, but double Cyrus makes it likely they'll draw them and it is very strong against "playing to your outs". 4-2 drop. 1/?
All 3 games were the same thing. I was stuck on a single Poke the first 3 games. All of the games, I played to my outs, but double Cyrus makes it likely they'll draw them and it is very strong against "playing to your outs". 4-2 drop. 1/?
Round 5: Blastoise and Manaphy
Game 1, they got ahead early with Manaphy and 2 Pokes to power up. Misty gave them the win, but I think I might have lost regardless (can't remember at this point). Game 2, they got stuck without basics for a couple turns and I ran through. 1/2
Game 1, they got ahead early with Manaphy and 2 Pokes to power up. Misty gave them the win, but I think I might have lost regardless (can't remember at this point). Game 2, they got stuck without basics for a couple turns and I ran through. 1/2
Round 4: Charizard
Game 1, I got stuck with 1 Pokemon and was behind the whole game. Game 2, I got stuck on 1 again, was behind again, but played to my outs and won. Game 3, I made several interesting, tough decisions and pulled out a narrow win. The deck has a lot of interesting choices to make.
Game 1, I got stuck with 1 Pokemon and was behind the whole game. Game 2, I got stuck on 1 again, was behind again, but played to my outs and won. Game 3, I made several interesting, tough decisions and pulled out a narrow win. The deck has a lot of interesting choices to make.
Round 3: Pikachu Magnezone
It was a little interesting having to play around both Red and Giovani and their deck only had one EX Poke (new Pika), so my own red was limited, but as a whole, I don't know how my deck ever loses that matchup. 3-0
It was a little interesting having to play around both Red and Giovani and their deck only had one EX Poke (new Pika), so my own red was limited, but as a whole, I don't know how my deck ever loses that matchup. 3-0
April 19, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Round 5: Blastoise and Manaphy
Game 1, they got ahead early with Manaphy and 2 Pokes to power up. Misty gave them the win, but I think I might have lost regardless (can't remember at this point). Game 2, they got stuck without basics for a couple turns and I ran through. 1/2
Game 1, they got ahead early with Manaphy and 2 Pokes to power up. Misty gave them the win, but I think I might have lost regardless (can't remember at this point). Game 2, they got stuck without basics for a couple turns and I ran through. 1/2
Round 4: Charizard
Game 1, I got stuck with 1 Pokemon and was behind the whole game. Game 2, I got stuck on 1 again, was behind again, but played to my outs and won. Game 3, I made several interesting, tough decisions and pulled out a narrow win. The deck has a lot of interesting choices to make.
Game 1, I got stuck with 1 Pokemon and was behind the whole game. Game 2, I got stuck on 1 again, was behind again, but played to my outs and won. Game 3, I made several interesting, tough decisions and pulled out a narrow win. The deck has a lot of interesting choices to make.
Round 3: Pikachu Magnezone
It was a little interesting having to play around both Red and Giovani and their deck only had one EX Poke (new Pika), so my own red was limited, but as a whole, I don't know how my deck ever loses that matchup. 3-0
It was a little interesting having to play around both Red and Giovani and their deck only had one EX Poke (new Pika), so my own red was limited, but as a whole, I don't know how my deck ever loses that matchup. 3-0
Round 2: Darkrai and Giratina
The mirror match. They ran more healing and an Iono while I ran an extra tool and 2 Mars. I think Iono is just flat bad for this deck. Since they didn't have Mars, I just kept my extra Pokemon in hand to avoid Sabrina and restrict the effect of his Iono. 1/2
The mirror match. They ran more healing and an Iono while I ran an extra tool and 2 Mars. I think Iono is just flat bad for this deck. Since they didn't have Mars, I just kept my extra Pokemon in hand to avoid Sabrina and restrict the effect of his Iono. 1/2
April 19, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Round 4: Charizard
Game 1, I got stuck with 1 Pokemon and was behind the whole game. Game 2, I got stuck on 1 again, was behind again, but played to my outs and won. Game 3, I made several interesting, tough decisions and pulled out a narrow win. The deck has a lot of interesting choices to make.
Game 1, I got stuck with 1 Pokemon and was behind the whole game. Game 2, I got stuck on 1 again, was behind again, but played to my outs and won. Game 3, I made several interesting, tough decisions and pulled out a narrow win. The deck has a lot of interesting choices to make.
Round 3: Pikachu Magnezone
It was a little interesting having to play around both Red and Giovani and their deck only had one EX Poke (new Pika), so my own red was limited, but as a whole, I don't know how my deck ever loses that matchup. 3-0
It was a little interesting having to play around both Red and Giovani and their deck only had one EX Poke (new Pika), so my own red was limited, but as a whole, I don't know how my deck ever loses that matchup. 3-0
Round 2: Darkrai and Giratina
The mirror match. They ran more healing and an Iono while I ran an extra tool and 2 Mars. I think Iono is just flat bad for this deck. Since they didn't have Mars, I just kept my extra Pokemon in hand to avoid Sabrina and restrict the effect of his Iono. 1/2
The mirror match. They ran more healing and an Iono while I ran an extra tool and 2 Mars. I think Iono is just flat bad for this deck. Since they didn't have Mars, I just kept my extra Pokemon in hand to avoid Sabrina and restrict the effect of his Iono. 1/2
I'm doing another Pokemon TCG Pocket tournament today. I got my registration in SECONDS before they started! I'm playing a Darkrai and Giratina deck that has been doing very well through this format. It's gone through some changes since it first debuted and I like where it is a lot now.
April 19, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Round 3: Pikachu Magnezone
It was a little interesting having to play around both Red and Giovani and their deck only had one EX Poke (new Pika), so my own red was limited, but as a whole, I don't know how my deck ever loses that matchup. 3-0
It was a little interesting having to play around both Red and Giovani and their deck only had one EX Poke (new Pika), so my own red was limited, but as a whole, I don't know how my deck ever loses that matchup. 3-0
Round 2: Darkrai and Giratina
The mirror match. They ran more healing and an Iono while I ran an extra tool and 2 Mars. I think Iono is just flat bad for this deck. Since they didn't have Mars, I just kept my extra Pokemon in hand to avoid Sabrina and restrict the effect of his Iono. 1/2
The mirror match. They ran more healing and an Iono while I ran an extra tool and 2 Mars. I think Iono is just flat bad for this deck. Since they didn't have Mars, I just kept my extra Pokemon in hand to avoid Sabrina and restrict the effect of his Iono. 1/2
I'm doing another Pokemon TCG Pocket tournament today. I got my registration in SECONDS before they started! I'm playing a Darkrai and Giratina deck that has been doing very well through this format. It's gone through some changes since it first debuted and I like where it is a lot now.
April 19, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Round 2: Darkrai and Giratina
The mirror match. They ran more healing and an Iono while I ran an extra tool and 2 Mars. I think Iono is just flat bad for this deck. Since they didn't have Mars, I just kept my extra Pokemon in hand to avoid Sabrina and restrict the effect of his Iono. 1/2
The mirror match. They ran more healing and an Iono while I ran an extra tool and 2 Mars. I think Iono is just flat bad for this deck. Since they didn't have Mars, I just kept my extra Pokemon in hand to avoid Sabrina and restrict the effect of his Iono. 1/2
I'm doing another Pokemon TCG Pocket tournament today. I got my registration in SECONDS before they started! I'm playing a Darkrai and Giratina deck that has been doing very well through this format. It's gone through some changes since it first debuted and I like where it is a lot now.
April 19, 2025 at 5:26 PM
I'm doing another Pokemon TCG Pocket tournament today. I got my registration in SECONDS before they started! I'm playing a Darkrai and Giratina deck that has been doing very well through this format. It's gone through some changes since it first debuted and I like where it is a lot now.
@briantylercohen.bsky.social I've been watching your videos since you were sub-1m subs on yt. I've really enjoyed your evolution. I appreciate the serious, hard-lined news videos, but I have really been liking the Another Day, John Stewart-style videos. Good formula, good mix.
April 5, 2025 at 7:10 AM
@briantylercohen.bsky.social I've been watching your videos since you were sub-1m subs on yt. I've really enjoyed your evolution. I appreciate the serious, hard-lined news videos, but I have really been liking the Another Day, John Stewart-style videos. Good formula, good mix.
First stream in like a month or 7. Trying out a new game. Come say hi! twitch.tv/scrapbrainsc2
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March 26, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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Rampardos/Lucario vs Articuno 18 Trainer
1-2. One of the toughest matchups for our deck. Made a mistake game 3 but it didn't matter. I'm dropping at 2-2. Was fun to play again, but like I said before, it's really nice to get to play in a tournament without having to travel/eat the whole weekend.
1-2. One of the toughest matchups for our deck. Made a mistake game 3 but it didn't matter. I'm dropping at 2-2. Was fun to play again, but like I said before, it's really nice to get to play in a tournament without having to travel/eat the whole weekend.
Rampardos/Lucario vs Gallade Toolbox
Tough 0-2. Similar deck to round 1, but some key differences. Draws didn't cooperate. Overall we're still 2-1 in the tournament, so we're still very live, but a second loss will end our day.
Tough 0-2. Similar deck to round 1, but some key differences. Draws didn't cooperate. Overall we're still 2-1 in the tournament, so we're still very live, but a second loss will end our day.
Rampardos/Lucario vs Darkrai/Magnezone
Easy 2-0. Kangaskhan and Mangne-line are both weak to our whole deck. Had a fun line where I drew and played Sudo, retreated my 1-energy Riolu for the Sudo, evolved the Riolu into Lucario, attached to Sudo, and smacked his Darkrai for 70.
Easy 2-0. Kangaskhan and Mangne-line are both weak to our whole deck. Had a fun line where I drew and played Sudo, retreated my 1-energy Riolu for the Sudo, evolved the Riolu into Lucario, attached to Sudo, and smacked his Darkrai for 70.
March 8, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Rampardos/Lucario vs Articuno 18 Trainer
1-2. One of the toughest matchups for our deck. Made a mistake game 3 but it didn't matter. I'm dropping at 2-2. Was fun to play again, but like I said before, it's really nice to get to play in a tournament without having to travel/eat the whole weekend.
1-2. One of the toughest matchups for our deck. Made a mistake game 3 but it didn't matter. I'm dropping at 2-2. Was fun to play again, but like I said before, it's really nice to get to play in a tournament without having to travel/eat the whole weekend.
Rampardos/Lucario vs Gallade Toolbox
Tough 0-2. Similar deck to round 1, but some key differences. Draws didn't cooperate. Overall we're still 2-1 in the tournament, so we're still very live, but a second loss will end our day.
Tough 0-2. Similar deck to round 1, but some key differences. Draws didn't cooperate. Overall we're still 2-1 in the tournament, so we're still very live, but a second loss will end our day.
Rampardos/Lucario vs Darkrai/Magnezone
Easy 2-0. Kangaskhan and Mangne-line are both weak to our whole deck. Had a fun line where I drew and played Sudo, retreated my 1-energy Riolu for the Sudo, evolved the Riolu into Lucario, attached to Sudo, and smacked his Darkrai for 70.
Easy 2-0. Kangaskhan and Mangne-line are both weak to our whole deck. Had a fun line where I drew and played Sudo, retreated my 1-energy Riolu for the Sudo, evolved the Riolu into Lucario, attached to Sudo, and smacked his Darkrai for 70.
Rampardos/Lucario vs Gallade Toolbox
Straightforward 2-0 for us. Some questionable decisions, but we also just line up nicely against that deck. Remember that if you go against Hitmonlee, you either want to have 0 benched Pokes or flood your board. Either give them no options or maximize your own.
Straightforward 2-0 for us. Some questionable decisions, but we also just line up nicely against that deck. Remember that if you go against Hitmonlee, you either want to have 0 benched Pokes or flood your board. Either give them no options or maximize your own.
March 8, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Rampardos/Lucario vs Gallade Toolbox
Tough 0-2. Similar deck to round 1, but some key differences. Draws didn't cooperate. Overall we're still 2-1 in the tournament, so we're still very live, but a second loss will end our day.
Tough 0-2. Similar deck to round 1, but some key differences. Draws didn't cooperate. Overall we're still 2-1 in the tournament, so we're still very live, but a second loss will end our day.
Rampardos/Lucario vs Darkrai/Magnezone
Easy 2-0. Kangaskhan and Mangne-line are both weak to our whole deck. Had a fun line where I drew and played Sudo, retreated my 1-energy Riolu for the Sudo, evolved the Riolu into Lucario, attached to Sudo, and smacked his Darkrai for 70.
Easy 2-0. Kangaskhan and Mangne-line are both weak to our whole deck. Had a fun line where I drew and played Sudo, retreated my 1-energy Riolu for the Sudo, evolved the Riolu into Lucario, attached to Sudo, and smacked his Darkrai for 70.
Rampardos/Lucario vs Gallade Toolbox
Straightforward 2-0 for us. Some questionable decisions, but we also just line up nicely against that deck. Remember that if you go against Hitmonlee, you either want to have 0 benched Pokes or flood your board. Either give them no options or maximize your own.
Straightforward 2-0 for us. Some questionable decisions, but we also just line up nicely against that deck. Remember that if you go against Hitmonlee, you either want to have 0 benched Pokes or flood your board. Either give them no options or maximize your own.
Decided to enter my second Pokemon TCG Pocket tournament today. I'll post updates here for those that are interested. I'll post updates here for those that aren't interested too, but out of spite.
March 8, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Rampardos/Lucario vs Darkrai/Magnezone
Easy 2-0. Kangaskhan and Mangne-line are both weak to our whole deck. Had a fun line where I drew and played Sudo, retreated my 1-energy Riolu for the Sudo, evolved the Riolu into Lucario, attached to Sudo, and smacked his Darkrai for 70.
Easy 2-0. Kangaskhan and Mangne-line are both weak to our whole deck. Had a fun line where I drew and played Sudo, retreated my 1-energy Riolu for the Sudo, evolved the Riolu into Lucario, attached to Sudo, and smacked his Darkrai for 70.