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I was debating whether to make a guide about the but due to its extreme power in the meta right now, I don't think I can ignore it anymore and it's looking to be the second best deck after Suicune. Guzzlord 17T! So just here to highlight and share the best plays I could!
September 7, 2025 at 11:37 AM
I was debating whether to make a guide about the but due to its extreme power in the meta right now, I don't think I can ignore it anymore and it's looking to be the second best deck after Suicune. Guzzlord 17T! So just here to highlight and share the best plays I could!
In my quest to find the best Raikou deck, this is the best performing Raikou deck I have played that can also reliably counter Suicune! The Magnezone variant isn't as good in countering so I settled on this one. Oricorio isn't good against so time to drop it for now.
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September 7, 2025 at 11:37 AM
In my quest to find the best Raikou deck, this is the best performing Raikou deck I have played that can also reliably counter Suicune! The Magnezone variant isn't as good in countering so I settled on this one. Oricorio isn't good against so time to drop it for now.
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Now sharing the best deck of this expansion, Suicune Greninja! It's probably the best deck I've ever played with such a high win rate. Suicune's ability is just bonkers, even beating Sylveon in terms of card draw sometimes. Hope you get your Suicune because this one is a beast!
September 6, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Now sharing the best deck of this expansion, Suicune Greninja! It's probably the best deck I've ever played with such a high win rate. Suicune's ability is just bonkers, even beating Sylveon in terms of card draw sometimes. Hope you get your Suicune because this one is a beast!
Not a “good” deck, but fun and popular enough to deserve the spotlight. Took this from UB4 to Masterball on my alt in 80 games so yes, I still lost a lot. Just wanted to keep this one light and silly, and as a little tribute to all my followers, especially from the start, thank you!
August 13, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Not a “good” deck, but fun and popular enough to deserve the spotlight. Took this from UB4 to Masterball on my alt in 80 games so yes, I still lost a lot. Just wanted to keep this one light and silly, and as a little tribute to all my followers, especially from the start, thank you!
Sharing the Arceus Oricorio build! I don’t see Tapu Koko as a default option, this list is miles better in my testing, being more explosive and unpredictable. It pushes energy generation to its peak, scoring knockouts out of nowhere. My next one will be a fun one so stay tuned!
August 12, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Sharing the Arceus Oricorio build! I don’t see Tapu Koko as a default option, this list is miles better in my testing, being more explosive and unpredictable. It pushes energy generation to its peak, scoring knockouts out of nowhere. My next one will be a fun one so stay tuned!
Finally sharing what might be the best deck in the game Espeon ex Sylveon ex! In contention with Darkrai Giratina, this deck is insanely powerful and can take on any matchup. I know most don't have Espeon ex since we all pulled initially on the Ho-oh pack so I hope you gets yours, goodluck!
August 7, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Finally sharing what might be the best deck in the game Espeon ex Sylveon ex! In contention with Darkrai Giratina, this deck is insanely powerful and can take on any matchup. I know most don't have Espeon ex since we all pulled initially on the Ho-oh pack so I hope you gets yours, goodluck!
Also sharing one of the best EX cards from the Ho-Oh pack! Donphan paired with Rampardos! It’s good against Eevee. I tested Lucario too, but but it didn’t perform nearly as well. This is the one that got me to Masterball. Also indicating the most replaceable card to fit in techs.
August 3, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Also sharing one of the best EX cards from the Ho-Oh pack! Donphan paired with Rampardos! It’s good against Eevee. I tested Lucario too, but but it didn’t perform nearly as well. This is the one that got me to Masterball. Also indicating the most replaceable card to fit in techs.
Sharing the first guide for one of the best new EX card this expansion, Crobat! Had solid results with it so far, though some old decks still feel stronger. Power level data is still fresh and only accounting for high share so a bit unreliable for now. Hope you get your Crobats!
August 1, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Sharing the first guide for one of the best new EX card this expansion, Crobat! Had solid results with it so far, though some old decks still feel stronger. Power level data is still fresh and only accounting for high share so a bit unreliable for now. Hope you get your Crobats!
Since I realized I haven’t shared an Oricorio guide yet and with its rising popularity for beating decks like Charizard. Here’s the most successful Oricorio build right now. Many of you might already know it, but I’m just sharing the key nuances again for anyone new to the deck.
July 9, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Since I realized I haven’t shared an Oricorio guide yet and with its rising popularity for beating decks like Charizard. Here’s the most successful Oricorio build right now. Many of you might already know it, but I’m just sharing the key nuances again for anyone new to the deck.
You’ve probably faced this in Ranked - it’s a pretty straightforward deck,Charizard Sylveon! I wanted to feature it because it’s a big reason for the resurgence of Oricorio thanks to its extreme power.Just here to share some nuances and its role in the current metagame.
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July 9, 2025 at 7:11 PM
You’ve probably faced this in Ranked - it’s a pretty straightforward deck,Charizard Sylveon! I wanted to feature it because it’s a big reason for the resurgence of Oricorio thanks to its extreme power.Just here to share some nuances and its role in the current metagame.
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Finally sharing what looks like a crazy deck but is actually really strong! It’s the list that took me to Masterball. A little bit finicky, but relatively easy to play once you know how it works. Here’s the guide for it, it's Flareon, Leafeon, and Sylveon! Thank you!
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July 5, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Finally sharing what looks like a crazy deck but is actually really strong! It’s the list that took me to Masterball. A little bit finicky, but relatively easy to play once you know how it works. Here’s the guide for it, it's Flareon, Leafeon, and Sylveon! Thank you!
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Testing a lot of decks and thinking about what to feature. Most top decks run Sylveon, and this one can win games outright. It’s also a nice option for anyone who just has one Sylveon, so I hope you pull yours. it's Garchomp Rampardos Sylveon, More guides coming, thank you!
July 4, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Testing a lot of decks and thinking about what to feature. Most top decks run Sylveon, and this one can win games outright. It’s also a nice option for anyone who just has one Sylveon, so I hope you pull yours. it's Garchomp Rampardos Sylveon, More guides coming, thank you!
My first guide for Eevee Grove. It's Sylveon Greninja! I know there are other Sylveon builds out there, but this one has been dominating so far. It took me from UB3 to UB4 with a 60% win rate. Sylveon is looking absolutely insane, if not the best Pokémon in Eevee Grove!
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June 29, 2025 at 3:39 AM
My first guide for Eevee Grove. It's Sylveon Greninja! I know there are other Sylveon builds out there, but this one has been dominating so far. It took me from UB3 to UB4 with a 60% win rate. Sylveon is looking absolutely insane, if not the best Pokémon in Eevee Grove!
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Sharing my favorite decks to play lately especially in this go-second meta. Stoutland shuts down a lot of the fast decks running around, and convinced by how strong it is. It even got me to Masterball on my second account. You might be sleeping on this one, come join the ride!
June 14, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Sharing my favorite decks to play lately especially in this go-second meta. Stoutland shuts down a lot of the fast decks running around, and convinced by how strong it is. It even got me to Masterball on my second account. You might be sleeping on this one, come join the ride!
Poison is definitely back! slowly seeping into the meta and win unwinnable games thanks to Grindcore. If you enjoy watching your opponent lose HP, energy, and hope all at once, Guzzlord Nihilego is the deck for you and also a Naganadel section.
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June 11, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Poison is definitely back! slowly seeping into the meta and win unwinnable games thanks to Grindcore. If you enjoy watching your opponent lose HP, energy, and hope all at once, Guzzlord Nihilego is the deck for you and also a Naganadel section.
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This one’s much more simpler, but I had to highlight it for its insane power level. It’s the deck that made my Buzzwole climb brutal. It's Silvally Blacephaon and honestly, it’s solidifying Silvally as one of the best packages this expansion. Expect to see a lot of Silvally decks moving forward.
June 6, 2025 at 8:11 PM
This one’s much more simpler, but I had to highlight it for its insane power level. It’s the deck that made my Buzzwole climb brutal. It's Silvally Blacephaon and honestly, it’s solidifying Silvally as one of the best packages this expansion. Expect to see a lot of Silvally decks moving forward.
Since it’s been highly requested, I spent a lot of time learning this one and finally reached Masterball—although I think I played in the most hostile environment for it lately. Easily my most detailed guide so far, with even more info than the quick guide so check the full guide for sure!
June 5, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Since it’s been highly requested, I spent a lot of time learning this one and finally reached Masterball—although I think I played in the most hostile environment for it lately. Easily my most detailed guide so far, with even more info than the quick guide so check the full guide for sure!
The meta shifted so fast that once Silvally Rampardos rose, this deck emerged as one of its best counters. Shiinotic Solgaleo matches its speed and even one-shots it. Been getting a high winrate against Silvally with this one while also being able to keep up with the top decks!
June 1, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The meta shifted so fast that once Silvally Rampardos rose, this deck emerged as one of its best counters. Shiinotic Solgaleo matches its speed and even one-shots it. Been getting a high winrate against Silvally with this one while also being able to keep up with the top decks!
We’re looking at probably the strongest deck from Extradimensional Crisis so far-Silvally Rampardos! Solid winrates in tournaments and performed great in my own testing, climbing from UB3 to UB4 with a 68% winrate. I dropped a ton of notes in the full guide, so check it out!
May 31, 2025 at 4:33 PM
We’re looking at probably the strongest deck from Extradimensional Crisis so far-Silvally Rampardos! Solid winrates in tournaments and performed great in my own testing, climbing from UB3 to UB4 with a 68% winrate. I dropped a ton of notes in the full guide, so check it out!
Really enjoyed playing this deck and definitely one that needed a guide because of how complex it can get. Easily one of the stronger decks and can go toe-to-toe with anything. Also the deck that got me to Masterball on my second account!
It’s Tapu Lele Greninja Giratina!
It’s Tapu Lele Greninja Giratina!
May 15, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Really enjoyed playing this deck and definitely one that needed a guide because of how complex it can get. Easily one of the stronger decks and can go toe-to-toe with anything. Also the deck that got me to Masterball on my second account!
It’s Tapu Lele Greninja Giratina!
It’s Tapu Lele Greninja Giratina!
Sorry it took a bit and a lot has freaking changed! But finally bringing one of the strongest Stage 2 decks right now, and easily the best Rampardos version so far. We’ve got a solid list for this EX, it's Garchomp ex Rampardos! Power level is only based on the top decks.
May 15, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Sorry it took a bit and a lot has freaking changed! But finally bringing one of the strongest Stage 2 decks right now, and easily the best Rampardos version so far. We’ve got a solid list for this EX, it's Garchomp ex Rampardos! Power level is only based on the top decks.
Looks like we’re looking at one of the best decks of Celestial Guardians! Solgaleo Skarmory!
Not the one I hit Masterball with — but I used this from UB 3 to UB 4. I’ve got another deck that carried me from UB 4 to Masterball, so stay tuned for that too.
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Not the one I hit Masterball with — but I used this from UB 3 to UB 4. I’ve got another deck that carried me from UB 4 to Masterball, so stay tuned for that too.
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May 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Looks like we’re looking at one of the best decks of Celestial Guardians! Solgaleo Skarmory!
Not the one I hit Masterball with — but I used this from UB 3 to UB 4. I’ve got another deck that carried me from UB 4 to Masterball, so stay tuned for that too.
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Not the one I hit Masterball with — but I used this from UB 3 to UB 4. I’ve got another deck that carried me from UB 4 to Masterball, so stay tuned for that too.
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Since I don’t have a full guide for it yet, just wanted to highlight Blastoise! It’s been impressive of with how well it handles Darkrai Giratina. Also updated the tier list over at ptcgpocket, so check that out if you want a better idea of the power level!
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April 22, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Since I don’t have a full guide for it yet, just wanted to highlight Blastoise! It’s been impressive of with how well it handles Darkrai Giratina. Also updated the tier list over at ptcgpocket, so check that out if you want a better idea of the power level!
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Although it's already well-known at this point, I thought it was worth putting together a guide for the best deck of Shining Revelry, especially with all the recent improvements since the first version - Giratina Darkrai! If you want to play it at its best, check out the full guide!
April 18, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Although it's already well-known at this point, I thought it was worth putting together a guide for the best deck of Shining Revelry, especially with all the recent improvements since the first version - Giratina Darkrai! If you want to play it at its best, check out the full guide!
Finally showcasing one of the strongest Giratina counters in Shining Revelry—Meowscarada. I’ve tested a bunch of different builds (and skipped a few that didn’t quite make the cut). To know more about the reasoning behind the featured decks, check out the full guide as always!
April 13, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Finally showcasing one of the strongest Giratina counters in Shining Revelry—Meowscarada. I’ve tested a bunch of different builds (and skipped a few that didn’t quite make the cut). To know more about the reasoning behind the featured decks, check out the full guide as always!