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  1. HouchinsDJ

    Standard (BKT-ULP) Empoleon/Octillery

    I agree with @Dark Espeon about including Alolan Vulpix. Great for searching Pokémon and filling a bench spot. I don't know how I feel about Manaphy EX, as I feel like it gives your opponent two free prize cards, but it's ability is great and you're running no Float Stones so I understand why...
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    Expanded Zoroark GX/Lycanroc GX

    Here is my Zoroark/Lycanroc list that I'm currently testing in Expanded. Most of the build should look familiar, but I have made some alterations. I included Giratina because I don't like the Greninja matchup. I haven't seen a Zoroark/Lycanroc list run it which I find odd. It ensures a favorable...
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    Standard Buzzwole/Lycanroc

    True, but you won't have Octillery on your first turn, which is when you're going to want to use Lillie. I agree that it's not necessary, but if you are looking for an optimal first turn Supporter it's not a bad choice!
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    Standard Buzzwole/Lycanroc

    Nice list overall, but do agree with @Dark Espeon. Three Regirock EX is too many. You have a higher risk starting with it, and three doesn't make the math any different between your 2HKOs and OHKOs. Most games I only need one on my bench, if I even need one at all, but understand running two...
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    Help Variants for Ho-oh/Salazzle GX

    To add to what @gumball51321 said, I think Garbodor (Garbotoxin) is going to be almost necessary once the new Solgaleo GX comes out. I personally recommend a Salazzle GX/Garbodor deck. For two energies, you hit 110 (140 with a Choice Band) which 2HKOs everything and also OHKOs Solgaleo...
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    Help Returning to the competitive scene after long hiatus

    As far as some YouTube channels, I recommend Derium's Competitive Channel, Tablemon, and OmniPoke. I would look at deck lists from recent tournaments. LimitlessTCG's site is great for that.
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    Help Which greninja variant is best?

    I second Starmie without the Break.
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    Standard Finding the optimal Tapu Bulu build

    Happy Holidays, everyone! As the title suggests, I'm trying to find the optimal Tapu Bulu build. Here's the list I'm currently playing: ****** Pokémon Trading Card Game Deck List ****** ##Pokémon - 14 * 3 Tapu Bulu-GX BUS 130 * 3 Grubbin SUM 13 * 1 Charjabug SUM 51 * 3 Vikavolt SUM 52 * 1...
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    Help Expanded Noob Here

    I think Turbo Turtles has seen a dip in play mainly because of all the Zoroark hype. Not that Zoroark has a distinct advantage over it competitively, but players have been gravitating towards Zoroark variants because it's a new archetype. The same thing happened to Gardevoir in Standard. I still...
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    Standard Silvally/Buzzwole: Is it worth it?

    I just think Buzzwole gains the benefits that Silvally offers elsewhere. Cards like Max Elixir and Guzma help with energy acceleration and free retreat. Silvally's weakness is probably it's biggest downside at the moment, but it also has an awkward attack cost that you'd rather spend on...
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    Help Expanded Noob Here

    Yeah, I've been playing Night March the most. It's a lot of fun, but one Oricorio or Karen can wreck you. I like Zoroark/Lycanroc too though, and do feel that it's a bit more consistent. I've also contemplated trying Turbo Darkrai and Turbo Turtles, but both seem to have taken a dip in play...
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    Help Expanded Noob Here

    Hey everyone, so I'm planning on attending my first Regional in March at Anaheim and it's Expanded. I have a little experience with Expanded, but overall I would consider myself very inexperienced when it comes to the format. I've been trying out a few decks online (Night March, Zoroark...
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    Standard Necrozma/Metagross GX

    I prefer focusing on Metagross, but think shifting the focus to Necrozma could be fun. No Tapu Lele GX? This deck needs it. I'm assuming you don't have any at the moment which is why they're not included, but I'd remove the Kartana GX, Registeel, and Octillery line for 3 Tapu Lele GX and an...
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    Help Meta Help for a Returning Player

    LimitlessTCG's website is a good place to look for deck lists that have topped recent tournaments. As far as a tier lists, I'd say they they look something like the following: Tier 1: Zoroark/Lycanroc Buzzwole/Lycanroc Zoroark/Golisopod Gardevoir Tier 2: Volcanion Greninja Zoroark/Decidueye...
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    Expanded Zorbees! (Vespiquen/Zoroarks)

    Yeah true. I think I just need to play the deck a bit more because there's been a few games where I've had to discard Zoroark or Vespiquen pieces to ramp up Vespiquen's damage and it's left me in a weird spot, such as having a Zorua, but no more Zoroark, or vice-versa. Same with the Vespiquen...
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    Expanded Zorbees! (Vespiquen/Zoroarks)

    Gotcha! Yeah, I like the deck a lot! I played a few games online and had good results. I am trying out a pretty significant change, which I'd like to hear your input on. I removed 2 Zorua and both BKT Zoroark for 4 Klefki. I know you discussed how strong the non-GX Zoroark is, and I agree, but I...
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    Expanded Zorbees! (Vespiquen/Zoroarks)

    Nice list! I haven't had a chance to test it yet, but I did build it on PTCGO and intend to soon. I only have one question/suggestion, and it's a very small one. What do you think about cutting one Sycamore for a fourth VS Seeker? I'm just starting to dive into Expanded so maybe it's just my...
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    Help Best Computer Search-less deck for Dallas

    Do you have a list for Zoroark/Vespiquen? I'm starting to playtest for Anaheim Regionals and I'm pretty new to Expanded. I know I want to play a Zoroark variant and am currently testing NM, but would love to try Zoroark/Vespiquen!
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    Tournament My Memphis recap

    Good job on the Top 256 finish! I've never been to a Regional but plan to go to the one in California in March since it's only a few hours away from me.
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    Discussion Regarding Cheating in the PTCG

    No clue what the actual amount is, but someone calculated that Long has won somewhere in the ballpark of $40,000 playing at major tournaments. I wonder how many of those tournaments were played clean by him.
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