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That's true, so on second thought the deck should run more Hydreigon-EX to avoid prizing. If 2 Hydreigon-EX on the bench is going to be needed I would run a 3rd and drop Giratina-EX altogether. Then there is room for another card, like PFC, Shauna, Druddigon, Megaphone, etc. I say you don't...

That's what I'm wondering, does it require waiting a turn to evolve? The design is absolutely fantastic, but I'm kind of underwhelmed with the actual mechanic of it. They seem like cards you would only run 1-2 of in a deck already making heavy use of that Stage 1, like Raichu.

Item lock. At first they just worry me that they will eventually annoy me. I worry they are going to be broke or smother the viable card pool. Counters to this powerful lock is often too little, too late or too specific. I'm not alone in thinking Seismatoad-EX has been a nightmare all season and...

XY8? I thought this was the start of a new block.

The list is looking pretty tight, so it's tough to say what could be replaced. It looks at this points it's a matter of match-ups and finding cards that might not carry their weight. I don't want to say drop a Birch or Xerosic because they are both good. Maybe you don't need 2 Giratina-EX? It's...

You don't exactly need to run a stadium yourself for Hydreigon-EX, because it is extremely rare a deck doesn't have one, but you would be at the mercy of your opponent early game and they would have complete control over the stadium game. Silent Lab in particular could cause a lot of problems...

One possible issue I see here is bench space. Hoopa-EX is great for grabbing Shaymin-EX, Tyranitar-EX, and M Tryanitar-EX but now you have two (near) useless Pokemon on your bench in Shaymin-EX/Hoopa-EX when you will need room for building a 2nd M Tyranitar-EX as well as multiple Forretress...

Attacks that deal damage based on hand size are tricky, because you may need to play some cards and it could ruin the entire damage output. Such a strategy needs to focus on reliable 2shots. I like Gourgeist PHF better. A stage 1 and when it's ability is triggered can usually tank a hit from...

What do you guys think about Roserade DRX with Vileplume AOR in Expanded? It takes up space in a deck already running a stage 2 support Pokemon, but it can grab that clutch energy/supporter/Pokemon and can turn AZ into a universal search supporter.

Thank you for the great article! The Aegislash-EX can be a thorn in nearly all Aromatisse variants. I have a lot of fun playing with Fairy Box, but Aegislash-EX is so much to overcome, especially two of them. Ray-Tisse appears to be the best version to deal with the sword, so I will definitely...

My concern with Vileplume is having it be stuck in the active. AZ certainly works, but without VS. Seeker you would have to run a high count for it to be reliable.

I like the other Porygon Z with Crawdaunt better. It can deal damage as well as adding an additional energy requirement, which can be just as effective, if not more than an energy discard. Add Head Ringer and EX's are looking at an additional CC. With this you are banking on a deck out, and even...

Training Center can also give all your opponents Pokemon +30 HP making it harder to get the KO on them, so it could end up working against you. Currently I like Silent Lab in this this as it helps slow down Shaymin EX and gets around Aegislash EX among other things. Mr Mime won't be around in...

One of the issues with Noivern FFI is the energy requirement. 3 energy attachments is too slow, and Double Dragon Energy is vulnerable to hammers. Echolocation flips are the X-factor here but you don't want to be passing turns hoping an energy attachment isn't wasted by flipping tails. One way...

Diamond & Pearl and HeartGold/SoulSilver didn't allow the player going first to play any trainers. It wasn't until Black & White came out that these restrictions were removed. There has also been other restrictions in the past such as not drawing a card and no supporters.

First turn stadium lock is a solution to Shiftry Donk so I figured I would mention it. The first turn restrictions have always changed throughout the years and they will change again, when this will happen next is anyone's guess. Do I expect this exact change to happen? Of course not. I do not...

If Forest of Giant Plants is determined to be a detriment to expanded, all other options should be explored before banning. If the problem is due to insane first turn set up, they could change the rules making it so the the player going first can't play any stadiums. Not being able to play a...

The game is all about Pokemon-EX so its nice that new players can finally learn to play with them. I'm all for this as long as this doesn't make the cards standard eligible.

Just a heads up for people that want to try this out, if you are under the age of 21 you may need to be accompanied by an older adult. This all depends on location of course but worth checking out before making the trip. http://www.daveandbusters.com/policies/

I was afraid of Expanded taking over and this is another step closer to that. What is this obsession with the Black and White era of cards?