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As for the first question, as before, because they are part of the format still. I can almost assure you that Pokemon in the 2018-2019 format might still have it but if we continue on with GX (unlikely since EX are a long time part of the game) I think the EX part might dissapear from Safeguard...

Without doubt I can tell you how powerful Safeguard Pokemon are right now. If you bother to run something that is an alternate non-GX/EX evolution your going to beat it, hands down. Again there is very little numbers to worry about aswell, as Alolan Vulpix searches for it using more as 2 per...

They dont remove that at all. Because including Alolan Ninetales means you still have to work with just 4 Alolan Vulpix to make it all happen, all the while Alolan Ninetales GX is a greater allround Pokemon that will win you the game. I personally do not think the format currently asks you if...

Sorry misread the whole title! Have altered the above post! In regards to Glaxeon EX! I think there is a lot of stuff to consider with them and indeed Alolan Ninetales, both normal and GX. In my eyes it could lead to a very promising start of a control deck. With some serious counters for...

Well... First of let me say that I think Gallade is just the easiest inclusion because it fits the evolution line, meaning that unlike many effective attackers it only thakes up 1 slot. In addition there will also be quite some games where Gallade isn't played or taken at all. If anything it's...

Yup. You have to do it the 'hard' way. But as above. I unfortunatly dont think that at this moment and time milling your opponent is a viable strategy. Even with Avalugg or other means. Milling in Pokemon is technically a great strategy because there is so much draw going on. Milling 10 is...

I don't think you really get the point of good design or the advantage GX designs have over EX. What I believe to be the case is that GX Pokemon are actually fantastic designs, as they are both powerful but not basic exclusive either. The advantage here is that you can expect them to have HP...

Go for it its fun as long as you think its fun. What I like about Pokemon is that ideally you play in your Masters division and then things do not feel lopsided in terms of age and knowledge of how to play the game. Having fun is whats it all about. Also keep in mind that if you do play with a...

Feel free to give it a try! Those 2 Diance could also be 1 additional Eevee and Sylveon GX. At which point I still believe that this set up is superior to any Diance set up that still requires you to have the right Pokemon on the bench at the right time and preferably turn 1-2, with the 2...

Exact, to me the meta now revolves on the decks that can set up the quickest, by large because I don't see a lot of locks/tools being the fastest alternative route to have a good boardstate from turn 1 and on. I think Golisopod GX is really fast and almost there aswell. The prime reason why I...

Both, basically play as much as possible. Here in the Netherlands I recently found out that the old Nationals dont excist anymore which basically means I have to travel more as I ever used to, however this commitment is all part of the competitive scene and typically I will say that the scene is...

I think it's typically fun for casual play and pre-releases but otherwise think this isn't too clunky but outright too inefficient for the Pokemon that are run for this strategy. Charizard GX's Wing Attack in my opinion is bad, Crimson Storm is cool and plausable thanks to Kiawe but discarding 3...

I believe the point remains that Magical Ribbon lets you search for any 3 cards in your deck. Not just Pokemon, not just Trainers, not just Energies. I agree with you that Tapu Lele GX is also incredible, it is also another card that can be searched for with Magical Ribbon. I agree with you...

If you don't think this has as much to do with blocking and deck construction for the format I think you are missing the prime point. They block Pokemon EX because these are still as relevant as Pokemon GX are and they are part of the current standard format and part of the current extended...

I currently do not think Alolan Muk GX has a deck ready yet. However it might come in the future. By large because the Grimer in BUS specifically has a basic design that is just much better as you typically get from a basic pokemon (like Alolan Vulpix in the previous set for example). A key card...

Edit: Nevermind, misread the title!

I cant agree with the statement that these abilities or effects are broken. I agree with Volbeat that it makes deck design more difficult, to me this is a good thing aswell as the filter from bad to good isn't as clear in Pokemon now as it was for example 8 years ago. We have Guzma's, Escape...

For now you have most stuff covered. The thing is that there are bound to come more decks overtme, as such I wouldn't focus too much on what is the precieved Tier 2 and 3. For example Decidueye GX seems to have lost some populairity but frankly speaking it's still a very powerful option and more...

Its alwys possible to floatstone, though the likelyness of this happingen early game dimishes by playing a few of either, or a pair to be precise, unless Skyla is also part of the deck for some reason. The thing is, I don't think Diance has what it thakes to be top competitive and bring the best...

The thing with Diance is that if you want to have it as a consistent opening you'd want to run more as you do Ralts. If you do that it also needs to have a significant purpose in the lategame (like Ralts to Gardevoir GX has, or Sylveon GX for that matter). Sylveon GX can be disrupted by N, at...