(2) Dragon-type Symbol Revealed, Raikou EX from 'Dark Rush' [12/9]
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Zekrom Black said:
Actually, there were plenty of 170 EXes, and one 110 (Shaymin).
I kinda wish it wasn't yellow, orange or maroon or anything else would have worked better than yellow...also the symbol looks odd as well...
A lot of these upcoming cards seem like they have a lot of potential (ignoring retreat cost, of course)
Raikou might only have one retreat cost, but with trainer lock rearing its ugly head everywhere in this format, playing a switch might not be possible. It NEEDS to get on the bench for Elektrik's ability.
I can see someone putting the HBPD Vanilluxe (2-1-2 line maybe?) in as a tech for its warp point ability, but with Rare Candy's new secret formula (and again, trainer lock) it's less viable than Flygon was back in its day, or even Palkia Lv. X... Just get the sundae out before the flower blooms. Or the stage 1.
Raikou is extremely viable. However, if you want to snipe for 100, Blastoise or Suicune/Entei Legend is overall your better bet.
Although teaming Raikou up with Zekrom (or even Thundurus if you're a honey badger) can be more intimidating, as Zekrom can hit the defending Pokemon harder. Plus since Lightning decks are more common today, playing Water can be a bad idea.
Now comparing these to Mewtwo EX, who has the ability to be self reliant (as in needing little to no techs), Entei EX and Raikou EX are utterly useless. Let's just cross our fingers for Suicune EX.
Raikou might only have one retreat cost, but with trainer lock rearing its ugly head everywhere in this format, playing a switch might not be possible. It NEEDS to get on the bench for Elektrik's ability.
I can see someone putting the HBPD Vanilluxe (2-1-2 line maybe?) in as a tech for its warp point ability, but with Rare Candy's new secret formula (and again, trainer lock) it's less viable than Flygon was back in its day, or even Palkia Lv. X... Just get the sundae out before the flower blooms. Or the stage 1.
Raikou is extremely viable. However, if you want to snipe for 100, Blastoise or Suicune/Entei Legend is overall your better bet.
Although teaming Raikou up with Zekrom (or even Thundurus if you're a honey badger) can be more intimidating, as Zekrom can hit the defending Pokemon harder. Plus since Lightning decks are more common today, playing Water can be a bad idea.
Now comparing these to Mewtwo EX, who has the ability to be self reliant (as in needing little to no techs), Entei EX and Raikou EX are utterly useless. Let's just cross our fingers for Suicune EX.
Basically, slot a few Raikou into most Eelektric decks and bob's your uncle. Also, loving the new symbol. Dragon types are gonna be cool.
EeveeLv99 said:
The new stadium Skyarrow Bridge (from Psycho Drive) gives all basic pokes one less retreat cost. With it, Raikou (and Thundurus if you play it) have a free retreat cost. This means that you could technically be rotating between two Raikous, with on the bench being set up with Eelektriks and the other attacking. Next turn, you switch the active Raikou with the one that is set up on the bench (using free retreat, of course) and pretty much repeat the process. And in this deck, you could start with Thundurus to discard energy foe Eelektrik to use.
Holy cow, now that I'm thinking about it, this might be a good idea. Now I want me some Raikous.
Tobi_Akatsuki said:
Dark purple or light blue would be cool, too.
Ah, such an awesome news post! I'm super excited for Dragon Rush; between the new Dragon typing, the holographic cards, and more older pokémon coming back to the TCG, it's incredibly exciting. I love the blister packs for Dark Rush, too; Lilligant Promo, hurray! I'm going to be spending a lot money in the new year, but that's what tax returns are for. >_>
i don't like the dragon symbol mouch because it really looks like the electric symbol
Artemis said:
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ LOL on the tax return comment! Thanks for reminding me! Now I know what to spend it on
DMYSYS said:
I highly doubt that this is a "one-of" thing. There hasn't been a new type since the Gen 2 era, so this is a major change to add now. Furthermore, they will be printing basic (and maybe special) dragon energy, which alone qualifies as a reason to keep it going. Why create a whole new type, which has the potential to drastically change the face of the TCG, give it basic energy, and give it all the support it undoubtedly get with this set, just to never use it again?