Not too bad I guess. But couldn't this reveal be accompanied by something a little more unexpected, like fairy Gardevoir or M. Ampharos?
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Hmmm so all we have left to get special energy is fire and water which is a funny coincidence since Volcanion is the last Gen. 6 Pokemon left to be reveal. (No I don't think Volcanion will be in the next, I just think it funny)
(Just finished watching The Flash season 1 when this was revealed).
Removing weakness is not as unique as I was hoping for a special energy but it isn't terrible for M-Manectric EX. I can't imagine it being used all too often however, special energy can't be recovered or accelerated so it may end up being a dead card in your deck and discard for setting up purposes.
The real interesting part is how this will change things for Jolteon+Stage 1 friends. Dual typing with no weakness would be an incredibly strong utility if you use the right stage 1 Pokemon. Would take a lot of looking into older XY-on sets to figure out which Pokemon can best take advantage of this energy and the Electric typing.
Removing weakness is not as unique as I was hoping for a special energy but it isn't terrible for M-Manectric EX. I can't imagine it being used all too often however, special energy can't be recovered or accelerated so it may end up being a dead card in your deck and discard for setting up purposes.
The real interesting part is how this will change things for Jolteon+Stage 1 friends. Dual typing with no weakness would be an incredibly strong utility if you use the right stage 1 Pokemon. Would take a lot of looking into older XY-on sets to figure out which Pokemon can best take advantage of this energy and the Electric typing.
Dang. No Mega Ampharos reveal yet.
Still, could make some interesting decks and substitute for Weakness Policy.
Still, could make some interesting decks and substitute for Weakness Policy.
To be honest I always expected a special Electric Energy to do something like cut down the energy cost for attacks. Something more decent.
I am excited to see what rogue mind's do with the Jolteon and stage 1's (stage 1 rush from HGSS comes to mind). My first instinct would be Jolteon/Magcargo-AT/Excadrill-AT/Huntail/Golurk (Bandit Ring). I know it looks clunky, and I don't expect all of these Pokemon to make the cut, but these are just a few of the techs that could take advantage of having Electric type/no weakness with the Flash Energy.
I await to see what Bandit Ring has left to show for Stage 1 combinations that Jolteon would love to be partnered with (come on other eeveelutions!).
I await to see what Bandit Ring has left to show for Stage 1 combinations that Jolteon would love to be partnered with (come on other eeveelutions!).
So confirmed Ampharos EX is lightning? I'd say so this pretty much confirms it. It's also very nice considering people are playing groudon right now, not that groudon isn't already a threat. Hopefully M Ampharos is good too. I look forward to playing that or Tyranitar. Gen 2 love woo
Man... I Was So hyped for a bad A** Special Lightning Energy! But instead, We get an inverted lightning energy (Lightning bolt is yellow and Circle thingy is Black) Would LOVE if this was New artwork for the lightning energy however. but I Mean... yeah lightning has no weakness, but It's Not THAT big of a deal seeing as though M-Manectric is usually paired with Other types that counter/neutral to that weakness. well.. here's to hoping the water and fire energies are worth a Tight spot in a deck.
why is groudon considered being played now? is it because of wobbufet?
mega manectric was mostly considered a supporter pokemon since its always paired with something else & not usually used as main attacker, but i think they want to get away from that & start bringing an electric type mega that is powerful enough to be used as the main attacker & mvp rather than a supporter....at least i hope that is what they are doing with mega amphoros ...
when i saw mega sceptile i was a bit heart broken that it might become another mega manectric, just a supporting mega....but i'm sure this set will make good grass support to make mega sceptile the main mvp
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FINALLY an amazing looking EX from this set (other than Shiny M Rayquaza of course)
Interesting mechanic. Can't really see it getting much use though.
Whoa!! Awesoms looking card!! Did not see giratina coming as the last ex!!! Too bad it wasn't arceus , maybe he will be in the mini set!!
Alrighty , now we just need to see shiny primal groudon and shiny primal kyogre!! And if they are anything like the mega ray shiny than we are in for some serious eye candy!! Hahah
Alrighty , now we just need to see shiny primal groudon and shiny primal kyogre!! And if they are anything like the mega ray shiny than we are in for some serious eye candy!! Hahah
That 'artwork' looks sick. And if it really is the artwork, I'm not too worried about another Giratina ^_^
If that energy cost is really a whooping 4 energy, I am a bit two minded about how good the card will be. The attack also seems to be the 'main' effect (and purpose) of the card, unless the first thing is an Ability.
If that energy cost is really a whooping 4 energy, I am a bit two minded about how good the card will be. The attack also seems to be the 'main' effect (and purpose) of the card, unless the first thing is an Ability.