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Dark Void (Darkrai / Malamar EX / Zoroark)

OPoShmo

OPoShmo

Forever wishing Flygon-EX was more usable...
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Pokemon: 11

  • 2 Zorua XY
    2 Zoroark LTR
    2 Yveltal XY
    2 Malamar EX PHF
    3 Darkrai XY22 Promo
Trainers/Supporters/Stadiums: 35

  • 1 Shadow Triad
    1 Pokemon Center Lady
    2 Colress
    2 Lysandre
    2 Pokemon Fan Club
    3 Professor Sycamore

    2 Shadow Circle

    1 Startling Megaphone
    2 Switch
    2 Professor's Letter
    3 Muscle Band
    3 Ultra Ball
    3 VS Seeker
    4 Hypnotoxic Laser
    4 Energy Switch
Energy: 14

  • 2 Double Colorless
    12 Darkness Energy

Strategy:
Yes, it's one of THOSE decks, trying to make sleep-lock a thing. Basic strategy is to have Yveltal up turn 1 accelerating darkness energy from the discard onto Darkrai (and Zoroark mid- to late-game). With Muscle band, it's hitting for a respectable 50 with the setup bonus for the bench. Malamar EX is there to abuse Hyper Hypnosis and combo with Energy Switch to further power up a second and third Darkrai, as well as a Zoroark. Darkrai starts hitting out for a nice 120 with sleep - 140 with Muscle Band - and regens 30HP at a time. Hypnotoxic Laser does the same job as Malamar EX plus poison, but can be too flippy sometimes to completely rely on it. Shadow Triad is there to grab a clutch HTL when the Malamar EX -> energy attachment -> Energy Switch strategy isn't available. Zoroark is there to hit for up to 120 with a full bench - again 140 with Muscle Band - should Darkrai fall/not set up in time, hence the DCE.

I run Shadow Circle to stop an auto-loss against Donphan and because I don't want to be "that guy" that runs LaserBank. Sycamore helps with dumping energy in the discard, plus refills the hand nicely. Pokemon Fan Club ensures Darkrai and Yveltal will always be available. Lysandre brings up any Virizion EX that feel like ruining Darkrai's fun. Colress refreshes any dud hands I draw. Startling Megaphone clears my opponent's bench setup fast and efficient. Professor's Letter works with Ultra Ball to dump energy and grab any Pokemon I need in that turn. VS Seeker recycles whichever supporters are most useful in the match. Switch... umm... switches.

So that's my strategy. Apologies for the obvious deck name. Only cards I point-blank refuse to use are N, Yveltal EX and Virbank City Gym. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated as I still have until Saturday to change out cards before Cities!
 
I get not wanting to use Virbank City but why don't you want to use N or Yveltal EX? Because they're overused?

If you don't want N you should perhaps consider Shauna or Colress. There will be times when you really need a new hand but can't afford to Sycamore the entire thing away.

I would also recommend another 1 or 2 VS Seeker. Maybe a Lysandre's Trump Card in case you burn too many cards too quickly. It would also get you back your Hypnotoxic lasers.

Long distance hypnosis Munnao is also an option for sleep but it's a risk and it works against Zoroark.
 
Yveltal EX - yes, I think it's a little TOO overused (plus I have a personal dislike for it as it still evades me whenever opening XY booster packs >.>)
N - just plain and simple there isn't any way of me getting him into my deck because nobody trades them at my local night, and getting a playset online is so darn expensive...

Colress was a thought. I'll definitely see if I can grab at least 2 before the weekend!

Looking over the list, I don't actually know why I don't have more than 1 VS seeker. That will be getting amended pronto! Maybe remove a Sycamore and an Energy Switch? Or even an Evosoda so I don't give up a chance for the full 4 Energy Switch combos?
 
I think dropping the Evosoda is a good idea. You only run 2 evolutions so I wouldn't think its that essential. You could always swap your Zorua XY for Zorua LTR and use Ascension in an absolute pinch. Maybe try and find space for another ultra ball to get you the pokemon you need.

Colress comes in a theme deck so he should be easier to get hold of. I know what you mean about N. I think I was about £20 for the full playset.
 
Thanks for the advice! Any opinion on the AZ/Pokemon Center Lady dilemma? Apart from that, I think I've got a more focused idea of how this decklist should look when finalised.
 
I'd probably say Pokemon Centre Lady over AZ. Most of the Pokemon have quite low HP anyway so if you do get the chance to heal them 60 will probably be enough, particularly if Darkrai is healing itself as well.

Have you thought about adding Darkrai EX for the free retreat? It could be really helpful for switching from Yveltal into Darkrai after you've set up. Yveltal is a nuisance to retreat manually since he only needs 1 energy to attack but 2 to retreat. Also it can be good if something gets Lysandre'd up to play a Dark energy on it, retreat, then switch the dark energy to the active.
 
Awesome, I'll keep PCL in then! I've thought about Darkrai EX, and if someone has one for trade/sale that I can grab then I'll definitely go for it, but it runs a similar problem to N in that nobody seems to have it. It's always been a thought for the deck, but if need be I can always use a Switch to get Yveltal out of the active (or worst case scenario - play it for as long as possible before letting it get knocked out)

*EDIT: Decklist + strategy updated
 
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