Giratina Deck

[Pokeclone10]

[UPDATE #1] Updated deck list. Thanks goes to Emporer for the help.

I've been trying to make a deck based on Giratina EX. I usually don't have very good knowledge when it comes to making strategies, so I posted this deck in the Deck Garage to get some help with it.

So without further ado, here is my deck list:

Pokemon : 20

1 : Giratina EX (DRE-92)
3 : Wurmple (DRE-6)
1 : Sigilyph (DRE-52)
3 : Gothita (DRE-55)
2 : Roselia (DRE-12)
1 : Shaymin EX (NX-5)
1 : Virizion (NV-13)

2 : Silcoon (DRE-7)
2 : Gothorita (DRE-56)
2 : Roserade (DRE-15)

1 : Beautifly (DRE-8)
1 : Gothitelle (DRE-57)

T/S/S : 23

2 : Energy Retrieval (BW-92)
3 : Energy Search (BW-93)
1 : Devolution Spray (DRE-113)
2 : Rare Candy (DE-100)
1 : Pokemon Communication (BW-99)
2 : Super Rod (NV-95)
2 : Switch (BW-104)
1 : Random Reciever (DE-99)
1 : Exp. Share (NX-87)

3 : Cheren (EP-91)
1 : N (NV-101)
2 : N (NV-92)
2 : Professor Juniper (BW-101)

Energy : 17
7 : Basic {G} Energy
7 : Basic {P} Energy
3 : Special Blend {G}{R}{P}{D} Energy (DRE-117)

Strategy: Beautifly is used to attach multiple energies to Giratina EX at one time. Sigilyph can be used to block out attacking EXs while I power up Pokemon on the Bench. Cards like Super Rod used to get cards out of the discard pile, Supporters like Cheren and N to get more cards faster, and Switch because of Giratina's hefty Retreat Cost.

I don't have all the cards I need yet, as I soon plan to:
+1 Giratina EX
+1 Random Reciever
+1 Exp. Share
-1 Roserade
-1 {G} Energy
-1 {P} Energy

Any and all constructive criticism is very much appreciated!

 

[Emperor]

Deary me.

Considering the name of the thread, i'm guessing the main attacker is Giratina EX? Kind of hard for it to function as a main attacker when you're only playing 1 copy in the deck. It's hard to base a deck around Giratina EX because of it's hefty retreat cost (once it becomes active, it's pretty much going stay active until KO'd) and the strange energy requirement. On the other hand, Shred pretty much negates Eviolite so you're always going to 2HKO an EX, unless they heal the damage off. If you really want to base the deck around Giratina EX then you're going to have to change around the deck

3 Giratina EX
1 Shaymin EX
3-1-3 Beautifly DRE
2-2 Roserade DRE

3 Rare Candy
3 Exp.Share
2 Eviolite
2 Super Rod

4 Blend
5 {G}
4 {P}

All i've done is drop all the "useless" cards and just focused the deck around Giratina EX and supporting it. Beautifly to get energy onto Giratina EX. Roserade (not sure ho necessary this is) to help search for anything in the deck. Shaymin acts as a late game sweeper, i've only included it because this deck runs {G} energy. Exp.Share keeps energy in the board, but specifically it's supposed to keep energy on Giratina EX as you're limited to having to manually attach to Giratina EX unless you have the opportunity to use multiple Triple Energy.

Your deck is also lacking in draw power, unless you plan to top deck everything you need (if only...)

4 N
4 Bianca / Cheren
3 Juniper

2 Random Receiver

This should be a good basis to start from. N is the ONLY shuffle-draw supporter in the BW-On format so it's one of the few usable cards that can get you out of a dead hand, it also functions as a nice disruption card late game once your opponent has taken 3/4 prizes. Professor Juniper is currently THE best straight draw supporter in the format but i've only suggested 3 as i'm not sure how well this deck deals with resources in the discard pile. Bianca or Cheren is really down to personal preference as well as the deck. I would say that Cheren would be the better play in this deck as your hand shouldn't really be low enough for you to truly benefit from Bianca, but i can't be too sure. Random Receiver helps draw into a Supporter AND it thins the deck so you increase your chances of drawing into the things you need.

 

[Pokeclone10]

Wow... after viewing your reply, I can see why "deary me" would be an appropriate response... XD.
Thanks Emporer, I like a lot of your ideas.
Updated deck list!