Hi all,
I've been getting into the competetive scene for Pokemon TCG for a little while now (since PL:RR), and I'm building decks based on what I think works etc, however, because there aren't any tournaments nearby (I'm in the UK and don't know where stuff is held), I don't know exactly how the meta works, and therefore can't tell whether a card is played or not as such.
I understand I sound like a total noob by saying this, and if so, so be it, but I'm asking for help, and would appreciate any comments.
Having looked at the past couple of sets, I've looked at Donphan Prime, Crobat Prime and others like them that give out large amounts of damage for very little energy, but as far as I can see by looking at these forums and others, they aren't seen as top-tier, or even high tier, and I'd quite like to know why that is. Jumpluff I understand, as it deals massive amounts of damage very quickly, but I don't quite get why particularly Crobat, in combination with Gengar SF/AR for offence or Dusknoir SF for defence supposedly is no good. I have also tried building a Blazeray build, and for some reason, couldn't get it to work, despite it's apparant power level. Am I simply playing all of the above wrong, or have I missed something vital to the equation? I'm aware of the fact that supporters/trainers provide the bulk/engine of a deck, as well as Uxie/Azelf/other draw power Pokemon, and I have all of those, and I therefore want to be able to take the next step and end up feeling more confident in general.
Thanks in advance for any comments
I've been getting into the competetive scene for Pokemon TCG for a little while now (since PL:RR), and I'm building decks based on what I think works etc, however, because there aren't any tournaments nearby (I'm in the UK and don't know where stuff is held), I don't know exactly how the meta works, and therefore can't tell whether a card is played or not as such.
I understand I sound like a total noob by saying this, and if so, so be it, but I'm asking for help, and would appreciate any comments.
Having looked at the past couple of sets, I've looked at Donphan Prime, Crobat Prime and others like them that give out large amounts of damage for very little energy, but as far as I can see by looking at these forums and others, they aren't seen as top-tier, or even high tier, and I'd quite like to know why that is. Jumpluff I understand, as it deals massive amounts of damage very quickly, but I don't quite get why particularly Crobat, in combination with Gengar SF/AR for offence or Dusknoir SF for defence supposedly is no good. I have also tried building a Blazeray build, and for some reason, couldn't get it to work, despite it's apparant power level. Am I simply playing all of the above wrong, or have I missed something vital to the equation? I'm aware of the fact that supporters/trainers provide the bulk/engine of a deck, as well as Uxie/Azelf/other draw power Pokemon, and I have all of those, and I therefore want to be able to take the next step and end up feeling more confident in general.
Thanks in advance for any comments
