Here is my current decklist
Pokemon:
2 Darkrai EX
3 Deino NVI
1 Zweilous DRE
3 Hydreigon DRE
2 Sableye DEX
1 Giratina EX
1 Mewtwo EX
Total=13
Supporters:
4 N
4 Juniper
3 Cheren
Total=11
Items:
4 Ultra Ball
2 Level Ball
2 Heavy Ball
4 Max Potion
3 Catcher
3 Dark Patch
2 Random Reciever
3 Rare Candy
1 Super Rod
Total= 24
Energy:
8 Dark
4 Blend GFPD
Total: 12
Grand Total=60
Them main strategy with this deck is obvious but i have somewhat of a different setup than other Hydreigon/Darkrai decks. The first and possibly most obvious is Giratina. I run Giratina as a tech and actually use it quite a bit because of its a ability to 1HKO Rayquazas and Hydreigons. In a mirror having a pokemon that can one shot the engine of the deck without burning resources gives me an instant upper hand. Hydreigon has a very useful attack but the energy burn in it can cripple this deck if played at the wrong time without a solid energy acceleration. I have used Giratina in multiple mirror matches and it was unexpected and undoubtably won the game for me.
My biggest issue lately is getting crushed by RayEels. I can't stand getting 1HKOd by Quaza and especially with the generally slower energy acceleration a 1 shot can cripple your chances at winning. Dark Patch is very uselful with acceleration but it still isnt fast enough to trump RayEels. The main thing im looking for right now is to add in eviolite or two and possibly a fourth catcher. I generally like how my deck is setup now so im having trouble decideing what to take out because eviolite seems like a neccesity with the amount of Rayquaza EX ive seen lately.
Points i like about the setup:
1. 4 Max Potion makes sure i almost always have in when i need it and gives me a strong upper hand.
2. 3 Dark Patch has been the perfect number it seems like
3. 2-2 Split on level/heavy gives me 6 ways with ultra ball to search out deino and hydreigon, 2 ways with no discard and 8 ways to search zweilous.
Problems or cards that may not be needed
1. Super Rod. I barely use it but at the same time no card replaces it when you do need it and your in a corner. By that time however there usually either isnt hope or ive already discarded it in Juniper or Ultra Ball
2. Mewtwo. I can use it to one shot EXs but that is always dangerous with the amount of other Mewtwos and the slow energy acceleration.
3. Cheren. Cheren is meh. I only use it if thats the only thing i have because when i use draw supporters im usually going for specific cards and at 3 the odds are too low. Maybe take out all 3 for 2 more RR and something else.
Needs:
1. To incorporate Eviolite or another strategy against Rayquaza EX
2. To possibly add in another catcher
3. Any other constructive critisicm is welcome!
Ive been testing this deck for awhile and i really do like it and it keeps getting better and better. As a sidenote i do like having Giratina and only 2 Darkrai but if you have a really solid idea lets hear it i do appreciate the help but at the end of the day most of winning or losing is how a deck is played so my list has to fit my playstyle. Thanks for the help!!!
Pokemon:
2 Darkrai EX
3 Deino NVI
1 Zweilous DRE
3 Hydreigon DRE
2 Sableye DEX
1 Giratina EX
1 Mewtwo EX
Total=13
Supporters:
4 N
4 Juniper
3 Cheren
Total=11
Items:
4 Ultra Ball
2 Level Ball
2 Heavy Ball
4 Max Potion
3 Catcher
3 Dark Patch
2 Random Reciever
3 Rare Candy
1 Super Rod
Total= 24
Energy:
8 Dark
4 Blend GFPD
Total: 12
Grand Total=60
Them main strategy with this deck is obvious but i have somewhat of a different setup than other Hydreigon/Darkrai decks. The first and possibly most obvious is Giratina. I run Giratina as a tech and actually use it quite a bit because of its a ability to 1HKO Rayquazas and Hydreigons. In a mirror having a pokemon that can one shot the engine of the deck without burning resources gives me an instant upper hand. Hydreigon has a very useful attack but the energy burn in it can cripple this deck if played at the wrong time without a solid energy acceleration. I have used Giratina in multiple mirror matches and it was unexpected and undoubtably won the game for me.
My biggest issue lately is getting crushed by RayEels. I can't stand getting 1HKOd by Quaza and especially with the generally slower energy acceleration a 1 shot can cripple your chances at winning. Dark Patch is very uselful with acceleration but it still isnt fast enough to trump RayEels. The main thing im looking for right now is to add in eviolite or two and possibly a fourth catcher. I generally like how my deck is setup now so im having trouble decideing what to take out because eviolite seems like a neccesity with the amount of Rayquaza EX ive seen lately.
Points i like about the setup:
1. 4 Max Potion makes sure i almost always have in when i need it and gives me a strong upper hand.
2. 3 Dark Patch has been the perfect number it seems like
3. 2-2 Split on level/heavy gives me 6 ways with ultra ball to search out deino and hydreigon, 2 ways with no discard and 8 ways to search zweilous.
Problems or cards that may not be needed
1. Super Rod. I barely use it but at the same time no card replaces it when you do need it and your in a corner. By that time however there usually either isnt hope or ive already discarded it in Juniper or Ultra Ball
2. Mewtwo. I can use it to one shot EXs but that is always dangerous with the amount of other Mewtwos and the slow energy acceleration.
3. Cheren. Cheren is meh. I only use it if thats the only thing i have because when i use draw supporters im usually going for specific cards and at 3 the odds are too low. Maybe take out all 3 for 2 more RR and something else.
Needs:
1. To incorporate Eviolite or another strategy against Rayquaza EX
2. To possibly add in another catcher
3. Any other constructive critisicm is welcome!
Ive been testing this deck for awhile and i really do like it and it keeps getting better and better. As a sidenote i do like having Giratina and only 2 Darkrai but if you have a really solid idea lets hear it i do appreciate the help but at the end of the day most of winning or losing is how a deck is played so my list has to fit my playstyle. Thanks for the help!!!
