Standard My Golisopod-GX/Manaphy-EX Post-Rotation Build

[HouchinsDJ]

So this list is not perfect. In fact, I came up with it in about 5 minutes so I'm sure there are things I overlooked. However, the general idea is here. The goal is to get two Golisopod-GX on the field with a Rainbow Energy on both of them so I can free retreat them every turn with Manaphy-EX's ability. The promo Lurantis is there to turn 2HKOs into OHKOs. I have lots of switch options even if I can't rely on Manaphy-EX. 3 Guzma, 3 Tapu Lele to grab them for consistency, 2 Escape Rope, 2 Float Stone, and Puzzle of Time to get back whatever I need. My biggest concern is the fact that this build has 22 Items with Garbodor running around. Overall, I like the list though and would like feedback because I want to try running this once Burning Shadows is released.

Pokémon: 17
4x Wimpod
3x Golisopod-GX
3x Fomantis
3x Lurantis (promo)
3x Tapu Lele-GX
1x Manaphy-EX

Trainers: 33
4x Sycamore
3x N
3x Guzma
1x Acerola
4x Ultra Ball
4x Puzzle of Time
2x Escape Rope
2x Field Blower
1x Revitalizer
1x Special Charge
3x Max Potion
3x Choice Band
2x Float Stone

Energy: 10
4x Rainbow Energy
3x Grass Energy
3x Double Colorless Energy

 

[theblackqueen]

I deff like the idea of Manaphy totally slipped my mind haha I would say don't worry so much about the DEC cause your main point is to hit and switch keeping the single grass attack. I don't think Garb will be as hot when Gardevoir is on the scene, but Golisopod can one shot him anyway. Another thing Id say is that the amount of Pokes is a lot of bench space. I was looking at the Lurantis line as well, but to get the OHKO you have to max out your bench, which limits use of Lele and spare Golisopod. I posted one about a similar deck if you check the thread, theres some cool ideas about a Zoroark build.

 

[HouchinsDJ]

I deff like the idea of Manaphy totally slipped my mind haha I would say don't worry so much about the DEC cause your main point is to hit and switch keeping the single grass attack. I don't think Garb will be as hot when Gardevoir is on the scene, but Golisopod can one shot him anyway. Another thing Id say is that the amount of Pokes is a lot of bench space. I was looking at the Lurantis line as well, but to get the OHKO you have to max out your bench, which limits use of Lele and spare Golisopod. I posted one about a similar deck if you check the thread, theres some cool ideas about a Zoroark build.

You bring up good points! I had similar thoughts about Lurantis, I just didn't know who else to pair Golisopod with. Zoroark would actually be a nice partner. I would want to keep the DCE in if I was running Zoroark so I could use Mind Jack easier. I think the DCE still comes in handy regardless in case I need to use Golisopod's other attacks if I don't have another one on the bench to switch my active one with. Maybe taking out the Lurantis line and replacing it with a 3-3 Zoroark line would work. Or maybe a 3-2-1 line with a Zoroark Break. I would have to test it out but I like the idea of Zoroark.

 

[theblackqueen]

You bring up good points! I had similar thoughts about Lurantis, I just didn't know who else to pair Golisopod with. Zoroark would actually be a nice partner. I would want to keep the DCE in if I was running Zoroark so I could use Mind Jack easier. I think the DCE still comes in handy regardless in case I need to use Golisopod's other attacks if I don't have another one on the bench to switch my active one with. Maybe taking out the Lurantis line and replacing it with a 3-3 Zoroark line would work. Or maybe a 3-2-1 line with a Zoroark Break. I would have to test it out but I like the idea of Zoroark.

Yeah you're totally right I forgot how key mind jack would be!

I'm thinking
3-3 Golisopod
2-2-2 Zoroark
2 Lele

2 DCE
2 Rainbow
6 Grass