Plasma TDK for NXD-on

[SynxS1N]

Pokemon: 10

• 2 Thundurus-EX
• 4 Deoxys-EX
• 3 Kyurem PLF
• 1 Keldeo-EX

Trainers: 38

• 4 Juniper
• 2 N
• 2 Bianca
• 2 Colress
• 2 Skyla
• 4 Pokemon Catcher
• 3 Switch
• 3 Colress Machine
• 4 Silver Bangle
• 3 Float Stone
• 3 Tool Scrapper
• 3 Plasma Ball
• 2 Ultra Ball
• 1 Computer Search

Energy: 12

• 4 Blend Energy WLMF
• 4 Plasma Energy
• 4 Prism Energy

Ok so I made a some edits.

The strategy is pretty obvious but I'll explain a few of my choices.

I decided to not run Absol because it wasn't too reliable. In a lot of cases as soon as a player realizes you're playing TDK they tend to be more careful of filling up their bench and that made it hard for Absol to be as effective as I would've liked. Most of the time I found myself tossing him.

I run one Keldeo EX because I feel it helps enough to warrant the slot. There's the obvious uses of removing statuses and letting Kyurem attack again but I don't find myself in those situations often. I'm still on the fence about running it at all. Only more testing will tell.

Most of my trainers are self explanatory. I like my supporter line up. It gives me something for every situation and with the Skylas and Computer Search I don't find myself stuck much.

Running 3 Switch and 3 Float Stone give me enough outs to get through a catcher stall and get another Blizzard Burn off with Kyurem (which is why I don't use Keldeo a lot, plus i usually rather set up a second Kyurem then play down Keldeo).

Still testing but that's pretty much it, let me know what you think.

 

[ii defy]

RE: TDK post Plasma Blast

I believe the general consensus is to either run absol or keldeo and not both,
You say that the absol only comes in handy when playing against blastoise so maybe cut that since it's a dead card in your opinion for the other match-ups (Some may disagree). I would use keldeo because the main purpose is to reset the effect of kyreum's blizzard burn so you can attack again after you use it. Rush in then switch/float stone out to kyreum again.

I've not tested the deck at all so I don't know a lot about the best plays and good lists but hopefully this helped

 

[scizorlicious]

RE: TDK post Plasma Blast

You could probably get rid of the Keldeo and At least 2 of the Float Stones, especially since you'll be wanting Silver Bangle to reach its full potential. Switch should propel you through most of the game.

-1 Keldeo
-2 Float Stone

I like N in this deck over Bianca, and four is usually a staple anyways. For straight drawpower, a few Bicycles could work well.

-2 Bianca

+2 N
+2 Bicycle

I find that 2 Thundurus are usually all you need in this sort of build. Of course, that's largely preference, but if you see yourself with extra Thundurus when you don't need it, that's one of the less necessary cards here.

Also try experimenting with basic energy instead of/in addition to Blend if you see lots of Enhanced Hammer around.

If you see a lot of Plasma, throwing in a few Silver Mirrors really isn't a bad option - Plasma decks really can't touch Kyurem with a Silver Mirror (ironically) and are left to use Tool Scrapper and Catcher, which can delay for a turn or two, especially if you run multiple Mirrors.

 

[Sheriff_K]

RE: TDK post Plasma Blast

Personally I think having both 4x Switch AND 3x Float Stone is a bit much...

I also think that Absol is kind of unnecessary, even though I <3 Absol, as a fully powered up Absol hits for the same as a Kyurem's Blizzard Burn, it seems kind of redundant to run it when it won't even be that useful unless the enemy over commits.

Thundurus should probably be only 2.

And I'd personally try to squeeze in a 3rd Tool Scrapper and 4th Bangle, as I feel they are beyond mandatory.

Also, do you think Scramble Switch may be worth it to use Blizzard Burn back to back, or is it kind of pointless without a Lugia?

 

[SynxS1N]

RE: TDK post Plasma Blast

Personally I think having both 4x Switch AND 3x Float Stone is a bit much...

I also think that Absol is kind of unnecessary, even though I <3 Absol, as a fully powered up Absol hits for the same as a Kyurem's Blizzard Burn, it seems kind of redundant to run it when it won't even be that useful unless the enemy over commits.

Thundurus should probably be only 2.

And I'd personally try to squeeze in a 3rd Tool Scrapper and 4th Bangle, as I feel they are beyond mandatory.

Also, do you think Scramble Switch may be worth it to use Blizzard Burn back to back, or is it kind of pointless without a Lugia?

Thanks for the input, Im gonna make some edits.

I really prefer computer search as my ace spec just because it gets me out of situations where i need one specific card. Scramble is ok but i like the consistency of computer search.

 

[Sheriff_K]

RE: TDK post Plasma Blast

I really prefer computer search as my ace spec just because it gets me out of situations where i need one specific card. Scramble is ok but i like the consistency of computer search.

The funny thing is, 9 times out of 10, I end up Computer Searching for an Energy... >_<

 

[SynxS1N]

RE: TDK post Plasma Blast

I really prefer computer search as my ace spec just because it gets me out of situations where i need one specific card. Scramble is ok but i like the consistency of computer search.

The funny thing is, 9 times out of 10, I end up Computer Searching for an Energy... >_<

Lmao thats me about half the time. I just like it cause it can turn into that one deoxys, that one supporter, that one item, or that one energy that helps you live and/or push for game. Ultimately it comes down to personal preference though.