I might be a little bit ahead of myself, but I can't help looking forward to Dark Explorers (May 9th) and get excited about the possibilities Raikou EX brings lightning decks. While it can't be splashed into every deck, I believe it will have as big of an impact on the format as Mewtwo. What do you guys think?
Now, on to my list.
Pokemon (17):
3 Raikou EX
1 Mewtwo EX
1 Tornadus EX
1 Zekrom EX
2 Zekrom
1 Thundurus
4-3 Eelektrik
1 Smeargle (UD)
T/S/S (30):
3 Skyarrow Bridge
3 N
3 Juniper
2 Sage's Training
4 Collector
1 Super Rod
2 Catcher
3 Ultra Ball
2 Level Ball
1 Eviolite
2 Max Potion
4 Junk Arm
Energy (13):
1 DCE
2 Rescue
10 Electric energy
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Here's the Raikou text:
Raikou EX - Lightning - 170 HP
{L}{C} Thunder Fang 30
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
{L}{L}{C} Voltage Arrow
Discard all {L} Energy attached to this Pokémon. This attack does 100 damage to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness or Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
{F} Weakness, {C} Retreat Cost
When a Pokémon-EX has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
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And Ultra Ball:
Discard 2 cards from your hand. Search your deck for a Pokémon, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
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Strategy:
Start with Thundurus or Zekrom for early damage. Then, with Skyarrow out and 2+ Eels on my bench, I can switch between Raikous to snipe for 100 every single turn. Mewtwo EX counters other Mewtwo, and Zekrom EX is for big hitting. Smeargle
I might want to add another Max Potion, and maybe another Eviolite. I also need a few more draw Supporters. I just don't know what to drop since I haven't been able to test much.
Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!
Now, on to my list.
Pokemon (17):
3 Raikou EX
1 Mewtwo EX
1 Tornadus EX
1 Zekrom EX
2 Zekrom
1 Thundurus
4-3 Eelektrik
1 Smeargle (UD)
T/S/S (30):
3 Skyarrow Bridge
3 N
3 Juniper
2 Sage's Training
4 Collector
1 Super Rod
2 Catcher
3 Ultra Ball
2 Level Ball
1 Eviolite
2 Max Potion
4 Junk Arm
Energy (13):
1 DCE
2 Rescue
10 Electric energy
__________________________________________________
Here's the Raikou text:
Raikou EX - Lightning - 170 HP
{L}{C} Thunder Fang 30
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
{L}{L}{C} Voltage Arrow
Discard all {L} Energy attached to this Pokémon. This attack does 100 damage to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness or Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
{F} Weakness, {C} Retreat Cost
When a Pokémon-EX has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
__________________________________________________
And Ultra Ball:
Discard 2 cards from your hand. Search your deck for a Pokémon, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
__________________________________________________
Strategy:
Start with Thundurus or Zekrom for early damage. Then, with Skyarrow out and 2+ Eels on my bench, I can switch between Raikous to snipe for 100 every single turn. Mewtwo EX counters other Mewtwo, and Zekrom EX is for big hitting. Smeargle
I might want to add another Max Potion, and maybe another Eviolite. I also need a few more draw Supporters. I just don't know what to drop since I haven't been able to test much.
Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!