I don't like the idea of attacks that can just wipe out an Pokemon. With the game the way it is now, it pretty much turns it into whoever takes 4 prize cards first wins the game. it also restrict play if those conditions are met.
News Solgaleo GX and Lunala GX: Pokemon GX Mechanic Revealed at Worlds!
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MY EVALUATIONS:
- Solgaleo-GX - Sol's ability is an ability that what I always wanted: switching your active even that Pokemon, who has that ability is on the bench. Since the Attack Cost is unknown, my bet is 2 [M] & 2[C] and it is a destructive move, I wish Bronzong was here. GX move is a One-time energy accel, It can boost M-Baelix (M-Steelix) in an instant.
- Lunala-GX - This is also a good energy accel for Psychic since Dimensional Valley is not around to help Psychics. The anti-heal attack I don't think it'll be viable. Luna's GX move is very OP for basic non-GX Pokemon.
Welp, here's what I think of these cards so far.
Solgaleo-GX - Sol Burst is definitely interesting, but it seems like it could be ruined by Lysandre if the opponent can KO what you powered up. Sunsteel Strike is just another "all-in" attack that'll likely cost too much Energy to be worth it (though I have to admit, it is powerful).
But then there's Ultra Road, which I think is completely and totally broken. We all know the real reason why Lysandre's Trump Card was banned (it made Mega Ray and Toad the only viable decks when Roaring Skies came out), but one of the reasons the Pokémon mouthpieces gave was that it invalidated decking out as a factor. Ultra Road invalidates so much more than that, it's not even funny: Sleep, Paralysis, Special Conditions in general, opponent's-turn attack effects in general, and even Retreat Costs, all from this big Basic Solgaleo just existing on your field (it doesn't need a Float Stone or anything!). Trust me, every deck that doesn't run Garbodor will run at least one Solgaleo-GX just because of Ultra Road.
Lunala-GX - Obviously, the big talking point of this card is Lunar Fall, which instantly KOs any non-GX Basic on your opponent's field. In an EX-heavy format like this, that attack will be used, even if its Energy cost is ridiculous. Thank goodness it can only be used once per game. Phantom Ray doesn't interest me that much, especially since Solgaleo makes the no-healing effect irrelevant (I'm pretty sure it'll go away when the affected 'mon is Benched, like most attack effects).
Once again, the thing that interests me the most here is the Ability, Psychic Transfer; what we have here is a big Basic Aromatisse for Psychic-types, and that's no joke at all. Max Elixir can quickly get a good amount of Psychic Energy on board, Rainbow Energy still exists in the format, and so does Max Potion. One card I can think of right away that'll benefit from this is Mega Mewtwo-EX (specifically, the Y version). It's not flat-out broken like Ultra Road, but make no mistake, this Ability is really good.
Solgaleo-GX - Sol Burst is definitely interesting, but it seems like it could be ruined by Lysandre if the opponent can KO what you powered up. Sunsteel Strike is just another "all-in" attack that'll likely cost too much Energy to be worth it (though I have to admit, it is powerful).
But then there's Ultra Road, which I think is completely and totally broken. We all know the real reason why Lysandre's Trump Card was banned (it made Mega Ray and Toad the only viable decks when Roaring Skies came out), but one of the reasons the Pokémon mouthpieces gave was that it invalidated decking out as a factor. Ultra Road invalidates so much more than that, it's not even funny: Sleep, Paralysis, Special Conditions in general, opponent's-turn attack effects in general, and even Retreat Costs, all from this big Basic Solgaleo just existing on your field (it doesn't need a Float Stone or anything!). Trust me, every deck that doesn't run Garbodor will run at least one Solgaleo-GX just because of Ultra Road.
Lunala-GX - Obviously, the big talking point of this card is Lunar Fall, which instantly KOs any non-GX Basic on your opponent's field. In an EX-heavy format like this, that attack will be used, even if its Energy cost is ridiculous. Thank goodness it can only be used once per game. Phantom Ray doesn't interest me that much, especially since Solgaleo makes the no-healing effect irrelevant (I'm pretty sure it'll go away when the affected 'mon is Benched, like most attack effects).
Once again, the thing that interests me the most here is the Ability, Psychic Transfer; what we have here is a big Basic Aromatisse for Psychic-types, and that's no joke at all. Max Elixir can quickly get a good amount of Psychic Energy on board, Rainbow Energy still exists in the format, and so does Max Potion. One card I can think of right away that'll benefit from this is Mega Mewtwo-EX (specifically, the Y version). It's not flat-out broken like Ultra Road, but make no mistake, this Ability is really good.
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