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Standard Speed M Rayquaza EX / Shaymin EX

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Jose Cabrera

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I want to make a speed Mega Rayquaza deck in standard. Here is my list so far. Any help would be appreciated.

Pokémon - 15
  • 1 Rayquaza-EX ROS 60
  • 2 Rayquaza-EX ROS 75
  • 3 M Rayquaza-EX ROS 76
  • 4 Shaymin-EX ROS 77
  • 1 Zorua XY 72
  • 1 Zoroark BKT 91
  • 2 Hoopa-EX AOR 36
  • 1 Seismitoad-EX FFI 20
Trainer Cards - 38
  • 3 Rayquaza Spirit Link ROS 87
  • 2 Puzzle of Time BKP 109
  • 2 Puzzle of Time BKP 109
  • 1 Judge BKT 143
  • 1 Hex Maniac AOR 75
  • 1 Lysandre AOR 78
  • 1 Xerosic PHF 110
  • 2 Shauna PHF 104
  • 2 Battle Compressor Team Flare Gear PHF 92
  • 4 Sky Field ROS 89
  • 4 VS Seeker PHF 109
  • 4 Ultra Ball PLB 90
  • 2 Float Stone PLF 99
  • 2 Sacred Ash FLF 96
  • 3 Mega Turbo ROS 86
  • 3 Trainers' Mail ROS 92
  • 1 Professor Birch's Observations PRC 134
Energy - 7
  • 3 Water Energy XY 134
  • 4 Double Colorless Energy NXD 92
 
hello,

I"m not an experienced Rayquaza player, so take my words with a grain of salt.

That said, other Pokemon/techs to consider:

Altaria (prevent weakness)
Gallade & Maxie (counter weakness, added stability, good non-ex attacker for DCE)
Milotic (and possibly AZ) vs. Puzzle of Time (another Pokemon to bench, easier to pull off, less card space)
Ninetales (prevents Skyfield from being bumped w/o hex maniac)
Manaphy-EX (free retreat is always helpful since you already play waters, plus he's another bench-sitter)
Yveltal XY & basic darks (helps vs Trevenant & Night March)
 
You may also consider robo substitute. Mostly because they are expendable, and if they take up a spot on your bench that you need for another Pokémon you can just discard it. I would also play at least two Winona. They can set you up pretty quick.
 
11 basic Pokémon doesn't seem to be enough in this deck.
I wouldn't go under 14.

If you really want to speed up the deck, 4 copies of Rayquaza EX may be usefull to be sure to have at least one on turn 1.
You could cut 1 M-Rayquaza EX for it. 2 copies may be enough :)

Wouldn't a Milotic line be more helpfull than a Zoroark one, especially with some Battle Compressors ?
Perhaps adding 2 more Battle Compressors would help this deck to be even more faster. The synergy with VS Seeker is great, and you could play 2 copies of Buddy-Buddy Rescue to ensure a turn 1 Hoopa EX.

I agree with @xaej806, Manaphy EX is a must have here, only 1 copy of course.

What about Professor Sycamore ? Do you prefer Shauna / Birch ?
 
The only concern I have with sycamore is that I might discard my puzzles of time. I prefer Shauna over birch. I like the idea of Manaphy EX and buddy rescue. Thanks for the suggestion, I'll try out these changes.
 
Just got back into the game. And MRay was the deck I choose to specifically go after. My only thoughts is that "Speed" Ray doesn't really need the speed if you're running Mega Ascension Ray, with Winona, And Hoopa. I personally don't run a Sesmitoad, but I have 4-4 Ray lines. Only 3 Shaymin, 1-1 Ninetales, 2-2 Altaria, 1 Hoopa Ex, 1 Manaphy. Then I stripped out all the single trainer lines and just went for more draw power. Took out the Xerosics the Puzzles the hex the judge add a couple more energies incase you lose them. And that's about it. I haven't had many plays with it yet. But it's so fun to run and seems to be very successful
 
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