Hey guys, this thread is about something I've started doing recently when I'm bored of PTCGO games-theme deck faking! The idea of this is that you create fake theme decks from certain sets that utilize types/mechanics that didn't appear in the actual theme decks from those sets! Here's how to do it:
1. Choose a set. (Preferably one that has good Trainers/mechanics/cards that you'd like to build a theme deck around)
2. Choose 1-2 types that haven't been covered in the actual theme decks from the set (eg. if you were doing Sun and Moon you could choose Psychic, Dark, Metal or Fairy).
3. Find the main evolution lines from that type (eg. if you decided to do Psychic you would be looking at Crobat, Hypno, Toxapex and Alolan Muk) and choose a few of them to put in. I think that for Stage 1s a 3-2 line works best and for Stage 2s a 4-3-2 or 3-2-1 line works best.
4. Add in some general Basic attackers both from your type(s) and Normal type (since that type appears in pretty much every theme deck). Eg. if I was doing Sun and Moon I would be looking at Spinda and Oranguru, perhaps. If you want you could also add in a couple of Normal type evolution lines.
5. Add in about 20 Energy split fairly evenly among your chosen types. (This number is found in most theme decks) (also, NO SPECIAL ENERGY!!!)
6. Fill your remaining spots with Trainers from your chosen set, and some other good ones from other sets (eg. Professor Kukui, Switch).
7. Give your deck a cool name. (The most important step)
Below is a list of the theme decks I have created, their lists are in spoilers:
This thread is a chance for you guys to make your own theme decks and post the lists in replies to this thread. Every week I will choose the best theme deck someone has created and put it below in my "Theme Deck Hall of Fame" with a credit to the user.
Theme Deck Hall of Fame:
Thanks to popular demand, here is also the Description Hall of Fame:
If you have any concerns about this thread, feel free to ask! Now then guys, GET FAKING!!! 
**NOTE: Deck descriptions are now active!**
1. Choose a set. (Preferably one that has good Trainers/mechanics/cards that you'd like to build a theme deck around)
2. Choose 1-2 types that haven't been covered in the actual theme decks from the set (eg. if you were doing Sun and Moon you could choose Psychic, Dark, Metal or Fairy).
3. Find the main evolution lines from that type (eg. if you decided to do Psychic you would be looking at Crobat, Hypno, Toxapex and Alolan Muk) and choose a few of them to put in. I think that for Stage 1s a 3-2 line works best and for Stage 2s a 4-3-2 or 3-2-1 line works best.
4. Add in some general Basic attackers both from your type(s) and Normal type (since that type appears in pretty much every theme deck). Eg. if I was doing Sun and Moon I would be looking at Spinda and Oranguru, perhaps. If you want you could also add in a couple of Normal type evolution lines.
5. Add in about 20 Energy split fairly evenly among your chosen types. (This number is found in most theme decks) (also, NO SPECIAL ENERGY!!!)
6. Fill your remaining spots with Trainers from your chosen set, and some other good ones from other sets (eg. Professor Kukui, Switch).
7. Give your deck a cool name. (The most important step)
Below is a list of the theme decks I have created, their lists are in spoilers:
Pokemon:25
4 Zubat
3 Golbat
2 Crobat
3 Drowzee
2 Hypno
3 Alolan Grimer
2 Alolan Muk
3 Mareanie
2 Toxapex
1 Kangaskhan
Trainers:15
1 Professor Kukui
1 Hau
1 Lillie
1 Ilima
1 Ultra Ball
1 Nest Ball
1 Timer Ball
1 Poke Ball
1 Big Malasada
1 Potion
1 Switch
1 Energy Retrieval
Energy:20
20 Psychic
Catch your opponent out using the power of the Moone in the new Pokemon TCG: Sun and Moon expansion! Use sneaky Pokemon such as Crobat to give your opponent a shock and then drench them in poison with Alolan Mux and Toxapex! Add in the power of hypnosis with Hypno to really catch your opponent off guard!
4 Zubat
3 Golbat
2 Crobat
3 Drowzee
2 Hypno
3 Alolan Grimer
2 Alolan Muk
3 Mareanie
2 Toxapex
1 Kangaskhan
Trainers:15
1 Professor Kukui
1 Hau
1 Lillie
1 Ilima
1 Ultra Ball
1 Nest Ball
1 Timer Ball
1 Poke Ball
1 Big Malasada
1 Potion
1 Switch
1 Energy Retrieval
Energy:20
20 Psychic
Catch your opponent out using the power of the Moone in the new Pokemon TCG: Sun and Moon expansion! Use sneaky Pokemon such as Crobat to give your opponent a shock and then drench them in poison with Alolan Mux and Toxapex! Add in the power of hypnosis with Hypno to really catch your opponent off guard!
Pokemon:25
4 Dratini
3 Dragonair
2 Dragonite (Max Wind)
1 Dragonite (Wrapped in Wind)
3 Togepi
2 Togetic
2 Togekiss (Serene Grace)
2 Electrike
2 Manectric
1 Zapdos
1 Tropius
1 Carbink
1 Klefki
Trainers:15
2 Steven
2 Wally
2 Ultra Ball
2 Trainers' Mail
2 Switch
2 Healing Scarf
1 Revive
2 Sky Field
Energy:20
7 Grass
7 Lightning
6 Fairy
Use the grace of Togekiss to set up the might that is Dragonite! Let the mythical powers of Fairy and Dragon combine to devastate your opponent! Add in the mythical bird that is Zapdos, the Lightning shocks of Manectric and the secretive Fairy Pokemon Carbink and Klefki to unleash the mythical powers of the universe to your advantage!
4 Dratini
3 Dragonair
2 Dragonite (Max Wind)
1 Dragonite (Wrapped in Wind)
3 Togepi
2 Togetic
2 Togekiss (Serene Grace)
2 Electrike
2 Manectric
1 Zapdos
1 Tropius
1 Carbink
1 Klefki
Trainers:15
2 Steven
2 Wally
2 Ultra Ball
2 Trainers' Mail
2 Switch
2 Healing Scarf
1 Revive
2 Sky Field
Energy:20
7 Grass
7 Lightning
6 Fairy
Use the grace of Togekiss to set up the might that is Dragonite! Let the mythical powers of Fairy and Dragon combine to devastate your opponent! Add in the mythical bird that is Zapdos, the Lightning shocks of Manectric and the secretive Fairy Pokemon Carbink and Klefki to unleash the mythical powers of the universe to your advantage!
Pokemon:24
3 Chespin
2 Quilladin
1 Chesnaught
3 Weedle
2 Kakuna
1 Beedrill
3 Pansage
2 Simisage
3 Ledyba
2 Ledian
1 Tauros
Trainers:16
2 Shauna
1 Professor Sycamore
1 Team Flare Grunt
2 Professor's Letter
2 Great Ball
2 Roller Skates
1 Evosoda
1 Hard Charm
1 Muscle Band
1 Super Potion
1 Red Card
1 Max Revive
Energy:20
20 Grass
Leave your opponent tied up in knots with the Spiky Shield theme deck! Protect yourself with Chesnaught's Spiky Shield ability while you sting them from behind with Beedrill! Add in the fearsome powers of Simisage and Ledian and you'll shoot ahead in the Prize trade!
3 Chespin
2 Quilladin
1 Chesnaught
3 Weedle
2 Kakuna
1 Beedrill
3 Pansage
2 Simisage
3 Ledyba
2 Ledian
1 Tauros
Trainers:16
2 Shauna
1 Professor Sycamore
1 Team Flare Grunt
2 Professor's Letter
2 Great Ball
2 Roller Skates
1 Evosoda
1 Hard Charm
1 Muscle Band
1 Super Potion
1 Red Card
1 Max Revive
Energy:20
20 Grass
Leave your opponent tied up in knots with the Spiky Shield theme deck! Protect yourself with Chesnaught's Spiky Shield ability while you sting them from behind with Beedrill! Add in the fearsome powers of Simisage and Ledian and you'll shoot ahead in the Prize trade!
Pokemon:25
3 Vanillite
2 Vanillish
1 Vanilluxe
3 Snorunt
2 Glalie
3 Carvanha
2 Sharpedo
3 Alolan Sandshrew
2 Alolan Sandslash
1 Alomomola
1 Delibird
1 Rayquaza
1 Komala
Trainers:15
2 Hala
2 Mallow
1 Professor Sycamore
2 Aqua Patch
2 Energy Loto
1 Field Blower
1 Energy Recycler
1 Rescue Stretcher
1 Max Potion
2 Brooklet Hill
Energy:20
20 Water
Make your Water Pokemon super powerful with the Aqua Patch theme deck! Use the all-new Aqua Patch Item card to accelerate energy onto your Water Pokemon, then blast them with Vanilluxe and Glalie and bite them with Sharpedo! Add in another few attackers to use and your opponent will struggle to keep their head above water!
3 Vanillite
2 Vanillish
1 Vanilluxe
3 Snorunt
2 Glalie
3 Carvanha
2 Sharpedo
3 Alolan Sandshrew
2 Alolan Sandslash
1 Alomomola
1 Delibird
1 Rayquaza
1 Komala
Trainers:15
2 Hala
2 Mallow
1 Professor Sycamore
2 Aqua Patch
2 Energy Loto
1 Field Blower
1 Energy Recycler
1 Rescue Stretcher
1 Max Potion
2 Brooklet Hill
Energy:20
20 Water
Make your Water Pokemon super powerful with the Aqua Patch theme deck! Use the all-new Aqua Patch Item card to accelerate energy onto your Water Pokemon, then blast them with Vanilluxe and Glalie and bite them with Sharpedo! Add in another few attackers to use and your opponent will struggle to keep their head above water!
Pokemon: 25
4 Gastly
3 Haunter
2 Gengar
3 Elgyem
2 Beeheyeem
3 Woobat
2 Swoobat
2 Ralts
1 Kirlia
1 Wobbuffet
1 Cresselia
1 Snorlax
Trainers: 15
2 Jusge
2 Skyla
2 Brigette
1 Fisherman
1 Giovanni's Scheme
1 Reserved Ticket
1 Professor's Letter
1 Super Rod
1 Buddy-Buddy Rescue
1 Float Stone
1 Assault Vest
1 Parallel City
Energy:20
20 Psychic
BREAKthrough with the Pokemon TCG: Psychic BREAK theme deck! Use powerful attackers such as Wobbuffet, Cresselia and Snorlax to cripple your opponent, and then unleash the ghoulish powers of Gengar's creep show attack! With the echoes of Swoobat and the mental powers of Beeheyeem on your side,your opponent will be in for a real Psychic headache!
4 Gastly
3 Haunter
2 Gengar
3 Elgyem
2 Beeheyeem
3 Woobat
2 Swoobat
2 Ralts
1 Kirlia
1 Wobbuffet
1 Cresselia
1 Snorlax
Trainers: 15
2 Jusge
2 Skyla
2 Brigette
1 Fisherman
1 Giovanni's Scheme
1 Reserved Ticket
1 Professor's Letter
1 Super Rod
1 Buddy-Buddy Rescue
1 Float Stone
1 Assault Vest
1 Parallel City
Energy:20
20 Psychic
BREAKthrough with the Pokemon TCG: Psychic BREAK theme deck! Use powerful attackers such as Wobbuffet, Cresselia and Snorlax to cripple your opponent, and then unleash the ghoulish powers of Gengar's creep show attack! With the echoes of Swoobat and the mental powers of Beeheyeem on your side,your opponent will be in for a real Psychic headache!
4 Gible
3 Gabite
2 Garchomp
3 Growlithe
2 Arcanine
3 Numel
2 Camerupt
2 Pancham (because why not)
1 Heatmor
1 Dunsparce
1 Furfrou
1 Sudowoodo
Trainers:15
2 Tierno
1 Professor Sycamore
1 Misty's Determination
1 Delinquent
2 Great Ball
2 Puzzle of Time
2 Bursting Balloon
1 Pokemon Catcher
1 Potion
1 Fighting Fury Belt
1 Max Elixir
Energy:20
11 Fire
9 Fighting
Start fires underground with the Sand Flare theme deck! Light up the fire with Arcanine and Camerupt, then strike with the fearsome dragon that is Garchomp! Support your attacks with Heatmor, Dunsparce, Furfrou and Sudowoodo and your opponent will struggle to put your attack out!
3 Gabite
2 Garchomp
3 Growlithe
2 Arcanine
3 Numel
2 Camerupt
2 Pancham (because why not)
1 Heatmor
1 Dunsparce
1 Furfrou
1 Sudowoodo
Trainers:15
2 Tierno
1 Professor Sycamore
1 Misty's Determination
1 Delinquent
2 Great Ball
2 Puzzle of Time
2 Bursting Balloon
1 Pokemon Catcher
1 Potion
1 Fighting Fury Belt
1 Max Elixir
Energy:20
11 Fire
9 Fighting
Start fires underground with the Sand Flare theme deck! Light up the fire with Arcanine and Camerupt, then strike with the fearsome dragon that is Garchomp! Support your attacks with Heatmor, Dunsparce, Furfrou and Sudowoodo and your opponent will struggle to put your attack out!
Pokemon:28
4 Nidoran Female
3 Nidorina
2 Nidoqueen (non Ancient Trait)
3 Tynamo
2 Eelektrik
2 Eelektross
3 Staryu
2 Starmie
2 Chinchou
1 Lanturn
2 Tentacool (non Ancient Trait)
1 Tentacruel
1 Spinda
1 Electrike
Trainers:14
2 Professor Birch's Observations
1 Professor Sycamore
1 Teammates
2 Acro Bike
1 Exp. Share
1 Weakness Policy
1 Escape Rope
1 Energy Retrieval
1 Rare Candy
1 Fresh Water Set
2 Rough Seas
Energy:18
7 Lightning
7 Psychic
4 Water
Squirm through your opponent's defences with the Eel Queen theme deck! Jab your opponent with the poisons of Nidoqueen, then electrocute them with Eelektross! With Tentacruel, Lanturn and Starmie shocking your opponent with poison, your opponent won't find you easy to beat!
4 Nidoran Female
3 Nidorina
2 Nidoqueen (non Ancient Trait)
3 Tynamo
2 Eelektrik
2 Eelektross
3 Staryu
2 Starmie
2 Chinchou
1 Lanturn
2 Tentacool (non Ancient Trait)
1 Tentacruel
1 Spinda
1 Electrike
Trainers:14
2 Professor Birch's Observations
1 Professor Sycamore
1 Teammates
2 Acro Bike
1 Exp. Share
1 Weakness Policy
1 Escape Rope
1 Energy Retrieval
1 Rare Candy
1 Fresh Water Set
2 Rough Seas
Energy:18
7 Lightning
7 Psychic
4 Water
Squirm through your opponent's defences with the Eel Queen theme deck! Jab your opponent with the poisons of Nidoqueen, then electrocute them with Eelektross! With Tentacruel, Lanturn and Starmie shocking your opponent with poison, your opponent won't find you easy to beat!
Theme Deck Hall of Fame:
Steel Forest Theme Deck (Ultra Prism)
Pokemon: 24
Yanma x2
Yanmega x1
Turtwig x3
Grotle x3
Torterra x2
Heatran x1
Alolan Digglet x3
Alolan Dugtrio x2
Mangnemite (80) x2
Magneton x2
Shaymin x2
Drampa x1
Trainers: 15
Cynthia x2
Escape Board x1
Gardenia x2
Lillie x2
Mars x1
Looker x1
Mt. Coronet x2
Pokemon Fan Club x1
Order pad x2
Pal Pad x2
Energy: 20
Grass x11
Metal x9
Credit to creator: @Professor_jplap
Pokemon: 24
Yanma x2
Yanmega x1
Turtwig x3
Grotle x3
Torterra x2
Heatran x1
Alolan Digglet x3
Alolan Dugtrio x2
Mangnemite (80) x2
Magneton x2
Shaymin x2
Drampa x1
Trainers: 15
Cynthia x2
Escape Board x1
Gardenia x2
Lillie x2
Mars x1
Looker x1
Mt. Coronet x2
Pokemon Fan Club x1
Order pad x2
Pal Pad x2
Energy: 20
Grass x11
Metal x9
Credit to creator: @Professor_jplap
2 x Goodra (1 Cracked Ice, 1 non-holo)
3 x Sliggoo
3 x Goomy
1 x Alolan Sandslash
3 x Alolan Sandshrew
2 x Clefable
2 x Clefairy
2 x Bewear
3 x Stufful
2 x Alolan Vulpix
1 x Drampa
2 x Big Malasada
1 x Energy Retrieval
2 x Exp. Share
3 x Hau
2 x Lillie
2 x Mallow
3 x Nest Ball
1 x Rescue Stretcher
2 x Ultra Ball
10 x Water Energy
8 x Fairy Energy
Credit to creator: @RiverShock
3 x Sliggoo
3 x Goomy
1 x Alolan Sandslash
3 x Alolan Sandshrew
2 x Clefable
2 x Clefairy
2 x Bewear
3 x Stufful
2 x Alolan Vulpix
1 x Drampa
2 x Big Malasada
1 x Energy Retrieval
2 x Exp. Share
3 x Hau
2 x Lillie
2 x Mallow
3 x Nest Ball
1 x Rescue Stretcher
2 x Ultra Ball
10 x Water Energy
8 x Fairy Energy
Credit to creator: @RiverShock
****** Pokémon Trading Card Game Deck List ******
##Pokémon - 24
* 1 Minun SLG 34
* 2 Pikachu SLG 28
* 1 Plusle SLG 33
* 1 Raikou SLG 32
* 2 Voltorb SLG 30
* 2 Electrode SLG 31
* 2 Buizel SLG 22
* 1 Keldeo SLG 26
* 1 Manaphy SLG 25
* 2 Palkia SLG 24
* 2 Qwilfish SLG 21
* 3 Totodile SLG 18
* 2 Croconaw SLG 19
* 1 Floatzel SLG 23
* 1 Feraligatr SLG 20
##Trainer Cards - 13
* 2 Hau SLG 61
* 2 Great Ball SLG 60
* 1 Damage Mover SLG 58
* 1 Super Scoop Up SLG 66
* 1 Lillie SLG 62
* 1 Pokémon Breeder SLG 63
* 2 Sophocles SLG 65
* 1 Switch SLG 67
* 1 Ultra Ball SLG 68
* 1 Nest Ball SUM 123
##Energy - 23
* 14 Water Energy 3
* 9 Lightning Energy 4
Total Cards - 60
****** Deck List Generated by the Pokémon TCG Online www.pokemon.com/TCGO ******
Credit to creator: @bunnybird12
##Pokémon - 24
* 1 Minun SLG 34
* 2 Pikachu SLG 28
* 1 Plusle SLG 33
* 1 Raikou SLG 32
* 2 Voltorb SLG 30
* 2 Electrode SLG 31
* 2 Buizel SLG 22
* 1 Keldeo SLG 26
* 1 Manaphy SLG 25
* 2 Palkia SLG 24
* 2 Qwilfish SLG 21
* 3 Totodile SLG 18
* 2 Croconaw SLG 19
* 1 Floatzel SLG 23
* 1 Feraligatr SLG 20
##Trainer Cards - 13
* 2 Hau SLG 61
* 2 Great Ball SLG 60
* 1 Damage Mover SLG 58
* 1 Super Scoop Up SLG 66
* 1 Lillie SLG 62
* 1 Pokémon Breeder SLG 63
* 2 Sophocles SLG 65
* 1 Switch SLG 67
* 1 Ultra Ball SLG 68
* 1 Nest Ball SUM 123
##Energy - 23
* 14 Water Energy 3
* 9 Lightning Energy 4
Total Cards - 60
****** Deck List Generated by the Pokémon TCG Online www.pokemon.com/TCGO ******
Credit to creator: @bunnybird12
Leave the opponent with the chills using the Frozen Tomb theme deck. While Shuppet catches them sleeping on the job, Spritomb and Wailmer spread their damage to more than just one Pokemon! Then when Mamoswine brews up a snowstorm, not even the bench is safe. Golduck's healing makes sure you always have someone to fall back on, and Kangaskhan can come in at any moment for massive damage! Couple this with powerful trainers that will make you stronger when a Pokemon is knocked out, and Frozen Tomb is a Cold that you can't stop from spreading.
Credit to creator: @Shfinx
Credit to creator: @Shfinx
Mars is a passionate and hot-headed trainer, whose devious plans will leave you and your Pokemon empty handed if you are not careful. Keep an eye on her crafty Purugly, who could swat away your cards in one attack; and watch out for her Bronzong, who will paralyze you in your tracks with it's quick Psy-Bolt! Fight for the world against one of Team Galactic's Commanders, and save the day in the Pokemon Trading Card Game!
The elements combine to conjure a vicious storm! The Storm Blade theme deck will barrage your foes as the elements combine. Palkia's Aqua Blade will bring a downpour of destruction on your opponent combined with Raikou's Electric Ball! Feraligatr causes a big splash while Manaphy keeps your pokemon fighting! With the power of a tempest, the Storm Blade theme deck is sure to wash away those you face.
Credit to creator: @bunnybird12
Credit to creator: @bunnybird12
**NOTE: Deck descriptions are now active!**
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