I was thinking of making a very small tier list of the new BREAK mechanic. There aren't many BREAK Pokemon in standard currently that are worth playing so I decided to include Pokémon BREAK from upcoming sets as well. I guess the list will be somewhat predictable. I judge these cards on their current succes or their potential. Usually my predictions are not very off so put a little fate in me okay? Oh and don't let me see anyone write BREAK as 'break'. I will find it, and I will edit it.
Okay are you stoked? Here we go:
This is all debatable and I love to hear your opinion. Phew... I usually don't write this much. I could've turned it into an article but my writing is probably not near good enough. Now everyone thanks for reading, and don't forget to take a BREAK every now and then. hehehe
Okay are you stoked? Here we go:
Zoroark BREAK
Rawr! From the set to introduce the BREAK mechanic. The first BREAK to actually see play: Zoroark. Sadly the only one that was worth consideration back then... Why is it good? It's actually the stage 1 that came with BREAKpoint that made the BREAK evolution viable. A strong attack for a Double Colorless Energy and the exact same ability Keldeo EX has. A deadly combination in a Yveltal EX deck or decks using Pokémon with heavy retreat costs.
Why would you even need to evolve into Zoroark BREAK? Well to be honest you don't have to. But it is not a bad addition. I've seen Yveltal/Gallade/Zoroark decks that also included the BREAK, and the reasons to do so are fairly simple:
1. More HP! Isn't that nice, yes it is.
2. Foul Play is a good come-back attack . While your opponent has to load 4 energies on their Pokémon you only need a single dark energy at your opposal. Unfortunately there aren't many Pokémon in the current format that use very heavy attacks and it's completely useless against Night March like attacks.
3. Sparkling card
Rawr! From the set to introduce the BREAK mechanic. The first BREAK to actually see play: Zoroark. Sadly the only one that was worth consideration back then... Why is it good? It's actually the stage 1 that came with BREAKpoint that made the BREAK evolution viable. A strong attack for a Double Colorless Energy and the exact same ability Keldeo EX has. A deadly combination in a Yveltal EX deck or decks using Pokémon with heavy retreat costs.
Why would you even need to evolve into Zoroark BREAK? Well to be honest you don't have to. But it is not a bad addition. I've seen Yveltal/Gallade/Zoroark decks that also included the BREAK, and the reasons to do so are fairly simple:
1. More HP! Isn't that nice, yes it is.
2. Foul Play is a good come-back attack . While your opponent has to load 4 energies on their Pokémon you only need a single dark energy at your opposal. Unfortunately there aren't many Pokémon in the current format that use very heavy attacks and it's completely useless against Night March like attacks.
3. Sparkling card
Wobbuffet BREAK
Psychic – HP140
BREAK Evolution – Evolves from Wobbuffet
Wobbuffet BREAK retains the attacks, Abilities, Weakness, Resistance, and Retreat Cost of its previous Evolution.
[P][C] Look-a-Like Barb: Discard all Energy attached to this Pokemon. During your opponent’s next turn, place damage counters on your opponent’s Active Pokemon equal to any damage done to this Pokemon by attacks.
haha no not just because it's one of my favourite Pokémon...
As a Psychic Pokémon Wobbuffet always has an interesting arsenal of attacks. In the video games it's very limited and it consists only of counter attacking. He is the Revenant. He takes a hit then throws it back right at you. The basic form from Phantom Forces didn't get a reprint for nothing. It's a very useful card to start with. Formerly it has been popular to start with in Primal Groudon EX decks. But man is this a good combo with Mega Alakazam + Hoopa EX or what? You lock every ability out except for Scoundrel Ring and Kinesis. Your bench will get the perfect Set-up while your opponent struggles without their precious Shaymin EX. Yes, this could even be a budget deck because you don't require Shaymin EX. But the card creators thought they should make it even better with Wobbuffet BREAK.
For starters, it's a stage 1 with 140HP. This is outstanding. Not even most stage 2 have this much HP. And what is it for? To do the exact same as in the video games: counter attacking. Placing damage counters is good and let me tell you why:
It can't be reduced by any effect. It isn't affected by weakness and resistance. It bypasses several immunity barriers. For example. This deck combination could take out Jolteon EX and Glaceon EX out completely with abilities and effects of attacks.
Do I still have your attention on the Alakazam - Hoopa EX - Wobbuffet combination? (And duh ofourse 4 Dimension Valley, do I even need to mention?) Captivating Poképuff also works very well with this deck. With Wobbuffet it blocks Shaymin's EX ability. And you get to snipe low HPNightmarchers Pokémon on their bench that were forced into play.
I'm not going to deny Wobbuffet BREAK is a risky play. But your opponent certainly has to think twice before hitting Wobbuffet BREAK after it used Look-a-Like Barb. Especially with an EX Pokémon because they have to keep the price trade even. So to say, It could buy you another turn to use Kinesis. If you ask me, It certainly has potential.
Psychic – HP140
BREAK Evolution – Evolves from Wobbuffet
Wobbuffet BREAK retains the attacks, Abilities, Weakness, Resistance, and Retreat Cost of its previous Evolution.
[P][C] Look-a-Like Barb: Discard all Energy attached to this Pokemon. During your opponent’s next turn, place damage counters on your opponent’s Active Pokemon equal to any damage done to this Pokemon by attacks.
haha no not just because it's one of my favourite Pokémon...
As a Psychic Pokémon Wobbuffet always has an interesting arsenal of attacks. In the video games it's very limited and it consists only of counter attacking. He is the Revenant. He takes a hit then throws it back right at you. The basic form from Phantom Forces didn't get a reprint for nothing. It's a very useful card to start with. Formerly it has been popular to start with in Primal Groudon EX decks. But man is this a good combo with Mega Alakazam + Hoopa EX or what? You lock every ability out except for Scoundrel Ring and Kinesis. Your bench will get the perfect Set-up while your opponent struggles without their precious Shaymin EX. Yes, this could even be a budget deck because you don't require Shaymin EX. But the card creators thought they should make it even better with Wobbuffet BREAK.
For starters, it's a stage 1 with 140HP. This is outstanding. Not even most stage 2 have this much HP. And what is it for? To do the exact same as in the video games: counter attacking. Placing damage counters is good and let me tell you why:
It can't be reduced by any effect. It isn't affected by weakness and resistance. It bypasses several immunity barriers. For example. This deck combination could take out Jolteon EX and Glaceon EX out completely with abilities and effects of attacks.
Do I still have your attention on the Alakazam - Hoopa EX - Wobbuffet combination? (And duh ofourse 4 Dimension Valley, do I even need to mention?) Captivating Poképuff also works very well with this deck. With Wobbuffet it blocks Shaymin's EX ability. And you get to snipe low HP
I'm not going to deny Wobbuffet BREAK is a risky play. But your opponent certainly has to think twice before hitting Wobbuffet BREAK after it used Look-a-Like Barb. Especially with an EX Pokémon because they have to keep the price trade even. So to say, It could buy you another turn to use Kinesis. If you ask me, It certainly has potential.
Greninja BREAK
I thought it would be good, but Tier 2 exceeded my expectations. Mainly because essentially it is a stage 3. But that's just appearance! There are many ways to get Greninja out in the field. It's not an issue if you use Frogadier attack plus Wally for example. Another path you can take is Archie's Ace in the Hole. And why is it worth this effort? Yet again we see that placing damage counters across the field is pretty menacing. Up to 90 at once if you evolved from XY Greninja. But what else to expect from a golden ninja frog?
I thought it would be good, but Tier 2 exceeded my expectations. Mainly because essentially it is a stage 3. But that's just appearance! There are many ways to get Greninja out in the field. It's not an issue if you use Frogadier attack plus Wally for example. Another path you can take is Archie's Ace in the Hole. And why is it worth this effort? Yet again we see that placing damage counters across the field is pretty menacing. Up to 90 at once if you evolved from XY Greninja. But what else to expect from a golden ninja frog?
Trevenant BREAK
I also made up a nickname for this one: Overdue shiny Christmas tree takes number two! Forest Curse returns and most of you probably know how the deck works. Get Trevenant out turn one with the help from Wally to get the item lock going. Now with a BREAK Evolution for some bulky amount of HP and a better attack. Let's keep it plain shall we?
I also made up a nickname for this one: Overdue shiny Christmas tree takes number two! Forest Curse returns and most of you probably know how the deck works. Get Trevenant out turn one with the help from Wally to get the item lock going. Now with a BREAK Evolution for some bulky amount of HP and a better attack. Let's keep it plain shall we?
Carbink BREAK
What is even better than a frog or a tree? Obviously, it's a flying rock! It's the card Fighting Support didn't really deserve and didn't really need either. But it's coming and it's ground breaking.
The two things this little buddy has going for him is the safe-guard ability on its basic form and the Diamond Gift attack on its BREAK form. Actually it could handle many decks on it's own. EX decks without ability lock are pretty much lost already. And those pesky hard hitting non-EX Pokemon can easily be taken down with Diamond Gift with an even price trade. But my guess is that is will mainely be used for setting up the bench and special cases. Zygarde EX may do the heavy lifting.
But Carbink BREAK can fight as well. Sure its base damage is 20. But stack this up with a Strong Energy, Fighting Stadium, Muscle Band (Pherhaps) and some Regi Power and were hitting 90+ Damage each turn for a single energy. Plus it only is an evolution line of two and has decent HP. I have a good image of how the upcoming format will look like, and Carbink will be part of it.
What is even better than a frog or a tree? Obviously, it's a flying rock! It's the card Fighting Support didn't really deserve and didn't really need either. But it's coming and it's ground breaking.
The two things this little buddy has going for him is the safe-guard ability on its basic form and the Diamond Gift attack on its BREAK form. Actually it could handle many decks on it's own. EX decks without ability lock are pretty much lost already. And those pesky hard hitting non-EX Pokemon can easily be taken down with Diamond Gift with an even price trade. But my guess is that is will mainely be used for setting up the bench and special cases. Zygarde EX may do the heavy lifting.
But Carbink BREAK can fight as well. Sure its base damage is 20. But stack this up with a Strong Energy, Fighting Stadium, Muscle Band (Pherhaps) and some Regi Power and were hitting 90+ Damage each turn for a single energy. Plus it only is an evolution line of two and has decent HP. I have a good image of how the upcoming format will look like, and Carbink will be part of it.
This is all debatable and I love to hear your opinion. Phew... I usually don't write this much. I could've turned it into an article but my writing is probably not near good enough. Now everyone thanks for reading, and don't forget to take a BREAK every now and then. hehehe
