Standard Updated Xerneas Break/Silvally GX

[HouchinsDJ]

I'm looking for feedback on my Xerneas Break/Silvally GX deck. I based my list off of Zakary Krekeler's list, but have made some significant changes. I removed the following from his list:

-2 Cobalion
-3 Counter Energy

And I added:

+1 Tapu Lele GX
+1 N
+2 Fighting Memory
+1 Double Colorless Energy

I assume Zakary added Cobalion to counter Gardevoir GX, but since it's seen a dip in play recently I don't think Cobalion is nearly as impactful. Instead, I added two Fighting Memory so Silvally GX can OHKO Zoroark GX. I wanted to add Psychic Memory too, but space is an issue. I'd like to know what everyone thinks though. If you think Psychic Memory should be added, let me know what you'd cut for it. Since I took Cobalion out, I removed the Counter Energy and added a fourth DCE, a fourth N, and a third Tapu Lele GX for consistency.

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##Pokémon - 15

* 4 Xerneas STS 81
* 3 Xerneas BREAK STS 82
* 2 Type: Null CIN 89
* 2 Silvally-GX CIN 90
* 3 Tapu Lele-GX GRI 137
* 1 Oranguru PR-SM SM13

##Trainer Cards - 29

* 4 Professor Sycamore STS 114
* 4 N NVI 92
* 3 Guzma BUS 143
* 2 Brigette BKT 134
* 4 Ultra Ball SUM 135
* 3 Max Elixir BKP 102
* 2 Field Blower GRI 125
* 2 Counter Catcher CIN 91
* 1 Super Rod NVI 95
* 2 Choice Band GRI 121
* 2 Fighting Memory CIN 94

##Energy - 16

* 4 Double Colorless Energy SLG 69
* 12 Fairy Energy 9 Total Cards - 60

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[Dark Espeon]

Hi HouchinsDJ,

Nice deck. I would retain at least two Counter Energy to benefit from the fact that you essentially sacrifice one Xerneas to fuel the bench. Cut one Double Colorless Energy and one Fairy Energy for two Counter Energy. It will allow the second Xerneas Break to attack out of nowhere and it provides another form of energy acceleration.

 

[HouchinsDJ]

Hi HouchinsDJ,

Nice deck. I would retain at least two Counter Energy to benefit from the fact that you essentially sacrifice one Xerneas to fuel the bench. Cut one Double Colorless Energy and one Fairy Energy for two Counter Energy. It will allow the second Xerneas Break to attack out of nowhere and it provides another form of energy acceleration.

Yeah, as soon as I posted this list I realized that Counter Energy still has a place in this deck! I'll try your recommendation, although I am a bit wary going under 12 Basic Energy because of Max Elixir.