Zekrom's Fury

[turtwig91]

So I was finally able to build a Zekrom deck. I wanted to show it off and ask what could be changed.


Pokemon:14

1 Bouffalant(Revenge)
2 Manaphy UL
4 Zekrom
3 Shaymin UL
4 Pachirisu CoL


T/S/S:30

2 Pokemon Collector
2 Energy Retrieval
2 Revive
2 PONT
2 Professor Juniper
3 Junk Arm
3 Interviewer's Questions
3 Dual Ball
3 Seeker
4 SSU
4 Pokemon communication


Energy:16

3 Rescue Energy
4{C}{C}
9{L}



Strategy: Ok this is a pretty basic Zekrom setup. The Bouffalant is for Revenge kills, and the Manaphys are for the deep sea swirl and free retreat.

 

[Glace]

I'd recommend Cleffa over Manaphy because Cleffas attack doesn't need any energy, and there is a 50% chance Cleffa can't be damaged.

 

[turtwig91]

I'd recommend Cleffa over Manaphy because Cleffas attack doesn't need any energy, and there is a 50% chance Cleffa can't be damaged.

But on the other hand, playing Manaphy gives me an already placed energy for Shaymin's Celebration wind.

 

[sabrefanged]

My friend plays pretty much the exact same deck, just without the Manaphy. The only problem he's had while playing the deck is sometimes he cannot get out the energy fast enough unless he stalls! Even with Interviewer's Questions, haha! But it's a good solid deck and he can pretty much wipe the table with it!

 

[turtwig91]

My friend plays pretty much the exact same deck, just without the Manaphy. The only problem he's had while playing the deck is sometimes he cannot get out the energy fast enough unless he stalls! Even with Interviewer's Questions, haha! But it's a good solid deck and he can pretty much wipe the table with it!

I've never really had the energy problem during most games. A few maybe but that is why I was thinking about putting in a couple of energy searches.

 

[Futa]

I'd recommend Cleffa over Manaphy because Cleffas attack doesn't need any energy, and there is a 50% chance Cleffa can't be damaged.

But on the other hand, playing Manaphy gives me an already placed energy for Shaymin's Celebration wind.

Attaching an Energy to Zekrom is the same thing as attaching an Energy to Manaphy and moving it with Celebration Wind. Besides, Cleffa has a free retreat as well, and if you do move the Energy with Celebration Wind, depending on Super Scoop Up isn't a reliable way to get Manaphy out of the Active slot.

 

[turtwig91]

Attaching an Energy to Zekrom is the same thing as attaching an Energy to Manaphy and moving it with Celebration Wind. Besides, Cleffa has a free retreat as well, and if you do move the Energy with Celebration Wind, depending on Super Scoop Up isn't a reliable way to get Manaphy out of the Active slot.

you make a good point. just recently i changed the manaphy for cleffa and it works even better.

 

[Dork Void]

2 problems with this deck: 1, zekrom has a poor mid-endgame. You should consider adding in another attacker for if the opponent gets set up. To make room, lower pachi and shaymin to 2- thats probably all you'll need in a match. Some pokemon that work well with zekrom are yanmega prime, donphan prime, and magnezone prime, although they are all very expensive. You could use ability samurott though as it is cheaper and you already have double colorless energy. I also think you might want to lower the trainer count by 4-5 to make room for more pokemon to add consistency but I'm not really sure what you should get rid of. Also, 4 pokemon reversal is pretty much a must in most zekrom decks (you should change it to pokemon catcher when that comes out, though), although, again, I don't know what you could remove.

 

[turtwig91]

Hey, recently I updated my deck to a ZPST deck for Battle Roads. Let me know what can be changed.


Pokemon: 12

4 Zekrom
3 Pachirisu CoL
3 Shaymin UL
2 Tornadus


T/S/S: 33

1 Flower Shop Lady
1 Interviewer's Questions
2 SSU
2 Switch
2 Revive
2 Professor Juniper
2 Pokemon Reversal
2 Energy Search
2 Energy Retrieval
2 PlusPower
2 Seeker
3 Dual Ball
3 Pokemon Collector
3 Junk Arm
4 PONT


Energy: 15

2 {C}{C}
13{L}


Strategy: Okay, this strategy is just like the other, but Tornadus is there for Donphan.