-# Pokémon TCG Decklists
+# Pokémon T·C·G decklists
+
+This page lists Pokémon T·C·G decks used by editors of this wiki to
+ play ranked (Standard‐format) matches on _Pokémon Trading Card Game
+ Live_{as=cite}.
+In T·C·G·L, the ranked ladder resets every month, and the recorded
+ decks represent the final versions of each of our main decks for that
+ month.
## September 2023
-### [][@:Aescling]
+### _Swampmind_{as=cite} by [][@:Lady]
+
+{as=details}
+::::::::::::
+{as=summary}
+card listing
+
+```
+Pokémon: 10
+2 Altaria EVS 106
+2 Swablu SIT 142
+3 Mimikyu PAL 97 PH
+2 Seismitoad OBF 52
+1 Radiant Alakazam SIT 59
+2 Tympole OBF 50 PH
+1 Stoutland V CRZ 116
+2 Kingdra LOR 37
+2 Horsea BST 31
+1 Lumineon V CRZ-GG 39
+
+Trainer: 15
+3 Irida ASR 147
+2 Toy Catcher EVS 163
+1 Lucky Ice Pop EVS 150
+2 Lake Acuity LOR 160
+2 Energy Retrieval BLW 92
+1 Professor Burnet SIT-TG 26
+3 Thorton LOR 167
+1 Fog Crystal CRE 140
+2 Level Ball BST 181
+3 Rare Candy SSH 180
+2 Pal Pad SVI 182
+3 Energy Search BLW 93
+2 Boss's Orders RCL 154
+1 Professor's Research PR-SW 152
+2 Ultra Ball PLB 90
+
+Energy: 2
+4 Basic {P} Energy Energy 13
+8 Basic {W} Energy Energy 11
+
+Total Cards: 60
+```
+::::::::::::
+
+This is a Supporter‐heavy deck that leverages [Altaria
+ (EVS 106)][EVS-106] and [Kingdra (LOR 37)][LOR-37] to apply constant
+ pressure on the opponent team.
+[Seismitoad (OBF 52)][OBF-52] is strong against the Fire‐type decks
+ currently prevalant in the meta and has a tendency to trick the
+ opponent into making faults.
+[Mimikyu (PAL 97)][PAL-97] is a good counter to many _ex_‐ and
+ _V_‐heavy decks and [Radiant Alakazam (SIT 59)][SIT-59] pairs well
+ with [Toy Catcher][EVS-163] to challenge Basic pokémon that are
+ sitting on the bench before they get the chance to evolve.
+[Thorton][LOR-167] provides an escape route for Basic pokémon into
+ [Mimikyu (PAL 97)][PAL-97] when under pressure from pokémon _V_, can
+ bring [Radiant Alakazam (SIT 59)][SIT-59] back from the dead, and can
+ be used to quickly ramp up an evolved [Seismitoad (OBF 52)][OBF-52]
+ in a single turn.
+It is equally useful with [Lumineon _V_ (CRZ GG39)][CRZ-GG39] (either
+ to escape to a card with lower Prize cost, or to pull a quick Aqua
+ Return out of nowhere), and to ramp up a [Stoutland _V_
+ (CRZ 116)][CRZ-116] using a Basic pokémon with less risk.
+[Irida][ASR-147] is the core of the deck, allowing quick access to any
+ Item card to satisfy the current turn’s needs; with an Evolution card
+ and a [Rare Candy][SVI-191], it can evolve a sitting Basic Pokémon to
+ Stage 2 in a single turn; alternatively, it can call up an Item card
+ for acquiring Energy or a non·Water‐type pokémon as well as
+ [Lumineon _V_ (CRZ GG39)][CRZ-GG39] for requesting another Supporter
+ card on the following turn.
+
+This deck began as something I quickly cobbled together from the few
+ cards I had in T·C·G·L which were still acceptable in Standard and
+ which turned out to be surprisingly strong.
+Earlier versions of the deck included [Empoleon (BRS 37)][BRS-37], but
+ its attack and ability were covered just as well by [Kingdra
+ (LOR 37)][LOR-37], [Radiant Alakazam (SIT 59)][SIT-59], and [Toy
+ Catcher][EVS-163] in most cases.
+I also tried using [Kingdra (BST 33)][BST-33] in addition to [Kingdra
+ (LOR 37)][LOR-37] for a time, but [Seismitoad (OBF 52)][OBF-52]
+ turned out to be better in most cases.
+[Altaria (EVS 106)][EVS-106] and [Stoutland _V_ (CRZ 116)][CRZ-116]
+ were late additions; the former let me lean less on [Lumineon _V_
+ (CRZ GG39)][CRZ-GG39] for acquiring Supporter cards and has a useful
+ zero retreat cost.
+
+### _E-Rat-i-Cat-e slow_{as=cite} by [][@:Aescling]
{as=details}
::::::::::::
{as=summary}
-E-Rat-i-Cat-e slow
-
-#### Pokémon: 10
-
-4 Sprigatito SVI 13\
-1 Floragato PAL 14\
-2 Meowscarada ex PAL 15\
-2 Meowscarada ex PR-SV 33 (equivalent to above)\
-1 Radiant Alakazam SIT 59\
-2 Rattata MEW 19\
-2 Raticate MEW 20\
-2 Bidoof CRZ 111\
-2 Bibarel BRS 121\
-1 Manaphy BRS 41\
-
-#### Trainer: 12
-
-2 Nest Ball SVI 181\
-4 Ultra Ball SVI 196\
-4 Rare Candy SVI 191\
-2 Superior Energy Retrieval PAL 189\
-2 Escape Rope BST 125\
-2 Boss's Orders PAL 172\
-2 Iono PAL 185\
-2 Gardenia's Vigor ASR 143\
-2 Professor's Research SVI 189\
-2 Klara CRE 145\
-2 Pokémon League Headquarters OBF 192\
-1 Super Rod PAL 276\
-
-#### Energy: 2
-
-10 Basic {G} Energy SVE 1\
-4 Double Turbo Energy BRS 151\
+card listing
+
+```
+Pokémon: 10
+4 Sprigatito SVI 13
+1 Floragato PAL 14
+2 Meowscarada ex PAL 15
+2 Meowscarada ex PR-SV 33
+1 Radiant Alakazam SIT 59
+2 Rattata MEW 19
+2 Raticate MEW 20
+2 Bidoof CRZ 111
+2 Bibarel BRS 121
+1 Manaphy BRS 41
+
+Trainer: 12
+2 Nest Ball SVI 181
+4 Ultra Ball SVI 196
+4 Rare Candy SVI 191
+2 Superior Energy Retrieval PAL 189
+2 Escape Rope BST 125
+2 Boss's Orders PAL 172
+2 Iono PAL 185
+2 Gardenia's Vigor ASR 143
+2 Professor's Research SVI 189
+2 Klara CRE 145
+2 Pokémon League Headquarters OBF 192
+1 Super Rod PAL 276
+
+Energy: 2
+10 Basic {G} Energy SVE 1
+4 Double Turbo Energy BRS 151
+```
::::::::::::
##### Notes
-+ “slow” as it dropped battle vip pass
-+ 151 ratatta is a fun card but it is very easy to boss target or bench
- snipe and difficult to set up effectively on an already slow deck
-+ bibarel alone is not effective draw suppurrt
-+ iono was rarely useful in this deck
++ “slow” as it dropped [battle vip pass][FST-225]
++ [151 ratatta][MEW-19] is a fun card but it is very easy to boss
+ target or bench snipe and difficult to set up effectively on an
+ already slow deck
++ [bibarel][BRS-121] alone is not effective draw suppurrt
++ [iono][PAL-185] was rarely useful in this deck
+ the only thing this deck consistently eradicated was my will to live
[][@:Aescling]{.sig}
+
+{% Battle Styles %}
+[BST-33]:
+ https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/pokemon-cards/series/swsh5/33/
+
+{% Evolving Skies %}
+[EVS-106]:
+ https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/pokemon-cards/series/swsh7/106
+ /
+[EVS-163]:
+ https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/pokemon-cards/series/swsh7/163
+ /
+
+{% Fusion Strike %}
+[FST-225]:
+ https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/pokemon-cards/series/swsh8/225
+ /
+
+{% Brilliant Stars %}
+[BRS-37]:
+ https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/pokemon-cards/series/swsh9/37/
+[BRS-121]:
+ https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/pokemon-cards/series/swsh9/121
+ /
+
+{% Astral Radiance %}
+[ASR-147]:
+ https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/pokemon-cards/series/swsh10/14
+ 7/
+
+{% Lost Origin %}
+[LOR-37]:
+ https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/pokemon-cards/series/swsh11/37
+ /
+[LOR-167]:
+ https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/pokemon-cards/series/swsh11/16
+ 7/
+
+{% Silver Tempest %}
+[SIT-59]:
+ https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/pokemon-cards/series/swsh12/59
+ /
+
+{% Crown Zenith %}
+[CRZ-116]:
+ https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/pokemon-cards/series/swsh12pt5
+ /116/
+[CRZ-GG39]:
+ https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/pokemon-cards/series/swsh12pt5
+ gg/GG39/
+
+{% Scarlet & Violet %}
+[SVI-191]:
+ https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/pokemon-cards/series/sv01/191/
+
+{% Paldea Evolved %}
+[PAL-97]:
+ https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/pokemon-cards/series/sv02/97/
+[PAL-185]:
+ https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/pokemon-cards/series/sv02/185/
+
+{% Obsidian Flames %}
+[OBF-52]:
+ https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/pokemon-cards/series/sv03/52/
+
+{% 151 %}
+[MEW-19]:
+ https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/pokemon-cards/series/sv3pt5/19
+ /
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