From: Lady Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2023 22:23:18 +0000 (-0400) Subject: Add Swampmind T·C·G deck X-Git-Url: https://git.ladys.computer/Wiki/commitdiff_plain/7b6d896d48cfba1bc5c49f47113ca568361d7077 Add Swampmind T·C·G deck and also do some mild reformatting of the page --- diff --git a/Sources/Page/PokemonTCGDecklists.djot b/Sources/Page/PokemonTCGDecklists.djot index 6da30e2..f05af75 100644 --- a/Sources/Page/PokemonTCGDecklists.djot +++ b/Sources/Page/PokemonTCGDecklists.djot @@ -1,55 +1,218 @@ -# 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 + /