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    Discussion I Hope Gardevoir Gets Banned. I Seriously think it's too Overpowered.

    Gardevoir is certainly one of (if not the) most powerful pokemon in standard play currently. It has the rare combination of an ability that directly enhances the attack, an attack that is incredibly powerful, and respectable HP that is out of the OHKO range for most Pokemon. Its weakness to...
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    Discussion Is it Even Possible to Make a Kartana Deck

    Yeah, I could see it working with a lock/energy denial deck. It may also be a decent counter against Gardevoir GX as it gets rid of the DC's that power him up so fast. Also, if he is not OHKO'd he can make all of the damage on him disappear.
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    Help How Many Leles is Too Many?

    I run 2 with rescue stretcher in most decks, as I don't want Lele to start in most situations. Some decks can run more and benefit without the drawback of starting first. For instance, Golisopod is loaded with switches, Guzmas, and float stones so it is easy switch out, and it is nice to have...
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    Help Cheap and effective standard deck

    Golduck isn't bad and is cheap (maybe under $30). Psyduck confuses and can buy time for set-up. With CB, Golduck can 2-shot anything. Combo Octillery with Mallow and you have draw support and can pull any card you need (though if you pull a supporter you can't use it same turn). Throw in...
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    Discussion Are We Moving into a More Basic Heavy Format?

    I think right now (in standard play) is as good a balance as there has ever been between powerful basics and even more powerful evolutions. Neither one is really more successful than the other.
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    Discussion Mewtwo GX

    There are better pokes out there, but the art looks good.
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    Discussion Competitive Tier List

    It obviously meant the "deck" was not competitive, not a person. Too many SJW jumping into traffic to protect everyone's feelings.
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    Help Pokemon Ranger

    I run at least one in Volcanion, though I don't run Ho-Oh. However I can see that having it in there would be beneficial for Ho-oh decks for the same reason.
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    Discussion Is Raichu GX and Magnetic Circuit Magnezone a viable deck?

    Marshadow-GX will find its place, but it's not going to be viable in most decks simply because most of the current standard play potent attackers are evolution pokemon (think Golisipod-GX, Gardevoir-GX) and Marshadow only copies attacks of basic pokemon. Marshadow needs a way to get big basics...
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    Discussion Brigette, a card that makes players love or hate the most

    I've never actually seen anyone use this card to pull a basic GX. 90% of the time it's to put some Raltz on the bench. Although it does make sense to use it that way.
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    Help Any competitive decks that only need 1-2 Lele?

    If you READ my post, it said you don't need MORE THAN TWO. Didn't say to just use one. If you have 2 and stretchers, It's almost as good as having 3. Plus the stretchers can be used to pull other pokes out. Reading comprehension skills... I run stretcher for Zoroark, Volcanion, and Golisopod.
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    Help Any competitive decks that only need 1-2 Lele?

    If you run Stretcher, you don't need more than 2.
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    Discussion Why is Gardevoir so hard to play? Even with good starts, I still lose.

    I find that there are some decks I can play well and some decks I can't play well. And practice doesn't have a lot to do with it. I have the hardest time playing fairy decks. I've put together a number of them and it never seems successful. However, Darkness decks seem easier. I've also...
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    Discussion The Future Story of a Ninja Boy: The Awoken Hero...

    Don't know about the dialogue, but I am digging the strategy.
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    Help Fighting Tank Deck

    Zygarde is good, just make sure you have Hex Maniac and Pokemon ranger to avoid getting locked. I have a quad-Zygarde deck that I use in standard for fun that is loaded with disruption cards (red card, delinquent, etc). It works great until Ninetails shows up.
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    Help Still don't know what deck to play.

    You aren't going to win EVERY match with any deck. Just pick one that you have the right cards for (and that you enjoy) and play it over and over and over, and as you play swap out cards that aren't helpful for other cards that may be more helpful. If you are winning 65-75% of matches, you...
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    Discussion This Format is nuts because of Lele

    If you already bought the boxes, the other option is to sell the ones that have value and buy the Leles. They are always available on ebay.
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    Discussion BKT-On Supporter Counts

    If you run Rescue Stretcher you will be fine with 2 Leles.
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    Help Expanded Post Rotation Meta?

    Banned even in expanded?
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    Discussion Anyone running Golisopod GX?

    Don't forget Olympia.
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