Newer to TCG, how can I spice up my deck?
I built this deck based off of mimikyu (Apperently very controversial card) and Gardevoir because quite frankly theyre some of my favorite (ever other one I like seems to be banned so..) but I’m having trouble setting up efficiently, I’m finding by the time I’m to a decent setup the opponent has 1 prize card remaining and it’s just an automatic win for them, I don’t want any “burn mimikyu” or anything like that (seems to be common in a lot of forums) just some genuine advice
Deck:
Pokémon: 12
1 Mimikyu PAF 37
4 Abra MEW 63
1 Xatu PAR 72
2 Kirlia SIT 68
2 Gardevoir ex SVI 86
2 Ralts SIT 67
1 Dedenne ex PAL 93
1 Natu PAR 71
2 Mimikyu PAF 37 PH
3 Alakazam ex PR-SV 50
1 Squawkabilly ex PAL 169
1 Mimikyu PR-SV 75
Trainer: 12
4 Ultra Ball SVI 196
1 Rare Candy PAF 89
3 Rare Candy SVI 191
2 Luxurious Cape PAR 166
2 Iono PAL 185
1 Technical Machine: Devolution PAR 177
2 Super Rod PAL 188
1 Technical Machine: Crisis Punch PAF 90
4 Nest Ball SVI 181
2 Tulip PAR 181
3 Boss's Orders PAL 172
2 Arven SVI 166
Energy: 1
12 Basic {P} Energy Energy 5
Total Cards: 60
Answers
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I think you really need Manaphy, there are many popular decks that run Radiant Greninja and Regidrago VStar deck usually have Kyurem that can annihilate your low hp Pokemon if you don't have bench protection.
And Mimikyu it's still not bad, but now many decks got Canceling Cologne because the annoying Iron Thorns ex deck, so Mimikyu is a bit less effective now.
You should play the deck if you like for sure, but I would say that Gardevoir ex based decks are not in a favorable spot now.
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I would run a deck that counters Iron Thorns ex for now, just until the meta is less volitile, you could also run a Flutter Mane or Canceling Cologne to make Iron Thorns ex less effective.
A general rule of thumb is to either play or counter the deck that wins the first event of a new set until you see the meta spread out.
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Luo Tian Qing piloted this Gardevoir deck to it's highest placement at Worlds last weekend.
Pokémon: 19
4 Ralts ASR 60
4 Kirlia SIT 68
2 Gardevoir ex SVI 86
2 Munkidori TWM 95
1 Cresselia LOR 74
1 Drifloon SVI 89
1 Manaphy BRS 41
1 Radiant Greninja ASR 46
1 Scream Tail PAR 86
1 Klefki SVI 96
1 Flutter Mane TEF 78Trainer: 32
4 Arven OBF 186
4 Iono PAL 185
1 Professor Turo's Scenario PAR 171
1 Boss's Orders PAL 172
4 Buddy-Buddy Poffin TEF 144
2 Earthen Vessel PAR 163
2 Counter Catcher PAR 160
2 Ultra Ball SVI 196
1 Hisuian Heavy Ball ASR 146
1 Nest Ball SVI 181
1 Night Stretcher SFA 61
1 Super Rod PAL 188
1 Unfair Stamp TWM 165
1 Enhanced Hammer TWM 148
2 Technical Machine: Evolution PAR 178
1 Technical Machine: Devolution PAR 177
1 Bravery Charm PAL 173
2 Artazon PAL 171Energy: 9
7 Psychic Energy SVE 5
2 Darkness Energy SVE 72 -
@Q_shroom in short Manaphy protects your bench Pokemon from your opponent’s damage from attacks only, it doesn't protect from damage counters or if they use Canceling Cologne (during that turn).
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