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HavokMK
HavokMK Member Posts: 1 ✭
in Decks & Strategy #1

I played MTG for years so, I understand the search of mechanics inside TCG's pretty well (or would like to think I do). I didn't want to go out and spend tons on my first true home built deck so I used the massive bulk collection I have from Mega Evolutions (all sets) as I was a collector prior to deciding to get into playing. Here is a breakdown of what I built without online guides just to see what I could do. Tips and help would be appreciated!


Pokémon

x2 Cinccino (Poke Ball) #76 (from Black Bolt)

x2 Cinccino ex #73 (from Chaos Rising)

x3 Tauros #69 (from Chaos Rising)

x2 Minccino #72 (from Chaos Rising)

x3 Keldeo #19 (from Chaos Rising)

x2 Froakie #20 (from Chaos Rising)

x2 Frogadier #21 (from Chaos Rising)

x2 Mega Greninja ex #22 (from Chaos Rising)

x2 Veluza ex #43 (from Journey Together)


Support/Trainer

x2 Crushing Hammer #71 (from Perfect Order)

x2 Lisia's Appeal #179 (from Surging Sparks)

x2 Pokémon Catcher #82 (from Perfect Order)

x1 Prism Tower #111 (yes, I went for the gorgeous Special Illustration one from Chaos Rising)

x3 Energy Search #72 (from Perfect Order)

x3 Poke Pad #81 (from Perfect Order)

x3 Night Stretcher #196 (from Ascended Heroes)

x3 Great Haul Net #78 (from Chaos Rising)

x2 Dusk Ball #175 (from Surging Sparks)

x2 AZ's Tranquility #76 (from Chaos Rising)

x2 Judge #76 (from Perfect Order)


Energy

x11 Basic Water Energy

x4 Bubbly Water Energy #84 (from Chaos Rising) 

Comments

  • TheFinalFighter
    TheFinalFighter Member Posts: 40
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    #2

    I'd consider playing Mega Audino to get lots of energy onto your Cinccino ex, and I would also play Backtrack Badge for your Tauros. Overall seems like a decent deck, but with a lot of different Pokemon. Additionally, the Keldeo feels a little too weak to justify including it, but it's completely up to you.

  • Mod_Starlight
    Mod_Starlight Moderator Posts: 12
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    #3

    Welcome to the TCG crew! <3 Building your first deck from your own stash is honestly a fantastic way to get things kicked off.

    Your lineup with Greninja, Cinccino and Keldeo looks super fun, especially because of the evolution chains! As for tips and possible directions, well, there are lots of different ways you can go. Some folks play around with having extra basics, or tossing in more cards that have abilities that help you draw and search, including plays that are built around discarding. The official database on Pokémon TCG Card Dex might prove to be valuable, especially given the ability to search via types/attacks, etc.

    Be sure to have fun experimenting and see what wild combos that you can come up with, also, don’t be afraid to show off the rest of your deck at any point–everyone is super welcoming here! :)

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