Bullying the standard format

[Prince_of_Crunk]

I'm currently getting back into playing the pokemon tcg competitively. After reviewing all of the cards, decks, and playing combinations, I've developed a deck and concept that somewhat takes advantage of how the game of pokemon is currently played. I plan on playing the deck next weekend at several cities. Should I be worried about my deck possibly being the only deck played competitively after I play it? I don't want to over saturated the game with 1 deck. That would make playing the game not fun at all. I've tested it on several popular decks, and it seems to win every time. Please give an objective answer.

 

[tutti]

No, you should not worry. Assuming you've really found a deck that can beat any other reasonably different deck consistently, this is only a success. You're not responsible for keeping the game fun, and you can't reasonably be expected to hold back any tactical advantage you've found for the sake of keeping the game fun for others. The responsibility for this falls on the card designers, not the players. Of course, if such a deck relied on shady practices, such as distracting or intimidating the opponent, that would be very different, but if it only relies on proper tactics, you're good.

Of course, it is far more likely that you've found a strategy that has a counter, and what you're seeing is simply people being unprepared because your strategy is new. Once people figure out what you're doing (and if you've got a deck like this, they will), they'll start preparing for it. This will actually increase the diversity of decks, not decrease it.

Also, keep in mind that what decks you test yours against is only half the question. There's also the matter of what players you're playing against. And just because those players couldn't beat your deck, doesn't mean nobody can.

 

[Normal guy]

I think that you should play it. Just keep in mind if someone else hasent seen the ultimate combo yet then it it might not be as good as it seems...

 

[vaporeon]

The format stopped being fun when they released things like yveltal ex and all the lock cards. I say bring it on. I to believe I have found a answer for the format but it requires a lot of testing but there is the problem of not enough deck space if you mean. I would love to see what you came up with.

 

[Prince_of_Crunk]

Thanks everybody for the objective feedback.

 

[TuxedoBlack]

IMO, most players tend to play decks what may be considered "hot;" not too many players true rogue decks. Even decks that combine unlikely combos (e.g., Seismitoad EX and Slurpuff (Tasting)), can do well if that players can "surprise" the field.

Good luck.