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Blaziken/Delcatty/Pidgeot/Rayquaza list (RS-On)
Isn't the title original? I kinda got tired of typing AlMoSt InSaNiTy ;x
Pokemon: 23
4 Dunsparce
4 Torchic
2 Combusken
3 Blaziken
2 Blaziken ex
2 Skitty
2 Delcatty
1 Pidgey
1 Pidgeot
2 Rayquaza ex
Energy: 16
12 Fire
3 Multi
1 Lightning
Trainers: 21
4 Rare Candy
4 Celio's Network
3 TV Reporter
3 Steven's Advice
1 POR
1 VS Seeker
2 Switch/Warp Point*
1 Warp Point/Switch*
1 HPS
1 Card of choice**
*There are three slots for switching cards total, so you could either have 2 Switch and 1 Warp Point, 2 Warp Point and 1 Switch, 3 Switch, or 3 Warp Point. I prefer 2-1, but I'm not sure how they're going to be divided up: 2 Warp Point and 1 Switch, or 2 Switch and 1 Warp Point.
**The Card of choice doesn't really need to be a trainer, but it most likely will be. Here are some possible options for the 60th card:
4th Steven's Advice
2nd VS Seeker
2nd Stadium Card
2nd POR - Highly unlikely, though
ATM: Rock
Ditto
Etc.
Yes, the deck has 8 singles. Yes, the deck has a 1-1 Pidgeot line. Yes, I am insane. Hence the name, InSaNiTy. You'll get the deck in time, I hope, after I explain the strategy, which is a bit further below. Keep on scrollin'!
There are many variations on this deck in a lot of cases, since Blaziken can be used with a lot of cards. Here are some of my favorite alternatives to the above list:
With Magneton and no Pidgeot:
Pokemon: 25
4 Dunsparce
4 Torchic
2 Combusken
3 Blaziken
2 Blaziken ex
3 Skitty
3 Delcatty
1 Magnemite
1 Magneton
2 Rayquaza ex
Energy: 15
11 Fire
3 Multi
1 Lightning
Trainers: 20
4 Celio's Network
4 Rare Candy
3 Steven's Advice
3 TV Reporter
1 POR
2 Switch/Warp Point
1 Switch/Warp Point
1 HPS
1 Other Card**
With Team Aqua's Manectric with no Pidgeot:
Pokemon: 24
4 Dunsparce
4 Torchic
3 Combusken
3 Blaziken
2 Blaziken ex
2 Skitty
2 Delcatty
1 Team Aqua's Electrike
1 Team Aqua's Manectric
2 Rayquaza ex
Energy: 16
12 Fire
3 Multi
1 Lightning
Trainers: 20
4 Celio's Network
3 Rare Candy
3 Steven's Advice
3 TV Reporter
1 POR
2 VS Seeker
1 Switch
1 Warp Point
1 HPS
1 Rock TM
Strategies:
InSaNiTy generally has a quick searching ability and can grab most cards right when it needs them. Delcatty and Oracle together fueled InSaNiTy in Eon, and now Pidgeot/Delcatty and Delcatty/Magneton all work together to fuel the deck and find what it needs. There are only 2 evolution lines in reality, since Magneton and Pidgeot are really just TecH and at the roots of AlMoSt InSaNiTy there is a simple, straightforward BlazeCattyRay deck.
Pidgeot is here simply because of its power. Look for 1 card per turn? This is definitely a substitution for Oracle if you can get it out on time, and with this decks's 4 Celio's Network and 4 Rare Candy, it shouldn't be that hard. Dunsparce finds Pidgey, and Celio's Network can find Pidgeot. Of course there are four rare candy, three for the Blaziken line and one for the Pidgeot line, ideally. In a deck with so many singles and four evolution lines, Pidgeot helps a lot in finding what you want.
Magneton is here to help out against Blastoise ex and to conserve deck space by lessening the need for energy. Instead of 12 fire energy, I use 11, and instead of 2 lightning energy, just 1. Magneton can get the energy back from the discard when you need to Energy Draw, and you have the option of keeping it in when you wanna Firestarter. It is also super-effective against Blastoise ex, which could give this deck trouble.
Delcatty, Rayquaza ex, Blaziken/ex, and Team Aqua's Manny are all self-explanitory if you've been playing Pokemon for a while now and follow the game closely. The three have great synergy and their power is unmatchable once rolling. Team Aqua's Manectric was a popular pokemon in RAMBO, a deck similar to this one, and it's definitely still deserving of a space in one variation, so both Magneton and TAM have a variation. Notice there are 3 switching cards in the Magneton and Pidgeot versions, an above average amount for a deck of Pokemon. This is because Blaziken's Firestarter only works on the bench, and I have no Team Aqua's Manectric in the 'Ton and Pidgeot versions to shift energy to the active position without switching or retreating.
The ideal start would be a Dunsparce, most likely a Celio's Network or a Steven's Advice, and a Rare Candy and an energy somewhere in there or something along those lines ;x Use Dunsparce to fill your bench with one of the following three combinations by using SARs:
Torchic, Pidgey, Skitty - I'm liking this one right about now.
Torchic, Torchic, Pidgey
Torchic, Torchic, Skitty
Well, this is just my preference, but it seems to work pretty well. It really depends on what's in your opening hand. I say go for the Pidgeot if you've got the Candy on hand, but if not, try your luck with the Delcatty. Magnemite isn't needed until much later, and you probably want your Dunsparce to be killed so you end up having 3 Blaziken/ex/s, a Rayquaza ex, Delcatty, and a Pidgeot filling up your six spots. Of course, you could drop the Magneton, as it's not VITAL to the deck's strategy, but Magneton/Team Aqua's Manectric can be a lifesaver, especially against nasty big water attackers. Make sure to only use Magneton/Team Aqua's Manectric when necessary, because that sixth space could belong to a 3rd Blaziken or some kind, or maybe even another Delcatty for extra draw.
I only have 1 counter gym because of my tendancy to attack with Magneton against decks that play things like Desert Ruins in certain cases. However, in others, like Team Magma using Ruins, in which case I assault the enemy with Blaziken ex, and in rare cases Pidgeot, I might need to counter it because Blaziken ex will get damaged. If it's a Royalty or Monarchy (Nidoking/queen decks), I'll definitely counter it, because that's where Rayquaza ex makes a showing. I'll usually time the lone gym I have, HPS, just right, and I definitely can thanks to Pidgeot's searching power.
The deck just has a lot of versatility and a lot of potential, I feel. InSaNiTy did so well at Worlds that I wondered if this would have a shot. The deck is designed partially from standard BlazeRay, and partially from the 2nd InSaNiTy used last month at Worlds, or at least my knowledge of it, but the list is my own. Those guys started this deck, though, so give the creators of those two a round of applause.
This is actually a fairly complicated deck with tight space and is hard to design, so if you have questions about it, post them here or Private Message me and I'll try to respond quickly. School started two days ago, and I'm already swamped. It's not looking good for this year, but I'm going to do my best to balance work and Pokemon. Here's a list of some of the popular decks in RSon, which is most likely going to be the new format after the change on October the 1st, and how this deck stacks up against them:
Monarchy: EX: Return of Team Rocket probably means no Crystal Shard, although Nintendo might put Shard in that set. This is awesome news for BlazeRay players, because Rayquaza ex has resistance to the fighting element that Nidoking and Queen happen to be. Nidoking's bench hitting the delicate parts of the deck, holding it up and keeping it going, like Delcatty and Pidgeot, could be fatal, so make sure your setup is faster. Play Magneton only as a benchwarmer at best in this matchup, it has weakness to fighting, and it'll get slaughtered if it somehow goes into the active. It might be best to keep 'Ton off the field entirely during this matchup, actually.
Magma: Blaziken ex can OHKO their Magma's Claydol, which is what keeps Groudon ticking. After those guys are out of the way, OHKO the Groudons. This is another matchup where Magneton might not see play, and Pidgeot would definitely be helpful. Pidgeot's resistance to fighting to great for getting Groudon to a lower health, and springing a surprise attack with Rayquaza just after. If they try to Maxie their pokemon back, hit in between their recovery periods when they power everybody back up. Watch out for Reversal and use your HPS carefully! Beware of a quick Magma's Zangoose making dragon meat of your Rayquaza ex, the weakness is a killer.
Blastoise ex: This one is trickier. Here, Magneton will be a valuable addition to your lineup. Rayquaza ex can live large since there is no Desert Ruins to hinder him, and take down some serious Blastoise ex butt. However, if things get out of hand, Magneton is a good backup. Firestarter onto your Blaziken ex or something and use the energy to power up Magneton's lone attack, then finish everything up by Volcanic Ash'ing their Milotics/Feebas's or their other backup pokemon, like Delcatty or Magneton or anything of that nature. Blastoise decks tend to Energy Rain onto the bench, where it's "safe", but no bench is safe with Blaziken ex in the format.
WailWall: Magneton and Rayquaza ex slaughter Wailord ex, Rayquaza ex especially. With the kind of damage it deals, 4 Brineys and 4 VS Seekers won't be enough to keep up. Get a quick start, look for the early Pidgeot oppurtunities and get setup before your opponent to pressure them and you'll get an easy win. Blaziken ex can take one for the team and Volcanic Ash away a Slowbro and put a huge dent in the opponent's game plan.
Everything else should be obvious to experienced players and longtime Blaziken users. Hope this made your day, guys. ;P I really look forward to playtesting this thing and watching it turn into a tournament-winning deck, if possible. Help me make it possible, leave feedback, positive or negative, just gimme a reason for what I should change, because the list sure isn't perfect.
If anybody wants to use this deck, I'm not stopping you. It was designed by me, but I'm not sure I was the first to think of it. I accredit AlMoSt InSaNiTy to the folks down @ Neo and the brilliant soul (ArticJedi was one of the main contributors) who promoted straight BlazeRay when BAR was enjoying the prime of its career. You don't need to quote me or any of the other people if you use this deck, it's pokemon.
That was probably a lot longer than you wanted it to be, and it you're reading what's on the screen right now, congratulations, you just got through a whole bunch of junk that most other people didn't bother to read. Yeah, I'm kidna known for my long posts, but I hope this one has been worth it.
Look! No SSBM references. *Pauses for a minute...* DOH! ^_^
~Wooper
Isn't the title original? I kinda got tired of typing AlMoSt InSaNiTy ;x
Pokemon: 23
4 Dunsparce
4 Torchic
2 Combusken
3 Blaziken
2 Blaziken ex
2 Skitty
2 Delcatty
1 Pidgey
1 Pidgeot
2 Rayquaza ex
Energy: 16
12 Fire
3 Multi
1 Lightning
Trainers: 21
4 Rare Candy
4 Celio's Network
3 TV Reporter
3 Steven's Advice
1 POR
1 VS Seeker
2 Switch/Warp Point*
1 Warp Point/Switch*
1 HPS
1 Card of choice**
*There are three slots for switching cards total, so you could either have 2 Switch and 1 Warp Point, 2 Warp Point and 1 Switch, 3 Switch, or 3 Warp Point. I prefer 2-1, but I'm not sure how they're going to be divided up: 2 Warp Point and 1 Switch, or 2 Switch and 1 Warp Point.
**The Card of choice doesn't really need to be a trainer, but it most likely will be. Here are some possible options for the 60th card:
4th Steven's Advice
2nd VS Seeker
2nd Stadium Card
2nd POR - Highly unlikely, though
ATM: Rock
Ditto
Etc.
Yes, the deck has 8 singles. Yes, the deck has a 1-1 Pidgeot line. Yes, I am insane. Hence the name, InSaNiTy. You'll get the deck in time, I hope, after I explain the strategy, which is a bit further below. Keep on scrollin'!
There are many variations on this deck in a lot of cases, since Blaziken can be used with a lot of cards. Here are some of my favorite alternatives to the above list:
With Magneton and no Pidgeot:
Pokemon: 25
4 Dunsparce
4 Torchic
2 Combusken
3 Blaziken
2 Blaziken ex
3 Skitty
3 Delcatty
1 Magnemite
1 Magneton
2 Rayquaza ex
Energy: 15
11 Fire
3 Multi
1 Lightning
Trainers: 20
4 Celio's Network
4 Rare Candy
3 Steven's Advice
3 TV Reporter
1 POR
2 Switch/Warp Point
1 Switch/Warp Point
1 HPS
1 Other Card**
With Team Aqua's Manectric with no Pidgeot:
Pokemon: 24
4 Dunsparce
4 Torchic
3 Combusken
3 Blaziken
2 Blaziken ex
2 Skitty
2 Delcatty
1 Team Aqua's Electrike
1 Team Aqua's Manectric
2 Rayquaza ex
Energy: 16
12 Fire
3 Multi
1 Lightning
Trainers: 20
4 Celio's Network
3 Rare Candy
3 Steven's Advice
3 TV Reporter
1 POR
2 VS Seeker
1 Switch
1 Warp Point
1 HPS
1 Rock TM
Strategies:
InSaNiTy generally has a quick searching ability and can grab most cards right when it needs them. Delcatty and Oracle together fueled InSaNiTy in Eon, and now Pidgeot/Delcatty and Delcatty/Magneton all work together to fuel the deck and find what it needs. There are only 2 evolution lines in reality, since Magneton and Pidgeot are really just TecH and at the roots of AlMoSt InSaNiTy there is a simple, straightforward BlazeCattyRay deck.
Pidgeot is here simply because of its power. Look for 1 card per turn? This is definitely a substitution for Oracle if you can get it out on time, and with this decks's 4 Celio's Network and 4 Rare Candy, it shouldn't be that hard. Dunsparce finds Pidgey, and Celio's Network can find Pidgeot. Of course there are four rare candy, three for the Blaziken line and one for the Pidgeot line, ideally. In a deck with so many singles and four evolution lines, Pidgeot helps a lot in finding what you want.
Magneton is here to help out against Blastoise ex and to conserve deck space by lessening the need for energy. Instead of 12 fire energy, I use 11, and instead of 2 lightning energy, just 1. Magneton can get the energy back from the discard when you need to Energy Draw, and you have the option of keeping it in when you wanna Firestarter. It is also super-effective against Blastoise ex, which could give this deck trouble.
Delcatty, Rayquaza ex, Blaziken/ex, and Team Aqua's Manny are all self-explanitory if you've been playing Pokemon for a while now and follow the game closely. The three have great synergy and their power is unmatchable once rolling. Team Aqua's Manectric was a popular pokemon in RAMBO, a deck similar to this one, and it's definitely still deserving of a space in one variation, so both Magneton and TAM have a variation. Notice there are 3 switching cards in the Magneton and Pidgeot versions, an above average amount for a deck of Pokemon. This is because Blaziken's Firestarter only works on the bench, and I have no Team Aqua's Manectric in the 'Ton and Pidgeot versions to shift energy to the active position without switching or retreating.
The ideal start would be a Dunsparce, most likely a Celio's Network or a Steven's Advice, and a Rare Candy and an energy somewhere in there or something along those lines ;x Use Dunsparce to fill your bench with one of the following three combinations by using SARs:
Torchic, Pidgey, Skitty - I'm liking this one right about now.
Torchic, Torchic, Pidgey
Torchic, Torchic, Skitty
Well, this is just my preference, but it seems to work pretty well. It really depends on what's in your opening hand. I say go for the Pidgeot if you've got the Candy on hand, but if not, try your luck with the Delcatty. Magnemite isn't needed until much later, and you probably want your Dunsparce to be killed so you end up having 3 Blaziken/ex/s, a Rayquaza ex, Delcatty, and a Pidgeot filling up your six spots. Of course, you could drop the Magneton, as it's not VITAL to the deck's strategy, but Magneton/Team Aqua's Manectric can be a lifesaver, especially against nasty big water attackers. Make sure to only use Magneton/Team Aqua's Manectric when necessary, because that sixth space could belong to a 3rd Blaziken or some kind, or maybe even another Delcatty for extra draw.
I only have 1 counter gym because of my tendancy to attack with Magneton against decks that play things like Desert Ruins in certain cases. However, in others, like Team Magma using Ruins, in which case I assault the enemy with Blaziken ex, and in rare cases Pidgeot, I might need to counter it because Blaziken ex will get damaged. If it's a Royalty or Monarchy (Nidoking/queen decks), I'll definitely counter it, because that's where Rayquaza ex makes a showing. I'll usually time the lone gym I have, HPS, just right, and I definitely can thanks to Pidgeot's searching power.
The deck just has a lot of versatility and a lot of potential, I feel. InSaNiTy did so well at Worlds that I wondered if this would have a shot. The deck is designed partially from standard BlazeRay, and partially from the 2nd InSaNiTy used last month at Worlds, or at least my knowledge of it, but the list is my own. Those guys started this deck, though, so give the creators of those two a round of applause.
This is actually a fairly complicated deck with tight space and is hard to design, so if you have questions about it, post them here or Private Message me and I'll try to respond quickly. School started two days ago, and I'm already swamped. It's not looking good for this year, but I'm going to do my best to balance work and Pokemon. Here's a list of some of the popular decks in RSon, which is most likely going to be the new format after the change on October the 1st, and how this deck stacks up against them:
Monarchy: EX: Return of Team Rocket probably means no Crystal Shard, although Nintendo might put Shard in that set. This is awesome news for BlazeRay players, because Rayquaza ex has resistance to the fighting element that Nidoking and Queen happen to be. Nidoking's bench hitting the delicate parts of the deck, holding it up and keeping it going, like Delcatty and Pidgeot, could be fatal, so make sure your setup is faster. Play Magneton only as a benchwarmer at best in this matchup, it has weakness to fighting, and it'll get slaughtered if it somehow goes into the active. It might be best to keep 'Ton off the field entirely during this matchup, actually.
Magma: Blaziken ex can OHKO their Magma's Claydol, which is what keeps Groudon ticking. After those guys are out of the way, OHKO the Groudons. This is another matchup where Magneton might not see play, and Pidgeot would definitely be helpful. Pidgeot's resistance to fighting to great for getting Groudon to a lower health, and springing a surprise attack with Rayquaza just after. If they try to Maxie their pokemon back, hit in between their recovery periods when they power everybody back up. Watch out for Reversal and use your HPS carefully! Beware of a quick Magma's Zangoose making dragon meat of your Rayquaza ex, the weakness is a killer.
Blastoise ex: This one is trickier. Here, Magneton will be a valuable addition to your lineup. Rayquaza ex can live large since there is no Desert Ruins to hinder him, and take down some serious Blastoise ex butt. However, if things get out of hand, Magneton is a good backup. Firestarter onto your Blaziken ex or something and use the energy to power up Magneton's lone attack, then finish everything up by Volcanic Ash'ing their Milotics/Feebas's or their other backup pokemon, like Delcatty or Magneton or anything of that nature. Blastoise decks tend to Energy Rain onto the bench, where it's "safe", but no bench is safe with Blaziken ex in the format.
WailWall: Magneton and Rayquaza ex slaughter Wailord ex, Rayquaza ex especially. With the kind of damage it deals, 4 Brineys and 4 VS Seekers won't be enough to keep up. Get a quick start, look for the early Pidgeot oppurtunities and get setup before your opponent to pressure them and you'll get an easy win. Blaziken ex can take one for the team and Volcanic Ash away a Slowbro and put a huge dent in the opponent's game plan.
Everything else should be obvious to experienced players and longtime Blaziken users. Hope this made your day, guys. ;P I really look forward to playtesting this thing and watching it turn into a tournament-winning deck, if possible. Help me make it possible, leave feedback, positive or negative, just gimme a reason for what I should change, because the list sure isn't perfect.
If anybody wants to use this deck, I'm not stopping you. It was designed by me, but I'm not sure I was the first to think of it. I accredit AlMoSt InSaNiTy to the folks down @ Neo and the brilliant soul (ArticJedi was one of the main contributors) who promoted straight BlazeRay when BAR was enjoying the prime of its career. You don't need to quote me or any of the other people if you use this deck, it's pokemon.
That was probably a lot longer than you wanted it to be, and it you're reading what's on the screen right now, congratulations, you just got through a whole bunch of junk that most other people didn't bother to read. Yeah, I'm kidna known for my long posts, but I hope this one has been worth it.
Look! No SSBM references. *Pauses for a minute...* DOH! ^_^
~Wooper
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