So I was using a "normal" Plasma list, with Thundurus, Absol, and lots of special energy as well as several other techs. However, I was not doing so well (overall), especially against Darkrai variants which are prominent in my area. I tried some things, but nothing really solved my problems. So I decided to strip my deck down to the bare basics (never been a fan of Thundy anyway). Kyurem attacks, Deoxys on the bench. Keldeo is necessary to get off consecutive Blizzard Burns, so I added that. My Trainer line stayed mostly the same, but I swapped a few Supporters and added Bicycle. Anyway, after some brief testing everything is looking great so far. I'm not having anywhere near the issues I had with my old list, and with the exception of one game (T2 his Lugia started sweeping my Kyurems) I was able to get a strong set up and win every time. So now that you have or haven't read all of that, here's my list.
Pokemon: 10
4 Kyurem
4 Deoxys EX
2 Keldeo EX
Supporters: 13
4 Professor Juniper
4 N
2 Skyla
1 Bianca
1 Colress
1 Ghetsis
Stadium: 2
2 Virbank City Gym
Items: 22
4 Hypnotoxic Laser
3 Colress Machine
3 Silver Bangle
3 Float Stone
2 Tool Scrapper
2 Team Plasma Ball
1 Ultra Ball
1 Super Rod
1 Energy Search
1 Switch
1 Dowsing Machine
Energy: 13
4 Plasma energy
7 Water energy
2 Psychic energy
Ideal strategy:
- T1 get a Kyurem active with two energies, ideally with a combo of at least 2 Deoxys/Kyurem on the bench, Frost Spear (0-1 prize)
- T2 active Kyurem with 3 energy/Bangle, 2 Deoxys & 1 Keldeo/FS on bench, Blizzard Burn (1-2 prizes)
- And from then on, power up Kyurems using Keldeo/FS for consecutive Blizzard Burns.
Sorry for rambling, and thanks in advance for any advice!
Pokemon: 10
4 Kyurem
4 Deoxys EX
2 Keldeo EX
Supporters: 13
4 Professor Juniper
4 N
2 Skyla
1 Bianca
1 Colress
1 Ghetsis
Stadium: 2
2 Virbank City Gym
Items: 22
4 Hypnotoxic Laser
3 Colress Machine
3 Silver Bangle
3 Float Stone
2 Tool Scrapper
2 Team Plasma Ball
1 Ultra Ball
1 Super Rod
1 Energy Search
1 Switch
1 Dowsing Machine
Energy: 13
4 Plasma energy
7 Water energy
2 Psychic energy
Ideal strategy:
- T1 get a Kyurem active with two energies, ideally with a combo of at least 2 Deoxys/Kyurem on the bench, Frost Spear (0-1 prize)
- T2 active Kyurem with 3 energy/Bangle, 2 Deoxys & 1 Keldeo/FS on bench, Blizzard Burn (1-2 prizes)
- And from then on, power up Kyurems using Keldeo/FS for consecutive Blizzard Burns.
Sorry for rambling, and thanks in advance for any advice!
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