Speed Empo doesn't even need a starter. And there is a build that you are completely ignoring that could use Pachi really well...
IMO, as you said, you don't need a starter. Absol, in a way, is a starter. Keep an open mind. In mine, I just play 4 Piplup and it works because I can get a t1 or t2 Prinplup/Empoleon. You want to attack with Prinplup as much as possible before Empo comes out cause it is AWESOME. So, I'd get rid of Absol,Dre(You don't need it in this deck), Add in a few Crystal Beach and you should be pretty good. You'll also have a few open spaces to put in some techs, NRG, Trainers,etc. Hope this helped.