It's going to change more than you think. Some of the cards that make those DP Pokemon so good are leaving.
Of course there will be a change, but it ain't gonna change the face of the game like the other formats have done. For the most part, the top decks we have now will have to find replacements for those trainers and DREs and Scrambles, but they are still viable.
One things for sure though, we will finally start to see a slower format OR a format dominated by speed decks.
With Double Rainbow Energy and Scramble energy being dominant energy choices in nearly every deck, there was a constant "need for speed", meaning your time to setup was minimal so as to abuse DREs early game potential. BUT an extra turn of energy attachment to replace DRE is going to increase the amount of time a person has to setup. One extra turn can make a huge difference in the game.
I believe speed decks will be given a little boost because of the slowing setup time.
But I guess we will have to wait to find out.
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ummm..I don't get it, why would G&G be going out? They are perfectly legal....from Secret Wonders.
-Jason
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GG puts heavy emphasis on DRE and Scramble, more than any other deck in the format, so having those energy cards gone significantly reduces the speed of the deck and makes it less of a force. In the current format, Rare Candy and DRE turn 2 is not uncommon but now GG can't abuse that mechanic so it will see a significant drop in its power and play.
BUT, while y'all are celebrating the death of GG, I am still contemplating its viability.
True, it no longer can abuse DRE and Scramble BUT neither can any other deck. The Gardy/Gallade pokemon line is still an amazing group of Pokemon and their powers and attacks will still be above average. I still think GG has a chance, but we will see.