2011-04-27 BW Zekrom 114

[pokemon54]

what the FIRETRUCK!?!? THIS CARD IS AMAZING!!! 9/10 BECAUSE IT LOOKS THAT AWESOME. WOULD GIVE IT 10/10 BUT IM SURE I WONT GET ONE!

 

[konopacz]

Today's CotD is Zekrom from BW...can't see the pic so I'll look up one...ok.

Anyways statwise 130 HP is huge for a Basic, x2 Weakness to :fighting: is still kinda meh (in theory, if Machamp comes through, otherwise Donphan is still out there), no Resistance is common, and :colorless::colorless: to Retreat is a bit pricey. Outrage is nice for :colorless::colorless:, dealing a weak 20 initially, but growing by 10 for each damage counter on Zekrom, thus maxing at 140 damage. Bolt Strike is his main selling point; now :lightning::lightning::colorless: for 120 is great, but the 40 damage self-inflicted is a bit meh; still, the speed you can get Bolt Strike rolling with Pachirisu CL and Shaymin-whatever set is potent, and Outrage should be able to take care of most Basics after your initial Bolt Strike.

Modified - 8/10 (Heading into an uncertain format, I think Zekrom has great potential, providing people forget about evil cards like Donphan, though I think Bolt Strike is still a 2HKO on him if you get the first hit...shame his first attack will KO Zekrom with any damage on him)
Limited - 9/10 (Huge Basic that fits well into any :lightning: deck and can be splashed into others if you're willing to let him soak up damage for Outrage)
Unlimited - 1/10 (Not too much use here, Bolt Strike leaves him too open to counter KOs)

why bother always including unlimited when it always seems to have no use...?

 

[adamisclassy]

130 hp is insane for a basic. Weakness and retreat suck. First attack is pretty good considering synergy with it's second attack. Second attack can be nasty in early game. Still think the pachi shaymin zekrom donk can't do it alone and needs to be mixed with magnezone for some late game strength.

9/10 in modified
10/10 in limited
10/10 for artwork. i love the full art concept

 

[Destiny Hero]

This card is a MONSTER. 130 HP on a basic, including a double-generic attack that's going to be dishing out loads of damage!? Nintendo's card design team is a little nuts if they can print this thing. Outrage will be doing 50-100 damage long before the opponent will be able to take him down.

 

[darktranquillity]

Very good card for a basic. It has the stats of a stage 2, as well as powerful attacks. It can attack T1 with DCE attached(but not for much damage). Outrage should be mainly used after Bolt Strike. Bolt strike does 120 for :lightning::lightning::colorless: and then 40 damage to Zekrom. The 120 will surely KO anything thats not a stage 2, and a lot of stage 2's after being once for about 30-40 damage. Then, next turn it can outrage for 20 + 40 damage from Bolt strike + any damage opponent does to it next turn (at least 60) or you can go ahead and be suicidal for another Bolt strike (120 damage).
With Pachirisu as an accelerator, it can attach 2 :lightning::lightning: to itself from the hand, then use Shaymin UL to move the energy as you like. Adittionally, you can use Ampharos HS (non prime) for energy acceleration from the deck.
It is also good that the card comes in a tin, so the price should not go up to high, even if this sees a lot of high-level tournament play.