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2012-12-18 BCR Landorus EX 089

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[gal=53918]2012-12-18 BCR Landorus EX 089/144[/gal]​
 
He looks like those girls who post pictures of themselves with built-in webcams to trawl lonely people on the internet for free stuff.

10/10
 
this card not only looks AWESOME but has an awesome 1st and 2nd attack. Since this card is not perfect i can not give it a 10/10 but it is pretty close. For me it is a 9.5/10 for the card in general, 10/10 for artwork, and 9/10 for everything else. the only thing bad about this card is that it gets OHKOed by Keldeo EX and Golduck (aquafall)
 
He looks like those girls who post pictures of themselves with built-in webcams to trawl lonely people on the internet for free stuff.

10/10

Finally, somebody on the 'Gym's talking some sense...

In a format of trainer cards which are almost as powerful (and quite similar) to those of the Base Set days, he's incredible.
Heck, he's incredible anyway...

10/10
 
A few things to say about this card.

Right now, its highlighted use is usually its first attack. Hammerhead OHKOs Tynamos and has forced Hydreigon to run less dark Deinos or none at all. It absolutely wrecks a field full of Eelektriks, so Eels variants need a substitute strategy to deal with Landorus. Another big use has been putting pressure on Darkrai/Sableye/Hamers decks by being able to attack for a single energy, thus forcing them to abandon a Hammer stalling strategy (eventually). It can pick up random KO's here and there but otherwise that has been its biggest impact. Putting 60 damage on the field for one energy (or 90 if they're weak) and benefiting from Max Potion is very nice. It has caused less Eelektrik to see play thus allowing Tornadus to see more play, so you'll probably see Tornadus based decks using these.

Its second attack is nice if you already run it, but it doesn't see much use. Doing 150 is good for OHKOing any Stage 2, and doing 70 is randomly good. Most other decks usually won't let Landorus get 3 energy on it so you'll need to energy switch into it.

All of this said, I do think this is a good card but its slightly overrated. I see it played in so much, but I don't really think its good unless you have problems with Eels or maybe some Stage 2 decks. However, Eels doesn't see nearly as much play anymore so you better be sure you need the support from Landorus for those times you do run into it. Added coverage on Sableye if you get caught in a Hammer lock or catching Stage 2 basics on the bench are too situational, yet still a nice bonus.

Retreat cost and weakness are also gripes.

8/10
 
Kay so get this. At Cities, I was against this guy first round right? I think his name was Patrick Belloso if I'm not mistaken. His Pokemon line was 4 Landorus EX and 4 Zekrom. That's it. I unfortunately had to settle for Tornadus EX/ Garbodor instead of my intended Darkrai deck. He just destroyed me. Hammerhead my Trubbishes (not that I woulda needed but still...) Then his Zekrom's went to town on everything else. Even my Mewtwo didn't last long. This guy even made top cut. I didn't stick around long enough to see if he won, but I wouldn't be surprised if he did. Tip of my hat to 'im. It was just one those decks that catch you of guard.

With that I'd say this card is a beast in it's own right and I tremble whenever I see him.

I'd say 8.75/10. Great starter AND finisher. A shame this card is kept in line by a brony.
8/10 for art. The FA looks better IMO
 
A devastating early-game attacker and can also hit for massive damage if he wants to. Only thing is Keldeo-EX beats it to a pulp. 9.5/10.
 
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