Pokémon TCG: Sword and Shield—Brilliant Stars

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Hey guys, today I got a little bored an thought about the perfect use of Reshiram EX, which was, without any doubt, Emboar for me. Emboar is the best way to get that beast out in turn two and just overun the oppenent. However I typed out what a list should look like and decided to post it here, as it looks quite decent.
Now, what do you think about it or what would you change? (for me the only problem is, I'd like 10 Fires, but 9 are just fine)

3 Reshiram
2 Reshiram EX
3 Tepig
1 Pignite
2 Emboar
1 Cleffa
=12

4 Pokemon Collector
3 Heavy Ball
2 Pokemon Communication
2 Pokegear 3.0
2 Fisherman
4 Professor Juniper
3 Professor Oak's New Theory
3 Pokemon Catcher
3 Eviolite
1 Super Rod
3 Switch
3 Rare Candy
2 Junk Arm
=35

4 Double Colorless
9 Fire
=13

Strategy:
Get your Reshis going and keep your oppenent's burning. ;D
 
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I play with Reshiboar (EX) and can tell you that anything short of 3 Switch in your deck can turn any game into a nightmare. Building Emboar T2 opens the window for your opponent to Catcher it up right off the bat. If you only run 2 Switch, your odds of having one in your hand by T3 aren't necessarily good. You could lose multiple turns of attacking while Emboar is stuck active as you're trying to draw into a switch. Keep Heavy Ball at 3 count with 2 Emboars. It provides a lot of opportunity to get him by T2 (I run the same lines). However, the big difference between you and me is that I run x4 Virizion, x3 Cheren, and a 2-2 line of Ninetails. I've usually drawn about 1/4 or 1/3 of my deck by the end of T2 which really gets my Emboar consistent along with getting Switch. I'd recommend more draw power, and less "refresh" cards (Oak and Juniper) since you're trying to land Rare Candy + Emboar combination. Most of the time, you start the game with 1 of the cards in your hand (also indirectly through Heavy Ball), so getting rid of your hand to get 6 or 7 new cards drops you back down to 0 cards in the Rare Candy + Emboar combination, with a strong chance of getting 1 back in your fresh hand. Draw power would allow you to keep one of the combo cards and try to get the other one you need for a T2 Emboar.
 
I mean, really? You could not come up with a better deck name. We do not need kids saying deck names like this.

On topic, see if you can add a 2-2 line of Ninetails on maybe max out the Emboar line.
 
Hmh I see your point. After testing some games in the last hour I have to say that Emboar Turn2/3 is really not that important... although the point about the switches is good, really think about adding a third one.
As I said turn 3 Emboar is not that important, the Refresh cards are fine, they give me more cards, so if I know what I am doing if I have no Emboar I think they're ok.
2-2 Line of Ninetales is really optional, probably 1-1 should be fine as it can be a good backupdraw, still need space for a 1-1 line...

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@Vaporeon: Name's for Troll, everybody looks at it if its named like that. ;D
2-2 Ninetales is imo to much, I think 1-1 can be fine... I'll test it.
 
Darkmot said:
Done. Added another Trainer, now they should be 35.
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3 Reshiram
2 Reshiram EX
3 Tepig
1 Pignite
2 Emboar
1 Victini (ability)
=12

3 Pokemon Collector
3 Heavy Ball
2 Fisherman
3 Professor Juniper
4 Professor Oak's New Theory
3 Pokemon Catcher
3 Eviolite
1 Super Rod
3 Switch
2 Rare Candy
2 Junk Arm
2 Energy Retrival
2 Pluspower
=33

2 Double Colorless
13 Fire
=15

If you're playing with 2 Reshi EX's, then you'll need Victini's help. Try this new list out and see how it works for you. Oh and you DON'T need Ninetais in here. You've got enough draw power as it is. Take it from me, I've been playing with the deck since BW came out, so you can't go wrong with that.
 
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On topic, you should try to squeeze in a Cilan or 2. Perfect with Emboar.
 
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I don't see any reason why you don't run seekers in this deck or at least super scoops. Pick up an EX and put it right back down ad re attach everything, it's like a free switch if using SSU and gets rid of self damage or opponents damage with either one.
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Calm_Lava said:
I don't see any reason why you don't run seekers in this deck or at least super scoops. Pick up an EX and put it right back down ad re attach everything, it's like a free switch if using SSU and gets rid of self damage or opponents damage with either one.
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I see why. ReshiBoar lists are extremely tight. I have yet to find room for Rocky Helmet/Eviolite and Pluspower in my own build..

How important is Ninetales for the deck anyway?
 
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