Hi!
Finally thought about throwing a deck idea here.
So here's the story: When Chandelure was first announced, I really got excited about it's ability, since it allows a free spread of three damage counters, and it's limited only to the fact Chandelure has to be active. However, being a stage two, having a retreat cost of 2 and a [P][P][C] as it's only attack makes Chandelure look pretty bad. Just hitting Litwick on the table gives your opponent the urge to Catcher it as soon as possible and KO it before it becomes a Chandelure.
However, not only because of it's ability, but because Chandelure is one of my favourite Pokémon's, I decided to build a Trainer Lock deck around it. I'd really like to play it pretty soon in tournaments...
NOTE: This deck hasn't been tested yet with the list below, so I'm not sure of matchups. The test version will be built after some hard thinking and ideas you guys hopefully can offer.
E: Made the first test version according to the list below. Let's see how it holds...
E2: After few test plays, mainly against the Tier 1 deck Zekrom/Eelektrik-variation, I managed to squeeze it once to one prize. Otherwise, it ran over my only "attacker" Bisharp. Back to drawing table!
Without further ado, here's the list:
Pokémon:
4 Litwick BW27/#58 NV
2 Lampent #59 NV
4 Chandelure #60 NV
3 Yanma #84 TM
3 Yanmega #98 TM
2 Doduo #45 UD
2 Dodrio #11 UD
3 Oddish #60 UD
1 Gloom #27 UD
2 Vileplume #24 UD
1 Pichu #28 GS
2 Jirachi #1 UL/#11 CL
1 Shaymin #8 UL
T/S/S:
2 Pokémon Communication
4 Rare Candy
3 Pokémon Collector
2 Professor Elm's Training Method
3 Sage's Training
3 Judge
1 Copycat
2 Twins
1 Flower Shop Lady
Energy:
9 Psychic Energy
Simple idea, just spread with Chandelure and snipe around with Yanmega under Trainerlock, possibly devolving Pokémon with Jirachi to ensure KOs against Stage 1/2 decks. Every single main Pokémon are good starters, Promo Litwick can use Call For Family, Pichu helps you with your bench and Yanma can retreat to get previous two to active position.
I am actually thinking about removing the Trainer Lock from the deck, allowing multiple Switch plays to spread more in one turn. However this allows your opponent to set up much faster, Catchering all your useful pokémon before they terrorize the neighbourhood.
I'm still pretty unsure about the Supporters, since I'm playing Yanmega now. Should I get more Judge and Copycat in?
Also thinking about reducing Psychic energies to 4-5 and replacing them with Rescue Energies and other useful stuff.
Any help is appreciated.
Finally thought about throwing a deck idea here.
So here's the story: When Chandelure was first announced, I really got excited about it's ability, since it allows a free spread of three damage counters, and it's limited only to the fact Chandelure has to be active. However, being a stage two, having a retreat cost of 2 and a [P][P][C] as it's only attack makes Chandelure look pretty bad. Just hitting Litwick on the table gives your opponent the urge to Catcher it as soon as possible and KO it before it becomes a Chandelure.
However, not only because of it's ability, but because Chandelure is one of my favourite Pokémon's, I decided to build a Trainer Lock deck around it. I'd really like to play it pretty soon in tournaments...
NOTE: This deck hasn't been tested yet with the list below, so I'm not sure of matchups. The test version will be built after some hard thinking and ideas you guys hopefully can offer.
E: Made the first test version according to the list below. Let's see how it holds...
E2: After few test plays, mainly against the Tier 1 deck Zekrom/Eelektrik-variation, I managed to squeeze it once to one prize. Otherwise, it ran over my only "attacker" Bisharp. Back to drawing table!
Without further ado, here's the list:
Pokémon:
4 Litwick BW27/#58 NV
2 Lampent #59 NV
4 Chandelure #60 NV
3 Yanma #84 TM
3 Yanmega #98 TM
2 Doduo #45 UD
2 Dodrio #11 UD
3 Oddish #60 UD
1 Gloom #27 UD
2 Vileplume #24 UD
1 Pichu #28 GS
2 Jirachi #1 UL/#11 CL
1 Shaymin #8 UL
T/S/S:
2 Pokémon Communication
4 Rare Candy
3 Pokémon Collector
2 Professor Elm's Training Method
3 Sage's Training
3 Judge
1 Copycat
2 Twins
1 Flower Shop Lady
Energy:
9 Psychic Energy
Simple idea, just spread with Chandelure and snipe around with Yanmega under Trainerlock, possibly devolving Pokémon with Jirachi to ensure KOs against Stage 1/2 decks. Every single main Pokémon are good starters, Promo Litwick can use Call For Family, Pichu helps you with your bench and Yanma can retreat to get previous two to active position.
I am actually thinking about removing the Trainer Lock from the deck, allowing multiple Switch plays to spread more in one turn. However this allows your opponent to set up much faster, Catchering all your useful pokémon before they terrorize the neighbourhood.
I'm still pretty unsure about the Supporters, since I'm playing Yanmega now. Should I get more Judge and Copycat in?
Also thinking about reducing Psychic energies to 4-5 and replacing them with Rescue Energies and other useful stuff.
Any help is appreciated.
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