Elite_4_Allen
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I was thinking, "when zekrom comes out, that'll definately be my deck to play!" For those of you who don't know what the strategy would be in a Zekrom deck, it's to use Pachirisu to get a quick setup and do high damage consistently. After looking through the binder for a while, I found something that may be as good, maybe better, than Zekrom. That's right Luxray LA.
Pro's for Luxray:
Luxray has Rivalry, Making it great against any decks using lv. X's.
Luxray has free retreat.
Luxray has plasma, which helps set up if you need it.
Cons for Luxray:
It's a Stage 2, making it slower than Zekrom.
It discards energy after it's attack.
Needs expert belt to do 120(without rivalry)
Pro's for Zekrom:
Zekrom is basic.
Zekrom doesn't discard energy.
Zekrom has monster HP for a basic.
Cons to Zekrom:
Zekrom has a two retreat cost.
Zekrom has no resistance.
Zekrom does damage to itself.
Zekrom's first attack isn't that good.
So, what would a Luxray list look like?
Here's the one i've been testing with.
Redshark 3.90 Deck List
Date: Tue Mar 8 20:32:16 2011
Name: Luxray
Comments:
TOTAL CARDS: 60
POKEMON: 16
Stage 2: 3
3 : Luxray, LA-8
Stage 1: 2
2 : Luxio, LA-62
Basic: 11
3 : Shinx, AR-102
2 : Uxie, LA-43
1 : Unown Q, MD-49
3 : Pachirisu, CL-18
2 : Shaymin, UL-8
TRAINERS: 32
Trainers: 13
4 : Pokemon Reversal, GS-99
3 : Energy Switch, GS-91
3 : Rare Candy, UL-82
2 : Junk Arm, TM-87
1 : Luxury Ball, SF-86
Pokemon Tools: 3
3 : Expert Belt, AR-87
Supporters: 14
3 : Bebe's Search, RR-89
2 : Seeker, TM-88
1 : Lucian's Assignment, RR-92
2 : Twins, TM-89
3 : Fisherman, GS-92
3 : Pokemon Collector, GS-97
Stadiums: 2
2 : Broken Time-Space, PL-104
ENERGY: 12
Special Energy: 2
2 : Rescue Energy, TM-90
Basic Energy: 10
10 : Lightning Energy, CL-91
STRATEGY: Get a fast start and use Pachirisu's self generation power to fuel energy onto Luxray fast. There are a couple of things usable to get energy off your pachirisus and onto your Luxrays. Shaymin UL is the most commonly used, if I can't, then energy switch. If you have to, Lucian's assignment is good, too. After Testing, I'd say it has a slightly favorable matchup against LuxChomp. Once you get a Luxray out and set up it will be VERY hard for them to do much about it. Especially with the threat of rivalry if they play their lv. X's. But, its not an autowin. The can spary pachirisus and then dragon rush them or bright look them, which isn't good.
I think this deck can do very well in our format, what do you think?
Unfortunately, if this deck ever sees any play at all, it will likely be overshadowed to most people by Zekrom when he comes out.:nonono:
Pro's for Luxray:
Luxray has Rivalry, Making it great against any decks using lv. X's.
Luxray has free retreat.
Luxray has plasma, which helps set up if you need it.
Cons for Luxray:
It's a Stage 2, making it slower than Zekrom.
It discards energy after it's attack.
Needs expert belt to do 120(without rivalry)
Pro's for Zekrom:
Zekrom is basic.
Zekrom doesn't discard energy.
Zekrom has monster HP for a basic.
Cons to Zekrom:
Zekrom has a two retreat cost.
Zekrom has no resistance.
Zekrom does damage to itself.
Zekrom's first attack isn't that good.
So, what would a Luxray list look like?
Here's the one i've been testing with.
Redshark 3.90 Deck List
Date: Tue Mar 8 20:32:16 2011
Name: Luxray
Comments:
TOTAL CARDS: 60
POKEMON: 16
Stage 2: 3
3 : Luxray, LA-8
Stage 1: 2
2 : Luxio, LA-62
Basic: 11
3 : Shinx, AR-102
2 : Uxie, LA-43
1 : Unown Q, MD-49
3 : Pachirisu, CL-18
2 : Shaymin, UL-8
TRAINERS: 32
Trainers: 13
4 : Pokemon Reversal, GS-99
3 : Energy Switch, GS-91
3 : Rare Candy, UL-82
2 : Junk Arm, TM-87
1 : Luxury Ball, SF-86
Pokemon Tools: 3
3 : Expert Belt, AR-87
Supporters: 14
3 : Bebe's Search, RR-89
2 : Seeker, TM-88
1 : Lucian's Assignment, RR-92
2 : Twins, TM-89
3 : Fisherman, GS-92
3 : Pokemon Collector, GS-97
Stadiums: 2
2 : Broken Time-Space, PL-104
ENERGY: 12
Special Energy: 2
2 : Rescue Energy, TM-90
Basic Energy: 10
10 : Lightning Energy, CL-91
STRATEGY: Get a fast start and use Pachirisu's self generation power to fuel energy onto Luxray fast. There are a couple of things usable to get energy off your pachirisus and onto your Luxrays. Shaymin UL is the most commonly used, if I can't, then energy switch. If you have to, Lucian's assignment is good, too. After Testing, I'd say it has a slightly favorable matchup against LuxChomp. Once you get a Luxray out and set up it will be VERY hard for them to do much about it. Especially with the threat of rivalry if they play their lv. X's. But, its not an autowin. The can spary pachirisus and then dragon rush them or bright look them, which isn't good.
I think this deck can do very well in our format, what do you think?
Unfortunately, if this deck ever sees any play at all, it will likely be overshadowed to most people by Zekrom when he comes out.:nonono: