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1. 30+3 rule. This is great for competitive play and is really good for the future of the game. Hopefully if this system is well received, Pokemon can take a look at top cut matches and make changes there. With 30+3, swiss matches might actually be shorter in time overall, and this is also much fairer than previous rules which incited "bending" time management and disregarding SOTG.
2. League promos. Another great thing pokemon is doing! But unfortunately, for the ebay market of pokemon cards, it's a little unsettling. One thing that comes to mind was waaay back many years ago when I played Yu-gi-oh, EVERY good card was released as a common in later sets and it totally ruined all the months of collecting/buying people did. Thankfully, pokemon is only releasing them two at a time and is only doing 1 good card with 1 not-so-good. Not to mention, pokemon's community isn't psycopaths and cards don't go for hundreds of dollars. Hopefully, Pokemon doesn't end up releasing all the staple cards...
3. Diverse format. Beside SP type decks, I think this is a very well rounded format. Every deck has clear advantages and disadvantages against specific decks. With cards like Scizor Prime, Vileplume, and Umbreon UD, many decks are pretty balanced having to consider other matchups. Pre-Triumphant looks great. Hopefully the addition of lost world mini set won't break the game. While most of the community is still flailing in anger over the set, I don't think it'll be that big of a deal. Gengar's attack is easily played around.
4. More cards with choices! Something I've noticed over the years of playing Pokemon, when a card that doesn't require a flip gives you multiple options, it's a very good card. With things like Pokemon Communication and Energy Exchanger, the game is becoming a bit more skillful requiring forethought and decision making skills. More cards like this is a good thing!
5. Letting us takes any notes private from opponent! Not only will this propel my detailed reports further, this can help all players with remembering what is in their prizes from azelf! Now I can also write down my opening hands to help analyze matchups during/after a tournament!
I might edit with some more stuff if/when I come up with it
2. League promos. Another great thing pokemon is doing! But unfortunately, for the ebay market of pokemon cards, it's a little unsettling. One thing that comes to mind was waaay back many years ago when I played Yu-gi-oh, EVERY good card was released as a common in later sets and it totally ruined all the months of collecting/buying people did. Thankfully, pokemon is only releasing them two at a time and is only doing 1 good card with 1 not-so-good. Not to mention, pokemon's community isn't psycopaths and cards don't go for hundreds of dollars. Hopefully, Pokemon doesn't end up releasing all the staple cards...
3. Diverse format. Beside SP type decks, I think this is a very well rounded format. Every deck has clear advantages and disadvantages against specific decks. With cards like Scizor Prime, Vileplume, and Umbreon UD, many decks are pretty balanced having to consider other matchups. Pre-Triumphant looks great. Hopefully the addition of lost world mini set won't break the game. While most of the community is still flailing in anger over the set, I don't think it'll be that big of a deal. Gengar's attack is easily played around.
4. More cards with choices! Something I've noticed over the years of playing Pokemon, when a card that doesn't require a flip gives you multiple options, it's a very good card. With things like Pokemon Communication and Energy Exchanger, the game is becoming a bit more skillful requiring forethought and decision making skills. More cards like this is a good thing!
5. Letting us takes any notes private from opponent! Not only will this propel my detailed reports further, this can help all players with remembering what is in their prizes from azelf! Now I can also write down my opening hands to help analyze matchups during/after a tournament!
I might edit with some more stuff if/when I come up with it
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