Why join the meta when you can beat the meta with rogue decks? We take on the world with a pair of decks featuring Lucario and Gyarados VMAX!
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Raichu V returns in an updated deck concept featuring Raikou V and Boltund V. Can the this trio of electric Pokemon take down some of the best decks in the Pokemon Trading Card Game?
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Whimsicott VSTAR is taking the Pokemon Trading Card Game by storm! Find out what makes this cute fluffball so powerful in the game thanks to the deck list I cover and a few matches of it beating meta decks. We also preview the upcoming Pokemon Go set of trading cards!
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Looking for a pre-made Pokemon Trading Card Game deck that is competitive out-of-the-box? Look no further! Officially releasing in June 2022, the Ice Rider Calyrex VMAX League Battle Deck (and its Shadow Rider counterpart) are the best pre-made decks that The Pokemon Company have ever made. As of recording, the deck isn’t out just yet. However, I already have all the cards online, which allows us to take the deck onto the battlefield early!
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Lucario VSTAR seems like an obvious counter to Arceus VSTAR. But can this brawling Pokemon hold their own against the field? We put Lucario through its paces in this Pokemon Trading Card Game Online live stream! We also preview the upcoming Ice Rider VMAX League Battle Deck and I make recommendations on which cards to trade for within PTCGO!
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We’re kicking off the Brilliant Stars era of the Pokemon Trading Card Game with Arceus VSTAR and Raichu V! Together, they shock the competition with one-hit knockouts! If you don’t have Arceus, you can still by replacing the god Pokemon with the legendary Raikou V! Also on this jam-packed stream, we open more Brilliant Stars packs, review the new Ice Rider Calyrex & Shadow Rider Calyrex League Battle Decks, and I explain the process for how to make a competitive deck!
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Natalie Millar bested the competition at the Pokemon Trading Card Game Regional Championships in Brisbane with this Mew VMAX deck! Tune in for the deck list and some matches with it in action! Also, we open 20+ packs in hopes of finding a few more Arceus V and VSTAR!
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Who would have thought that a board game about bird watching would be a smash hit? Blending a unique theme with a clever engine building mechanic, Wingspan is equal parts chill and thought-provoking. During this stream, I enjoy the game with PlayerTwoStart, Rachel from Double Jump, and Muligoon!
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The latest decks in the Pokemon Trading Card Game League Battle Deck series are based around two different variations of the same Pokemon: Single Strike Urshifu VMAX and Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX. They play quite different from one-another, making the choice of which one to get first all the more confusing for newcomers with aspirations of playing more competitively.
It’s hard to go wrong either way. Both are good decks out-of-the-box and serve as foundations for you to shape into top-tier decks. Both come with great Supporter cards that work well in these decks and future decks you may build down the road. Both share the same typing resistances and weaknesses. Both are really fun to play!
If you’re looking for detailed breakdowns of each one, as well as deck lists you can use to upgrade them, I got you!
Personally, I’d recommend getting both. However, I understand that not an option for everyone. If you have to pick just one, I make some recommendations based on factors that could sway your decision.
The League Battle series of decks from The Pokemon Company are a fantastic way to jump into competitive play. Following in the footsteps of Zacian and Inteleon before them, Single Strike Urshifu and Rapid Strike Urshifu are the latest Pokemon to get their own decks in the League Battle series. Not only are these two decks a great introduction to serious play, both can be upgraded to become top-tier decks!
I covered Single Strike Urshifu in a previous post, which you can read here. This time, let’s examine why the Rapid Strike version is also a great option for aspiring players!