Mother Flygon (TCG): Difference between revisions

==Cards==

===Key cards===

*'''{{TCG ID|Rising Rivals|Flygon|5}}''' - The decks' main attacker and, as such, arguably its most critical component. Flygon's main attack, ''Power Swing'' does 60 damage to the Defending Pokémon, plus an additional 10 damage for each evolved Pokémon on the Mother Flygon player's bench. With an {{TCG ID|Arceus|Expert Belt|87}} attached, ''Power Swing'' can hit for a massive 130 damage for only {{e|Colorless}}{{e|Colorless}}{{e|Colorless}}, enough to Knock Out most Pokémon in the metagame in one shot. While ''Power Swing'' is a great brute force attack, Flygon's second attack, ''Sand Wall'', can be very effective in certain situations. ''Sand Wall'' does 40 damage for {{e|Colorless}}{{e|Colorless}}, which would be unremarkable if not for its effect. If the opponent has a {{TCG|Stadium card}} in play, ''Sand Wall'' prevents all effects of attacks done to Flygon during the opponent's next turn and discards that Stadium. This is a great stall tactic, and can also provide decent power with Expert Belt attached. It also takes only one {{TCG ID|HeartGold & SoulSilver|Double Colorless Energy|103}} to use, which means it can often be used immediately. Flygon's last important feature is its ''Rainbow Float'' Poké-Body, which gives every Pokémon the Mother Flygon player controls free retreat, as long as Flygon has an {{TCG|Energy card|Energy}} attached to it of the same type as that Pokémon. {{TCG ID|Rising Rivals|Nidoqueen|30}} has a massive retreat of {{e}}{{e}}{{e}}, and Claydol has a retreat cost of {{e}}{{e}}, so in the event that either of those are Active Pokémon, either to stall or attack, ''Rainbow Float'' ensures that they can get out of the Active spot easily with no wasted Energy attachment. ''Power Swing'', ''Sand Wall'', and ''Rainbow Float'' combine to make Flygon a well-rounded attacker.

*'''{{TCG ID|Rising Rivals|Nidoqueen|30}}''' - The main reason Nidoqueen is used is for its ''Maternal Comfort'' Poké-Body. ''Maternal Comfort'' removes one damage counter from each of the Mother Flygon player's Pokémon between turns. Although it is a simple effect, it is extremely helpful in that it helps prevent Flygon and Claydol from being Knocked Out. Flygon is already able to tank fairly well, since it has a decent 120 HP, so a damage removal effect makes it even more difficult for the opponent to Knock Out. Since Flygon requires three Energy to use its main attack, and often has Expert Belt attached, it is very beneficial to keep each Flygon in play for as long as possible. Additionally, with so many decks in the 2009-2010 metagame able to damage drawing support cards such as {{TCG ID|Great Encounters|Claydol|15}}, Nidoqueen is a critical part in maintaining the ability to draw cards. Although it is primarily used for its Poké-Body, Nidoqueen can also function as a solid attacker in a pinch. With Expert Belt attached, it can do 60 damage with ''Mega Punch'' for only {{e|Psychic}}, and up to 120 damage with its second attack, ''Ruthless Tail''. Its Poké-Body and all-around versatility make Nidoqueen a good complement to Flygon.

==Variable tech cards==

These are cards that may or may not be in the deck build depending on the player's style:

*'''{{TCG ID|Secret Wonders|Gardevoir|7}}''' - Although this brings the Stage 2 count in the deck to three different lines, Gardevoir can be a very effective tech. With its ''Telepass'' Poké-Power, it can let Mother Flygon use multiple {{TCG|Supporter card}}s each turn, provided the opponent has them in the discard pile. Additionally, it can take advantage of the Psychic and Double Colorless Energy already in the deck with ''Psychic Lock''. Although it decreases the Mother Flygon's initial consistency, it provides a powerful boost once up and running.