12,084
edits
Politoed666 (talk | contribs) (Another work in progress.) |
Politoed666 (talk | contribs) (Almost done!) |
||
Line 13: | Line 13: | ||
The prime reason {{TCG ID|EX Hidden Legends|Metagross|11}} and {{TCG ID|EX Hidden Legends|Gorebyss|18}} were used in tandem was not for any inherent synergy in their effects, but in their {{TCG|Type|typing}}. Together, they covered each other's {{TCG|Weakness|weaknesses}} and were able to take advantage of the weaknesses of many other attackers of the era. Furthermore, each were capable of abusing {{TCG|Double Rainbow Energy}} to attack faster. As a dual {{TCG|Psychic}}/{{TCG|Metal|Metal-type}}, Metagross attacked for increased damage against popular Pokémon such as {{TCG ID|EX Hidden Legends|Walrein|15}}, {{TCG ID|EX Sandstorm|Gardevoir ex|96}}, and {{TCG ID|EX Hidden Legends|Crobat|3}} (a frequent fixture in other Gorebyss decks). Metagross was weak to {{TCG|Fire}}, which was problematic due to the prevalence of {{TCG ID|EX Ruby & Sapphire|Blaziken|3}} and {{TCG ID|EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua|Blaziken ex|89}} in the metagame, so Gorebyss served to counter Fire-types. | The prime reason {{TCG ID|EX Hidden Legends|Metagross|11}} and {{TCG ID|EX Hidden Legends|Gorebyss|18}} were used in tandem was not for any inherent synergy in their effects, but in their {{TCG|Type|typing}}. Together, they covered each other's {{TCG|Weakness|weaknesses}} and were able to take advantage of the weaknesses of many other attackers of the era. Furthermore, each were capable of abusing {{TCG|Double Rainbow Energy}} to attack faster. As a dual {{TCG|Psychic}}/{{TCG|Metal|Metal-type}}, Metagross attacked for increased damage against popular Pokémon such as {{TCG ID|EX Hidden Legends|Walrein|15}}, {{TCG ID|EX Sandstorm|Gardevoir ex|96}}, and {{TCG ID|EX Hidden Legends|Crobat|3}} (a frequent fixture in other Gorebyss decks). Metagross was weak to {{TCG|Fire}}, which was problematic due to the prevalence of {{TCG ID|EX Ruby & Sapphire|Blaziken|3}} and {{TCG ID|EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua|Blaziken ex|89}} in the metagame, so Gorebyss served to counter Fire-types. | ||
Although the primary goal of the deck was simple (attack as soon and as often as possible with either Metagross or Gorebyss, depending on the matchup), there was no clear-cut path on how to optimally accomplish this. A particular area of contention involved which {{TCG|Beldum}} to use. There were three options: [[Beldum (EX Hidden Legends 28)]], [[Beldum (EX Hidden Legends 29)]], and [[Beldum (EX Hidden Legends 54)]]. The first had a {{TCG|Poké-BODY}}, ''Levitate'', that granted it free retreat if it had any {{TCG|Energy card|Energy}} attached. This was useful both in tandem with a starter Pokémon such as {{TCG ID|EX Sandstorm|Dunsparce| | Although the primary goal of the deck was simple (attack as soon and as often as possible with either Metagross or Gorebyss, depending on the matchup), there was no clear-cut path on how to optimally accomplish this. A particular area of contention involved which {{TCG|Beldum}} to use. There were three options: [[Beldum (EX Hidden Legends 28)]], [[Beldum (EX Hidden Legends 29)]], and [[Beldum (EX Hidden Legends 54)]]. The first had a {{TCG|Poké-BODY}}, ''Levitate'', that granted it free retreat if it had any {{TCG|Energy card|Energy}} attached. This was useful both in tandem with a starter Pokémon such as {{TCG ID|EX Sandstorm|Dunsparce|60}} or {{TCG ID|EX Hidden Legends|Jirachi|8}}, as it provides a way to easily retreat Beldum and attack with a preferable Pokémon instead. ''Levitate'' was particularly useful given Metagross's ''Metal Juncture'' {{TCG|Poké-POWER}}, which could be used to move {{TCG ID|Neo Genesis|Metal Energy|19}} used to retreat off of Beldum and onto an attacking Metagross later in the game. The second Beldum, numbered 29, had a Poké-POWER called ''Magnetic Call'' that allowed the user to flip a coin once during his or her turn, and (upon a successful flip) search his or her deck for another Beldum and place it onto the Bench. The third Beldum, numbered 54, had a ''Call for Family'' attack for a cost of {{e|Colorless}}, which searched the deck for one {{TCG|Basic Pokémon}} and placed it onto the user's Bench. Unlike the other two Beldum, which were {{TCG|Metal|Metal-type}}, this Beldum was {{TCG|Psychic|Psychic-type}} and thus not weak to Fire, giving it greater staying power against Blaziken-based decks. | ||
MetaByss lists also often differed in their choice of starting Pokémon. Like most decks of the era, MetaByss often relied on | MetaByss lists also often differed in their choice of starting Pokémon. Like most decks of the era, MetaByss often relied on Dunsparce's ''Strike and Run'' attack to set up, but a more aggressive player may have felt that Dunsparce was redundant when included in a deck already running either the ''Magnetic Call'' or ''Call for Family'' Beldum and opted to run {{TCG ID|EX Hidden Legends|Jirachi|8}} instead. The list below runs both, making it less consistent but more versatile. | ||
==Key cards== | ==Key cards== | ||
Line 26: | Line 26: | ||
==Typical decklist== | ==Typical decklist== | ||
{{DeckArchetype}} | {{DeckArchetype|an {{TCG|Expedition}} through {{TCG|EX Hidden Legends}}}} | ||
{{decklist/header}} | {{decklist/header}} | ||
{{decklist/entry|4|{{TCG ID|EX Hidden Legends|Metagross|11}}|Psychic|Metal|Rare Holo}} | {{decklist/entry|4|{{TCG ID|EX Hidden Legends|Metagross|11}}|Psychic|Metal|Rare Holo}} | ||
Line 35: | Line 35: | ||
{{decklist/entry|3|{{TCG ID|EX Hidden Legends|Clamperl|58}}|Water||Common}} | {{decklist/entry|3|{{TCG ID|EX Hidden Legends|Clamperl|58}}|Water||Common}} | ||
{{decklist/entry|3|{{TCG ID|EX Sandstorm|Dunsparce|60}}|Colorless||Uncommon}} | {{decklist/entry|3|{{TCG ID|EX Sandstorm|Dunsparce|60}}|Colorless||Uncommon}} | ||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|EX Hidden Legends|Jirachi|8}}|Psychic|Metal| | {{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|EX Hidden Legends|Jirachi|8}}|Psychic|Metal|Rare Holo}} | ||
{{decklist/entry|4|{{TCG|Steven's Advice}}|Supporter||Uncommon}} | {{decklist/entry|4|{{TCG|Steven's Advice}}|Supporter||Uncommon}} | ||
{{decklist/entry|3|{{TCG|Copycat}}|Supporter||Uncommon}} | {{decklist/entry|3|{{TCG|Copycat}}|Supporter||Uncommon}} | ||
{{decklist/entry|3|{{TCG|Professor }}|Supporter||Uncommon}} | {{decklist/entry|3|{{TCG|Professor Birch}}|Supporter||Uncommon}} | ||
{{decklist/entry| | {{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG|Professor Elm's Training Method}}|Supporter||Uncommon}} | ||
{{decklist/entry|3|{{TCG| | {{decklist/entry|3|{{TCG|Rare Candy}}|Trainer||Uncommon}} | ||
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG| | {{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG|Pokémon Reversal}}|Trainer||Uncommon}} | ||
{{decklist/entry| | {{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG|Warp Point}}|Trainer||Uncommon}} | ||
{{decklist/entry| | {{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG|Switch}}|Trainer||Uncommon}} | ||
{{decklist/entry|1|[[Ancient Technical Machine (EX Hidden Legends 85)|Ancient Technical Machine [Rock]]]|Trainer||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG|Desert Ruins}}|Stadium||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|4|{{TCG|Double Rainbow Energy}}|Energy|Rainbow|Rare}} | {{decklist/entry|4|{{TCG|Double Rainbow Energy}}|Energy|Rainbow|Rare}} | ||
{{decklist/entry|4|{{TCG|Rainbow Energy}}|Energy|Rainbow|Rare}} | {{decklist/entry|4|{{TCG|Rainbow Energy}}|Energy|Rainbow|Rare}} | ||
{{decklist/entry|4|[[Metal Energy (Neo Genesis 19)|Special Metal Energy]]|Energy|Metal|Rare Holo}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|4|{{TCG|Psychic Energy}}|Energy|Psychic|None}} | {{decklist/entry|4|{{TCG|Psychic Energy}}|Energy|Psychic|None}} | ||
{{decklist/footer}} | {{decklist/footer}} | ||
==Possible tech cards== | ==Possible tech cards== | ||
[[File: | [[File:MetagrossexEXHiddenLegends95.jpg|thumb|left|200px|{{TCG ID|EX Hidden Legends|Metagross ex|95}}]] | ||
''The following cards | ''The following cards were often used in MetaByss in place of certain cards included in the above list.'' | ||
* '''{{TCG ID|EX Hidden Legends| | * '''{{TCG ID|EX Hidden Legends|Metagross ex|95}}''' - | ||
* '''{{TCG | * '''{{TCG|Magnetic Storm}}''' - | ||
* '''{{TCG | * '''{{TCG|Ancient Tomb}}''' - | ||
* '''{{TCG| | * '''{{TCG|Wally's Training}}''' - | ||
* ''' | * '''{{TCG|Mr. Briney's Compassion}}''' - | ||
* '''{{TCG|Professor Oak's Research}}''' - | |||
* '''{{TCG|Pokémon Retriever}}''' - | |||
* '''{{TCG|Celio's Network}}''' - | |||
==See also== | ==See also== |
edits