Scizor/Cherrim (TCG)

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Scizor/Cherrim
Types used Grass
Major cards Shaymin LV.X, Scizor, Cherrim/Cherrim.

Scizor/Cherrim is a deck archetype that uses Scizor, Cherrim (Sunny Form), Cherrim (Overcast Form), and Shaymin LV.X.

History

Strategy

Shaymin LV.X gives Scizor +40 HP. The Overcast Form Cherrim reduces damage done to Scizor, while the Sunny Form Cherrim increases the damage that Scizor inflicts. Scizor is the main battler. The draw is that Scizor's attack, Accelerate makes the effects of all attacks fail during the opponent's next turn. Add an Expert Belt and Sunny Day and Scizor can be taking out even Stage 1 Pokémon in one attack with Accelerate. Pound Down has more power to kill the bigger attackers, but Accelerate is the main attack.

The deck relies on Cherrim boosting Scizor's power, especially for Accelerate, but since Shaymin LV.X and Cherrim both have PokéBodies as opposed to PokéPowers, Scizor can still utilize Pound Down for some heavy damage. Cherrim and Shaymin also have low cost attacks and Retreat Costs of 1, so it's not a bad situation if they end up in the active.

Cards

Key Cards

  • Shaymin LV.X* - It's Poké-BODY Thankfulness gives the Grass Pokémon +40 HP.
  • Scizor - Main attacker.
  • Cherrim** - Helps reduce damage done to the player's Grass Pokémon.
  • Cherrim*** - Increases damage done to the opponent.
  • Sunflora - Searches deck for Grass Pokémon--allows fast set-up.

Other Pokémon

  • Shaymin* - Used specifically for leveling-up into Shaymin LV.X.
  • Scyther - Used to evolve into Scizor.
  • Cherubi - Used to evolve into Cherrim.
  • Sunkern - Used to evolve into Sunflora.
  • Uxie - Its Set Up Poké-POWER allows card drawing until there are seven in the player's hand.
  • Azelf - Allows obtaining important prized Pokémon.

Trainers/Supporters/Stadiums

Energy Cards

Decklist

Keep in mind that the decklist appearing below is not official, and being that this is merely a deck archetype, any player may wish to change any part of this deck when building their own version.

Quantity Card Name Type Rarity
2x Shaymin    
2x Shaymin LV.X    
4x Cherubi    
1x Cherrim    
3x Cherrim    
1x Sunkern    
1x Sunflora    
3x Scyther    
3x Scizor    
1x Uxie    
3x Professor Oak's New Theory Su  
2x Pokémon Collector Su  
4x Bebe's Search Su  
1x Premier Ball T  
2x Level Max T  
1x Luxury Ball T  
1x Palmer's Contribution T  
1x Warp Point T  
3x Super Scoop Up T  
3x Broken Time-Space St  
2x Expert Belt T  
4x Poké Drawer + T  
6x Grass Energy E  
1x Double Colorless Energy E  
1x Multi Energy E  
4x Call Energy E  

Restriction

All cards in Scizor/Cherrim are currently legal in the Pokémon Organized Play.

Variable Tech Cards

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



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