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'''Queendom''' was a popular competitive deck in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the 2004/2005 season. | '''Queendom''' was a popular competitive deck in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the 2004/2005 season. The deck was widely accepted as one of, if not ''the'', best decks in the game, and even won a [[World Championships (TCG)|World Championship]] title in the 15+ age division, the highest possible honor for a player and their deck. Although the deck is now banned from [[Pokémon Organized Play]], due to the {{TCG|Rotation}} of the deck's key cards, it still remains a staple deck in the history of competitive Pokémon TCG playing. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The deck is presumed to have been created some time in 2004, chiefly developed by Pablo Meza, Jeremy M., and Adam C., three of the top players in the world at the time. Especially notable is Jeremy M., who won Worlds with Queendom that year and finished with a spectacular {{TCG|Premier Rating}} or 2001.00, fifth in the world at the time. Meza also placed third in Worlds that year, also with Queendom. | The deck is presumed to have been created some time in 2004, chiefly developed by Pablo Meza, Jeremy M., and Adam C., three of the top players in the world at the time. Especially notable is Jeremy M., who won Worlds with Queendom that year and finished with a spectacular {{TCG|Premier Rating}} or 2001.00, fifth in the world at the time. Meza also placed third in Worlds that year, also with Queendom. | ||
After coming up with the idea for the deck, Meza, Jeremy, and Adam playtested the deck intensely for months against almost every possible archetype of the time, so as to assure that Queendom had no unforeseen weaknesses. | After coming up with the idea for the deck, Meza, Jeremy, and Adam playtested the deck intensely for months against almost every possible archetype of the time, so as to assure that Queendom had no unforeseen weaknesses. This clearly paid off, as the deck took two of the top three spots at the World Championships that season. | ||
==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
Like many of the best decks in the game's history, the strategy of Queendom is fairly straightforward. {{TCG ID|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|Pidgey|73}} is the ideal start so that the player can get a {{TCG ID|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|Pidgeot|10}} out as soon as possible. {{TCG ID|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|Pidgeot|10}}'s ''Quick Search'' {{TCG|Pokémon Power}} reads that "Once during your turn (before your attack), you may choose any 1 card from your deck and put it into your hand." As can be assumed, this was chiefly used for setting up in the early game, and for getting any other cards needed in the late game. ''Quick Search'' in this deck was mainly meant to be used to set up at least one {{TCG ID|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|Nidoqueen|9}} as quickly as possible. | Like many of the best decks in the game's history, the strategy of Queendom is fairly straightforward. {{TCG ID|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|Pidgey|73}} is the ideal start so that the player can get a {{TCG ID|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|Pidgeot|10}} out as soon as possible. {{TCG ID|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|Pidgeot|10}}'s ''Quick Search'' {{TCG|Pokémon Power}} reads that "Once during your turn (before your attack), you may choose any 1 card from your deck and put it into your hand." As can be assumed, this was chiefly used for setting up in the early game, and for getting any other cards needed in the late game. ''Quick Search'' in this deck was mainly meant to be used to set up at least one {{TCG ID|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|Nidoqueen|9}} as quickly as possible. | ||
{{TCG ID|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|Nidoqueen|9}} is the deck's main attacker and cornerstone. In fact, the deck's name is clearly derived from Nido'''queen'''. {{TCG ID|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|Nidoqueen|9}} has two powerful attacks, '''Toxic''' and '''Power Lariat'''. Toxic [[Special Conditions#Poisoned|Poison]]s the [[Glossary (TCG)#Defending Pokémon|Defending Pokémon]] for only one {{e|Grass}} energy. However, Toxic was especially good because instead of placing one damage counter on the Defending Pokémon between turns, like typical poison, it placed ''two'' damage counters. | {{TCG ID|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|Nidoqueen|9}} is the deck's main attacker and cornerstone. In fact, the deck's name is clearly derived from Nido'''queen'''. {{TCG ID|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|Nidoqueen|9}} has two powerful attacks, '''Toxic''' and '''Power Lariat'''. Toxic [[Special Conditions#Poisoned|Poison]]s the [[Glossary (TCG)#Defending Pokémon|Defending Pokémon]] for only one {{e|Grass}} energy. However, Toxic was especially good because instead of placing one damage counter on the Defending Pokémon between turns, like typical poison, it placed ''two'' damage counters. This was extremely good for the time. Power Lariat did more damage based on the number of Evolved Pokémon the Queendom player had in play. For an energy cost of only {{e|Fighting}}{{e|Colorless}}{{e|Colorless}}, it could do up to 90 damage. Again, this was spectacular for the time. Since {{TCG ID|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|Pidgeot|10}}'s Quick Search helps the Queendom player evolve their Pokémon quickly, Power Lariat was an especially effective combo with {{TCG ID|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|Pidgeot|10}}. | ||
In essence, the basic strategy of the deck is to use Quick Search and other effects to get out a {{TCG ID|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|Nidoqueen|9}} and other evolutions attacking as quickly as possible. | In essence, the basic strategy of the deck is to use Quick Search and other effects to get out a {{TCG ID|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|Nidoqueen|9}} and other evolutions attacking as quickly as possible. | ||
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*{{TCG ID|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|Nidoqueen|9}} is, as mentioned above, the main attacking Pokémon in the deck. | *{{TCG ID|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|Nidoqueen|9}} is, as mentioned above, the main attacking Pokémon in the deck. | ||
*{{TCG ID|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|Pidgeot|10}} can use its ''Quick Search'' Pokémon Power to set up a {{TCG ID|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|Nidoqueen|9}} and supporting Pokémon, such as additional {{TCG ID|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|Nidoqueen|9}} or {{TCG ID|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|Pidgeot|10}}. | *{{TCG ID|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|Pidgeot|10}} can use its ''Quick Search'' Pokémon Power to set up a {{TCG ID|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|Nidoqueen|9}} and supporting Pokémon, such as additional {{TCG ID|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|Nidoqueen|9}} or {{TCG ID|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|Pidgeot|10}}. | ||
*{{TCG ID|EX Hidden Legends|Milotic|12}} uses its ''Healing Shower'' {{TCG|Pokémon Power}} to heal damage off both players' Pokémon. | *{{TCG ID|EX Hidden Legends|Milotic|12}} uses its ''Healing Shower'' {{TCG|Pokémon Power}} to heal damage off both players' Pokémon. This was extremely helpful in certain matchups of the day, including {{TCG|RockLock}}. | ||
===Other Pokémon=== | ===Other Pokémon=== | ||
*{{TCG ID|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|Pidgey|73}} is chiefly there to evolve into {{TCG ID|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|Pidgeot|10}} at some point. | *{{TCG ID|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|Pidgey|73}} is chiefly there to evolve into {{TCG ID|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|Pidgeot|10}} at some point. If necessary, {{TCG ID|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|Pidgey|73}} can also stall in the early game with its ''Corner'' attack, which prevents the Defending Pokémon from retreating. | ||
*{{TCG ID|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|Pidgeotto|45}} also functions solely to evolve into {{TCG ID|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|Pidgeot|10}}. | *{{TCG ID|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|Pidgeotto|45}} also functions solely to evolve into {{TCG ID|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|Pidgeot|10}}. | ||
*{{TCG ID|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|Nidoran♀|70}} is, again, there to evolve into {{TCG ID|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|Nidoqueen|9}}. Its ''Call For Friends'' attack also makes it a viable starter Pokémon, since Basic Pokémon are a significant part of the deck's success. | *{{TCG ID|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|Nidoran♀|70}} is, again, there to evolve into {{TCG ID|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|Nidoqueen|9}}. Its ''Call For Friends'' attack also makes it a viable starter Pokémon, since Basic Pokémon are a significant part of the deck's success. | ||
*{{TCG ID|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|Nidorina|40}} actually has a purpose other than evolving. Its ''Fast Evolution'' attack allows the player to search their deck for up to two evolution cards and add them to their hand. This is especially useful in Queendom because a centerpiece of the deck is, in fact, the concept of "fast evolution" so as to power up {{TCG ID|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|Nidoqueen|9}}'s ''Power Lariat'' | *{{TCG ID|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|Nidorina|40}} actually has a purpose other than evolving. Its ''Fast Evolution'' attack allows the player to search their deck for up to two evolution cards and add them to their hand. This is especially useful in Queendom because a centerpiece of the deck is, in fact, the concept of "fast evolution" so as to power up {{TCG ID|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|Nidoqueen|9}}'s ''Power Lariat'' attack. | ||
*{{TCG ID|EX Hidden Legends|Feebas|61}} is there for the sole purpose of evolving into {{TCG ID|EX Hidden Legends|Milotic|12}}. | *{{TCG ID|EX Hidden Legends|Feebas|61}} is there for the sole purpose of evolving into {{TCG ID|EX Hidden Legends|Milotic|12}}. | ||