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==Key Cards== | ==Key Cards== | ||
*'''{{TCG ID|Base Set|Hitmonchan|7}}''' - Hitmonchan could use its Jab attack on turn 1 for 20 damage. Its second attack, Special Punch, could deal 40 damage for three Energy. | *'''{{TCG ID|Base Set|Hitmonchan|7}}''' - Hitmonchan could use its ''Jab'' attack on turn 1 for 20 damage. Its second attack, ''Special Punch'', could deal 40 damage for three Energy. | ||
*'''{{TCG ID|Base Set|Electabuzz|20}}''' - The ability to Paralyze with Thundershock on turn 1 allowed Electabuzz to set up for Thunderpunch on turn 2, with the possibility of dealing 40 damage. | *'''{{TCG ID|Base Set|Electabuzz|20}}''' - The ability to Paralyze with ''Thundershock'' on turn 1 allowed Electabuzz to set up for ''Thunderpunch'' on turn 2, with the possibility of dealing 40 damage. | ||
*'''{{TCG ID|Jungle|Scyther|10}}''' - With the addition of {{TCG ID|Base Set|Double Colorless Energy|96}}, Scyther could deal a consistent 30 damage from turn 2 with its Slash attack. In a deck using {{TCG|Grass Energy}}, players could set up a Slash attack dealing 60 damage on turn 2 by using Swords Dance on turn 1. It also featured a Retreat Cost of 0. | *'''{{TCG ID|Jungle|Scyther|10}}''' - With the addition of {{TCG ID|Base Set|Double Colorless Energy|96}}, Scyther could deal a consistent 30 damage from turn 2 with its ''Slash'' attack. In a deck using {{TCG|Grass Energy}}, players could set up a ''Slash'' attack dealing 60 damage on turn 2 by using ''Swords Dance'' on turn 1. It also featured a Retreat Cost of 0. | ||
*'''{{TCG ID|Base Set|PlusPower|84}}''' - Provides an additional 10 damage to a Pokémon's attack. Coupled with a Scyther that used Swords Dance on a previous turn, this would allow it to deal 70 damage the following turn. | *'''{{TCG ID|Base Set|PlusPower|84}}''' - Provides an additional 10 damage to a Pokémon's attack. Coupled with a Scyther that used ''Swords Dance'' on a previous turn, this would allow it to deal 70 damage the following turn. | ||
*'''{{TCG ID|Base Set|Energy Removal|92}}''' and '''{{TCG ID|Base Set|Super Energy Removal|79}}''' - Allows the player to discard Energy from opposing Pokémon and thus slow them down. | *'''{{TCG ID|Base Set|Energy Removal|92}}''' and '''{{TCG ID|Base Set|Super Energy Removal|79}}''' - Allows the player to discard Energy from opposing Pokémon and thus slow them down. | ||
*'''{{TCG ID|Base Set|Bill|91}}''', '''{{TCG ID|Base Set|Professor Oak|88}}''', and '''{{TCG ID|Base Set|Computer Search|71}}''' - Provides the deck's drawing support, and allows the player to quickly fill the Bench with Basic Pokémon, and get the Energy required for them quickly. The ability to search for any card in the player's deck with Computer Search is useful for | *'''{{TCG ID|Base Set|Bill|91}}''', '''{{TCG ID|Base Set|Professor Oak|88}}''', and '''{{TCG ID|Base Set|Computer Search|71}}''' - Provides the deck's drawing support, and allows the player to quickly fill the Bench with Basic Pokémon, and get the Energy required for them quickly. The ability to search for any card in the player's deck with Computer Search is useful for planning ahead or reacting to changes in the game. | ||
*'''{{TCG ID|Base Set|Gust of Wind|93}}''' - Gives the player field control by allowing them to choose what Pokémon their opponent has active. | *'''{{TCG ID|Base Set|Gust of Wind|93}}''' - Gives the player field control by allowing them to choose what Pokémon their opponent has active. | ||
*'''{{TCG ID|Base Set|Double Colorless Energy|96}}''' - A staple in many early decks due to its ability to provide two Energy at once. It is useful in setting up more powerful attacks, in this case Scyther, but also allows Hitmonchan and Electabuzz to Retreat quickly, if necessary. | *'''{{TCG ID|Base Set|Double Colorless Energy|96}}''' - A staple in many early decks due to its ability to provide two Energy at once. It is useful in setting up more powerful attacks, in this case Scyther, but also allows Hitmonchan and Electabuzz to Retreat quickly, if necessary. | ||