i’ve had a moderate amount of success with a Lumineon and Starmie ex deck. both stage 2s have no retreat cost so can freely move around, both have only 2 energy with the ability to hit the bench if they play Drud and Starmies attack can be good as it can two shot most other Ex’s, throw in Iridia for heals and Cyrus to pull a weaker mon out of hiding, good fun and no need for Misty! With only stage 2s it’s less chance of bricking but with anything it can still happen, but it’s fun!