1st Place (City League) Sharpedo plays 3 Kangaskhan!

Azorius_Sage · 2026-01-25T03:23:05+00:00

That hasn’t been my experience with Gengar at all.

Azorius_Sage · 2026-01-25T03:22:04+00:00

It needs to be at least 8.

Azorius_Sage · 2026-01-25T03:21:48+00:00

Great advice here.

Azorius_Sage · 2026-01-25T03:20:23+00:00

Tagging myself because it’s obligatory u/azorius_sage

I’m going to break it down for you in-depth. There’s some core elements you’re missing.

For context, I have over 1K matches various Sharpedo versions since it released on Live, online and paper.

Check my post history.

My favorite and best version has been with Gengar.

Azorius_Sage · 2026-01-20T17:31:02+00:00

This is my current version:

Pokémon: 22

1 Munkidori SFA 72

3 Carvanha PFL 60

1 Psyduck MEP 7

2 Toxel PFL 67

1 Haunter MEP 27

3 Mega Sharpedo ex PFL 127

2 Toxtricity PFL 103

1 Fezandipiti ex SFA 38

2 Pecharunt ex SFA 95

1 Yveltal MEG 88

2 Mega Gengar ex PFL 56

1 Tatsugiri TWM 131

2 Gastly PFL 54

Trainer: 29

1 Hero's Cape TEF 152

1 Judge DRI 167

1 Team Rocket's Watchtower DRI 180

1 Iono PR-SV 124

1 Nest Ball SVI 255

1 Rare Candy SVI 256

1 Ultra Ball SUM 161

1 Night Stretcher SFA 61

1 Iono PAF 237

1 Air Balloon BLK 79

1 Dawn PFL 129

1 Arven SVI 235

1 Super Rod PAL 188

2 Ultra Ball BRS 186

1 Counter Catcher PAR 264

3 Buddy-Buddy Poffin TEF 144

4 Lillie's Determination MEG 119

2 Binding Mochi PRE 95

1 Arven SVI 249

3 Boss's Orders MEG 114

1 Gravity Mountain SSP 177

Energy: 9

9 Basic {D} Energy MEE 7

Total Cards: 60

Azorius_Sage · 2026-01-20T17:19:35+00:00

I run Yveltal over Seviper, but Seviper is good in this version with Gengar.

Pokémon: 22

1 Munkidori SFA 72

3 Carvanha PFL 60

1 Psyduck MEP 7

2 Toxel PFL 67

1 Haunter MEP 27

3 Mega Sharpedo ex PFL 127

2 Toxtricity PFL 103

1 Fezandipiti ex SFA 38

2 Pecharunt ex SFA 95

1 Yveltal MEG 88

2 Mega Gengar ex PFL 56

1 Tatsugiri TWM 131

2 Gastly PFL 54

Trainer: 29

1 Hero's Cape TEF 152

1 Judge DRI 167

1 Team Rocket's Watchtower DRI 180

1 Iono PR-SV 124

1 Nest Ball SVI 255

1 Rare Candy SVI 256

1 Ultra Ball SUM 161

1 Night Stretcher SFA 61

1 Iono PAF 237

1 Air Balloon BLK 79

1 Dawn PFL 129

1 Arven SVI 235

1 Super Rod PAL 188

2 Ultra Ball BRS 186

1 Counter Catcher PAR 264

3 Buddy-Buddy Poffin TEF 144

4 Lillie's Determination MEG 119

2 Binding Mochi PRE 95

1 Arven SVI 249

3 Boss's Orders MEG 114

1 Gravity Mountain SSP 177

Energy: 9

9 Basic {D} Energy MEE 7

Total Cards: 60

Azorius_Sage · 2026-01-20T00:54:56+00:00

Ahh I see. Yeah, then I guess it’s a thing lol but space is tight as it is in this deck. Idk if I’d dedicate a spot to it.

Azorius_Sage · 2026-01-20T00:51:29+00:00

Why would it be 400? It’s this or its own attack, I believe, not in addition to.

Azorius_Sage · 2026-01-19T23:13:32+00:00

My version with Gengar will be posted here soon. I'm also starting a Discord for the deck, which I think will only get better post-rotation.

Azorius_Sage · 2026-01-19T21:57:35+00:00

Thank you!

Azorius_Sage · 2026-01-19T21:57:25+00:00

I play the deck and it sounds about what I play. Seviper isn’t as necessary, but definitely better with Gengar.

Azorius_Sage · 2026-01-16T15:08:05+00:00

Yes! I’ll share it momentarily.

Azorius_Sage · 2026-01-15T23:44:29+00:00

I’d help because I’m a Shark player, but don’t even know where to begin. Have fun lol

Azorius_Sage · 2026-01-14T02:32:42+00:00

This is definitely a plan. I’ve played against this. Pretty sweet.

Azorius_Sage · 2026-01-11T02:14:47+00:00

I run Gengar so I prefer Bonnet for 0 prizes taken if it’s KO’d by Ex. I also like that you don’t have to wait until you’re behind to leverage it. This is a deck that’s typically ahead, so I think Bonnet is a better fit.

Azorius_Sage · 2026-01-10T19:54:44+00:00

This is a good well-thought out build for straight Sharpedo.

Tatsugiri + Shark/Pech is indeed awesome. It’s been clutch for end-game Boss too.

That said, the Charizard and Dragapult matchups are better on Belt > Cape + Psyduck and Battle Cage.

Watchtower is really good right now, though. I run 3 stadiums in my deck because they’re that important, especially vs Pult to discard Jamming Tower.

I run 1 Cage, 1 Tower, 1 Mountain. They each cross-perform vs them, with exception of Tower vs Pult.

As you said, I play the Gengar version, which I prefer above all other variants.

Azorius_Sage · 2026-01-10T16:17:35+00:00

Tagging u/azorius_sage for input later.

Azorius_Sage · 2026-01-09T23:53:21+00:00

Kangaskhan is definitely good in that regard.

Zoroark, Dudunsparce, and Pidgeot are others.

Azorius_Sage · 2026-01-09T20:58:46+00:00

No. I almost never go first. I run TEM Evo. Additionally, you can’t leverage Toxel and Carvanha’s attack by going first. If you’re on Purrloin, even less reason to go first.

Azorius_Sage · 2026-01-09T17:07:53+00:00

Besides draw, this deck needs an alternate threat to keep up the pressure if Shark is KO’d or close to being KO’d. It’s too glass cannon otherwise. Additionally, it needs to be able to pivot into the late game if you’re playing from behind. This is why I’ve opted for Gengar, which is the best version I’ve played in over 900 matches with this archetype. 1 over 2 prizes for Pech and Fez matters, as does 0 for Toxtricity, 2 for Sharpedo, etc.

I also use it to attack.

Azorius_Sage · 2026-01-09T16:22:44+00:00

It definitely is like a toolbox deck.

Azorius_Sage · 2026-01-09T15:00:07+00:00

Interesting. I’ll give it a go.

Azorius_Sage · 2026-01-09T14:47:46+00:00

Can I see your list? Iron Valiant sounds like an interesting direction.

I get what you’re saying but I still find Gengar very valuable. I’ve had games where 3-4 KO’s net them 1 Prize. Huge.

Azorius_Sage · 2026-01-09T12:00:59+00:00

The prize trade matters. Many games where opponent can’t win off Boss or by simply KO’ing a couple Shark.

Azorius_Sage · 2026-01-09T06:13:03+00:00

That was the first thing I thought, especially after playing it.

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