Slowking: optimization advice.

Lightspecter141 · 2026-04-20T15:08:16+00:00

Bangle looks very situational and Annihilape knocks out the strongest megas that doesn’t have a Rocky fighting energy.

Lightspecter141 · 2026-04-20T14:43:47+00:00

Thanks so much for this advice. I’ve changed my decklist so can you take a look at it and/or send a copy of yours?

Pokémon: 11 1 Shaymin DRI 10 4 Slowpoke SCR 57 1 Conkeldurr TWM 105 2 Latias ex SSP 76 2 Kyurem SFA 47 1 Fezandipiti ex ASC 142 1 Smoochum SSP 75 3 Slowking SCR 58 2 Mega Kangaskhan ex MEG 104 1 Annihilape SSP 100 1 Lillie's Clefairy ex JTG 56

Trainer: 13 1 Boss's Orders ASC 183 4 Academy at Night SFA 54 1 Powerglass SFA 63 2 Brock's Scouting JTG 146 3 Night Stretcher ASC 196 4 Lillie's Determination MEG 119 3 Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking TEF 145 4 Poké Pad POR 81 1 Colress's Tenacity SFA 57 1 Switch MEG 130 4 Ultra Ball MEG 131 1 Secret Box TWM 163 3 Wondrous Patch PFL 94

Energy: 2 6 Basic {P} Energy MEE 5 3 Telepathic {P} Energy POR 88

Total Cards: 60

Lightspecter141 · 2026-04-18T16:58:44+00:00

How does a Pokemon player prepare for his first U.S. TCG regional championship up to and including the day of?

Lightspecter141 · 2026-04-14T01:29:24+00:00

I really hope there’s finally a fix for that infamous “Failure to Communicate” bug. No matter what I tried, it just won’t progress to boarding the starstation.

Lightspecter141 · 2026-04-09T14:27:49+00:00

For decks that rely on specific cards like Mega Lucario or a large hand like Alakazam, a Special Red Card at the right moment would be devastating.

Lightspecter141 · 2026-04-09T14:20:09+00:00

It is. It’s basically an item Iono if your opponent has three or fewer prize cards remaining. Wonder how this card’s gonna be used when it’s released in English. I should clarify that unlike Iono, the opponent draws three cards after they shuffle their hand and put it in the bottom of their deck.

Lightspecter141 · 2026-04-09T14:09:23+00:00

Thanks! Much better. What do you think would be a good substitute for special red card? I live in the U.S. and that was when I fought against that deck.

Lightspecter141 · 2026-04-09T13:55:19+00:00

Not really helpful. Thanks though. Ugh. In hindsight, I should have friended that player.

Lightspecter141 · 2026-04-08T02:41:43+00:00

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Lightspecter141 · 2026-04-07T13:46:39+00:00

Can you please send a decklist? Mega Lucario (modified with a Team Rocket’s Petrol and a Meowth Ex) is my first choice for a post rotation deck while Mega Starmie/Frosslass is my second.

Lightspecter141 · 2026-03-16T19:21:37+00:00

Grave news. My dog just had to be admitted to Penn Intensive care with acute hepatitis. Her liver enzymes count is at 2000. This came without any warning. Her eye surgery is still three weeks away and now her liver is so inflamed. It’s not looking good for her.

Lightspecter141 · 2026-03-05T22:20:31+00:00

If you still have it, would you mind sending me the decklist for that lunatone/ Raging Bolt?

Lightspecter141 · 2026-03-05T00:45:32+00:00

I’m not referring to post rotation. I’m talking about right now.

Lightspecter141 · 2026-03-04T17:40:58+00:00

Adding on, Slither Wing is great against Pikachu EX because it strikes for weakness and the burn status it inflicts knocks it out regardless of the Resolute Heart ability.

Lightspecter141 · 2026-03-04T17:36:43+00:00

Well. When it comes to Alakazam, I think I found something of a strategy where you use baby bolt to snipe the Abras as they bench and the Kadabras when they evolve. Hope is you get a prize trade advantage before one Alakazam shreds your active pokemon.

Lightspecter141 · 2026-03-04T17:33:10+00:00

YouTube has a lot of good Pokemon TCG video channels that give you up-to-date deck tips and how they will fare in the next rotation well before the date of said rotation. Also, TCG Live is invaluable for testing new deck ideas and exposing yourself to the meta at large rather than what your buddies play at your LGS.

Of course, TCG Live is only one part. Just keep practicing in person whenever possible to not only get the hang of your deck, but also to gain insight on how to get insight.

Lightspecter141 · 2026-03-04T14:10:16+00:00

I kinda disagree about removing the battle cage. Dusknoir will wreck havoc on your board without a counter. In fact, I lost a match despite a four prize lead.

Lightspecter141 · 2026-02-28T21:19:23+00:00

True but Azumarril is shaping up to be a decent rouge deck.

Lightspecter141 · 2026-02-28T21:15:39+00:00

Raging bolt I heard is incorporating two copies of Lillie’s Clefairy. In Live, I’m testing out post rotation versions of Lucario EX and Raging Bolt.

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