Basic pokemon decks have come and gone since the Pokemon TCG first hit back in 1999. Some of the most prominent basic Pokemon decks have been Haymaker (Hitmonchan Electabuzz Scyther) SP (Luxchomp,Dialgachomp) and Arceus. However, lately it seems that now more then ever Pokemon is shoving basics down our throats so to speak. Today i will briefly discuss the four breakout decks from the black and white era.
CaKE
First up on our list is CaKE, also known as Cobalion/Kyurem/Electrode Prime. CaKE is a hard hitting deck that spreads damage with Kyurem's Glaciate attack then hits hard with Cobalion. Both of these Pokemon have high enery cost attacks so Electrode Primes Energymite Pokepower helps you set up quickly. CaKE has alot of good matchups in the current meta cause of its potential to set up two heavy attackers by turn 2.
Durant
This deck has taken the pokemon world by storm. Durant is becoming one of the best decks this format hands down. In a game where most of the popular supporter cards thin your deck, Durant's Devour punishes those plays. Devour sends the top card of your opponents deck to the discard pile equal to the number of Durant on your field. Pokemon decks are 60 cards you draw 7 putting you to 53 then you set out 6 prizes dropping you to 47 then you draw, so you start the game with 46 cards in your deck. Take into account you draw a card every turn Durant can deck you out in 4 turns.
6 Corners
Perhaps one of the most talked about deck types to come around 6 Corners doesn't really have a set list to use. This deck attempts to do what the Arceus deck did so well, play off your opponents weakness. The Pokemon used will be any of the current hard hitting legendary Pokemon we have (Cobalion,Terrakion,Virizion,Landurus,Tornadus,Thundurus,Kyurem,Reshiram,Zekrom), but the number of and which ones you play will all depend on what decks you see. This makes 6 Corners one of the hardest decks to prepare for and play.
ZPST (Zekrom/Pachirisu/Shaymin/Tornadus)
This deck hits hard and fast and works best in situations where you can get the donk (one shotting an opponents only pokemon for a first turn win). A turn for ZPST should go like this
1. Open Zekrom/Tornadus
2. Play Pachirisu attach 2 lightning energy to Pachirisu using its pokemon power
3. Play Shaymin to use its Celebration Wind Pokemon Power to move the two energy from Pachirisu to Zekrom/Tornadus
4. Attach an energy to Zekrom/Tornadus, attack and win.
The deck is very consistent and is probably one of, if not the best deck this format.
The Future
The Basic Barrage doesnt seem to be slowing down at all with Next Destinies bringing back Pokemon ex (all of which are basic) and support for the deck in Skyarrow Bridge and Prism Energy i hope your all prepared to enjoy playin with and countering this dominating deck type.
Prism Energy
Special Energy
Provides 1[C] Energy
If Prism Energy is attached to a basic Pokemon it provides 1 of every energy type.
Just a quick card review since i missed yesterday. Meet Rainbow Energy's little more appealing brother. Prism Energy is just Rainbow Energy for basic Pokemon minus the 10 damage you take.
Rating
Modified: 5/5 in basic decks 0/5 in every other deck
So if you want to read anything about these decks in the future let me know
These are just my opinions and is in no way shape or form right or wrong.
