Posted by Elena from Gaia Storm on 10/28/2022 to
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The almost invincible Goodra VSTAR
Hello everyone! This is Elena from Gaia Storm TCG, and it is great to be here once again at PoTown’s blog. Lost Origin has clearly impacted the metagame with the advent of Giratina VSTAR and the Lost Zone engine (Comfey, Colress’ Experiment, Cramorant and so on), so that is why today we are going to focus on one of the most underestimated strategies on the format: Goodra VMAX. Before we dive into it, I need to warn you that because of the nature of the deck, your friends and opponents might not want to speak to you for a while after you finish your game. With that being said, let’s dive into it!
Posted by Elena from Gaia Storm on 10/20/2022 to
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Mew VMAX: Faster, Better, Stronger!
Since its release in Fusion Strike, Mew VMAX has been a consistent contender in the metagame. I think it will be very difficult to find a major tournament over the past 9 months where Mew has not placed in the top positions, something that perfectly expresses the power and versatility of this deck. With every new set release, players wonder if Mew will still be relevant, and every single time, Mew proves to them how amazing it is. In this article, we are going to be covering the last version of the deck and analysing why it is a force to be reckoned with in the current Standard format.
Posted by ZapdosTCG on 10/13/2022 to
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The Terror from Hisuian Zoroark VSTAR
Yo mates! Welcome to another PoTownStore Blog post. Today we are taking a closer look at Hisuian Zoroark VSTAR. This deck is extremely underrated and can be quite the threat in the metagame!
Posted by Tablemon on 10/7/2022 to
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Below Zero - Kyurem VMAX
Alola trainers! Welcome back to the PoTown Store Blog! The 2023 season is about to hit full stride, even though we already had some events happen in the US, Spain and Brasil, we are finally going to see the full extent of the impact of the new Lost Origin set at tournaments. We have already seen Pokemon Online decks shift completely towards using the new cards, as they really do bring a lot to deck building and the metagame.
One of those impactful cards is Kyurem VMAX! Much to my dismay, VMAX’s are still being released and Kyurem VMAX is very very powerful. Its Max Frost attack starts at 120 damage and deals 50 more for every Water Energy you choose to discard, without limit! So even though the card shares similar traits to Ice Rider Calyrex VMAX, Kyurem VMAX is an upgrade in every way.
Posted by Zach Lesage on 9/29/2022 to
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Lost Zone Box is Legit!
What’s up, PoTown readers? Have you been testing Pokemon online decks from the new Lost Origin set? I’ve been testing with my friend's non stop for upcoming Regionals, and I think we have stumbled across a very powerful deck. Coming fresh off of a finalist finish at the 3000 player Japanese Champions League event in Yokohoma, Lost Zone box is making a huge splash in the metagame. Additionally, my Shuffle Squad teammate, Cal Connor, won a 400+ player Late Night with a similar list. The deck looks like a mutated version of the Radiant Charizard (Pokemon GO) / Inteleon (Sword and Shield) that recently won the Baltimore Regional Championships. This new version of the deck features the Lost Zone engine, which consists of Comfey (Lost Origin) and Colress’s Experiment (Lost Origin), and a handful of different attackers. Cramorant (Lost Origin) allows you to hit for an early 110 damage, Sableye (Lost Origin) allows you to spread 12 damage counters, and Radiant Charizard is your late-game sweeper. This deck is incredibly simple to understand yet can get extremely complex - let’s jump into the list and dissect that. If you need any cards to build this deck, consider picking up some codes right here at the PoTown store! Instant email delivery, 24/7, and a large selection of PTCGO codes. That being said, let’s get it!
Posted by Zach Lesage on 9/21/2022 to
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Top 3 Best Lost Origin Decks
Welcome to Lost Origin - our newest Pokemon TCG set in Standard! I’ve been grinding the trades, ripping open packs, and playtesting this format with my friends extensively, and I’m so excited to share my favourite decks with you! Most new sets will introduce one or two new archetypes, a handful of techs for pre-existing Pokemon online decks, and some cards that will leave you scratching your head. Lost Origin takes that to a whole other level - there are multiple new archetypes, so many unique cards to add to decks, and a whole new Lost Zone engine that seemingly works with everything. In this article, I’ll be sure to share an amazing list of each of the new archetypes, explain their strategy, and provide as much insight as possible. Let’s jump into it!
Posted by Elena from Gaia Storm on 9/16/2022 to
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Giratina VSTAR: The ruler of the Lost Dimension
Hello everyone! I am Elena from Gaia Storm TCG and it is time for another article here at PoTown Store’s Blog. After many months of hype, the wait is finally over and Lost Origin, the latest set from the Pokémon TCG Sword and Shield era, is here. There are many interesting cards that will for sure shaken up the metagame as we know it but I think we will all agree that there is one that shines above all: Giratina VSTAR. Today, we are going to be exploring the power of this Legendary Pokémon and discuss whether it will become the next tier S in the format or if, on the contrary, the expectations were too high. Let 's dig into it!
Posted by Zach Lesage on 9/7/2022 to
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Top 10 Lost Origin Cards
What’s poppin’ Po Town readers? Are you hyped up for the release of Lost Origin - the newest Pokemon TCG set available? This set reintroduces the Lost Zone mechanic to Standard and there are so many cool cards! I know most players are hyped about the popular VSTAR Pokemon, like Giratina VSTAR [Lost Origin], but there are so many gems in this set. Before we jump into it, I do want to say that some cards will include multiple entries if they are relevant to the combo necessary and some are standalone cards. When it comes to ranking Pokemon cards, it is a mix of years of knowledge and personal flair - my list is my list! I hope this list serves you well so let+s get in!
Posted by Elena from Gaia Storm on 8/31/2022 to
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How Arceus / Pikachu won Worlds 2022
Arceus V - Pokemon TCG CodesHello everyone! This is Elena from Gaia Storm TCG and it is a pleasure to be here once again with another article. And this is a very special occasion because we are going to be covering none other than the deck that was crowned in the Pokémon Worlds Championship from 2022: Arceus with Flying Pikachu. Today, we will discuss the build, strengths and weaknesses of this strategy and the reasons why it became the best deck of the season. Let's go!
Posted by Elena from Gaia Storm on 8/15/2022 to
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The Deck that has it all - Arceus Inteleon
Hello everyone! This is Elena from Gaia Storm TCG and it is a pleasure to be here once again at Po Town Store. Today, we are going to be covering the most consistent and reliable deck in the entire format: Arceus Inteleon. Let’s see what makes this such a strong pick for Worlds and any other competitive tournament!
Posted by Tablemon on 8/11/2022 to
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Is Palkia VSTAR the play for Worlds?
Alola trainers! Welcome back to the PoTown Store Blog! The Pokemon TCG World Championships are drawing closer than ever, and it's time to get more serious, which is why we are going to take a look at my most updated Palkia VSTAR decklist!
Posted by Zach Lesage on 8/4/2022 to
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Top 5 Decks Heading into Worlds 2022
Yoooooo, what’s poppin’ Po Town readers? Are you getting hyped for the 2022 Pokemon World Championships? I know I am! After a few long years without official play in the real-life play, we are finally back to the pinnacle event of the year - Worlds! The goal of this article is to showcase some of my favourite decks heading into this event to help you prepare for this event. If you didn’t qualify for the World Championships, you can still read along to learn more about our ongoing metagame and explore these amazing decks. If you need any cards to prepare for this event or you need Pokemon TCG Online codes, PoTownStore.com is a great place to pick them up! That being said, let’s jump into these decks.
Posted by Tablemon on 7/29/2022 to
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Dracozolt VMAX
Alola trainers! Welcome back to the PoTown Store Blog! We are less than a month away from the Pokemon TCG World Championships, and I could not be more excited! I’ve been hard at work balancing between recording videos and playtesting for Worlds, trying to figure out the best deck for me to play at the tournament.
Whilst balancing this, I’ve been enjoying playing some whacky Pokemon TCG/Online decks such as the one I’m writing about today, Dracozolt VMAX! This is a long-forgotten VMAX, as most are outside Mew, Ice Rider Calyrex, Duraludon, Rapid Strike Urshifu and Flying Pikachu. I’m happy VMAX Pokemon are slowly becoming a thing of the past, and I hope that becomes even more true when we have the 2023 Standard format rotation.
Posted by Elena from Gaia Storm on 7/22/2022 to
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The Regigang: One for all and all for one!
Hello everyone! This is Elena from Gaia Storm TCG, and welcome to another article here at the amazing PoTown Store blog. Have you ever wanted to play a deck that can virtually hit for a ton of different weaknesses and that has a very unique style of play? Search no more because today we are going to be looking at one of the best one-prizer decks in the entire format: Regigigas and its friends.
Posted by Tablemon on 7/14/2022 to
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Blasting the Meta with Blissey V!
Alola trainers! Welcome back to the PoTown Blog! Ever since the old Pokemon Gold and Silver, Blissey has been one of my favourite Pokemon, so I’m very happy it is actually quite competitive. It recently got second place at the Milwaukee Regional Championships, and since it is a relatively cheap deck to build, you can expect to see it all over the Pokemon TCG Online and Pokemon TCG Live ladder.