Gen 3 \u2013 Team Magma\u2019s Groudon Deck<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nYear: 2004
Player: Yamato Tsuguyoshi (Japan)
Name: Magma Spirit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Pok\u00e9mon](\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/26144338\/Feature-Product-Image-14-3.webp\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe first deck to ever clinch the biggest title in the Pok\u00e9mon TCG, this deck is built around the Legendary that created the in-universe landmasses. For three Energy cards, Team Magma\u2019s Groudon from the Magma Deck Kit can unleash its Pulverize attack for 50 damage, rising to 70 if the opposing Pok\u00e9mon has at least two damage counters on it. While this may seem pedestrian by today\u2019s standards, those same figures made Team Magma\u2019s Groudon one of the meta\u2019s biggest forces back then\u2014long before the power creep of today came into effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For Energy ramping, this deck also includes Team Magma\u2019s Camerupt from the Magma Deck Kit and Team Magma\u2019s Claydol from Magma VS Aqua: Two Ambitions. Team Magma\u2019s Camerupt has the Pok\u00e9-Power of Overheat which allows it to receive a Basic Energy card at the expense of suffering 20 damage. Its Flame Ball attack then allows it to transfer that Energy card to, ideally, a Team Magma\u2019s Groudon on the bench.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Team Magma\u2019s Claydol has a similar Pok\u00e9-Power: Magma Switch. It enables Team Magma\u2019s Claydol to move an Energy card attached to any of the player\u2019s Team Magma Pok\u00e9mon to any other Pok\u00e9mon the player has in play. This sets up Team Magma\u2019s Groudon more rapidly. Finally, to ensure consistency in the early game, Team Magma\u2019s Zangoose from Magma VS Aqua: Two Ambitions fills the bench with its Call for Family attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nGen 4 \u2013 Rayquaza ex \u03b4 Deck<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nYear: 2007
Player: Tom Roos (Finland)
Name: Legendary Ascent<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Pok\u00e9mon](\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/26144342\/Feature-Product-Image-15-2.webp\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIn the early game, this deck places heavy emphasis on spread damage. Jolteon ex from the Holon Research Tower Lightning Quarter Deck has the Evolutionary Thunder Pok\u00e9-Power which places a damage counter on each of the opponent\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon upon its own evolution from Eevee. This Pok\u00e9-Power can be activated multiple times via the Super Scoop Up card from the same set that returns Jolteon ex to the player\u2019s hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Absol ex from the World Champions Pack adds to the spread damage with Psychic Pulse, an attack that does 30 damage to the opposing Active Pok\u00e9mon as well as 10 damage to all opposing Benched Pok\u00e9mon with damage counters on them. It also has the Cursed Eyes Pok\u00e9-Power that moves three damage counters from an opposing Pok\u00e9mon to another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rayquaza ex \u03b4 from Offense and Defense of the Furthest Ends can then either finish off the opposing Active Pok\u00e9mon with Sky-High Claws or go in for the snipe with Special Circuit. If absolutely necessary, Espeon ex from Golden Sky, Silvery Ocean and Mew ex from Mirage Forest can clean things up with late-game pickoffs via their Devo Flash Pok\u00e9-Power and Versatile Pok\u00e9-Body respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nGen 5 \u2013 Darkrai ex\/Mewtwo ex Deck<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nYear: 2012
Player: Igor Costa (Portugal)
Name: Pesadelo Prism<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Pok\u00e9mon](\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/26144348\/Feature-Product-Image-16-2.webp\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nDecks built around Darkrai ex from Dark Rush [BW4] dominated the 2012 World Championships, taking seven of the top eight spots. This deck was a perfect fit for the lightning-fast tempo of the era\u2019s meta. The idea is to lead off with Smeargle from Reviving Legends [L2] and its Pok\u00e9-Power of Portrait which functions as a de facto additional Supporter card. This would greatly speed up the process of powering up Darkrai ex and its Night Spear attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This deck also made use of a Trainer card combination involving Junk Arm from Clash at the Summit [L3] and Pok\u00e9mon Catcher from White Collection [BW1]. By using Junk Arm to retrieve Pok\u00e9mon Catcher from the discard pile throughout the game, multiple gusting opportunities could be set up, allowing the player to easily pick off vulnerable opposing Pok\u00e9mon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shaymin from the Leafeon vs Metagross Expert Deck [E], meanwhile, is primarily included for its Celebration Wind Pok\u00e9-Power that loads up Mewtwo ex from Psycho Drive [BW3] with Energy cards. As for Mewtwo ex itself, its X Ball attack deals 20 damage per Energy card between both Mewtwo ex and the opposing Active Pok\u00e9mon\u2014allowing it to lay out some truly devastating blows even against some of the bulkiest opponents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nGen 6 \u2013 Virizion ex\/Genesect ex Deck<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nYear: 2014
Player: Andrew Estrada (Canada)
Name: Emerald King<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Pok\u00e9mon](\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/26144354\/Feature-Product-Image-17-2.webp\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAt the 2014 World Championships, this deck more than lived up to its title of Best Deck in Format (BDIF), sweeping the top three spots and featuring many times among the top-ranking players. The deck\u2019s two titular cards from Megalo Cannon [BW9] work in tandem. First, the player would attach a Plasma Energy, a Special Energy card from Plasma Gale [BW7], to a Benched Genesect ex to activate Red Signal, its Ability. Red Signal allows the player to switch the opponent\u2019s Active Pok\u00e9mon with a Benched Pok\u00e9mon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following this, the player can attack with Virizion ex\u2019s Emerald Slash attack which deals 50 damage but more importantly, enables two Grass Energy cards to be attached to a Benched Pok\u00e9mon\u2014such as Genesect ex. This would thus set up Genesect ex to attack with Megalo Cannon which inflicts 100 damage and 20 to an opposing Benched Pok\u00e9mon. However, if Genesect ex has G Booster from Megalo Cannon [BW9] attached, it can use the eponymous attack to strike for 200 damage even in the early game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another card important to this deck is Skyarrow Bridge from Psycho Drive [BW3] which reduces retreat costs, enabling the player to freely switch between the two core Pok\u00e9mon. It should also be noted that Virizion ex\u2019s Ability of Verdant Winds shields all Grass-type Pok\u00e9mon such as both of the deck\u2019s cores from Special Conditions. This made the deck an effective counter to Hypnotoxic Laser, a card from Plasma Gale [BW7] which was among the most common in that era\u2019s meta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nGen 7 \u2013 Gardevoir GX Deck<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nYear: 2017
Player: Diego Cassiraga (Argentina)
Name: Infinite Force<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Pok\u00e9mon](\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/26144322\/Feature-Product-Image-11-3.webp\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nEverything about this deck is built around readying its titular Pok\u00e9mon from Darkness that Consumes Light [SM3N] for combat. Getting things started is Brigette from Blue Shock [XY8], a Supporter card that fills up the player\u2019s Bench. Alolan Vulpix from Islands Await You [SM2K] serves the same purpose through its Beacon attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tapu Lele GX from Alolan Moonlight [SM2L] has the Wonder Tag Ability which allows the player to take any Supporter card from the deck\u2014such as Brigette. Finally, the Abyssal Hand Ability of Octillery from Blue Shock [XY8] serves as a major draw engine. With all this put together, the player shouldn\u2019t have much difficulty getting the cards needed for and setting up Gardevoir GX.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gardevoir GX itself is an absolute powerhouse. Its Infinite Force attack deals 30 damage for each Energy card attached between itself and the opposing Active Pok\u00e9mon. The attack\u2019s power can be further augmented by Secret Spring, Gardevoir GX\u2019s Ability which allows it to accumulate even more Fairy Energy cards, as well as Twilight-GX, its GX Attack which once per game, shuffles 10 discarded cards into the deck, thus allowing additional opportunities for further setup or powering up of Infinite Force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nGen 8 \u2013 Arceus VSTAR\/Flying Pikachu VMAX Deck<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nYear: 2022
Player: Ond\u0159ej \u0160kubal (Czechia)
Name: ADP<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Pok\u00e9mon](\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/26144327\/Feature-Product-Image-12-4.webp\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAs a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, just one World Championship was held during Gen 8; however, the deck that won it all was no less formidable than its predecessors. With this deck, the idea is to get Arceus VSTAR from Star Birth [S9] into play as soon as possible. Not only does its Trinity Nova attack hit for a massive 200 damage; it also enables the player to attach three Energy cards across the player\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon V in any arrangement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Arceus VSTAR\u2019s Energy distribution is able to set up the deck\u2019s two other main attackers: Flying Pikachu VMAX from the 25th Anniversary Collection [S8a] and Hisuian Decidueye from Battle Region [S9a]. Flying Pikachu VMAX\u2019s Max Balloon attack deals 160 damage while also shielding it from damage from opposing Basic Pok\u00e9mon on the next turn, making it a viable counter against cards such as Regigigas from Time Gazer [S10D] and Miltank from Battle Region [S9a].<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hisuian Decidueye also serves as an effective counter for Miltank as well as mirror matchup decks due to its type advantage; Somersault Feathers is capable of one-shotting any opposing Arceus VSTAR. Star of Fortune, its VSTAR Power, can also be whipped out as an emergency draw engine if necessary. Finally, further assisting with card-drawing are Bibarel from Star Birth [S9] and Marnie from Shield [S1H]<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nGen 9 \u2013 Mew VMAX Deck<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nYear: 2023
Player: Vance Kelley (USA)
Name: Mew\u2019s Revenge<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Pok\u00e9mon](\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/26144333\/Feature-Product-Image-13-3.webp\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThis deck solidified its spot as the BDIF by taking the title at the first World Championships of the ninth generation. This fast-paced deck is designed to pick up KO\u2019s on opposing Pok\u00e9mon in a hurry. The deck is built around two Pok\u00e9mon from Fusion Arts [S8]: the titular Mew VMAX and Genesect V. The player should start with Mew VMAX being Active and Genesect V being benched so that Mew VMAX can use Genesect V\u2019s Techno Blast by copying the attack via Cross Fusion Strike and thus connect for 210 damage for just two Energy cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There should be multiple Genesect V cards on the Bench. This not only gives Mew VMAX backup options in case a Genesect V has to be sacrificed for whatever reason; it also enhances the power of Fusion Strike System, Genesect V\u2019s Ability that allows the player to draw cards until the number of cards in the player\u2019s hand equals the number of Fusion Strike Pok\u00e9mon the player has in play. Of course, Genesect V itself can attack with Techno Blast as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Path to the Peak, a Stadium card from Silver Lance [S6H], is a crucial supporting piece that simplifies counterplay against decks which would otherwise have the matchup advantage. Meloetta from Fusion Arts [S8]<\/a> shouldn\u2019t be overlooked either\u2014its Melodious Echo attack not only deals serious damage for just two Energy cards; it also serves as a crucial single-Prize decoy that can be sacrificed to protect the two main cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nWith this year’s Worlds almost here, only one question remains unanswered: who and what deck will be added to this hallowed list come the 18th of August, the day of the final? Well, there’s only one way to find out\u2014pull up a seat, tune in, root for your favorite players, and witness the unfolding of the next chapter in the history of the Pok\u00e9mon TCG tournament of all tournaments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the latest releases, breaking news, and exclusive interviews, stay tuned to the SNKRDUNK Magazine<\/a> and @snkrdunk<\/a> on Instagram. Explore the SNKRDUNK App<\/a> too and don\u2019t forget to use our welcome code from the banner below before making your first purchase. Additionally, if you would like to try a pair out, visit our stores<\/a> in Singapore and Japan!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Player: Yamato Tsuguyoshi (Japan)
Name: Magma Spirit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe first deck to ever clinch the biggest title in the Pok\u00e9mon TCG, this deck is built around the Legendary that created the in-universe landmasses. For three Energy cards, Team Magma\u2019s Groudon from the Magma Deck Kit can unleash its Pulverize attack for 50 damage, rising to 70 if the opposing Pok\u00e9mon has at least two damage counters on it. While this may seem pedestrian by today\u2019s standards, those same figures made Team Magma\u2019s Groudon one of the meta\u2019s biggest forces back then\u2014long before the power creep of today came into effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For Energy ramping, this deck also includes Team Magma\u2019s Camerupt from the Magma Deck Kit and Team Magma\u2019s Claydol from Magma VS Aqua: Two Ambitions. Team Magma\u2019s Camerupt has the Pok\u00e9-Power of Overheat which allows it to receive a Basic Energy card at the expense of suffering 20 damage. Its Flame Ball attack then allows it to transfer that Energy card to, ideally, a Team Magma\u2019s Groudon on the bench.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Team Magma\u2019s Claydol has a similar Pok\u00e9-Power: Magma Switch. It enables Team Magma\u2019s Claydol to move an Energy card attached to any of the player\u2019s Team Magma Pok\u00e9mon to any other Pok\u00e9mon the player has in play. This sets up Team Magma\u2019s Groudon more rapidly. Finally, to ensure consistency in the early game, Team Magma\u2019s Zangoose from Magma VS Aqua: Two Ambitions fills the bench with its Call for Family attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gen 4 \u2013 Rayquaza ex \u03b4 Deck<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nYear: 2007
Player: Tom Roos (Finland)
Name: Legendary Ascent<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIn the early game, this deck places heavy emphasis on spread damage. Jolteon ex from the Holon Research Tower Lightning Quarter Deck has the Evolutionary Thunder Pok\u00e9-Power which places a damage counter on each of the opponent\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon upon its own evolution from Eevee. This Pok\u00e9-Power can be activated multiple times via the Super Scoop Up card from the same set that returns Jolteon ex to the player\u2019s hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Absol ex from the World Champions Pack adds to the spread damage with Psychic Pulse, an attack that does 30 damage to the opposing Active Pok\u00e9mon as well as 10 damage to all opposing Benched Pok\u00e9mon with damage counters on them. It also has the Cursed Eyes Pok\u00e9-Power that moves three damage counters from an opposing Pok\u00e9mon to another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rayquaza ex \u03b4 from Offense and Defense of the Furthest Ends can then either finish off the opposing Active Pok\u00e9mon with Sky-High Claws or go in for the snipe with Special Circuit. If absolutely necessary, Espeon ex from Golden Sky, Silvery Ocean and Mew ex from Mirage Forest can clean things up with late-game pickoffs via their Devo Flash Pok\u00e9-Power and Versatile Pok\u00e9-Body respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nGen 5 \u2013 Darkrai ex\/Mewtwo ex Deck<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nYear: 2012
Player: Igor Costa (Portugal)
Name: Pesadelo Prism<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nDecks built around Darkrai ex from Dark Rush [BW4] dominated the 2012 World Championships, taking seven of the top eight spots. This deck was a perfect fit for the lightning-fast tempo of the era\u2019s meta. The idea is to lead off with Smeargle from Reviving Legends [L2] and its Pok\u00e9-Power of Portrait which functions as a de facto additional Supporter card. This would greatly speed up the process of powering up Darkrai ex and its Night Spear attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This deck also made use of a Trainer card combination involving Junk Arm from Clash at the Summit [L3] and Pok\u00e9mon Catcher from White Collection [BW1]. By using Junk Arm to retrieve Pok\u00e9mon Catcher from the discard pile throughout the game, multiple gusting opportunities could be set up, allowing the player to easily pick off vulnerable opposing Pok\u00e9mon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shaymin from the Leafeon vs Metagross Expert Deck [E], meanwhile, is primarily included for its Celebration Wind Pok\u00e9-Power that loads up Mewtwo ex from Psycho Drive [BW3] with Energy cards. As for Mewtwo ex itself, its X Ball attack deals 20 damage per Energy card between both Mewtwo ex and the opposing Active Pok\u00e9mon\u2014allowing it to lay out some truly devastating blows even against some of the bulkiest opponents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nGen 6 \u2013 Virizion ex\/Genesect ex Deck<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nYear: 2014
Player: Andrew Estrada (Canada)
Name: Emerald King<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAt the 2014 World Championships, this deck more than lived up to its title of Best Deck in Format (BDIF), sweeping the top three spots and featuring many times among the top-ranking players. The deck\u2019s two titular cards from Megalo Cannon [BW9] work in tandem. First, the player would attach a Plasma Energy, a Special Energy card from Plasma Gale [BW7], to a Benched Genesect ex to activate Red Signal, its Ability. Red Signal allows the player to switch the opponent\u2019s Active Pok\u00e9mon with a Benched Pok\u00e9mon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following this, the player can attack with Virizion ex\u2019s Emerald Slash attack which deals 50 damage but more importantly, enables two Grass Energy cards to be attached to a Benched Pok\u00e9mon\u2014such as Genesect ex. This would thus set up Genesect ex to attack with Megalo Cannon which inflicts 100 damage and 20 to an opposing Benched Pok\u00e9mon. However, if Genesect ex has G Booster from Megalo Cannon [BW9] attached, it can use the eponymous attack to strike for 200 damage even in the early game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another card important to this deck is Skyarrow Bridge from Psycho Drive [BW3] which reduces retreat costs, enabling the player to freely switch between the two core Pok\u00e9mon. It should also be noted that Virizion ex\u2019s Ability of Verdant Winds shields all Grass-type Pok\u00e9mon such as both of the deck\u2019s cores from Special Conditions. This made the deck an effective counter to Hypnotoxic Laser, a card from Plasma Gale [BW7] which was among the most common in that era\u2019s meta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nGen 7 \u2013 Gardevoir GX Deck<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nYear: 2017
Player: Diego Cassiraga (Argentina)
Name: Infinite Force<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nEverything about this deck is built around readying its titular Pok\u00e9mon from Darkness that Consumes Light [SM3N] for combat. Getting things started is Brigette from Blue Shock [XY8], a Supporter card that fills up the player\u2019s Bench. Alolan Vulpix from Islands Await You [SM2K] serves the same purpose through its Beacon attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tapu Lele GX from Alolan Moonlight [SM2L] has the Wonder Tag Ability which allows the player to take any Supporter card from the deck\u2014such as Brigette. Finally, the Abyssal Hand Ability of Octillery from Blue Shock [XY8] serves as a major draw engine. With all this put together, the player shouldn\u2019t have much difficulty getting the cards needed for and setting up Gardevoir GX.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gardevoir GX itself is an absolute powerhouse. Its Infinite Force attack deals 30 damage for each Energy card attached between itself and the opposing Active Pok\u00e9mon. The attack\u2019s power can be further augmented by Secret Spring, Gardevoir GX\u2019s Ability which allows it to accumulate even more Fairy Energy cards, as well as Twilight-GX, its GX Attack which once per game, shuffles 10 discarded cards into the deck, thus allowing additional opportunities for further setup or powering up of Infinite Force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nGen 8 \u2013 Arceus VSTAR\/Flying Pikachu VMAX Deck<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nYear: 2022
Player: Ond\u0159ej \u0160kubal (Czechia)
Name: ADP<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAs a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, just one World Championship was held during Gen 8; however, the deck that won it all was no less formidable than its predecessors. With this deck, the idea is to get Arceus VSTAR from Star Birth [S9] into play as soon as possible. Not only does its Trinity Nova attack hit for a massive 200 damage; it also enables the player to attach three Energy cards across the player\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon V in any arrangement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Arceus VSTAR\u2019s Energy distribution is able to set up the deck\u2019s two other main attackers: Flying Pikachu VMAX from the 25th Anniversary Collection [S8a] and Hisuian Decidueye from Battle Region [S9a]. Flying Pikachu VMAX\u2019s Max Balloon attack deals 160 damage while also shielding it from damage from opposing Basic Pok\u00e9mon on the next turn, making it a viable counter against cards such as Regigigas from Time Gazer [S10D] and Miltank from Battle Region [S9a].<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hisuian Decidueye also serves as an effective counter for Miltank as well as mirror matchup decks due to its type advantage; Somersault Feathers is capable of one-shotting any opposing Arceus VSTAR. Star of Fortune, its VSTAR Power, can also be whipped out as an emergency draw engine if necessary. Finally, further assisting with card-drawing are Bibarel from Star Birth [S9] and Marnie from Shield [S1H]<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nGen 9 \u2013 Mew VMAX Deck<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nYear: 2023
Player: Vance Kelley (USA)
Name: Mew\u2019s Revenge<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThis deck solidified its spot as the BDIF by taking the title at the first World Championships of the ninth generation. This fast-paced deck is designed to pick up KO\u2019s on opposing Pok\u00e9mon in a hurry. The deck is built around two Pok\u00e9mon from Fusion Arts [S8]: the titular Mew VMAX and Genesect V. The player should start with Mew VMAX being Active and Genesect V being benched so that Mew VMAX can use Genesect V\u2019s Techno Blast by copying the attack via Cross Fusion Strike and thus connect for 210 damage for just two Energy cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There should be multiple Genesect V cards on the Bench. This not only gives Mew VMAX backup options in case a Genesect V has to be sacrificed for whatever reason; it also enhances the power of Fusion Strike System, Genesect V\u2019s Ability that allows the player to draw cards until the number of cards in the player\u2019s hand equals the number of Fusion Strike Pok\u00e9mon the player has in play. Of course, Genesect V itself can attack with Techno Blast as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Path to the Peak, a Stadium card from Silver Lance [S6H], is a crucial supporting piece that simplifies counterplay against decks which would otherwise have the matchup advantage. Meloetta from Fusion Arts [S8]<\/a> shouldn\u2019t be overlooked either\u2014its Melodious Echo attack not only deals serious damage for just two Energy cards; it also serves as a crucial single-Prize decoy that can be sacrificed to protect the two main cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nWith this year’s Worlds almost here, only one question remains unanswered: who and what deck will be added to this hallowed list come the 18th of August, the day of the final? Well, there’s only one way to find out\u2014pull up a seat, tune in, root for your favorite players, and witness the unfolding of the next chapter in the history of the Pok\u00e9mon TCG tournament of all tournaments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the latest releases, breaking news, and exclusive interviews, stay tuned to the SNKRDUNK Magazine<\/a> and @snkrdunk<\/a> on Instagram. Explore the SNKRDUNK App<\/a> too and don\u2019t forget to use our welcome code from the banner below before making your first purchase. Additionally, if you would like to try a pair out, visit our stores<\/a> in Singapore and Japan!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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[TCG Throwback] Yu-Gi-Oh TCG Stardust Overdrive<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Every year, thousands of Pok\u00e9mon TCG, Video Game Championship (VGC), Pok\u00e9mon Go, and Pok\u00e9mon UNITE players around the world converge on a single location for their chance to ascend to the pinnacle of the game\u2014the Pok\u00e9mon World Championships. Since the very first Pok\u00e9mon World Championships back in 2004, the biggest stage of the Pok\u00e9mon TCG […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":65,"featured_media":294736,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,43,20,18,49],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-294704","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-brands","category-collectibles","category-features","category-latest-news","category-tcg"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/294704"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/65"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=294704"}],"version-history":[{"count":23,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/294704\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":296480,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/294704\/revisions\/296480"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/294736"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=294704"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=294704"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=294704"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Player: Tom Roos (Finland)
Name: Legendary Ascent<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIn the early game, this deck places heavy emphasis on spread damage. Jolteon ex from the Holon Research Tower Lightning Quarter Deck has the Evolutionary Thunder Pok\u00e9-Power which places a damage counter on each of the opponent\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon upon its own evolution from Eevee. This Pok\u00e9-Power can be activated multiple times via the Super Scoop Up card from the same set that returns Jolteon ex to the player\u2019s hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Absol ex from the World Champions Pack adds to the spread damage with Psychic Pulse, an attack that does 30 damage to the opposing Active Pok\u00e9mon as well as 10 damage to all opposing Benched Pok\u00e9mon with damage counters on them. It also has the Cursed Eyes Pok\u00e9-Power that moves three damage counters from an opposing Pok\u00e9mon to another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rayquaza ex \u03b4 from Offense and Defense of the Furthest Ends can then either finish off the opposing Active Pok\u00e9mon with Sky-High Claws or go in for the snipe with Special Circuit. If absolutely necessary, Espeon ex from Golden Sky, Silvery Ocean and Mew ex from Mirage Forest can clean things up with late-game pickoffs via their Devo Flash Pok\u00e9-Power and Versatile Pok\u00e9-Body respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gen 5 \u2013 Darkrai ex\/Mewtwo ex Deck<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nYear: 2012
Player: Igor Costa (Portugal)
Name: Pesadelo Prism<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nDecks built around Darkrai ex from Dark Rush [BW4] dominated the 2012 World Championships, taking seven of the top eight spots. This deck was a perfect fit for the lightning-fast tempo of the era\u2019s meta. The idea is to lead off with Smeargle from Reviving Legends [L2] and its Pok\u00e9-Power of Portrait which functions as a de facto additional Supporter card. This would greatly speed up the process of powering up Darkrai ex and its Night Spear attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This deck also made use of a Trainer card combination involving Junk Arm from Clash at the Summit [L3] and Pok\u00e9mon Catcher from White Collection [BW1]. By using Junk Arm to retrieve Pok\u00e9mon Catcher from the discard pile throughout the game, multiple gusting opportunities could be set up, allowing the player to easily pick off vulnerable opposing Pok\u00e9mon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shaymin from the Leafeon vs Metagross Expert Deck [E], meanwhile, is primarily included for its Celebration Wind Pok\u00e9-Power that loads up Mewtwo ex from Psycho Drive [BW3] with Energy cards. As for Mewtwo ex itself, its X Ball attack deals 20 damage per Energy card between both Mewtwo ex and the opposing Active Pok\u00e9mon\u2014allowing it to lay out some truly devastating blows even against some of the bulkiest opponents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nGen 6 \u2013 Virizion ex\/Genesect ex Deck<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nYear: 2014
Player: Andrew Estrada (Canada)
Name: Emerald King<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAt the 2014 World Championships, this deck more than lived up to its title of Best Deck in Format (BDIF), sweeping the top three spots and featuring many times among the top-ranking players. The deck\u2019s two titular cards from Megalo Cannon [BW9] work in tandem. First, the player would attach a Plasma Energy, a Special Energy card from Plasma Gale [BW7], to a Benched Genesect ex to activate Red Signal, its Ability. Red Signal allows the player to switch the opponent\u2019s Active Pok\u00e9mon with a Benched Pok\u00e9mon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following this, the player can attack with Virizion ex\u2019s Emerald Slash attack which deals 50 damage but more importantly, enables two Grass Energy cards to be attached to a Benched Pok\u00e9mon\u2014such as Genesect ex. This would thus set up Genesect ex to attack with Megalo Cannon which inflicts 100 damage and 20 to an opposing Benched Pok\u00e9mon. However, if Genesect ex has G Booster from Megalo Cannon [BW9] attached, it can use the eponymous attack to strike for 200 damage even in the early game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another card important to this deck is Skyarrow Bridge from Psycho Drive [BW3] which reduces retreat costs, enabling the player to freely switch between the two core Pok\u00e9mon. It should also be noted that Virizion ex\u2019s Ability of Verdant Winds shields all Grass-type Pok\u00e9mon such as both of the deck\u2019s cores from Special Conditions. This made the deck an effective counter to Hypnotoxic Laser, a card from Plasma Gale [BW7] which was among the most common in that era\u2019s meta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nGen 7 \u2013 Gardevoir GX Deck<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nYear: 2017
Player: Diego Cassiraga (Argentina)
Name: Infinite Force<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nEverything about this deck is built around readying its titular Pok\u00e9mon from Darkness that Consumes Light [SM3N] for combat. Getting things started is Brigette from Blue Shock [XY8], a Supporter card that fills up the player\u2019s Bench. Alolan Vulpix from Islands Await You [SM2K] serves the same purpose through its Beacon attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tapu Lele GX from Alolan Moonlight [SM2L] has the Wonder Tag Ability which allows the player to take any Supporter card from the deck\u2014such as Brigette. Finally, the Abyssal Hand Ability of Octillery from Blue Shock [XY8] serves as a major draw engine. With all this put together, the player shouldn\u2019t have much difficulty getting the cards needed for and setting up Gardevoir GX.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gardevoir GX itself is an absolute powerhouse. Its Infinite Force attack deals 30 damage for each Energy card attached between itself and the opposing Active Pok\u00e9mon. The attack\u2019s power can be further augmented by Secret Spring, Gardevoir GX\u2019s Ability which allows it to accumulate even more Fairy Energy cards, as well as Twilight-GX, its GX Attack which once per game, shuffles 10 discarded cards into the deck, thus allowing additional opportunities for further setup or powering up of Infinite Force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nGen 8 \u2013 Arceus VSTAR\/Flying Pikachu VMAX Deck<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nYear: 2022
Player: Ond\u0159ej \u0160kubal (Czechia)
Name: ADP<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAs a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, just one World Championship was held during Gen 8; however, the deck that won it all was no less formidable than its predecessors. With this deck, the idea is to get Arceus VSTAR from Star Birth [S9] into play as soon as possible. Not only does its Trinity Nova attack hit for a massive 200 damage; it also enables the player to attach three Energy cards across the player\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon V in any arrangement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Arceus VSTAR\u2019s Energy distribution is able to set up the deck\u2019s two other main attackers: Flying Pikachu VMAX from the 25th Anniversary Collection [S8a] and Hisuian Decidueye from Battle Region [S9a]. Flying Pikachu VMAX\u2019s Max Balloon attack deals 160 damage while also shielding it from damage from opposing Basic Pok\u00e9mon on the next turn, making it a viable counter against cards such as Regigigas from Time Gazer [S10D] and Miltank from Battle Region [S9a].<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hisuian Decidueye also serves as an effective counter for Miltank as well as mirror matchup decks due to its type advantage; Somersault Feathers is capable of one-shotting any opposing Arceus VSTAR. Star of Fortune, its VSTAR Power, can also be whipped out as an emergency draw engine if necessary. Finally, further assisting with card-drawing are Bibarel from Star Birth [S9] and Marnie from Shield [S1H]<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nGen 9 \u2013 Mew VMAX Deck<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nYear: 2023
Player: Vance Kelley (USA)
Name: Mew\u2019s Revenge<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThis deck solidified its spot as the BDIF by taking the title at the first World Championships of the ninth generation. This fast-paced deck is designed to pick up KO\u2019s on opposing Pok\u00e9mon in a hurry. The deck is built around two Pok\u00e9mon from Fusion Arts [S8]: the titular Mew VMAX and Genesect V. The player should start with Mew VMAX being Active and Genesect V being benched so that Mew VMAX can use Genesect V\u2019s Techno Blast by copying the attack via Cross Fusion Strike and thus connect for 210 damage for just two Energy cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There should be multiple Genesect V cards on the Bench. This not only gives Mew VMAX backup options in case a Genesect V has to be sacrificed for whatever reason; it also enhances the power of Fusion Strike System, Genesect V\u2019s Ability that allows the player to draw cards until the number of cards in the player\u2019s hand equals the number of Fusion Strike Pok\u00e9mon the player has in play. Of course, Genesect V itself can attack with Techno Blast as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Path to the Peak, a Stadium card from Silver Lance [S6H], is a crucial supporting piece that simplifies counterplay against decks which would otherwise have the matchup advantage. Meloetta from Fusion Arts [S8]<\/a> shouldn\u2019t be overlooked either\u2014its Melodious Echo attack not only deals serious damage for just two Energy cards; it also serves as a crucial single-Prize decoy that can be sacrificed to protect the two main cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nWith this year’s Worlds almost here, only one question remains unanswered: who and what deck will be added to this hallowed list come the 18th of August, the day of the final? Well, there’s only one way to find out\u2014pull up a seat, tune in, root for your favorite players, and witness the unfolding of the next chapter in the history of the Pok\u00e9mon TCG tournament of all tournaments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the latest releases, breaking news, and exclusive interviews, stay tuned to the SNKRDUNK Magazine<\/a> and @snkrdunk<\/a> on Instagram. Explore the SNKRDUNK App<\/a> too and don\u2019t forget to use our welcome code from the banner below before making your first purchase. Additionally, if you would like to try a pair out, visit our stores<\/a> in Singapore and Japan!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nMore SNKRDUNK Features:<\/strong>
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Don\u2019t Fall for Fakes\u2014Use These Methods to Determine If a Pok\u00e9mon TCG Card Is for Real<\/a>
TCG Throwback: Pok\u00e9mon TCG Split Earth\/Mysterious Mountains\/Skyridge<\/a>
The Best Eeveelution Cards Will Impress Pok\u00e9mon TCG Buyers Eight Days a Week<\/a>
[TCG Throwback] Yu-Gi-Oh TCG Stardust Overdrive<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Every year, thousands of Pok\u00e9mon TCG, Video Game Championship (VGC), Pok\u00e9mon Go, and Pok\u00e9mon UNITE players around the world converge on a single location for their chance to ascend to the pinnacle of the game\u2014the Pok\u00e9mon World Championships. Since the very first Pok\u00e9mon World Championships back in 2004, the biggest stage of the Pok\u00e9mon TCG […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":65,"featured_media":294736,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,43,20,18,49],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-294704","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-brands","category-collectibles","category-features","category-latest-news","category-tcg"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/294704"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/65"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=294704"}],"version-history":[{"count":23,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/294704\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":296480,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/294704\/revisions\/296480"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/294736"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=294704"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=294704"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=294704"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Player: Igor Costa (Portugal)
Name: Pesadelo Prism<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nDecks built around Darkrai ex from Dark Rush [BW4] dominated the 2012 World Championships, taking seven of the top eight spots. This deck was a perfect fit for the lightning-fast tempo of the era\u2019s meta. The idea is to lead off with Smeargle from Reviving Legends [L2] and its Pok\u00e9-Power of Portrait which functions as a de facto additional Supporter card. This would greatly speed up the process of powering up Darkrai ex and its Night Spear attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This deck also made use of a Trainer card combination involving Junk Arm from Clash at the Summit [L3] and Pok\u00e9mon Catcher from White Collection [BW1]. By using Junk Arm to retrieve Pok\u00e9mon Catcher from the discard pile throughout the game, multiple gusting opportunities could be set up, allowing the player to easily pick off vulnerable opposing Pok\u00e9mon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shaymin from the Leafeon vs Metagross Expert Deck [E], meanwhile, is primarily included for its Celebration Wind Pok\u00e9-Power that loads up Mewtwo ex from Psycho Drive [BW3] with Energy cards. As for Mewtwo ex itself, its X Ball attack deals 20 damage per Energy card between both Mewtwo ex and the opposing Active Pok\u00e9mon\u2014allowing it to lay out some truly devastating blows even against some of the bulkiest opponents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gen 6 \u2013 Virizion ex\/Genesect ex Deck<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nYear: 2014
Player: Andrew Estrada (Canada)
Name: Emerald King<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAt the 2014 World Championships, this deck more than lived up to its title of Best Deck in Format (BDIF), sweeping the top three spots and featuring many times among the top-ranking players. The deck\u2019s two titular cards from Megalo Cannon [BW9] work in tandem. First, the player would attach a Plasma Energy, a Special Energy card from Plasma Gale [BW7], to a Benched Genesect ex to activate Red Signal, its Ability. Red Signal allows the player to switch the opponent\u2019s Active Pok\u00e9mon with a Benched Pok\u00e9mon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following this, the player can attack with Virizion ex\u2019s Emerald Slash attack which deals 50 damage but more importantly, enables two Grass Energy cards to be attached to a Benched Pok\u00e9mon\u2014such as Genesect ex. This would thus set up Genesect ex to attack with Megalo Cannon which inflicts 100 damage and 20 to an opposing Benched Pok\u00e9mon. However, if Genesect ex has G Booster from Megalo Cannon [BW9] attached, it can use the eponymous attack to strike for 200 damage even in the early game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another card important to this deck is Skyarrow Bridge from Psycho Drive [BW3] which reduces retreat costs, enabling the player to freely switch between the two core Pok\u00e9mon. It should also be noted that Virizion ex\u2019s Ability of Verdant Winds shields all Grass-type Pok\u00e9mon such as both of the deck\u2019s cores from Special Conditions. This made the deck an effective counter to Hypnotoxic Laser, a card from Plasma Gale [BW7] which was among the most common in that era\u2019s meta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nGen 7 \u2013 Gardevoir GX Deck<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nYear: 2017
Player: Diego Cassiraga (Argentina)
Name: Infinite Force<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nEverything about this deck is built around readying its titular Pok\u00e9mon from Darkness that Consumes Light [SM3N] for combat. Getting things started is Brigette from Blue Shock [XY8], a Supporter card that fills up the player\u2019s Bench. Alolan Vulpix from Islands Await You [SM2K] serves the same purpose through its Beacon attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tapu Lele GX from Alolan Moonlight [SM2L] has the Wonder Tag Ability which allows the player to take any Supporter card from the deck\u2014such as Brigette. Finally, the Abyssal Hand Ability of Octillery from Blue Shock [XY8] serves as a major draw engine. With all this put together, the player shouldn\u2019t have much difficulty getting the cards needed for and setting up Gardevoir GX.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gardevoir GX itself is an absolute powerhouse. Its Infinite Force attack deals 30 damage for each Energy card attached between itself and the opposing Active Pok\u00e9mon. The attack\u2019s power can be further augmented by Secret Spring, Gardevoir GX\u2019s Ability which allows it to accumulate even more Fairy Energy cards, as well as Twilight-GX, its GX Attack which once per game, shuffles 10 discarded cards into the deck, thus allowing additional opportunities for further setup or powering up of Infinite Force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nGen 8 \u2013 Arceus VSTAR\/Flying Pikachu VMAX Deck<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nYear: 2022
Player: Ond\u0159ej \u0160kubal (Czechia)
Name: ADP<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAs a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, just one World Championship was held during Gen 8; however, the deck that won it all was no less formidable than its predecessors. With this deck, the idea is to get Arceus VSTAR from Star Birth [S9] into play as soon as possible. Not only does its Trinity Nova attack hit for a massive 200 damage; it also enables the player to attach three Energy cards across the player\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon V in any arrangement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Arceus VSTAR\u2019s Energy distribution is able to set up the deck\u2019s two other main attackers: Flying Pikachu VMAX from the 25th Anniversary Collection [S8a] and Hisuian Decidueye from Battle Region [S9a]. Flying Pikachu VMAX\u2019s Max Balloon attack deals 160 damage while also shielding it from damage from opposing Basic Pok\u00e9mon on the next turn, making it a viable counter against cards such as Regigigas from Time Gazer [S10D] and Miltank from Battle Region [S9a].<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hisuian Decidueye also serves as an effective counter for Miltank as well as mirror matchup decks due to its type advantage; Somersault Feathers is capable of one-shotting any opposing Arceus VSTAR. Star of Fortune, its VSTAR Power, can also be whipped out as an emergency draw engine if necessary. Finally, further assisting with card-drawing are Bibarel from Star Birth [S9] and Marnie from Shield [S1H]<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nGen 9 \u2013 Mew VMAX Deck<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nYear: 2023
Player: Vance Kelley (USA)
Name: Mew\u2019s Revenge<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThis deck solidified its spot as the BDIF by taking the title at the first World Championships of the ninth generation. This fast-paced deck is designed to pick up KO\u2019s on opposing Pok\u00e9mon in a hurry. The deck is built around two Pok\u00e9mon from Fusion Arts [S8]: the titular Mew VMAX and Genesect V. The player should start with Mew VMAX being Active and Genesect V being benched so that Mew VMAX can use Genesect V\u2019s Techno Blast by copying the attack via Cross Fusion Strike and thus connect for 210 damage for just two Energy cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There should be multiple Genesect V cards on the Bench. This not only gives Mew VMAX backup options in case a Genesect V has to be sacrificed for whatever reason; it also enhances the power of Fusion Strike System, Genesect V\u2019s Ability that allows the player to draw cards until the number of cards in the player\u2019s hand equals the number of Fusion Strike Pok\u00e9mon the player has in play. Of course, Genesect V itself can attack with Techno Blast as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Path to the Peak, a Stadium card from Silver Lance [S6H], is a crucial supporting piece that simplifies counterplay against decks which would otherwise have the matchup advantage. Meloetta from Fusion Arts [S8]<\/a> shouldn\u2019t be overlooked either\u2014its Melodious Echo attack not only deals serious damage for just two Energy cards; it also serves as a crucial single-Prize decoy that can be sacrificed to protect the two main cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nWith this year’s Worlds almost here, only one question remains unanswered: who and what deck will be added to this hallowed list come the 18th of August, the day of the final? Well, there’s only one way to find out\u2014pull up a seat, tune in, root for your favorite players, and witness the unfolding of the next chapter in the history of the Pok\u00e9mon TCG tournament of all tournaments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the latest releases, breaking news, and exclusive interviews, stay tuned to the SNKRDUNK Magazine<\/a> and @snkrdunk<\/a> on Instagram. Explore the SNKRDUNK App<\/a> too and don\u2019t forget to use our welcome code from the banner below before making your first purchase. Additionally, if you would like to try a pair out, visit our stores<\/a> in Singapore and Japan!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nMore SNKRDUNK Features:<\/strong>
Three Gen 8 Pok\u00e9mon TCG Sets (Lost Abyss [S11], Incandescent Arcana [S11a], Paradigm Trigger [S12]) Have Just Been Reprinted\u2014Here Are Our Top Picks<\/a>
Don\u2019t Fall for Fakes\u2014Use These Methods to Determine If a Pok\u00e9mon TCG Card Is for Real<\/a>
TCG Throwback: Pok\u00e9mon TCG Split Earth\/Mysterious Mountains\/Skyridge<\/a>
The Best Eeveelution Cards Will Impress Pok\u00e9mon TCG Buyers Eight Days a Week<\/a>
[TCG Throwback] Yu-Gi-Oh TCG Stardust Overdrive<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Every year, thousands of Pok\u00e9mon TCG, Video Game Championship (VGC), Pok\u00e9mon Go, and Pok\u00e9mon UNITE players around the world converge on a single location for their chance to ascend to the pinnacle of the game\u2014the Pok\u00e9mon World Championships. Since the very first Pok\u00e9mon World Championships back in 2004, the biggest stage of the Pok\u00e9mon TCG […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":65,"featured_media":294736,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,43,20,18,49],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-294704","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-brands","category-collectibles","category-features","category-latest-news","category-tcg"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/294704"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/65"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=294704"}],"version-history":[{"count":23,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/294704\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":296480,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/294704\/revisions\/296480"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/294736"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=294704"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=294704"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=294704"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Player: Andrew Estrada (Canada)
Name: Emerald King<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAt the 2014 World Championships, this deck more than lived up to its title of Best Deck in Format (BDIF), sweeping the top three spots and featuring many times among the top-ranking players. The deck\u2019s two titular cards from Megalo Cannon [BW9] work in tandem. First, the player would attach a Plasma Energy, a Special Energy card from Plasma Gale [BW7], to a Benched Genesect ex to activate Red Signal, its Ability. Red Signal allows the player to switch the opponent\u2019s Active Pok\u00e9mon with a Benched Pok\u00e9mon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following this, the player can attack with Virizion ex\u2019s Emerald Slash attack which deals 50 damage but more importantly, enables two Grass Energy cards to be attached to a Benched Pok\u00e9mon\u2014such as Genesect ex. This would thus set up Genesect ex to attack with Megalo Cannon which inflicts 100 damage and 20 to an opposing Benched Pok\u00e9mon. However, if Genesect ex has G Booster from Megalo Cannon [BW9] attached, it can use the eponymous attack to strike for 200 damage even in the early game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another card important to this deck is Skyarrow Bridge from Psycho Drive [BW3] which reduces retreat costs, enabling the player to freely switch between the two core Pok\u00e9mon. It should also be noted that Virizion ex\u2019s Ability of Verdant Winds shields all Grass-type Pok\u00e9mon such as both of the deck\u2019s cores from Special Conditions. This made the deck an effective counter to Hypnotoxic Laser, a card from Plasma Gale [BW7] which was among the most common in that era\u2019s meta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gen 7 \u2013 Gardevoir GX Deck<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nYear: 2017
Player: Diego Cassiraga (Argentina)
Name: Infinite Force<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nEverything about this deck is built around readying its titular Pok\u00e9mon from Darkness that Consumes Light [SM3N] for combat. Getting things started is Brigette from Blue Shock [XY8], a Supporter card that fills up the player\u2019s Bench. Alolan Vulpix from Islands Await You [SM2K] serves the same purpose through its Beacon attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tapu Lele GX from Alolan Moonlight [SM2L] has the Wonder Tag Ability which allows the player to take any Supporter card from the deck\u2014such as Brigette. Finally, the Abyssal Hand Ability of Octillery from Blue Shock [XY8] serves as a major draw engine. With all this put together, the player shouldn\u2019t have much difficulty getting the cards needed for and setting up Gardevoir GX.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gardevoir GX itself is an absolute powerhouse. Its Infinite Force attack deals 30 damage for each Energy card attached between itself and the opposing Active Pok\u00e9mon. The attack\u2019s power can be further augmented by Secret Spring, Gardevoir GX\u2019s Ability which allows it to accumulate even more Fairy Energy cards, as well as Twilight-GX, its GX Attack which once per game, shuffles 10 discarded cards into the deck, thus allowing additional opportunities for further setup or powering up of Infinite Force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nGen 8 \u2013 Arceus VSTAR\/Flying Pikachu VMAX Deck<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nYear: 2022
Player: Ond\u0159ej \u0160kubal (Czechia)
Name: ADP<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAs a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, just one World Championship was held during Gen 8; however, the deck that won it all was no less formidable than its predecessors. With this deck, the idea is to get Arceus VSTAR from Star Birth [S9] into play as soon as possible. Not only does its Trinity Nova attack hit for a massive 200 damage; it also enables the player to attach three Energy cards across the player\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon V in any arrangement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Arceus VSTAR\u2019s Energy distribution is able to set up the deck\u2019s two other main attackers: Flying Pikachu VMAX from the 25th Anniversary Collection [S8a] and Hisuian Decidueye from Battle Region [S9a]. Flying Pikachu VMAX\u2019s Max Balloon attack deals 160 damage while also shielding it from damage from opposing Basic Pok\u00e9mon on the next turn, making it a viable counter against cards such as Regigigas from Time Gazer [S10D] and Miltank from Battle Region [S9a].<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hisuian Decidueye also serves as an effective counter for Miltank as well as mirror matchup decks due to its type advantage; Somersault Feathers is capable of one-shotting any opposing Arceus VSTAR. Star of Fortune, its VSTAR Power, can also be whipped out as an emergency draw engine if necessary. Finally, further assisting with card-drawing are Bibarel from Star Birth [S9] and Marnie from Shield [S1H]<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nGen 9 \u2013 Mew VMAX Deck<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nYear: 2023
Player: Vance Kelley (USA)
Name: Mew\u2019s Revenge<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThis deck solidified its spot as the BDIF by taking the title at the first World Championships of the ninth generation. This fast-paced deck is designed to pick up KO\u2019s on opposing Pok\u00e9mon in a hurry. The deck is built around two Pok\u00e9mon from Fusion Arts [S8]: the titular Mew VMAX and Genesect V. The player should start with Mew VMAX being Active and Genesect V being benched so that Mew VMAX can use Genesect V\u2019s Techno Blast by copying the attack via Cross Fusion Strike and thus connect for 210 damage for just two Energy cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There should be multiple Genesect V cards on the Bench. This not only gives Mew VMAX backup options in case a Genesect V has to be sacrificed for whatever reason; it also enhances the power of Fusion Strike System, Genesect V\u2019s Ability that allows the player to draw cards until the number of cards in the player\u2019s hand equals the number of Fusion Strike Pok\u00e9mon the player has in play. Of course, Genesect V itself can attack with Techno Blast as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Path to the Peak, a Stadium card from Silver Lance [S6H], is a crucial supporting piece that simplifies counterplay against decks which would otherwise have the matchup advantage. Meloetta from Fusion Arts [S8]<\/a> shouldn\u2019t be overlooked either\u2014its Melodious Echo attack not only deals serious damage for just two Energy cards; it also serves as a crucial single-Prize decoy that can be sacrificed to protect the two main cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nWith this year’s Worlds almost here, only one question remains unanswered: who and what deck will be added to this hallowed list come the 18th of August, the day of the final? Well, there’s only one way to find out\u2014pull up a seat, tune in, root for your favorite players, and witness the unfolding of the next chapter in the history of the Pok\u00e9mon TCG tournament of all tournaments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the latest releases, breaking news, and exclusive interviews, stay tuned to the SNKRDUNK Magazine<\/a> and @snkrdunk<\/a> on Instagram. Explore the SNKRDUNK App<\/a> too and don\u2019t forget to use our welcome code from the banner below before making your first purchase. Additionally, if you would like to try a pair out, visit our stores<\/a> in Singapore and Japan!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nMore SNKRDUNK Features:<\/strong>
Three Gen 8 Pok\u00e9mon TCG Sets (Lost Abyss [S11], Incandescent Arcana [S11a], Paradigm Trigger [S12]) Have Just Been Reprinted\u2014Here Are Our Top Picks<\/a>
Don\u2019t Fall for Fakes\u2014Use These Methods to Determine If a Pok\u00e9mon TCG Card Is for Real<\/a>
TCG Throwback: Pok\u00e9mon TCG Split Earth\/Mysterious Mountains\/Skyridge<\/a>
The Best Eeveelution Cards Will Impress Pok\u00e9mon TCG Buyers Eight Days a Week<\/a>
[TCG Throwback] Yu-Gi-Oh TCG Stardust Overdrive<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Every year, thousands of Pok\u00e9mon TCG, Video Game Championship (VGC), Pok\u00e9mon Go, and Pok\u00e9mon UNITE players around the world converge on a single location for their chance to ascend to the pinnacle of the game\u2014the Pok\u00e9mon World Championships. Since the very first Pok\u00e9mon World Championships back in 2004, the biggest stage of the Pok\u00e9mon TCG […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":65,"featured_media":294736,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,43,20,18,49],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-294704","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-brands","category-collectibles","category-features","category-latest-news","category-tcg"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/294704"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/65"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=294704"}],"version-history":[{"count":23,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/294704\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":296480,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/294704\/revisions\/296480"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/294736"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=294704"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=294704"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=294704"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Player: Diego Cassiraga (Argentina)
Name: Infinite Force<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nEverything about this deck is built around readying its titular Pok\u00e9mon from Darkness that Consumes Light [SM3N] for combat. Getting things started is Brigette from Blue Shock [XY8], a Supporter card that fills up the player\u2019s Bench. Alolan Vulpix from Islands Await You [SM2K] serves the same purpose through its Beacon attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tapu Lele GX from Alolan Moonlight [SM2L] has the Wonder Tag Ability which allows the player to take any Supporter card from the deck\u2014such as Brigette. Finally, the Abyssal Hand Ability of Octillery from Blue Shock [XY8] serves as a major draw engine. With all this put together, the player shouldn\u2019t have much difficulty getting the cards needed for and setting up Gardevoir GX.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gardevoir GX itself is an absolute powerhouse. Its Infinite Force attack deals 30 damage for each Energy card attached between itself and the opposing Active Pok\u00e9mon. The attack\u2019s power can be further augmented by Secret Spring, Gardevoir GX\u2019s Ability which allows it to accumulate even more Fairy Energy cards, as well as Twilight-GX, its GX Attack which once per game, shuffles 10 discarded cards into the deck, thus allowing additional opportunities for further setup or powering up of Infinite Force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gen 8 \u2013 Arceus VSTAR\/Flying Pikachu VMAX Deck<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nYear: 2022
Player: Ond\u0159ej \u0160kubal (Czechia)
Name: ADP<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAs a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, just one World Championship was held during Gen 8; however, the deck that won it all was no less formidable than its predecessors. With this deck, the idea is to get Arceus VSTAR from Star Birth [S9] into play as soon as possible. Not only does its Trinity Nova attack hit for a massive 200 damage; it also enables the player to attach three Energy cards across the player\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon V in any arrangement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Arceus VSTAR\u2019s Energy distribution is able to set up the deck\u2019s two other main attackers: Flying Pikachu VMAX from the 25th Anniversary Collection [S8a] and Hisuian Decidueye from Battle Region [S9a]. Flying Pikachu VMAX\u2019s Max Balloon attack deals 160 damage while also shielding it from damage from opposing Basic Pok\u00e9mon on the next turn, making it a viable counter against cards such as Regigigas from Time Gazer [S10D] and Miltank from Battle Region [S9a].<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hisuian Decidueye also serves as an effective counter for Miltank as well as mirror matchup decks due to its type advantage; Somersault Feathers is capable of one-shotting any opposing Arceus VSTAR. Star of Fortune, its VSTAR Power, can also be whipped out as an emergency draw engine if necessary. Finally, further assisting with card-drawing are Bibarel from Star Birth [S9] and Marnie from Shield [S1H]<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nGen 9 \u2013 Mew VMAX Deck<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nYear: 2023
Player: Vance Kelley (USA)
Name: Mew\u2019s Revenge<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThis deck solidified its spot as the BDIF by taking the title at the first World Championships of the ninth generation. This fast-paced deck is designed to pick up KO\u2019s on opposing Pok\u00e9mon in a hurry. The deck is built around two Pok\u00e9mon from Fusion Arts [S8]: the titular Mew VMAX and Genesect V. The player should start with Mew VMAX being Active and Genesect V being benched so that Mew VMAX can use Genesect V\u2019s Techno Blast by copying the attack via Cross Fusion Strike and thus connect for 210 damage for just two Energy cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There should be multiple Genesect V cards on the Bench. This not only gives Mew VMAX backup options in case a Genesect V has to be sacrificed for whatever reason; it also enhances the power of Fusion Strike System, Genesect V\u2019s Ability that allows the player to draw cards until the number of cards in the player\u2019s hand equals the number of Fusion Strike Pok\u00e9mon the player has in play. Of course, Genesect V itself can attack with Techno Blast as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Path to the Peak, a Stadium card from Silver Lance [S6H], is a crucial supporting piece that simplifies counterplay against decks which would otherwise have the matchup advantage. Meloetta from Fusion Arts [S8]<\/a> shouldn\u2019t be overlooked either\u2014its Melodious Echo attack not only deals serious damage for just two Energy cards; it also serves as a crucial single-Prize decoy that can be sacrificed to protect the two main cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nWith this year’s Worlds almost here, only one question remains unanswered: who and what deck will be added to this hallowed list come the 18th of August, the day of the final? Well, there’s only one way to find out\u2014pull up a seat, tune in, root for your favorite players, and witness the unfolding of the next chapter in the history of the Pok\u00e9mon TCG tournament of all tournaments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the latest releases, breaking news, and exclusive interviews, stay tuned to the SNKRDUNK Magazine<\/a> and @snkrdunk<\/a> on Instagram. Explore the SNKRDUNK App<\/a> too and don\u2019t forget to use our welcome code from the banner below before making your first purchase. Additionally, if you would like to try a pair out, visit our stores<\/a> in Singapore and Japan!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nMore SNKRDUNK Features:<\/strong>
Three Gen 8 Pok\u00e9mon TCG Sets (Lost Abyss [S11], Incandescent Arcana [S11a], Paradigm Trigger [S12]) Have Just Been Reprinted\u2014Here Are Our Top Picks<\/a>
Don\u2019t Fall for Fakes\u2014Use These Methods to Determine If a Pok\u00e9mon TCG Card Is for Real<\/a>
TCG Throwback: Pok\u00e9mon TCG Split Earth\/Mysterious Mountains\/Skyridge<\/a>
The Best Eeveelution Cards Will Impress Pok\u00e9mon TCG Buyers Eight Days a Week<\/a>
[TCG Throwback] Yu-Gi-Oh TCG Stardust Overdrive<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Every year, thousands of Pok\u00e9mon TCG, Video Game Championship (VGC), Pok\u00e9mon Go, and Pok\u00e9mon UNITE players around the world converge on a single location for their chance to ascend to the pinnacle of the game\u2014the Pok\u00e9mon World Championships. Since the very first Pok\u00e9mon World Championships back in 2004, the biggest stage of the Pok\u00e9mon TCG […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":65,"featured_media":294736,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,43,20,18,49],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-294704","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-brands","category-collectibles","category-features","category-latest-news","category-tcg"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/294704"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/65"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=294704"}],"version-history":[{"count":23,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/294704\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":296480,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/294704\/revisions\/296480"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/294736"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=294704"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=294704"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=294704"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Player: Ond\u0159ej \u0160kubal (Czechia)
Name: ADP<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAs a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, just one World Championship was held during Gen 8; however, the deck that won it all was no less formidable than its predecessors. With this deck, the idea is to get Arceus VSTAR from Star Birth [S9] into play as soon as possible. Not only does its Trinity Nova attack hit for a massive 200 damage; it also enables the player to attach three Energy cards across the player\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon V in any arrangement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Arceus VSTAR\u2019s Energy distribution is able to set up the deck\u2019s two other main attackers: Flying Pikachu VMAX from the 25th Anniversary Collection [S8a] and Hisuian Decidueye from Battle Region [S9a]. Flying Pikachu VMAX\u2019s Max Balloon attack deals 160 damage while also shielding it from damage from opposing Basic Pok\u00e9mon on the next turn, making it a viable counter against cards such as Regigigas from Time Gazer [S10D] and Miltank from Battle Region [S9a].<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hisuian Decidueye also serves as an effective counter for Miltank as well as mirror matchup decks due to its type advantage; Somersault Feathers is capable of one-shotting any opposing Arceus VSTAR. Star of Fortune, its VSTAR Power, can also be whipped out as an emergency draw engine if necessary. Finally, further assisting with card-drawing are Bibarel from Star Birth [S9] and Marnie from Shield [S1H]<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This deck solidified its spot as the BDIF by taking the title at the first World Championships of the ninth generation. This fast-paced deck is designed to pick up KO\u2019s on opposing Pok\u00e9mon in a hurry. The deck is built around two Pok\u00e9mon from Fusion Arts [S8]: the titular Mew VMAX and Genesect V. The player should start with Mew VMAX being Active and Genesect V being benched so that Mew VMAX can use Genesect V\u2019s Techno Blast by copying the attack via Cross Fusion Strike and thus connect for 210 damage for just two Energy cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There should be multiple Genesect V cards on the Bench. This not only gives Mew VMAX backup options in case a Genesect V has to be sacrificed for whatever reason; it also enhances the power of Fusion Strike System, Genesect V\u2019s Ability that allows the player to draw cards until the number of cards in the player\u2019s hand equals the number of Fusion Strike Pok\u00e9mon the player has in play. Of course, Genesect V itself can attack with Techno Blast as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Path to the Peak, a Stadium card from Silver Lance [S6H], is a crucial supporting piece that simplifies counterplay against decks which would otherwise have the matchup advantage. Meloetta from Fusion Arts [S8]<\/a> shouldn\u2019t be overlooked either\u2014its Melodious Echo attack not only deals serious damage for just two Energy cards; it also serves as a crucial single-Prize decoy that can be sacrificed to protect the two main cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With this year’s Worlds almost here, only one question remains unanswered: who and what deck will be added to this hallowed list come the 18th of August, the day of the final? Well, there’s only one way to find out\u2014pull up a seat, tune in, root for your favorite players, and witness the unfolding of the next chapter in the history of the Pok\u00e9mon TCG tournament of all tournaments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For the latest releases, breaking news, and exclusive interviews, stay tuned to the SNKRDUNK Magazine<\/a> and @snkrdunk<\/a> on Instagram. Explore the SNKRDUNK App<\/a> too and don\u2019t forget to use our welcome code from the banner below before making your first purchase. Additionally, if you would like to try a pair out, visit our stores<\/a> in Singapore and Japan!<\/p>\n\n\n\n More SNKRDUNK Features:<\/strong> Every year, thousands of Pok\u00e9mon TCG, Video Game Championship (VGC), Pok\u00e9mon Go, and Pok\u00e9mon UNITE players around the world converge on a single location for their chance to ascend to the pinnacle of the game\u2014the Pok\u00e9mon World Championships. Since the very first Pok\u00e9mon World Championships back in 2004, the biggest stage of the Pok\u00e9mon TCG […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":65,"featured_media":294736,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,43,20,18,49],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-294704","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-brands","category-collectibles","category-features","category-latest-news","category-tcg"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/294704"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/65"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=294704"}],"version-history":[{"count":23,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/294704\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":296480,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/294704\/revisions\/296480"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/294736"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=294704"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=294704"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=294704"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Gen 9 \u2013 Mew VMAX Deck<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Year: 2023
Player: Vance Kelley (USA)
Name: Mew\u2019s Revenge<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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