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If you have ever been to a Pokemon league, you've probably heard of Standard, Expanded, and Unlimited. Sanctioned tournaments usually use either Standard format or Expanded. What are the differences, and what are the advantages to each format? Each player tends to gravitate towards one or the other, and it's great that we have the option to choose where we play. Expanded ( sets Black and White to Sun and Moon) Pros  huge set of cards to work with, the sky is the limit with deck potential  It can be less costly to get decent cards from earlier sets out...

With the next rotation a few months out, the state of Pokemon TCG will be greatly affected with the loss of some great staples. Based on theory and no proof, I'm going to analyze a scenario in which Standard rotates and becomes Breakthrough to Guardians Rising. Sets Lost       Cards Lost I'm going to focus on 3 major cards that almost staples in every deck. Shaymin EX no other Pokemon in XY has the draw power, ease of use, and impact on the game like Shaymin EX does. But Pokemon TCG survived before and it will survive afterwards Replacements If...

Okay so technically I've listed 6 but don't knitpick so much. This week we are talking about the top 5 underrated and potentially game changing cards in standard format right now. Try tech swapping these seriously dangerous and possibly unexpected cards into your deck to take your game to the next level.    Olympia With the resurgence of Vileplume in recent major tournaments, being item locked with a Pokemon that has a high retreat cost, is a terrible feeling. Switches, Escape Ropes, and even float stones turn into dead cards. Without a way to turn off abilities, with Garbodor or...

Hey There Pokemon Fans This weeks Blog is a tag team effort between Professor Tom and The Frugal Dutchman himself Christian Kentie. We both had some insights on this topic that we wanted to share. This post is specifically written with aspiring Pokemon Professors in mind. Even if that isn't you take a read anyway, it may help you understand some of the local organizers better and may even inspire you to become a professor yourself or maybe give you an idea you can suggest to your local TO or Professor to take your Pokemon experience to the MAX!!!! The...

Have you ever had that moment, when you are stalled out, praying the next card you get will change the course of the game? That sinking ship feeling, where each turn is another nail in the coffin on your chances of winning. No energy, no bench, or some other dismal scenario. Don’t despair, there are lots of trainer cards out there that can fix this problem. When we build a deck, the first thing that comes to mind is the Pokemon we will use. Energy and draw support are usually the last things that come to mind. Be wary of your...