Palafin ex Deck Analysis
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The palafin ex is a powerful addition to the TCG, making waves with its impressive stats and dynamic abilities. Here's an in-depth look at the key components and strategies of this deck.
palafin ex Overview
- Stage: Stage One
- Type: Water Pokemon
- Hit Points: 340
- Attack: Giga Impact (1 Water Energy, 250 damage, cannot be used next turn)
- Ability: Can only be put into play with Palin Zero to Hero ability
Zero to Hero Ability
The single prize stage one version of Palin, featuring the Zero to Hero ability, allows players to switch it from active to the bench. This enables grabbing a palafin ex from the deck, switching it with this Pokemon, and shuffling the regular Palin back into the deck.
Supporting Cards and Strategy
- Support Cards:
- Four switch cards
- Two jet energy
- Abracadabra's teleporter ability to shuffle itself back into the deck when in the active spot
- Additional Attacker: Single prize Palin (130 damage for one water energy, has self-damaging ability)
- Support Engine:
- Greninja
- 2-2 B Barel line (draws hand to five)
- Energy Management: One basic attack Finin for water energy management
- Supporters:
- Four IR
- Two Iono
- Two Judge
- One Kieran (ability to switch or give +30 damage to Pokemon's attack)
- A Spec Card: Prime Catcher (crucial for switching strategy)
- Equipment: Defiance Band (to hit 280 damage)
- Sustainability: Two Rescue Board for consistent play
Game Strategy
The primary strategy involves frequently switching Pokemon between active and bench positions to fully utilize the abilities of palafin ex and its supporting Pokemon. Utilizing Abra's ability to shuffle itself back into the deck, consistent energy management, and Judge supporters to disrupt the opponent's hand at crucial moments are key tactics.
Match Analysis: Future Hands
Against Future Hands, reaching a decent setup with the combination of iono for switches and water energy enables early and effective attacks. Ensuring to evolve to palafin ex and utilize Abra’s ability to shuffle back is critical. Prime Catcher was key for targeted attacks. Decisions to knock out specific opponent cards and utilizing support efficiently made a significant impact on match progress.
Match Analysis: Reggie Drago
During the Reggie Drago match, emphasizing evolving finnums early and effective resource management like Ultra Ball and Super Rod were important. Key tactical errors, like miscalculating damage potential and the correct use of tools like Rescue Board, were learning points, but still managing to secure a win demonstrated the deck's potential resilience and power.
Conclusion
The palafin ex deck offers potent attacks and strategic depth, although it can be clunky at times due to its reliance on specific combo plays and the delicate balance of managing evolving characters and maximizing their play. Adjustments and flexibility in support cards and consistent practice will make palafin ex a formidable choice in competitive play.
