heres sum general guidelines for decks -
1) Run 3 evolutionary lines..MAX and thats only with a searcher. With decks without a searcher (Pidgeot Fire Red/Leaf Green, Magcargo Deoxys). 2 lines are great. Some decks even run 1 single line! ("Turn 2" Decks)
2) If your running 3 lines,
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