Need some help with my Metal\m/ deck

[pmarckoue]

Here are the cards I have:

Pokemon (23):
x1 Syther (Triumphant)
x1 Scizor Prime
x3 Ferroseed (EP)
x2 Ferrothorn (EP)
x4 Klink (BW)
x3 Klang (EP)
x2 Klinklang (BW)
x1 Klinklang (EP)
x3 Onix (Engery Healer one)
x3 Steelix Prime
x1 Palkia&Dialga LEGEND

Trainers, Supporters, Stadiums (18):
x1 Ruins of Alph
x2 Cheren
x2 Pkmn Collector
x2 Pkmn Catcher
x1 LEGEND Box
x1 Max Potion
x2 Elm's
x2 Interviewr's ?
x2 Energy Search
x2 Oak's
x2 Switch
x1 Energy Returner

Energies (19):
x4 Special Metal
x15 Metal

The idea is to pretty much use "Shift Gear" to move energies around the field. Steelix is the big hitter, using 2 energies to charge up for Gaia Crush, and using Shift Gear to move energies to him. Ferrothorn is used for Gyro Ball, which does 60 and switches pokemon for 3 energies. I have Scizor in there just in case someone wants to run T-tar and his special darks, with Scizor's body, it can't be touched. I've also noticed people running Magnezone decks, so using Alph Ruins will help with doing full damage to those darn electric pokemon. I really don't see a point in the LEGEND, so I will most likely take it out.

The problems I've noticed so far is that it takes some time to build, which is bad going against those darn Reshis. Also, energy costs for attacks and retreats are pretty high, once Steelix is knocked out quickly, I'm down 5 energies.

 

[donavannj]

I suggest running more Pokemon retrieval cards like Pokemon Collector and Pokemon Communication. Ditch the LEGEND. Also, your deck numbers don't match up with the required 60 cards.


And there's no Scyther from Triumphant? Which Undaunted Scyther are you using? 70 HP or 60 HP?

You may want to tech a Samurott in for those Reshis.

 

[pmarckoue]

Miscounted the supporters and what not, there's 20 of them, and 17 energies. 4 special and 13 metal.

Sorry, mixed the symbols up. I have the 60 HP scyther.

Which Samurott, and how much would you suggest I run?

 

[donavannj]

The Shell Armor Ability one that has Hydro Pump as an attack.

 

[pmarckoue]

Ah ok. I'll see how it works. Thanks for the advice

 

[donavannj]

Other than Samurott, Kyurem is worth a look as well.

 

[pmarckoue]

Outrage is always good. I'll have to try Kyurem when it comes out.

 

[donavannj]

Oh right it's not out yet.

Samurott is probably the most viable option still... that or you can splash in a Reshi so it can use outrage.

 

[pmarckoue]

I try to stay away from Reshi atm. It's got too much hype. Once people move to the next thing, then I'll probably use it for a surprise attack. But I'm sure by that time, people will know how to one-shot it lol

 

[donavannj]

People already know how to one shot it now. Why do you think it's so popular? It's one of its own best counters because it's so quick. ;)

 

[pmarckoue]

Of course I think Reshiram is amazing. Just wanna wait til the EX comes out.

 

[donavannj]

Reshiram is a beastly EX counter, particularly for Mewtwo EX, simply because it's so much faster. Reshiram will probably not fade away until it rotates out.

 

[pmarckoue]

Doing 150, with a 50/50 chance of hitting yourself, and no losing energies? I like those odds

 

[donavannj]

How many energy does it take, though? It's probably very energy intensive and a normal Reshi can probably be set up far faster than it.

 

[pmarckoue]

It takes 4 energies. 2 fire, 2 colorless. So, if "Double Colorless" is not rotated out, it wouldn't take too long as long as you can do that.

 

[marijo86]

It can be much stronger. I will give you my opinion in few days.

 

[pmarckoue]

Alright, can't wait to read it