The Emperor - Empoleon Legendary Treasures 83/113

[donavannj]

This week's card: Empoleon Legendary Treasures 83/113

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Rate, comment, and discuss!

 

[Profen]

I find it an interesting card, though idk if can at all be considered good. The only way this pokemon can score a OHKO is to be at 120 hp or below and facing a pokemon with 130 hp remaining. When you compare it to the other empoleon card from DEX, its obviously inferior.

The lack of diving draw makes a huge difference. Also the fact that it takes 3 energy to do 70 damage while the DEX empoleon only requires 1 water and it can hit up to 120. Its 2 energy 50 damage is even worse since i find DEX empoleon rarely hits below 60 during any point in a game.

As for the artwork, i do like it. Trubbish riding on an Empoleon is rather cute. I kind of wish this card was just a reprint of DEX empoleon. Seeing as the artwork is really the most appealing thing to me about this card.

 

[donavannj]

For competitive play, it really could use some work, like you say, Profen. For casual play, it's downright brilliant if you can get it out. I do agree with your assessment on the artwork. It's probably the best aspect of the card.

9/10 for casual play, 5/10 for competitive play, and 8/10 for the artwork.

 

[Squirrel]

Emporer's Strike is the coolest name ever; 10/10. The artwork is both badass and adorable; 10/10. Strong moves with relatively low energy requirements and potential to do incredible amounts of damage; 10/10. It's a freaking penguin; 10/10. If you haven't already guessed, this card gets 10/10 from me! I'm only a casual player so the factors listed above by Profen don't apply so much to me, but this is a favourite of mine.

 

[Fairy Tale~]

9/10 for casual play, 5/10 for competitive play, and 8/10 for the artwork.
Lets just say i agree with Donavannj