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Why you NEED to upgrade the Charizard EX league battle deck - Pokemon TCG
The Charizard ex league battle deck is great value for money with some very good cards in it, but by itself it's not really that good. A lot of people suggest upgrading the deck with some cards that are going to no longer be playable after rotation in late march of 2025 though. And for new players it might seem a bit of a waste to invest in a deck, and then singles for something that may not be relevant anymore in a few months. So I figured I'd unbox the deck myself and show you why these upgrades are necessary for the charizard deck, and maybe give some little suggestions on alternatives (Terapagos and noctowl)
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So many Misplays at the last league cup of the year with Gardevoir EX [Surging Sparks]
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Another weekend another league cup, and once again, taking the trusty Gardevoir ex deck, although at this point, I may as well call it a Klefki deck since that was my crutch the entire day. Final (official) result was 1W-2L-1T, but in my head, had I played correctly, I could have maybe gone 2W-0L-2T, which honestly could have gotten me into top cut, but there's always next time!
The first Surging Sparks league cup recap with Gardevoir EX
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This weekend is the first time cards from Surging Sparks are legal for official Pokemon events, and there just so happened to be a league cup this weekend too! So as usual I decided to take my Gardevoir EX deck to the event and as expected from a local cup, there was some tough competition and we did get to encounter a new surging sparks deck!
Buying Pokemon TCG singles from my new favourite store
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So I was looking to buy some singles for a new deck I wanted to try out (Spread damage with frosslass/uxie/azelf) and while I was browsing I decided to treat myself!
My biggest issue with Banette Item lock - League Cup Recap
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This week I went to a league cup, it was really special because it was this shop's first league cup, and also the first time I got to try out Gardevoir Banette item lock at a (slightly) larger event! And at this cup, I learned a few things, about how I play, and the deck itself!
Is Item lock really that good? I tried out Banette Gardevoir at my local league!
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After getting inspired by watching Piper Lepine's Lousville regional performance at Baltimore, especially against Terapogos EX which is the deck I struggled against with regular Gardevoir, I tried out Banette/Gardy myself! This week was the first time I got to test it at a local league challenge, and unfortunately there are a lot of Palkia/Noir decks in my local shops. But there are 2 different...
Surging Sparks Build & Battle Kit opening as well as pre-release event (I got a GOLD CARD)!
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The new Pokemon TCG set, Surgins Sparks, is coming out in 2 weeks on November 8th, which means that today was the start of pre-release! I went and got myself a build and battle kit and played a few rounds at my local game shop. Going in I was hoping for a Latias EX special illustration rare, but I ended up getting something MUCH rarer! (although I'd still prefer the Latias)
I got AMAZING luck with my first packs of Shrouded Fable, Twilight Masquerade and Stellar Crown
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So I was planning on buying the Trainer's Toolkit 2024 for Pokemon TCG, but I realised a lot of the cards in the toolkit weren't really what I was looking for. So instead I bought singles! But since the toolkit was meant to come with some packs inside it, I figured I'd also buy them separately too, specifically a shrouded fable tin (to use as a dice holder), some twilight masquerade, and also s...
Gardevoir EX league battle deck PROVES ITSELF in First League Cup Battle!
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Last weekend I took part in my first league cup! It was quite a step up from the previous league challenge as the competition was a lot tougher, but I think the little upgrades I added to the Gardevoir EX league battle deck turned out pretty well! Next week I'll be opening up some sealed products and accessories I ordered for myself and the week after that is Surging Sparks pre-release! 0:00 - ...
Using a Gardevoir EX League battle deck at my first ever Pokemon TCG League challenge event
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Hey there and welcome to my first Pokemon TCG vlog! This time I'll be unboxing a Gardevoir EX League battle deck to take to a local League Challenge event the very next day! 0:00 - Gardevoir EX League battle deck unboxing 6:15 - My first league challenge results 13:30 - Opening Prize packs

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  • @Aidz117
    @Aidz117 5 годин тому

    can you could you make a vid on potential post rotation replacements

  • @jomiki98
    @jomiki98 16 годин тому

    also budew is coming and might make this deck a little slower

    • @wlwmlmwlwml
      @wlwmlmwlwml 15 годин тому

      a lot of stage 2 decks will use budew but then again most decks will be using budew so it’s not something that should discourage you from playing stage 2 decks

    • @fabbae215
      @fabbae215 12 годин тому

      run the colress + grand tree strat

  • @lobben85
    @lobben85 16 годин тому

    Bought this when it released last month as my first real deck in this game. Have got all the upgrades for it and I wasn't that concerned with rotation because the cards are really cheap compared to other tcgs. Sold 1 card from Star Wars Unlimited and got the money for all the upgrades 😜 Gonna bring it to my first league cup tomorrow 😊

    • @wlwmlmwlwml
      @wlwmlmwlwml 15 годин тому

      good luck on your cup 🔥

  • @katboi32
    @katboi32 8 днів тому

    Whats the news about the Lapras EX?

    • @ShanahaTCG
      @ShanahaTCG 18 годин тому

      There were some leaks at the time about some... unsavory lapras lore

  • @harrybrass734
    @harrybrass734 9 днів тому

    The deck looks really fun! I'm interested in the product but I'm worried about it becoming irrelevant in march in the set rotation, is it as bad as I think it is or will the deck still be usable in a few months?

    • @ShanahaTCG
      @ShanahaTCG 18 годин тому

      So the biggest thing that the deck loses is Kirlia, and to an extent, the Radiant Greninja too, which is how you can draw so many cards. Otherwise everything else in the deck will still be playable, it will definitely not be the same, but I don't think it will be "unusable" by any means. Because we might get some alternative options to replace Kirlia, we could also see new deck adjustments that do well even without the Kirlia and just try to go straight into gardevoir as soon as possible, and a lot of other very strong decks are actually completely rotating away (All the Vstar decks), so it's hard to know what decks Gardevoir would have to put up with. What's funny is that even before rotation, the upcoming set in January, prismatic evolutions adds a single new card called budew, which can attack for no energy and it prevents your opponent from using any item cards. This is out in Japan already and it made Gardevoir become the number 1 most popular deck right now since it helps you get some extra turns to setup while your opponent can't use any items, this is another example of the deck may be losing cards, but it could also get some nice new additions!

  • @otavioteodoroskineto9484
    @otavioteodoroskineto9484 9 днів тому

    How you find this cups?

    • @ShanahaTCG
      @ShanahaTCG 18 годин тому

      On the Play Pokemon website there's an event locator that lets you know about upcoming official events, otherwise I join the chat groups of local game shops too to stay updated

  • @bread-13
    @bread-13 10 днів тому

    Great to see someone getting into Pokémon! Hope you have as much fun as I do (or more!) playing the tcg and meeting new people!

  • @mikoan4767
    @mikoan4767 10 днів тому

    your luck is incredible! also you should keep the codes to yourself and train for tcg live on your computer!

    • @ShanahaTCG
      @ShanahaTCG 18 годин тому

      Way ahead of you! I've been playing TCG live and grinding some gems to craft the cards anyway, so I don't really have as much of a need for the codes and figured I'd let someone else use them!

    • @mikoan4767
      @mikoan4767 17 годин тому

      @@ShanahaTCG yo i recommend you trying the charizard league battle deck and buying the rest if the cards.

  • @ckplays4953
    @ckplays4953 11 днів тому

    I played 7 games with the Zard deck and almost every game I had misplays. Went against a wall deck that has Snorlax, Cornerstone Ogerpon, Penny and Pidgeot V. I felt so dead inside versus that

    • @ShanahaTCG
      @ShanahaTCG 10 днів тому

      Misplays are just part of learning the deck I suppose 😂 also damn, I'm so glad I haven't encountered stall just yet!

    • @ckplays4953
      @ckplays4953 10 днів тому

      @@ShanahaTCG went to another locals and guess what. Another wall deck. This time i was prepared but misplays and misconception cost me the game. 😗😗😗

  • @lessoolol
    @lessoolol 11 днів тому

    Have you tried using Rabsca in your Gardevoir deck? It's really helpful into the Regidrago and Dragapult matchups

    • @ShanahaTCG
      @ShanahaTCG 11 днів тому

      Ohhh rabsca is an interesting one, I know manaphy is the usual one but that of course rotates soon

  • @wlwmlmwlwml
    @wlwmlmwlwml 12 днів тому

    i also started with gardevoir and had many good games with it but it is good for yourself to improve as a player to play other decks as that gives you ways to play against those and other decks. at the moment i’m playing charizard and have done pretty well so i say try a few locals with zard and then decide if you want to take it to a challenge or cup

    • @ShanahaTCG
      @ShanahaTCG 11 днів тому

      Yeah for sure! Playing other decks also let's you understand their win cons and how to beat them too!

  • @GnarpArt
    @GnarpArt 12 днів тому

    liked and subbed❤

  • @MooncakePuff
    @MooncakePuff 12 днів тому

    2:12 if you had munkidori set up here, you could’ve just used that for game

    • @ShanahaTCG
      @ShanahaTCG 11 днів тому

      It was prized sadly 😭

  • @dylanpartridge6959
    @dylanpartridge6959 12 днів тому

    I started charizard. If your wanting to do good against regi drago maybe stick to the gardy lol. Much better matchup. Though Ive switched to the charizard terapagos variation and that matchup feels way stronger so take a look at that If you can ever get your hands on the league deck! Good luck and love the vids

    • @ShanahaTCG
      @ShanahaTCG 11 днів тому

      Yeah charizard being weak to grass is really scary with all the teal mask ogerpons running around, and miraidon picking up in popularity is also dangerous for the pidgeot too

  • @powerthepower1363
    @powerthepower1363 15 днів тому

    shanaha does tcg??

  • @c4rl0s_sus6
    @c4rl0s_sus6 17 днів тому

    Decklist please

    • @ShanahaTCG
      @ShanahaTCG 17 днів тому

      4 Ralts 4 Kirlia 2 Gardevoir ex 1 Drifloon 1 Scream tail 1 Klefki 1 Radiant Greninja 1 Fezandipiti ex 1 Munkidori 1 Spiritomb 4 Iono 2 Boss's Orders 2 Arven 2 Professor's Research 1 Professor Turo's Scenario 4 Buddy buddy poffin 3 Earthen Vessel 2 Nest Ball 2 Ultra ball 2 Rare Candy 1 Hisuian Heavy Ball 1 Night Stretcher 1 Super Rod 1 Counter Catcher 1 Technical Machine: Evolution 3 Bravery Charm 1 Hero's Cape 1 Artazon 1 Moonlit hill 7 Psychic energy 2 Darkness energy

  • @OdenGender
    @OdenGender 17 днів тому

    So happy to have stumbled across your channel!! I’m picking up the Gardevoir league deck, so this is the perfect channel for me!!

    • @ShanahaTCG
      @ShanahaTCG 17 днів тому

      Nice! I hope you have fun with the deck!

  • @fathimaahmed5124
    @fathimaahmed5124 18 днів тому

    Where do buy your Pokémon products from

  • @fathimaahmed5124
    @fathimaahmed5124 18 днів тому

    Where do u play your Pokémon at

    • @jakibib
      @jakibib 18 днів тому

      If you're looking for places to play Pokemon irl around you, search for Pokemon play! And there's a map that shows places around you where people play Pokemon

    • @ShanahaTCG
      @ShanahaTCG 17 днів тому

      At local game shops around my area

    • @fathimaahmed5124
      @fathimaahmed5124 3 дні тому

      @ShanahaTCG what's the name

  • @MadeInChina06
    @MadeInChina06 19 днів тому

    You are very… interesting I will be following and keeping up with you

  • @cabbageTCG
    @cabbageTCG 19 днів тому

    whats the updated list? preciate the vid :)

    • @ShanahaTCG
      @ShanahaTCG 18 днів тому

      Thanks! It's pretty much the Henry Chao lists but with Hero's Cape instead of Secret Box because it's the only Ace spec I have 😂 4 Ralts 4 Kirlia 2 Gardevoir ex 1 Drifloon 1 Scream tail 1 Klefki 1 Radiant Greninja 1 Fezandipiti ex 1 Munkidori 1 Spiritomb 4 Iono 2 Boss's Orders 2 Arven 2 Professor's Research 1 Professor Turo's Scenario 4 Buddy buddy poffin 3 Earthen Vessel 2 Nest Ball 2 Ultra ball 2 Rare Candy 1 Hisuian Heavy Ball 1 Night Stretcher 1 Super Rod 1 Counter Catcher 1 Technical Machine: Evolution 3 Bravery Charm 1 Hero's Cape 1 Artazon 1 Moonlit hill 7 Psychic energy 2 Darkness energy

    • @cabbageTCG
      @cabbageTCG 17 днів тому

      @@ShanahaTCG thank you for taking the time to respond!! list looks great. haven't seen spirittomb yet what's it for?

    • @ShanahaTCG
      @ShanahaTCG 17 днів тому

      It can shut off any pokemon V abilities, the main ones have been Rotom (to stop the draw 3) but the most important thing has been Lumineon in Lugia decks, it's saved me from getting Boss'ed more than once!

  • @thepokebros13
    @thepokebros13 19 днів тому

    Awesome video! Just won first at my locals this weekend with my gardivoir deck it was so fun

    • @ShanahaTCG
      @ShanahaTCG 18 днів тому

      Nice! Spread the good word of Gardy!

  • @dylanpartridge6959
    @dylanpartridge6959 19 днів тому

    Loving the content! Starting at basically the same time as you! Just went 2-3 at my local with a zard terapagos deck. Felt Decent. Not sure if it’s better than regular zard yet

    • @ShanahaTCG
      @ShanahaTCG 18 днів тому

      Nice! I know the terapagos can help early game where you can't setup a Zard and it can still hit decent damage, and that plus noctowl might be a nice way to make up for losing stuff like rotom and forest seal stone once rotation hits

  • @marvinslyslak
    @marvinslyslak 19 днів тому

    love your videos man, keep up!!

  • @ckplays4953
    @ckplays4953 24 дні тому

    Can feel how excited you are after the event. I also just ordered a League battle deck (a Chari EX one) too and plan to go for a local tourney. Been practicing with the deck on TCGL to get familiarize with it

    • @ShanahaTCG
      @ShanahaTCG 22 дні тому

      Nice! I'm also planning on trying out the Charizard deck sometime soon! Good luck for your locals!

    • @ckplays4953
      @ckplays4953 22 дні тому

      @@ShanahaTCG Its feels kinda scary tbh...hope I don't get steamrolled too much

  • @raymbar
    @raymbar 24 дні тому

    I ordered a league battle deck with dragonshield sleeves just a couple days ago so seeing this is wild LOL

  • @FreddybearOSRS
    @FreddybearOSRS 25 днів тому

    playing with yourself?

  • @dylanpartridge6959
    @dylanpartridge6959 26 днів тому

    awesome video! Just got the charizard league deck and my girlfriend got the gardy league deck. both just starting ourselves. Feels really cool to watch someone in the same situation!!! Keep up the videos!!!

  • @wanniesup
    @wanniesup Місяць тому

    Jesus loves us all

  • @diegocerezo563
    @diegocerezo563 Місяць тому

    I’m using the Henry chao list with a few modifications to match my style and I love to play with gardi I think even unflavored matches are not impossible

    • @ChiePet_
      @ChiePet_ 4 дні тому

      same same. i still do double-dori and 2 dark, but cresselia has no place in the list anymore and secret box is so useful.

  • @thepokebros13
    @thepokebros13 Місяць тому

    Sick video man!! Hope to see more keep it up

  • @donderbos88
    @donderbos88 Місяць тому

    I got one for my next tournament a few days ago… this video has been very helpful. Also you sound like a fellow South African

    • @ShanahaTCG
      @ShanahaTCG 27 днів тому

      Your ears do not deceive you! Always nice to see other South Africans out in the wild (on the internet)!

  • @tineye5100
    @tineye5100 Місяць тому

    Very new, and exactly what I’m about to do, but I’ve upgraded it a bit ahead of time.

  • @ThePokeSlavs
    @ThePokeSlavs Місяць тому

    Wish we had this kind of events where I live 💪 Awesome video

  • @ilovepeople-afnfa
    @ilovepeople-afnfa Місяць тому

    How will it perform post rotation??

    • @ShanahaTCG
      @ShanahaTCG Місяць тому

      It loses the Kirlia's which is a huge hit because IMO the ability to draw so many extra cards is a huge bonus for gardevoir, we'll have to wait and see if there is an alternative that comes around for it

  • @LaserMasterLevi
    @LaserMasterLevi 2 місяці тому

    This is what I did too! I recently went to a small fair and upgraded the deck a bunch, really recommend it, such a fun deck!

  • @slamphibian6736
    @slamphibian6736 2 місяці тому

    Hey, I'm gonna leave a comment to boost the algorithm! I think this is cool and I'm excited to follow you on this journey. I am also a big fan of the pokemonTCG but I play in Japan haha. (For context, I started writing this comment and hit the sub button before knowing you had another channel)

    • @ShanahaTCG
      @ShanahaTCG Місяць тому

      Wow! thanks a lot I appreciate it! I'm so jealous because I hear there are so many local events so lots of opportunities to play! Meanwhile here in South Africa there isn't much happening haha