And not 1 card from the Neo sets... Which makes me think they'll do one of these but bases on the Neo sets, maybe adding a Shining pokemon to each deck... Exciting.
Normies come for the opening, real ones come here scratching their heads asking themselves how on earth Andrew managed to edit this entire hour-long video in one day
This was such an interesting video! I was totally expecting all three of these decks to just be the original starters theme type of deal, but to see them just be kind of a random bag of old and new made for a very interesting video! Love the content as always! Also to rally off of something that was said near the end, I highly agree that these decks really look super fun and are meant to be enjoyed. Shame this is a $400 product because I could have genuinely seen myself buying and enjoying this with friends if it wasn't so expensive.
This is such a weird product...as someone who only plays the game online, I would have loved to get something like this where I can immediately just plays some games irl...but not for this price unfortunately 😅 so thanks for this video, it will have to be enough 😂
Free retreat with W attach and not having to discard to attack is very nice. The main downsides are that it's slower to KO (OHKO 330HP without resistance = 9 W for Suicune, 6 W for Chien-Pao; 2HKO = 4 W Suicune, 3 W Chien-Pao) while having the same HP as Chien-Pao and a Lightning weakness, which is more relevant in the current meta than Chien-Pao's Metal weakness.
One of the guys that my locals use the randomizer and the counters against me. I opted not use the randomizer, because I jokingly said I know you have a shim under the table to make it get heads every time.
How cheap do the sleeves feel? What I'm mostly worried about is that the sleeves won't sufficiently protect the cards or will start splitting after a couple games. I only use ETB sleeves for stuff like prereleases because they split after only a couple games and I hope that these sleeves are a higher quality.
The sleeves feel similar to etb sleeves however I haven’t split one yet. They are definitely not great and you’ll want to replace them with higher quality sleeves like dragon shields.
I really enjoyed your videos your the whole reason why I got back in to playing the game and now all me and my son play is gym leader challenge so thank you
I really thought the gameplay would be a snooze BUT I actually thought it was fun! I like the retreating and juggling mons instead of repeated one hit KO’s!
Back during XY Era, built the SO a M Sceptile/Ariados deck that was pretty damn mean that focused around poisoning the opponents active and hitting with M Sceptile.
I'm one of the silly people that opened this and play it. I enjoy the nostalgia of it, and playing cards from all different eras at once. The decks are widely inconsistent (looking at you 2 fire energy fire deck) and make for some long set ups but I've had fun with it. But this thing definitely is only for a select few to actually play with, almost like an Identity crisis.
The I had an easy opportunity to buy this and the only reason I didn’t was the line on each card (except basic energy) that says that it can’t be used at official tournaments. I don’t really care about a lot of them, but there are tons of cards that are playable like ultra ball and vs seeker.
I was lucky enough to pull a base set charizard as a kid and it was even more lucky that I didn't like it! I battled a lot as a kid and the only reason my charizard is in good shape is because it's attack wasn't good. We didn't have sleeves as a kid and the cards I battled with are now in extremely loved (and absolutely atrocious) condition
I really liked this because its kinda like classic tcg from 1999 and like how its so different, like for 3 energy only does like 40dmg, crazy just compared to today.
I wish they would come out with a new series of gym heroes or gym challenge. Although I knew who the leaders were it gave me more appreciation for the game. If they would pick up at Johto that would be awesome but it's just a dream. lol
This is actually such a sweet set for $400 when you compare it to Magic 30th edition, which was a small cardboard box with 4 packs of proxies of the original set for $1000.
@TrickyGym 😂 you're not wrong, they definitely aren't very progressive with their game. It's hard to fathom a worse product than what Magic 30 ended up being, especially knowing that people actually would have paid 1k for it if it were somewhat like this pokemon release.
I really want 4-8 of each of the original set of Base, Jungle, fossil just to play these original decks! Dont care if they are reprints or not just want to play some classic! Wish i could get this.....
great video! was wondering, has anyone thought of upgrading these decks with only cards from this set? multiple copies of zard, blastoise, electrode, scyther etc for more competitive play? think this will be fun and singles are available online. or if there are deck lists with upgraded versions of this online it would be awesome.
I dont understand how you can play Pokemon Powers and Abilities in the same deck? How does that work? Also since the new Comp Search is classified as a regular Item not a ACE SPEC what does it mean for that card in GLC?
Abilities, pokebodys and pokemon powers are all different and just work side by side. Foreinstance, garbodor’s garbotoxin ability doesn’t shut down poke powers
As a yugioh player it’s so odd hearing 2 people talk to each other as they play. Usually they play like robots (only talking to resolve effects or explain rulings), then talk after the match.
Now I'm even more confused with what's the point with this, or how they even marketed it. The previews had me believing this was an expensive nostalgia trip through the early tcg era. I can only imagine the buyer's remorse of someone who bought it with this in mind. Also can;t get over how needlessly decedent it is.
And I'm baffled how they expect you to fit the old and new cards together without addressing the powercreep that basically renders the nostalgic cards useless. So you got a trainer that boosts the damage by 100, Raichu still yeets everything pre black and white with only 3 energy, and getting the ex cards out first is basically game over for the other player.
In the games I've played this things have there own weird meta where you rush to get the EXs or later cards and use the older cards as ur supports. They definitely have an identity crisis product here. I still have fun, but probably because I never cam at it with a serious stance whatsoever.
@andrewmahone - if I mailed you a nice pocket knife, would you be willing to use it to open your product? Seems like a necessary essential. Love your videos, keep making great content.
If there’s anything about this product that blows me away, it’s how much crossover between eras there is.
And not 1 card from the Neo sets... Which makes me think they'll do one of these but bases on the Neo sets, maybe adding a Shining pokemon to each deck... Exciting.
Normies come for the opening, real ones come here scratching their heads asking themselves how on earth Andrew managed to edit this entire hour-long video in one day
Awesome to see someone else actually play these decks!
This was such an interesting video! I was totally expecting all three of these decks to just be the original starters theme type of deal, but to see them just be kind of a random bag of old and new made for a very interesting video! Love the content as always!
Also to rally off of something that was said near the end, I highly agree that these decks really look super fun and are meant to be enjoyed. Shame this is a $400 product because I could have genuinely seen myself buying and enjoying this with friends if it wasn't so expensive.
For $200 this was an easy buy. My wife and i play it together.
This is such a weird product...as someone who only plays the game online, I would have loved to get something like this where I can immediately just plays some games irl...but not for this price unfortunately 😅 so thanks for this video, it will have to be enough 😂
that Suicune ex could've been a neat lil attacker for Baxcalibur to power up, but alas, some things weren't meant to be
Well the cards are coming in another product sometime in February, so maybe we will get playable ex's? We can hope anyway.
@@turboswimI hope there’s an easy (easier) way to get those basic energy cards, as well as there being some for every type. They look amazing!
Free retreat with W attach and not having to discard to attack is very nice. The main downsides are that it's slower to KO (OHKO 330HP without resistance = 9 W for Suicune, 6 W for Chien-Pao; 2HKO = 4 W Suicune, 3 W Chien-Pao) while having the same HP as Chien-Pao and a Lightning weakness, which is more relevant in the current meta than Chien-Pao's Metal weakness.
Ah the joys of if being able to write this off as a job expense. Lol
One of the guys that my locals use the randomizer and the counters against me. I opted not use the randomizer, because I jokingly said I know you have a shim under the table to make it get heads every time.
How cheap do the sleeves feel? What I'm mostly worried about is that the sleeves won't sufficiently protect the cards or will start splitting after a couple games. I only use ETB sleeves for stuff like prereleases because they split after only a couple games and I hope that these sleeves are a higher quality.
The sleeves feel similar to etb sleeves however I haven’t split one yet. They are definitely not great and you’ll want to replace them with higher quality sleeves like dragon shields.
Always got to keep your eyes peeled. You’ll post a video at anytime of day. I like the surprises.
That’s right. I always figure it’s ideal viewing time for somebody out there yfm
I really enjoyed your videos your the whole reason why I got back in to playing the game and now all me and my son play is gym leader challenge so thank you
That’s so awesome to hear!! Glad you’re having fun!
I really thought the gameplay would be a snooze BUT I actually thought it was fun! I like the retreating and juggling mons instead of repeated one hit KO’s!
I so hope they print a budget version of this. Just make ‘em all non-holo and charge like worlds deck price per deck. I just want da cards ;((
Back during XY Era, built the SO a M Sceptile/Ariados deck that was pretty damn mean that focused around poisoning the opponents active and hitting with M Sceptile.
I'm one of the silly people that opened this and play it. I enjoy the nostalgia of it, and playing cards from all different eras at once. The decks are widely inconsistent (looking at you 2 fire energy fire deck) and make for some long set ups but I've had fun with it. But this thing definitely is only for a select few to actually play with, almost like an Identity crisis.
The I had an easy opportunity to buy this and the only reason I didn’t was the line on each card (except basic energy) that says that it can’t be used at official tournaments. I don’t really care about a lot of them, but there are tons of cards that are playable like ultra ball and vs seeker.
I was lucky enough to pull a base set charizard as a kid and it was even more lucky that I didn't like it! I battled a lot as a kid and the only reason my charizard is in good shape is because it's attack wasn't good. We didn't have sleeves as a kid and the cards I battled with are now in extremely loved (and absolutely atrocious) condition
That randomizer does not look very random
I really liked this because its kinda like classic tcg from 1999 and like how its so different, like for 3 energy only does like 40dmg, crazy just compared to today.
I wish they would come out with a new series of gym heroes or gym challenge. Although I knew who the leaders were it gave me more appreciation for the game. If they would pick up at Johto that would be awesome but it's just a dream. lol
Technically Japan had gym leader cards for the Johto leaders in the VS series.
@@nekomarulupin I'll have to look into that
Every single card out of this box was absolutely stunning with that Holo pattern
Gotta love the classics. Also sad that Switch is the only classic still around
That Mr Mime is cracked xD
this is great content, love the gameplay
Thanks!! Glad you’re digging it :)
I wish MTG would release something like this
This is actually such a sweet set for $400 when you compare it to Magic 30th edition, which was a small cardboard box with 4 packs of proxies of the original set for $1000.
Anything looks good compared to MTG to be fair but this perspective definitely helps
@TrickyGym 😂 you're not wrong, they definitely aren't very progressive with their game. It's hard to fathom a worse product than what Magic 30 ended up being, especially knowing that people actually would have paid 1k for it if it were somewhat like this pokemon release.
I wonder how much of a discount there will be on this before it sells out and goes up in price lmao
I really want 4-8 of each of the original set of Base, Jungle, fossil just to play these original decks! Dont care if they are reprints or not just want to play some classic! Wish i could get this.....
Love it! Need a card with mimes ability in standard. Will the decks fit in the deck box if double sleeved with dragon shield?
great video! was wondering, has anyone thought of upgrading these decks with only cards from this set? multiple copies of zard, blastoise, electrode, scyther etc for more competitive play? think this will be fun and singles are available online. or if there are deck lists with upgraded versions of this online it would be awesome.
asking because i recently bought set and thought it would be fun to make upgrades!
Very cool. Glad I found someone who played this.
Speaking of cubes, Did you ever update the one you posted to youtube a few years ago or build another?
Does venasaur bakstoise and charizard come in all boxes ?
I dont understand how you can play Pokemon Powers and Abilities in the same deck? How does that work? Also since the new Comp Search is classified as a regular Item not a ACE SPEC what does it mean for that card in GLC?
Neverminded about Computer Search but I'm still curious about my first question.
Abilities, pokebodys and pokemon powers are all different and just work side by side. Foreinstance, garbodor’s garbotoxin ability doesn’t shut down poke powers
Of only we got the cool golden borders that Japan got. 😢
Devastating 🥲
Is this the only way to obtain the Suicune EX? It looks awesome.
Bought one of the red sweaters and went to a holiday party, so many people asked me to kiss them!
Kinda saddened that they didn't use the classic switch
As a yugioh player it’s so odd hearing 2 people talk to each other as they play. Usually they play like robots (only talking to resolve effects or explain rulings), then talk after the match.
This product makes me wish that they would print a 1999 Volume 5 2 player starter deck set, or 2004 BLS vs CED Decks to play with friends
This video deserved a like and a comment. Cheers!
Great. Thanks a lot Mahone. I didn't want to buy it, and now i do. GREAT.
Are the sleeves better than dragon shield sleeves?
Absolutely not
@@TrickyGym thank you for the fast reply sir. You da best!
Yeah I can second that. They are somewhat nicer versions of the standard ETB versions, but no where near a DS.
Looks pretty good
For $400 i would like to be able to play what I can legally
Love the content Andrew! Never stop with these awesome videos ❤
Mr.Mime is sooooo broken in this format.
Did the Fire Deck not have a Clefairy?
I prized it
How come the cards like ultra ball are not legal for tournament play?
Dunno 🤷♂️
@@TrickyGym Hmmmmm, welp, there goes my hope of using classic cards in my decks lol.
Ah, yes, selling a product for a kidney and then refusing people the right to I use it at official events. That’s so stupid.
Now I'm even more confused with what's the point with this, or how they even marketed it. The previews had me believing this was an expensive nostalgia trip through the early tcg era. I can only imagine the buyer's remorse of someone who bought it with this in mind. Also can;t get over how needlessly decedent it is.
And I'm baffled how they expect you to fit the old and new cards together without addressing the powercreep that basically renders the nostalgic cards useless. So you got a trainer that boosts the damage by 100, Raichu still yeets everything pre black and white with only 3 energy, and getting the ex cards out first is basically game over for the other player.
Yep!
In the games I've played this things have there own weird meta where you rush to get the EXs or later cards and use the older cards as ur supports. They definitely have an identity crisis product here. I still have fun, but probably because I never cam at it with a serious stance whatsoever.
get the battle academy
@andrewmahone - if I mailed you a nice pocket knife, would you be willing to use it to open your product? Seems like a necessary essential.
Love your videos, keep making great content.
Yes I would! LOL. I have been using my keys and fingernails for so long 😭
??? Send to: Full Grip Games ATTN: Andrew Mahone 121 E Market St, Akron, OH 44308 ???
Cool product but way too expensive imo
I don't care how fancy the foil is
This definitely is not worth the price
Could they just.. quit screwing around and re-release the decks alone? For a regular price.
$400 and cannot play the cards? Just wow 😒
SECOND!
First
Why is this playlist filled with crap from after 2001?
its nice to see a product vid where the whole product isnt written off for one ding on the charizard