Just pulled Umbreon from a pack!

My competitive deck that's been dominating locals - Full list and strategy!

I've been tweaking this deck for months, and it's finally performing consistently. Here's the complete breakdown.

Deck Strategy

Deck List (60 cards):

Pokemon (18):

  • 4x Basic attacker

  • 3x Evolution line

  • 3x Support Pokemon

  • 2x Tech options

  • 2x Draw support Pokemon

  • 4x Basic energy acceleration


Trainers (32):
  • 4x Professor's Research

  • 4x Boss's Orders

  • 4x Ultra Ball

  • 3x Switch

  • 3x Nest Ball

  • 4x Battle VIP Pass

  • 2x Pal Pad

  • 2x Air Balloon

  • 3x Stadium Card

  • 3x Tool Card


Energy (10):
  • 7x Basic Energy

  • 3x Special Energy


Deck Core

Strategy:
The goal is to set up quickly using Battle VIP Pass turn 1, then start applying pressure turn 2. The deck can take multiple paths to victory depending on the matchup.

Matchup Tips:

  • Against control: Prioritize aggression

  • Against aggro: Focus on trading efficiently

  • Against setup decks: Disrupt their bench


What deck are you currently playing? I'm always looking for new ideas!

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Minh Watanabe

My competitive deck that's been dominating locals - Full list and strategy!


I've been tweaking this deck for months, and it's finally performing consistently. Here's the complete breakdown.


![Deck Strategy](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/PokeAPI/sprites/master/sprites/pokemon/other/official-artwork/448.png)


**Deck List (60 cards):**


*Pokemon (18):*

- 4x Basic attacker

- 3x Evolution line

- 3x Support Pokemon

- 2x Tech options

- 2x Draw support Pokemon

- 4x Basic energy acceleration


*Trainers (32):*

- 4x Professor's Research

- 4x Boss's Orders

- 4x Ultra Ball

- 3x Switch

- 3x Nest Ball

- 4x Battle VIP Pass

- 2x Pal Pad

- 2x Air Balloon

- 3x Stadium Card

- 3x Tool Card


*Energy (10):*

- 7x Basic Energy

- 3x Special Energy


![Deck Core](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/PokeAPI/sprites/master/sprites/pokemon/other/official-artwork/94.png)


**Strategy:**

The goal is to set up quickly using Battle VIP Pass turn 1, then start applying pressure turn 2. The deck can take multiple paths to victory depending on the matchup.


**Matchup Tips:**

- Against control: Prioritize aggression

- Against aggro: Focus on trading efficiently

- Against setup decks: Disrupt their bench


What deck are you currently playing? I'm always looking for new ideas!

14 de dez. de 2025, 23:02
Noah Sato

This got me thinking about my own experience with Pokemon.

16 de dez. de 2025, 21:39
An

Great discussion topic! There's so much to unpack here.

16 de dez. de 2025, 21:40
Ava

I had a similar experience with Umbreon. It took me ages!

16 de dez. de 2025, 22:56
Quinn Garcia

Any tips for someone who's new to competitive battling?

16 de dez. de 2025, 22:57
Jin Miller

Finally, someone who gets it!

16 de dez. de 2025, 22:58
Mia Kim

This is exactly what I was thinking! Glad someone put it into words.

19 de dez. de 2025, 02:18
Phoenix

I'd also recommend checking out some YouTube tutorials on this topic.

19 de dez. de 2025, 02:21
Phoenix

Keep up the great work! Love seeing content like this on the forum.

19 de dez. de 2025, 02:21
Sakura

Thanks for sharing this! Really helpful information.

19 de dez. de 2025, 22:49
Isabella Wilson

Lucario is definitely one of my favorites too!

20 de dez. de 2025, 02:15
Quinn

Any tips for someone who's new to competitive battling?

20 de dez. de 2025, 02:16
Hana Li

This made my day. Thanks for posting!

20 de dez. de 2025, 02:19
Kenji Ito

Great post! I totally agree with this. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

20 de dez. de 2025, 12:17
Olivia Sato

This brings up a good point. What do others think about this?

20 de dez. de 2025, 22:35
Hana

Finally, someone who gets it!

20 de dez. de 2025, 22:36
Min

How long did this take you? I'm considering trying it myself.

20 de dez. de 2025, 22:37
Chen Yang

lol this is so relatable. Pokemon fans unite!

20 de dez. de 2025, 22:39
Chen Martinez

Has anyone tried this with a different approach? Curious to hear alternatives.

21 de dez. de 2025, 16:12
Chen Martinez

Has anyone tried this with a different approach? Curious to hear alternatives.

21 de dez. de 2025, 16:12

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