Pokemon TCG - Portland Masters Finals - Jon Eng (Giratina Lost Box) vs Sam Hough (Giratina Lost Box)
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The Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) is a collectible card game where players use decks of Pokémon cards to battle each other. The objective is to either knock out your opponent's Pokémon or collect all of your Prize cards by doing so. Each player has a deck of 60 cards that consists of Pokémon, Trainer cards (which have various effects), and Energy cards (used to power Pokémon's attacks). Players take turns drawing cards, attaching Energy, evolving their Pokémon, using Trainer cards for support, and attacking their opponent's Pokémon. The game involves strategic decision-making, deck building, and understanding the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon types to gain an advantage.
In Standard Format tournaments, players can only use cards from the most recent sets released by The Pokémon Company. These tournaments enforce specific rules regarding which sets and cards are legal for use. Decks must comply with the format's card pool, and players need to adhere to the rules outlined by the official Pokémon TCG rulebook. The Standard Format changes periodically, rotating out older sets to maintain a fresh and balanced competitive environment.
"Meta decks" refer to decks constructed with the most dominant and successful strategies in the current competitive environment. These decks often include a combination of powerful Pokémon, Trainer cards, and strategies that synergize well. Understanding the meta is crucial as it helps players anticipate opponents' decks and adapt their strategies accordingly. Energy acceleration, a key strategy in the game, involves quickly attaching Energy cards to Pokémon to enable stronger attacks or abilities earlier in the game. This acceleration is vital as it allows players to build momentum, control the pace of the game, and apply pressure to opponents, potentially securing a faster victory.
Several key strategies complement energy acceleration in the Pokémon TCG. Control decks focus on disrupting the opponent's strategies through card denial or manipulation, slowing down their setup. Aggressive decks aim to quickly power up and attack with high-damage output Pokémon, aiming for swift knockouts. Combo decks rely on intricate card interactions and combinations to create powerful, game-changing effects. Effective deck building and understanding the meta's prevalent strategies empower players to anticipate their opponents' moves, adapt their gameplay, and strive for success in Pokémon TCG tournaments.
biggest problem of the deck is that if you do one miss on deciding which card you do in the lost zone, then you are going to have big problems in late game (i play exactly jon eng`s deck), thank you for this video
Am I wrong or game 2 at 38:15 he couldn’t use the vstar attack because he only had 7 in lost zone
he used lost impact
Really good finals. Giritina is a good deck, I don't buy that it bricks any more than any other deck. Miraidon doesn't hit generators sometimes for example.
Yeah, mad respect to Giratina Lost Zone because it's been around a while and gotten results for a while too. That's not something every deck can do.
@MattShull yeah its pretty solid, but it can be tricky to play sometimes...like most lost zone decks lol. One of my personal favorites
It’s very hit or miss on how Giratina lost zone is played but it’s super well rounded. Its longevity is hard to argue with.
Every player seems like they have a compulsive disorder with touching there cards even when its not there turn
Seems like all the players do that I see on stream lol In the moment I feel like I do a bit of that too