While we are still seeing a few familiar faces in the meta, the Sacramento regionals saw a couple of new archetypes shacking up the meta. I’ve collected the top deck list for each archetype. I’ll leave links for those who want to build them. These will be affiliate links, but I’ve been using TCG Player since before I became an affiliate because it is a great place for singles and sealed products. If you enjoy these updates, make sure you like, comment, subscribe, and share this with your friends!
1. Lugia VSTAR
Lugia VSTAR is one of those decks that always gets brought up as a strong contender for competitive play, but that hasn’t seen success until Sacramento. Congratulations to Alexander Flatos for piloting this deck to first place! This is one of those decks I’ve been meaning to try, but haven’t gotten around to.
Pokémon (19)
4 Archeops SIT 147
3 Lugia V SIT 138
3 Lugia VSTAR SIT 139
3 Snorlax LOR 143
2 Lumineon V BRS 40
1 Drapion V LOR 118
1 Mew ex MEW 151
1 Luxray PAL 71
1 Wyrdeer V ASR 134
2. Arceus
2nd place went to an interesting Arceus deck with a splash of Gyarados VMAX that I am sure many are going to want to try. Congratulations to Niccolo Abate for piloting this very neat deck and placing 2nd at regionals.
Pokémon (15)
4 Arceus V BRS 122
3 Arceus VSTAR BRS 123
2 Bidoof CRZ 111
2 Bibarel BRS 121
1 Slaking V PGO 58
1 Gyarados V EVS 28
1 Gyarados VMAX EVS 29
1 Radiant Greninja ASR 46
Trainer (31)
3 Judge SVI 176
2 Iono PAL 185
2 Melony CRE 146
2 Boss’s Orders PAL 172
1 Serena SIT 164
1 Cheren’s Care BRS 134
4 Ultra Ball SVI 196
4 Nest Ball SVI 181
1 Hisuian Heavy Ball ASR 146
1 Switch SVI 194
1 Escape Rope BST 125
1 Lost Vacuum CRZ 135
1 Pal Pad SVI 182
1 Choice Belt PAL 176
1 Defiance Band SVI 169
1 Vengeful Punch OBF 197
4 Path to the Peak CRE 148
Energy (14)
8 Water Energy 3
3 Double Turbo Energy BRS 151
2 V Guard Energy SIT 169
1 Jet Energy PAL 190
3. Lost Box
Lost Box continues to see consistent success in the meta. Congratulations to Sawyer Melban for making it to 3rd place!
Pokémon (12)
4 Comfey LOR 79
2 Sableye LOR 70
1 Cramorant LOR 50
1 Radiant Greninja ASR 46
1 Kyogre CEL 3
1 Dragonite V PR-SW 154
1 Manaphy BRS 41
1 Raikou V BRS 48
Trainer (37)
4 Colress’s Experiment LOR 155
1 Roxanne ASR 150
4 Battle VIP Pass FST 225
4 Mirage Gate LOR 163
4 Switch Cart ASR 154
4 Escape Rope BST 125
4 Super Rod PAL 188
3 Nest Ball SVI 181
2 Lost Vacuum CRZ 135
1 Hisuian Heavy Ball ASR 146
1 Echoing Horn CRE 136
1 Energy Recycler BST 124
2 Forest Seal Stone SIT 156
1 PokéStop PGO 68
1 Artazon PAL 171
Energy (11)
5 Water Energy 3
3 Lightning Energy 4
3 Psychic Energy 5
4. Gardevoir EX
5th place went to what is still my favorite deck in the meta, Gardevoir EX. Congradulation to Ryan Harris for piloting the deck to a top spot!
Pokémon (18)
4 Ralts ASR 60
3 Kirlia SIT 68
1 Kirlia CRE 60
2 Gardevoir ex SVI 86
2 Gardevoir CRE 61
1 Zacian V CEL 16
1 Mew ex MEW 151
1 Cresselia LOR 74
1 Mew CEL 11
1 Radiant Greninja ASR 46
1 Manaphy BRS 41
1 Spiritomb PAL 89
Trainer (30)
4 Iono PAL 185
2 Boss’s Orders PAL 172
2 Worker SIT 167
4 Battle VIP Pass FST 225
4 Level Ball BST 129
4 Ultra Ball SVI 196
4 Fog Crystal CRE 140
2 Rare Candy SVI 191
2 Super Rod PAL 188
2 Collapsed Stadium BRS 137
Energy (12)
10 Psychic Energy 5
2 Reversal Energy PAL 192
5. Miraidon
Maraidon continues to perform well in the shifting meta. This is a solid deck for those of you who want to get started. Congratulations to Cory Laffiton on his 11th-place win.
Pokémon (14)
3 Miraidon ex SVI 81
2 Mareep EVS 54
2 Flaaffy EVS 55
2 Raikou V BRS 48
2 Raichu V BRS 45
1 Squawkabilly ex PAL 169
1 Flying Pikachu V CEL 6
1 Zapdos PGO 29
Trainer (32)
4 Professor’s Research SVI 189
3 Boss’s Orders PAL 172
1 Arven OBF 186
2 Judge SVI 176
2 Iono PAL 185
4 Electric Generator SVI 170
3 Ultra Ball SVI 196
2 Switch Cart ASR 154
2 Nest Ball SVI 181
2 Bravery Charm PAL 173
1 Forest Seal Stone SIT 156
3 Path to the Peak CRE 148
2 Escape Rope BST 125
1 Collapsed Stadium BRS 137
Energy (14)
14 Lightning Energy 4