The Stuttgart Regionals were this weekend and provided a good look into how Paradox Rift is shaping the meta. I’ve been having a lot of fun with some of the new decks, and am very excited about the direction in which the meta is going. I’ll be going over the top five decks from the tournament, and leave links to the singles for those who want them.
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1. Lost Zard
Lost Box continues to be a strong contender, and I can see why. I have a lot of fun running the variants, and its general consistency makes it a solid choice for any occasion. Congratulations to Christian Fontenot for winning it all with his Radiant Charizard variant.
Pokémon (12)
4 Comfey LOR 79
2 Sableye LOR 70
2 Cramorant LOR 50
1 Radiant Charizard CRZ 20
1 Manaphy BRS 41
1 Jirachi PAR 126
1 Spiritomb PAL 89
Trainer (42)
4 Colress’s Experiment LOR 155
2 Raihan CRZ 140
2 Klara CRE 145
1 Roxanne ASR 150
4 Battle VIP Pass FST 225
4 Switch Cart ASR 154
4 Escape Rope BST 125
3 Nest Ball SVI 181
2 Fog Crystal CRE 140
2 Pokégear 3.0 SVI 186
2 Super Rod PAL 188
2 Lost Vacuum CRZ 135
2 Counter Catcher PAR 160
1 Hisuian Heavy Ball ASR 146
1 Mirage Gate LOR 163
1 Pal Pad SVI 182
2 Technical Machine: Devolution PAR 177
2 Beach Court SVI 167
1 Artazon PAL 171
Energy (6)
3 Psychic Energy 5
2 Fire Energy 2
1 Double Turbo Energy BRS 151
2. Miraidon ex
I’ve been using a variation of Maraidon ex on the ladder and have been enjoying it. The deck is quick, easy to learn, and forgiving of mistakes. If you are looking for an archetype to get you started in the competitive scene, this is a great place to start. Congratulations to Simon Tschan for taking it to 2nd!
Pokémon (15)
3 Miraidon ex SVI 81
2 Mareep EVS 54
2 Flaaffy EVS 55
2 Raikou V BRS 48
2 Iron Hands ex PAR 70
1 Raichu V BRS 45
1 Mew ex MEW 151
1 Squawkabilly ex PAL 169
1 Zapdos PGO 29
Trainer (31)
4 Professor’s Research SVI 189
3 Boss’s Orders PAL 172
2 Iono PAL 185
2 Judge SVI 176
4 Electric Generator SVI 170
4 Ultra Ball SVI 196
1 Nest Ball SVI 181
1 Switch SVI 194
1 Escape Rope BST 125
1 Switch Cart ASR 154
1 Lost Vacuum CRZ 135
2 Forest Seal Stone SIT 156
2 Bravery Charm PAL 173
2 Path to the Peak CRE 148
1 Beach Court SVI 167
Energy (14)
13 Lightning Energy 4
1 Double Turbo Energy BRS 151
3. LostTina
Not much more to say, Lost Box variants are consistent, and LostTina keeps showing up on top even with Jirachi in the format. Congratulations to Alberto Conti for third place!
Pokémon (14)
4 Comfey LOR 79
3 Giratina V LOR 130
3 Giratina VSTAR LOR 131
2 Sableye LOR 70
1 Cramorant LOR 50
1 Radiant Greninja ASR 46
Trainer (33)
4 Colress’s Experiment LOR 155
2 Boss’s Orders PAL 172
2 Roxanne ASR 150
2 Iono PAL 185
4 Mirage Gate LOR 163
4 Battle VIP Pass FST 225
4 Nest Ball SVI 181
4 Switch Cart ASR 154
2 Super Rod PAL 188
1 Counter Catcher PAR 160
4 Path to the Peak CRE 148
Energy (13)
4 Jet Energy PAL 190
4 Psychic Energy 5
3 Grass Energy 1
2 Water Energy 3
4. Lost Moon
Lost Box got a bit of flavor with Roaring Moon. I’ve been meaning to get around to using Roaring Moon, and this might be the way I do it. I am curious to see how Roaring Moon’s role in the format shifts with the meta. Congratulations to Kristian Hodas for making the top four!
Pokémon (12)
4 Comfey LOR 79
1 Cramorant LOR 50
1 Roaring Moon ex PAR 124
1 Iron Hands ex PAR 70
1 Galarian Moltres V CRE 97
1 Raikou V BRS 48
1 Tropius EVS 6
1 Minior PAR 99
1 Radiant Greninja ASR 46
Trainer (38)
4 Colress’s Experiment LOR 155
1 Boss’s Orders PAL 172
1 Raihan CRZ 140
1 Zinnia’s Resolve EVS 164
4 Mirage Gate LOR 163
4 Battle VIP Pass FST 225
4 Nest Ball SVI 181
4 Switch Cart ASR 154
3 Escape Rope BST 125
3 Super Rod PAL 188
2 Lost Vacuum CRZ 135
1 Counter Catcher PAR 160
1 Hisuian Heavy Ball ASR 146
2 Supereffective Glasses ASR 152
1 Forest Seal Stone SIT 156
2 Town Store OBF 196
Energy (10)
5 Darkness Energy 7
2 Lightning Energy 4
2 Grass Energy 1
1 Gift Energy LOR 171
5. Double Turbo Mew
Last but not least we have Double Turbo Mew. I love this archetype because it was the first competitive deck I ever put together. It is so much fun to play. There are a few counters in the format, but a good pilot can always overcome all the counters in the format. I played a different flavor of this deck, but it remains a spicy contender in the meta. Congratulations to Ethan Wilde for making the top five!
Pokémon (12)
4 Mew V CRZ 60
3 Mew VMAX FST 114
4 Genesect V FST 185
1 Luxray V ASR 50
Trainer (44)
3 Judge SVI 176
2 Boss’s Orders PAL 172
1 Iono PAL 185
4 Power Tablet FST 236
4 Battle VIP Pass FST 225
4 Ultra Ball SVI 196
4 Cram-o-matic FST 229
3 Lost Vacuum CRZ 135
3 Grabber MEW 162
2 Escape Rope BST 125
1 Switch SVI 194
1 Feather Ball ASR 141
1 Nest Ball SVI 181
1 Hisuian Heavy Ball ASR 146
1 Pal Pad SVI 182
3 Forest Seal Stone SIT 156
2 Box of Disaster LOR 154
1 Choice Belt PAL 176
3 Path to the Peak CRE 148
Energy (4)
4 Double Turbo Energy BRS 151