Life has been a little crazy lately, but I think I’ve managed to get back on schedule. The Liverpool regionals were this weekend, and it was nice to see how the format is shifting. Lost Box continues to demonstrate its prominence in the format, but Charizard Ex and Snorlax Stall are steadily carving out their place in the format. I am interested in seeing what the meta ends up being at worlds, but for now, let’s look at the top five archetypes in the meta.
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1. Mew VMAX
Mew VMAX will always have a special place in my heart because it was the first meta deck I ever made. It is such a strong deck, especially in the right hands. It’s quick, it hits hard, but it does have a high risk. Not the most beginner-friendly deck, but it is the easiest to build and the most rewarding. Congratulations to Fabrizio Inga Silva for first place!
Pokémon (11)
4 Mew V CRZ 60
3 Mew VMAX FST 114
4 Genesect V FST 185
Trainer (43)
3 Judge SVI 176
2 Boss’s Orders PAL 172
1 Iono PAL 185
1 Elesa’s Sparkle FST 233
4 Power Tablet FST 236
4 Battle VIP Pass FST 225
4 Ultra Ball SVI 196
4 Lost Vacuum CRZ 135
3 Cram-o-matic FST 229
2 Switch SVI 194
1 Escape Rope BST 125
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
1 Lost City LOR 161
Energy (6)
4 Double Turbo Energy BRS 151
2 Fusion Strike Energy FST 244
2. LostTina
To no one’s surprise, LostTina continues to show up strong! This archetype is solid for good reason. You have a decent draw, some awesome early game pressure, and great late game power. Just fill up your lost zone and get to work. Congratulations to Brent Tonisson for 2nd 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 (32)
4 Colress’s Experiment LOR 155
2 Boss’s Orders PAL 172
2 Roxanne ASR 150
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
2 Counter Catcher PAR
4 Path to the Peak CRE 148
Energy (14)
4 Jet Energy PAL 190
4 Psychic Energy 5
3 Grass Energy 1
3 Water Energy 3
3. LostZard
LostZard was actually the lost zone deck I was running and I had a lot of fun with the deck. This deck has some cool tools I am definitely thinking of trying. Congratulations to Brennan Kamerman for top 3!
Pokémon (14)
4 Comfey LOR 79
2 Cramorant LOR 50
2 Sableye LOR 70
1 Manaphy BRS 41
1 Jirachi PAR 126
1 Radiant Charizard CRZ 20
1 Roaring Moon ex PAR 124
1 Radiant Charizard CRZ 20
1 Mawile LOR 71
Trainer (37)
4 Colress’s Experiment LOR 155
2 Klara CRE 145
1 Roxanne ASR 150
1 Boss’s Orders PAL 172
4 Battle VIP Pass FST 225
4 Nest Ball SVI 181
4 Mirage Gate LOR 163
4 Switch Cart ASR 154
2 Super Rod PAL 188
2 Counter Catcher PAR
2 Escape Rope BST 125
1 Hisuian Heavy Ball ASR 146
1 Lost Vacuum CRZ 135
1 Switch SVI 194
1 Forest Seal Stone SIT 156
2 Beach Court SVI 167
1 Artazon PAL 171
Energy (9)
4 Darkness Energy 7
2 Fire Energy 2
2 Psychic Energy 5
1 Jet Energy PAL 190
4. Snorlax Stall
I know there is a lot of hate for this deck, but it is a legitimate way to play the game and it is seeing results. I don’t think it is the best deck in the format, but if you like the slow ramp of this control deck, who am I to stop you. This deck does a lot of neat and annoying things, but it isn’t broken or unbeatable. Congratulations to Niklaus Christen for 4th place!
Pokémon (7)
4 Snorlax PGO 55
1 Rotom V CRZ 45
1 Pidgeot V LOR 137
1 Mimikyu PAL 97
Trainer (53)
2 Arven OBF 186
2 Penny SVI 183
2 Erika’s Invitation MEW 160
2 Miss Fortune Sisters LOR 164
1 Boss’s Orders PAL 172
1 Iono PAL 185
1 Sidney FST 241
1 Giacomo PAL 182
1 Peonia CRE 149
1 Cyllene ASR 138
1 Team Yell’s Cheer BRS 149
4 Counter Catcher PAR
4 Nest Ball SVI 181
4 Pokégear 3.0 SVI 186
4 Crossceiver FST 231
4 Cram-o-matic FST 229
3 Pokémon Catcher SVI 187
2 Pal Pad SVI 182
1 Echoing Horn CRE 136
1 Battle VIP Pass FST 225
1 Hisuian Heavy Ball ASR 146
1 Egg Incubator PGO 66
1 Super Rod PAL 188
1 Switch Cart ASR 154
1 Escape Rope BST 125
2 Bravery Charm PAL 173
4 PokéStop PGO 68
Energy (0)
5. Charizard ex
Last but not least we have Charizard ex. Love it or hate it, this deck has found its place in the format and it is here to stay. It is a solid deck, easy to pick up, and nasty to deal with. What’s important to note is the deck isn’t unbeatable, none of the decks in the format are, which is great sign for the health of the meta. Congratulations to Laurens Van Brecht on 5th place!
Pokémon (18)
2 Charmander PAF 7
1 Charmander OBF 26
1 Charmander PR-SV 47
1 Charmeleon MEW 5
3 Charizard ex PAF 54
2 Pidgeot ex OBF 164
2 Pidgey MEW 16
1 Rotom V CRZ 45
1 Lumineon V BRS 40
1 Radiant Charizard CRZ 20
1 Jirachi PAR 126
1 Manaphy BRS 41
1 Mew CEL 11
Trainer (36)
4 Arven OBF 186
3 Iono PAL 185
3 Boss’s Orders PAL 172
1 Professor’s Research SVI 189
4 Battle VIP Pass FST 225
4 Ultra Ball SVI 196
4 Rare Candy SVI 191
2 Super Rod PAL 188
2 Lost Vacuum CRZ 135
1 Counter Catcher PAR
1 Nest Ball SVI 181
1 Switch SVI 194
2 Technical Machine: Devolution PAR 177
1 Choice Belt PAL 176
1 Forest Seal Stone SIT 156
1 Collapsed Stadium BRS 137
1 Artazon PAL 171
Energy (6)
6 Fire Energy 2