I feel like a mechanic that needs multiple dedicated cards to make it worthwhile is a flawed mechanic. And I say that as someone who enjoys Ritual decks in Yu-Gi-Oh.
Mega Diance made top 32 at a regionals in 2016 and I think it saw some sparse placings in expanded regionals after that. Definitely better than it's remembered, IMO.
Hats off to Mega Kangaskhan for being the only one of the seven Megas that never got a Spirit Link to not be on this list! I suppose seeing some use in early XY as the only "usable" mega before Spirit Links got introduced kept it well out of reach of appearing on a list like this. Bit saddened to see several of my favourite species on this list but, well, lacking Spirit Links just puts you in a terrible position with this mechanic. Though even apart from that, many Megas just aren't good period (the prior Top Ten list had some "technically saw a little play, but you probably wouldn't know without research if you didn't play it yourself" at the bottom), and that's even once you make allowances for those in exclusive side products that are nerfed to not become coveted collectors' items, like with the Mega Gengar on this list.
When they bring megas back, I feel like they should change the mega rule from your turn immediately ending to the pokemon just can’t attack the turn you evolve.
You'd have to make it so no Pokemon can attack that turn because of how effects like that work, since for example; Genect V or any Pokemon with an attack that prevents them from attacking next turn. If they switch to the back and then switch back to being in the active, you for some reason can attack. It's stupid
No, megas should cost three prizes instead, just like TagTeam or VMax, for example. It will be risky to have a mega deck, but can be worthy depending on what they might release in the card game
There should have just been a few Spirit Link cards that work with all Mega Evos while giving a buff on top of that. Like until it's used maybe the Spirit Link counts as a colorless energy. With them all being extremely specific and literally only used for Mega Evolving it felt really lame to me
Same here. I have it in my grass themed deck still, mostly because I tend to follow Karen's line of thinking... It's to my detriment of course but I still enjoy him!
This would at least synergize well with Max Potion, but this would likely just make the deck even clunkier due to needing so many moving parts to work together
I love how both Blaziken and Swampart's Megas were on this list, but Sceptile's Mega wasn't. Because, in RSE, Sceptile is probably the WORST starter you could choose in those games. Talk about a glow up.
Great video idea: Pokémon that are consistently strong across different versions of themselves IE: Bronzong seems to always have good energy acceleration IE: Mewtwo cards seem to always be good attackers IE: Vileplume always has good disruption
I remember I use to run a Mega Diancie EX with the first deck I took to locals. It was such a funny plan C especially the one game my opponent picked up the card to read it and scooped. Card still sucks though and even back then I wished it had a spirit link.
Since the next Pokemon game called Me Pokemon Z-A for ...switch? They revealed that Megas are coming back.. And I'm sure they will be in the TCG .the question is. Will they work differently this time..?
''there is no good option to accelerate into strongarm impact'' made me giggle considering the whole gameplan of the deck that won worlds the year M swampert came out was to accelerate water energies into keldeo. Granted M swampert still sucks and Keldeo is better in most scenarios.
@@RoundedPotato it does mean something. if someone wanted to make a deck with a promo card they'd either have to spend alot of money on each box or pay a higher price for the promo card just to find out that they aren't good.
Mega Kanghaskan. It had a generic attack cost and enough HP to never get one shot, so was the best partner for the Aromatisse + Max Potion support engine. This strategy got top 4 at Worlds. Also, Primal Groudon had access to a spirit link but didn't play it because it had a slower game plan in mind. This deck got to a finals at Worlds.
My favourite thing about M Heracross EX is that the base EX has negative synergy with it, having an attack that can damage itself for extra damage
There is no Easter bunny
There is no tooth fairy
And there is no spirit link for most of these cards!
RIP trueee
I feel like a mechanic that needs multiple dedicated cards to make it worthwhile is a flawed mechanic. And I say that as someone who enjoys Ritual decks in Yu-Gi-Oh.
Mega Diance made top 32 at a regionals in 2016 and I think it saw some sparse placings in expanded regionals after that. Definitely better than it's remembered, IMO.
There is no information about that on the limitlesstcg webbsite
Where did you find this information?
Ask and you shall receive apparently
Haha. I saw your comment on the last video when I was halfway done with this one. Hope you enjoyed it
Hats off to Mega Kangaskhan for being the only one of the seven Megas that never got a Spirit Link to not be on this list! I suppose seeing some use in early XY as the only "usable" mega before Spirit Links got introduced kept it well out of reach of appearing on a list like this.
Bit saddened to see several of my favourite species on this list but, well, lacking Spirit Links just puts you in a terrible position with this mechanic. Though even apart from that, many Megas just aren't good period (the prior Top Ten list had some "technically saw a little play, but you probably wouldn't know without research if you didn't play it yourself" at the bottom), and that's even once you make allowances for those in exclusive side products that are nerfed to not become coveted collectors' items, like with the Mega Gengar on this list.
It got 3rd at 2014 worlds🤷
I completely blocked the first spot from my memory. What an awful waste of SR in a booster pack
When they bring megas back, I feel like they should change the mega rule from your turn immediately ending to the pokemon just can’t attack the turn you evolve.
They better not bring this back, because that would mean bringing back capital EXs.
I hope megas come back as a fusion of ex and LvX/Break mechanics. I want to see "stage 3" Pokémon again 🥰
You'd have to make it so no Pokemon can attack that turn because of how effects like that work, since for example; Genect V or any Pokemon with an attack that prevents them from attacking next turn. If they switch to the back and then switch back to being in the active, you for some reason can attack. It's stupid
No, megas should cost three prizes instead, just like TagTeam or VMax, for example. It will be risky to have a mega deck, but can be worthy depending on what they might release in the card game
@@AliacadosDuelistas actually yeah I like that way better then the "end your turn" thing
Top 10 competitive promo cards
There should have just been a few Spirit Link cards that work with all Mega Evos while giving a buff on top of that. Like until it's used maybe the Spirit Link counts as a colorless energy. With them all being extremely specific and literally only used for Mega Evolving it felt really lame to me
As a Heracross Die-Hard, it's absolutely disheartening to see my favorite Pokémon at the bottom of the list 😔😔😔
You and me both bro. Mega Heracross is still good in the games tho!
Same here. I have it in my grass themed deck still, mostly because I tend to follow Karen's line of thinking... It's to my detriment of course but I still enjoy him!
They could actually return to the TCG in 2025 because Megas are coming back in the new legends game, Pokémon Legends Z-A.
I feel like even if M Heracross Ex did 300 damage for 1 energy, it would still be unviable without a spirit link + the subtracting damage effect
This would at least synergize well with Max Potion, but this would likely just make the deck even clunkier due to needing so many moving parts to work together
I distinctively remember heracross seing play with aromatise decks that played max potion and rainbow energy for all of 5 minutes
Great video! Love these deep dives into the hayday of ptcg
Bro I have watched you on 3 different channels now, how the hell do you know so much about wow, yugioh AND pokemon ??? GOAT
I don't think I've ever seen a card with a minus symbol next to it's attack before mega heracross lol
I love how both Blaziken and Swampart's Megas were on this list, but Sceptile's Mega wasn't. Because, in RSE, Sceptile is probably the WORST starter you could choose in those games. Talk about a glow up.
Sometimes I wonder why didn't they released spirit sinks for every Mega Pokemon
Great video idea: Pokémon that are consistently strong across different versions of themselves
IE: Bronzong seems to always have good energy acceleration
IE: Mewtwo cards seem to always be good attackers
IE: Vileplume always has good disruption
I remember I use to run a Mega Diancie EX with the first deck I took to locals. It was such a funny plan C especially the one game my opponent picked up the card to read it and scooped. Card still sucks though and even back then I wished it had a spirit link.
Can you do a list about the 10 worst cards in pokemon starter decks or bad pokemon starter decks like you did for yugioh
Notice how almost ALL of the cards on this list are promo cards. Seems like they were never meant for competitive play
Mega Mewtwo X-EX was garbo! I was always upset when I pulled it over Mewtwo Y.
Since the next Pokemon game called Me Pokemon Z-A for ...switch?
They revealed that Megas are coming back..
And I'm sure they will be in the TCG .the question is. Will they work differently this time..?
''there is no good option to accelerate into strongarm impact'' made me giggle considering the whole gameplan of the deck that won worlds the year M swampert came out was to accelerate water energies into keldeo. Granted M swampert still sucks and Keldeo is better in most scenarios.
Nice vídeo!
I remember selling a bunch of cards to get a mega mewtwo x deck that I really wanted to make work. Shame it was just terrible lol
Lmfaoooo I’m like why this voice sounds familiar.
My yugioh guy 😀
Some day you are going to update your Ace Spec video.
I hope you do because I would be excited to see it.
Hey! Can you please cover Legend Pokémon from Heartgold Soulsilver?
10 cards that had potential but never took off
notice how 70% of the cards on this list are Promos
Notice how that
Doesn't mean anything
@@RoundedPotato it does mean something. if someone wanted to make a deck with a promo card they'd either have to spend alot of money on each box or pay a higher price for the promo card just to find out that they aren't good.
How about top 10 best cards that rarely saw play?
Were there any Mega Pokemon that did not have a spirit link that were still playable?
Mega Kanghaskan. It had a generic attack cost and enough HP to never get one shot, so was the best partner for the Aromatisse + Max Potion support engine. This strategy got top 4 at Worlds.
Also, Primal Groudon had access to a spirit link but didn't play it because it had a slower game plan in mind. This deck got to a finals at Worlds.
Mega Mawile was so much fun
Hairy cross has a cool evolution but not a cool attack
Top 10 best & worst GX cards
Bottom 10 ultra beasts
Mega evolutions were crappy in general. The Spirit Link only made a few outliers worth playing.