Pokemon NAIC 2024 - GLC Results & Analysis
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- čas přidán 30. 06. 2024
- The North American International Championship happened two weeks ago, and that means we had one of the largest tournaments for the Pokémon TCG format Gym Leader Challenge, or GLC. GLC has no official standings, but the community came together to compile the top 8 deck lists. In particular, we can thank Wheatr for writing an article with all of the results. A link to the article is in the description. There were plenty of strong decks, so let’s take a look at the ones that made it to the top 8.
Thanks to Wheatr for gathering the results and writing an article for the event: cardboardwarriors.net/news/20.... Good work, and keep it up!
Gym Leader Challenge, or GLC, is a Pokémon format that is singleton, monotype, non-Rule Box format using the Expanded card pool. A list of the rules can be found at gymleaderchallenge.com/rules.
Image credits go to the creators of pkmncards.com.
If you have any questions or suggestions, @ me on Twitter: x.com/EZPokepals. - Hry
I hope GLC continues to gain popularity. I genuinely feel it’s the best and most fun way to play pokemon
this is such a passionate channel, I'm always happy to see you upload a new video:)
I was amazed to see GLC as an official Side Event at NAIC, I didn't get to play unfortunately but it was still fantastic to see. I did get an energy signed by Andrew Mahone though, so that's a consolation prize.
great video 🙏🏻
Thanks for making this video, @EZPokepals!
In the description, you stated: "In particular, we can thank Wheatr for writing an article with all of the results. A link to the article is in the description." However, I don't see any link to the article in the description anywhere. Could you please add (or share) the article link when you get the chance? I'd like to read it! Thank you so much.
Oops, thanks for helping me correct that. Just added the link in the description.
I've been playing Solomon's psychic deck quite a bit since it was revealed. It is easily the most misunderstood deck out of the top 8. Including Great Ball, not including Raihan, and only having one recovery card were some choices that made the deck stand out.
Although Blacephalon is a great attacker, the counter gain and counter energy is more likely to be used to power up your first attacker. Blacephalon's value comes from the low energy cost, so you don't need to dedicate that much for it. Often enough you will simply attach an energy to it the prior turn. Supposing the opponent bosses it then, you get to keep the rest of your board in-tact which is favorable.
Sure, it is nice if it you can pair Blacephalon with Delinquent, but you can't gurantee that you sequence it that way since drawing from the top deck is the primary way you get cards. If playing Delinquent alongside any attacker causes your opponent to whiff an attack, this is just as strong as getting to combo the card with Blacephalon.
Timely disruption can hurt this deck the same way it hurts other decks, but I don't think this deck is particularly weak to disruption. Research, Zinnia, Colress, and Cynthia's Ambition give you a plethora of ways to fill your hand. Marshadow can turn every ball search card into draw as well, not to mention the multiple VS Seekers (that is including Mewtwo).
Two other details I think were overlooked: 1) Giratina's role cannot be understated. I mentioned the single recovery card previously, but Giratina is what really allows you to steam attacks the best. 2) While sporting low recovery, Delinquent is also helpful. It makes the Boss's Orders less likely, which protects your investment on the bench, which means you probably don't have to play recovery for any of your own support.
All in all, I would argue that this deck strong not just into a B01 format, but even in a B03 setting.
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Please don't take this as criticism, I loved the video! I'm just passiontate after having played it a bunch.
Thanks for the feedback :) It’s definitely a deck I need to play to get a full understanding of. Will sleeve it up soon.
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Such a well made video! I agreed with almost everything said but it's do not think lightning spread is problematic, at all really. Every deck has basic anti spread counterplay by just playing into it differently, aswell as various stock options for tech cards. another thought is that the decks that the decks without bench barrier have alot tankier mons and disruption giving counterplay, relying on almost (aside from Koko) all stage 1 attackers for meaningful spread gives you options against it. I don't see spread as winning any faster than attacking decks in terms of turns, which means when played effectively against, most decks can definitely beat spread.
Love this kinda of videos specially for glc thx a lot. Really debating if I should just cut pal pad from my dragon list now. It feels so good but idk
Because of Dragonite and Tatsugiri, Pal Pad is pretty good in Dragon. Depends on your deck space and the local meta.
@@EZPokepals yea I'm debating on what to cut for now. Trying to find space for pal and tatsugiri
Already cut the counter energy which I'm not sure about
If we consider tatsugiri as strong as it is, is it possible for Dragon to finally branch out, run different dragonites? Maybe a Electric/Water/Fighting energy core instead of the traditional Fire/Water/Fighting? Food for thought.
Love the format, but so hard to get into! Buying the singles I need is ridiculously expensive in Europe
Yeah, this hobby can be pricey. Thankfully, most non-official events allow proxies or versions in a different language.
Very good video! I'm excited to play Colorless control amd Shock Lock in this meta
I would love to play Rain Dance with Blastoise instead of Baxcalibur, but I'm not sure if Bax is just strictly better.
Baxcalibur is almost strictly better since it’s a better attacker and has lower retreat cost. If you play Heavy Ball synergy, maybe Blastoise is worth it. Maybe they’ll print a strong Wartortle in the future, but … power creep strong.
why does HydroPump Wailord avoids copycat attacks?
Good question! Hydro Pump deals more damage for each Water Energy attached. Most copycat attackers don’t use water energy. Yes, you can copy Hydro Pump, but without water energy, the copy deals very little damage. Special Waves, on the other hand deals a large amount of base damage and more damage if a Special Energy is used, which most copycat attackers DO have access to.
very good analysis , I was Playing colorless and switched to dragon , has better attackers
What are your genuine opinions on lost zone psychic?
Lost Zone psychic is matchup dependent. It’s pretty good against setup decks with small Pokémon and can make sick plays with TM Devolution. The deck also has better than average stadium/tool removal and supporter recovery. The deck’s biggest issues are big basic Pokémon and specific counters like Lost City. Basic Pokémon in Dragon decks are usually a problem, and Unfazed Fat Snorlax … we don’t talk about it. All in all, it’s a solid deck, but it has some difficult matchups. Don’t let that stop you from trying it though, the strategy is unique and fun :)
Am I the only one who thinks hex manic should be on the consideration list for banned cards? The other ability locks can be fought aganist/removed but not hex
I haven't heard any noise about it. The only context I've heard it dissed for being banned was regarding Grant Manley's original Colorless Control deck that is responsible for some of the cards on the banlist today. I suppose it is one of those cards that is on the radar for if it ever gets too strong, but for now it operates as a healthy part of the format. Other ability locks may be removeable, but Hex Maniac is only in effect for a single turn, taking up the supporter for turn.
Where's the grass deck?
Grass deck didn’t show up 😢. Top 8 happened on a different day, so maybe the player was busy. I’m super curious what they played.