[Pokemon] All Emerald Break cards.

[Mutant Monster RAEG-HAPYP]

http://pokebeach.com/2015/03/emerald-break-beginning-to-leak

 

Discuss.

[Toffee.]

You can bullshit the game by Mega Evolving Rayquaza right off the back
....
Kek

[Spinny]

Trainers Post is so broken its not even funny, it wont get a reprint hopefully.

[Airride]

~Airride Does Another Pokemon Set Review Thing~

Eggecutor seems like they knew Colorless would be broken. How...Amusing.

Beautifly is...a safeguard mon on a Stage 2. Ehh.

Dustox Still can't compare to "Fuck Me Up" dustox for Dragons Exalted.

Delta Plus Dustox, though...Maybe? Eh. Seems mediocre, still.

Ninjask is okay, I guess. Would be nice if there was one like the Exalted one that got a Shedinja when played.

Shedinja...There must be some way to abuse that insane counter move. SOME WAY.

Articuno is v cool. Search 3 water is nice, even on an attack.

Delta Plus one isn't, though. Luck based is too terrible.

Thundurus is...Bad, honestly. Not gooood.

Xatu is funny...but not very good.

Banette is nice, since tool cards are very prominent nowadays. Doesn't stop garbage, however.

Delta Evo one is also alright. 50 snipe for 2 is okay.

Deoxys...I'm not sure what to think of. Very Low cost, alright attacks, but...low HP.

Gallade is okay. Second attack is p. good, honestly.

Mega Gallade has Potential. Anyone know how to abuse this well?

Jirachi...How to keep the opponent from retreating, hmm?

Togekiss..Maybe. Maybe good. I don't know.

Delta Evo one is also maybe good.

Delta Plus Dragonite actually seems amazing...Is you can get it up and running. And Maybe damage everything 20 or so beforehand.

Salamence...is that...3 Attacks I see!? It's been 3000 years...Hopefully we see more of these again. The card itself is good. 1 for 60 can't see scoffed at, and the hand punishing is nice. The 3rd attack can OHKO a lot of EXs, which is also good, but 3 discard seems...expensive.

Regular Latios seems okay with a healer of some sort. Possibly.

Mega Latios is...Ehhhh. 2 discard for 120 snipe on a mega seems pushing it.

Hydreigon does too little damage to be REALLY good.

Reshiram COULD have seen good. If it didn't have to be active. And recovered stuff from discard. Maybe too good? Nah.

Delta Altaria, with all the other shit in this set, I don't want (but is crazy for colorless decks)

Revive is Back! Rejoice! I guess.

Trainer's Post...Yeah, is really good. Too good. pls no

Wide Angle Lens is...Interesting. Niche, but maybe useful. Maybe.

Wally seems...really good, actually. In Stage 1 Decks, at least. It gets around evo restrictions, and is a Elm's Research Method at the same time (Kinda). I like it very much.

 

I gave my opinions about Ray, Steven, Shaymin, Winona, and Skyfield in this post:

 

>Rayquaza is Colorless, Searches for itself, and can do 150 max damage

oh no

>Steven is a nerfed Cyrus

oh nO

>Bringing back Setup on Shaymin

oh NO

>Delta Plus

oH NO

>Winona

OH NO

>Skyfield

NONONONONONONONONO

 

 

Overall, why pokemon did you do this/10

[Spinny]

~Airride Does Another Pokemon Set Review Thing~

 

Deoxys...I'm not sure what to think of. Very Low cost, alright attacks, but...low HP.

 

Uh, what.

110 for a deoxys is ground breaking, the past ones had 80-90.

[Airride]

Uh, what.

110 for a deoxys is ground breaking, the past ones had 80-90.

Still doesn't mean it's low. Compared to a lot of other cards, that is. It might be able to survive an attack, yeah, but still.

Also, it's really hard to compare legendaries of the past and now, ad the ones in the past were on-par with non legendaries. Now they're usually a little more powerful, at least.

[Spinny]

Still doesn't mean it's low. Compared to a lot of other cards, that is. It might be able to survive an attack, yeah, but still.

Also, it's really hard to compare legendaries of the past and now, ad the ones in the past were on-par with non legendaries. Now they're usually a little more powerful, at least.

110 for a basic is still really strong though, especially with a good moveset to back it up.

[Hunduel]

This game is so broken that it's not even funny anymore. Anyone who's taking it seriously is an idiot. (I'm pretty sure the game is still successful because people buy any sh*t labeled with Pokémon.)

[Spinny]

This game is so broken that it's not even funny anymore. Anyone who's taking it seriously is an idiot. (I'm pretty sure the game is still successful because people buy any sh*t labeled with Pokémon.)

Shut up and get your ass off this site you piece of shit.
Because if you are here to make fun of people for their hobbies, then this isn't the site for you.

[Hunduel]

Shut up and get your ass off this site you piece of shit.
Because if you are here to make fun of people for their hobbies, then this isn't the site for you.

 

It's funny. But I'm in a good mood at the moment, so I will do a constructive comment about the game's state, if you don't mind.

 

I have been playing since the debut of the game, and with smaller and bigger hiatus, I had been playing the game actively. However, since the debut of XY set and how the game completely turned to something that I despise, I stopped playing it and I'm thinking about selling all my cards I have, even if I don't get back the money I spent them on, I barely can even look at them. I will tell you why.

 

The game wasn't meant to be played competitively since the beginning, but as Wizards were the one distributing it overseas, they tried to do their best by organizing events and even banning cards that were abused for some reason (Sneasel, Slowking and BDP, even thought the latter cards were screwed up by mistranslations or localization errors).

 

The TCG had problems first by the Trainer system. It had two huge problems:

* The card advantage created by most cards where so huge that you could not only perform 1HKO each turn, but you could win the game by the second, or even the first turn if you used that kind of deck (Donk)

* It wasn't restricted at all. While it had some restrictions, like discarding your hand, you could do it until you had Trainer cards in your hand. Fortunately, the Supporter cards solved this problem, but until the e-Cards era, we had this kind of problem.

 

And then the sh*tstorm came with the first rotation. While it was one of the most refreshing format with only the Gym cards, when Feraligatr was released, it became a God Tier deck that could definitely beat anything, and the game became a "Flip a Coin: If heads, you Win" format with all the Baby Pokémon we had. You may remember some cards like Cleffa, Tyrogue that are notorious for this reason, and while they had been reprinted, the reprint ability was only similar, not the same. And the most important: it was an ability. It was something you could fight against.

 

Then the game had its up and down format. EX format was fine until they released the Holon Engine which became staple in any decks, and Holon Decks became God Tier (but there were so many of them that you could still vary HOW you build it). The DPP/HGSS format was obviously one of the best even with the SP and G Engine, there was a reason to evolve your Pokémon. That was actually even good about Rocket-on format and was bad in the basic game: you only needed basic Pokémon, and nothing else.

 

However, everything was ruined by B&W. I'm not talking about the series, but the game itself. The re-introduction of huge basic EX cards was one of the WORST ideas in the history of the game, and they had to do that because they printed some really broken basic legendaries in the first few sets. You can draw a lots of cards and you can easily 1HKO anything, and now you don't even need to wait for 6 Pokémon as EXs now give you 2 prize cards. The games are only long 'cause you need to draw, search, scoop, etc. in your deck that it takes so much time to do. It's not fun anymore.

 

If you enjoy it, fine. But don't tell me that it is normal, as I know it isn't. Pokémon was never the most balanced game, but at least it had its own charm and you could play it somehow different. Now you have no chance against EXs, except if you play yourself an EX too. The game plays itself with that much Trainers, you barely even need Energies and you only need a few Pokémon... which should be half of a deck normally. As the game's name is Pokémon, not "Lots of Trainers and some random Pokés".

 

And to the top it off, players are despising any kind of alternative formats. I had an idea how to play with each cards released ever, but naah, everyone's enjoying buying new cards for no reason at all (as they're always reprinting cards but changing their names - or errating cards to have a completely different effect) just so you have to buy new cards.

 

May I include more reasons why I dislike this game?

[Spinny]

It's funny. But I'm in a good mood at the moment, so I will do a constructive comment about the game's state, if you don't mind.

I have been playing since the debut of the game, and with smaller and bigger hiatus, I had been playing the game actively. However, since the debut of XY set and how the game completely turned to something that I despise, I stopped playing it and I'm thinking about selling all my cards I have, even if I don't get back the money I spent them on, I barely can even look at them. I will tell you why.

The game wasn't meant to be played competitively since the beginning, but as Wizards were the one distributing it overseas, they tried to do their best by organizing events and even banning cards that were abused for some reason (Sneasel, Slowking and BDP, even thought the latter cards were screwed up by mistranslations or localization errors).

The TCG had problems first by the Trainer system. It had two huge problems:
* The card advantage created by most cards where so huge that you could not only perform 1HKO each turn, but you could win the game by the second, or even the first turn if you used that kind of deck (Donk)
* It wasn't restricted at all. While it had some restrictions, like discarding your hand, you could do it until you had Trainer cards in your hand. Fortunately, the Supporter cards solved this problem, but until the e-Cards era, we had this kind of problem.

And then the sh*tstorm came with the first rotation. While it was one of the most refreshing format with only the Gym cards, when Feraligatr was released, it became a God Tier deck that could definitely beat anything, and the game became a "Flip a Coin: If heads, you Win" format with all the Baby Pokémon we had. You may remember some cards like Cleffa, Tyrogue that are notorious for this reason, and while they had been reprinted, the reprint ability was only similar, not the same. And the most important: it was an ability. It was something you could fight against.

Then the game had its up and down format. EX format was fine until they released the Holon Engine which became staple in any decks, and Holon Decks became God Tier (but there were so many of them that you could still vary HOW you build it). The DPP/HGSS format was obviously one of the best even with the SP and G Engine, there was a reason to evolve your Pokémon. That was actually even good about Rocket-on format and was bad in the basic game: you only needed basic Pokémon, and nothing else.

However, everything was ruined by B&W. I'm not talking about the series, but the game itself. The re-introduction of huge basic EX cards was one of the WORST ideas in the history of the game, and they had to do that because they printed some really broken basic legendaries in the first few sets. You can draw a lots of cards and you can easily 1HKO anything, and now you don't even need to wait for 6 Pokémon as EXs now give you 2 prize cards. The games are only long 'cause you need to draw, search, scoop, etc. in your deck that it takes so much time to do. It's not fun anymore.

If you enjoy it, fine. But don't tell me that it is normal, as I know it isn't. Pokémon was never the most balanced game, but at least it had its own charm and you could play it somehow different. Now you have no chance against EXs, except if you play yourself an EX too. The game plays itself with that much Trainers, you barely even need Energies and you only need a few Pokémon... which should be half of a deck normally. As the game's name is Pokémon, not "Lots of Trainers and some random Pokés".

And to the top it off, players are despising any kind of alternative formats. I had an idea how to play with each cards released ever, but naah, everyone's enjoying buying new cards for no reason at all (as they're always reprinting cards but changing their names - or errating cards to have a completely different effect) just so you have to buy new cards.

May I include more reasons why I dislike this game?

Give as many damn opinions as you like, but your opinion is yours and that doesn't mean you get to insult others because of it, now get out of this thread.

EDIT: Oh, and just because your community is really crappy and doesn't like other formats, that isn't the games fault.

[Hunduel]

Give as many damn opinions as you like, but your opinion is yours and that doesn't mean you get to insult others because of it, now get out of this thread.

EDIT: Oh, and just because your community is really crappy and doesn't like other formats, that isn't the games fault.

 

If ignorance is your best shot, then indeed, I should leave this topic. But it's still funny how offended you are by only one person's opinion.

[Spinny]

If ignorance is your best shot, then indeed, I should leave this topic. But it's still funny how offended you are by only one person's opinion.

Lol, you can't just be mature and leave it, you have to try and prove my point and throw more insults.

Also, if it never entered your head that I might like the game for some positive reasons, and am not just being ignorant, then I'm letting you know now.

[Hunduel]

Lol, you can't just be mature and leave it, you have to try and prove my point and throw more insults.

Also, if it never entered your head that I might like the game for some positive reasons, and am not just being ignorant, then I'm letting you know now.

 

"I have reasons!" =/= "I have reasons, and these are the following:"

 

Mentioning the reasons are part of a discussion. I told my reasons what I like or dislike about it. You're telling me that I should get out because I insulted the game. You're doing nothing but insulting me since you replied to me. Tell me what's the difference?

[Spinny]

"I have reasons!" =/= "I have reasons, and these are the following:"
 
Mentioning the reasons are part of a discussion. I told my reasons what I like or dislike about it. You're telling me that I should get out because I insulted the game. You're doing nothing but insulting me since you replied to me. Tell me what's the difference?

Boy, this is no discussion.
You insulting the game didn't bother me since I know it has flaws like everything else, but you insulting the player base is a no go, now leave.

[Maeriberii Haan]

Keep things calm here, please.

 

If you all want to have an argument, argue about the game, not the one with the opinion.

 

Thank you, and have a nice day.

[Spinny]

Keep things calm here, please.
 
If you all want to have an argument, argue about the game, not the one with the opinion.
 
Thank you, and have a nice day.

Kewl I'll stop now.

[Airride]

I honestly do agree that bringing EXs back was a really bad idea. They're stronger than most STAGE TWO pokemon, and as basics, that's really unfair.

Because of them, and the stupid speed you can give them, (Almost) anything that evolves is bad. Notable Exceptions are Donphan, and Bronzong.

And the "You have to play EXs" isn't...totally True. The aforementioned Donphan is one of the best Decks in format, and Night March is almost all basics and is a good rouge deck. But yeah, It's mostly true.

I was hoping they'd actually fix the EX problem with XY, but...Nope. Just make them more broken.

 

I don't have enough knowledge of most other formats to really say anything, but HGSS-Noble Victories was a VERY interesting format. Yes, Reshiram and Zekrom were very good, but so was a lot of other stuff. Like, a LOT of other stuff, as far as I remember. There weren't any competently prominent pokemon variants at the time (As Primes weren't any different from a normal Pokemon in terms of how they played, and LEGENDs were pretty much all crap Except for Deoxys&Rayquaza with Emboar, and Raikou&Entei, irrc). Then next Destinies came out...