Fan Deck Check: Energy Source

By Dark Master Trainer Mike

Take a look at Rachel P.'s deck to see where she started.

Deck Type: You can use this deck in tournament and friendly play.

Energy Source Deck

Pokémon (15)
2 Abra B-18-# (Expedition)
1 Kadabra B-40-# (Expedition)
1 Alakazam E-66-# (Skyridge)
2 Gastly B-19-# (Expedition)
1 Haunter B-41-# (Expedition)
1 Growlithe C-08-# (Aquapolis)
1 Arcanine F-59-# (Skyridge)
1 Miltank D-36-# (Aquapolis)
1 Togepi C-33-# (Aquapolis)
1 Togetic C-72-# (Aquapolis)
2 Vulpix D-12-# (Aquapolis)
1 Ninetales D-60# (Aquapolis)

Trainers (8)
2 Full Heal A-26-# (Expedition)
1 Healing Berry D-49-# (Aquapolis)
1 Lucky Stadium (Neo Destiny)
1 Moo-Moo Milk A-29-# (Expedition)
1 Mystery Zone F-53-# (Sky Ridge)
2 Professor Elm's Training Method B-60-# (Expedition)

Energy (36)
1 Crystal Energy D-53-# (Aquapolis)
16 Fire Energy
18 Psychic Energy
1 Warp Energy D-55# (Aquapolis)

Rachel's Description: Hi, Mike. Hi, Gengar! I hope you like my deck. It's the first one I've ever sent to you guys! My deck works by using Pokémon Attacks and Trainer cards to my advantage by searching for Energy and Evolution cards. My main hitter is Alakazam E-66-#, so I'll probably be using most of my turns building up Abra B-18-#. Once I find Kadabra B-40-#, I'll use my Healing Berry D-49-#, Moo-Moo Milk A-29-#, and Full Heal A-26-# to keep it alive. Once Alakazam is up and running, I can use its Poké-Power Energy Jump to get some Energy on Gastly or Vulpix because their Evolutions, Haunter and Ninetales, are the ones that deal out the most damage. The Stadium cards eliminate any useless Stadium cards in play. My only weakness now is Baby Pokémon. Last, but certainly not least, the Warp Energy can get any of my Pokémon out of trouble while powering it up.

Tweaking the Deck

Hello, Rachel! Thanks for sending in what looks like a fun deck to play. I really like the fact that almost all the cards in it are from the last three sets we put out, so all my comments add cards only from those sets. (In fact, I'm boosting what you have in your deck already!) I think you might want to reduce the amount of Energy you have in the deck and take out one or more of your Evolution lines. I would also like to add some more Trainers to help you get things out faster and protect your Pokémon!

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Energy:

I think you will be happier with fewer Evolution lines in this deck. You should have an easier time getting Alakazam and Ninetales going. The Professor Elm's Training Method B-60-# cards should make it easier to find the things you need. Healing is always good, so I put in more Moo-Moo (you can never have enough milk!). I don't think you need as many Energy cards as you have here, and the extra Warp Energy D-55# might come in handy!

Thanks so much for sending in this deck, Rachel. Gengar and I had a great time looking it over. Please feel free to take any or none of our suggestions!

Energy Source Deck

Pokémon (17)
4 Abra B-18-# (Expedition)
2 Kadabra B-40-# (Expedition)
2 Alakazam E-66-# (Skyridge)
1 Miltank D-36-# (Aquapolis)
2 Togepi C-33-# (Aquapolis)
1 Togetic C-72-# (Aquapolis)
3 Vulpix D-12-# (Aquapolis)
2 Ninetales D-60# (Aquapolis)

Trainers (13)
2 Full Heal A-26-# (Expedition)
1 Healing Berry D-49-# (Aquapolis)
1 Lucky Stadium (Neo Destiny)
4 Moo-Moo Milk A-29-# (Expedition)
1 Mystery Zone F-53-# (Sky Ridge)
4 Professor Elm's Training Method B-60-# (Expedition)

Energy (30)
1 Crystal Energy D-53-# (Aquapolis)
13 Fire Energy
14 Psychic Energy
2 Warp Energy D-55# (Aquapolis)

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