This Raticate Destroys Pokemon VMAX!

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Andrew's Raticate / Zoroark GX Deck List:
***** Pokémon Trading Card Game Deck List *****
##Pokémon - 20
1 Ditto {*} LOT 154
3 Rattata EVO 66
3 Raticate BCR 105
1 Alolan Grimer UNM 127
4 Zorua DEX 70
4 Zoroark-GX SLG 53
1 Dedenne-GX UNB 57
1 Tapu Lele-GX GRI 60
1 Alolan Muk SUM 58
1 Naganadel-GX FLI 56
##Trainer Cards - 33
3 Cherish Ball UNM 191
1 Rescue Stretcher GRI 130
2 Ultra Ball DEX 102
3 Hypnotoxic Laser PLS 123
1 Chaotic Swell CEC 187
1 Brigette BKT 134
2 Field Blower GRI 125
1 Guzma BUS 115
1 N NVI 92
2 Colress PLS 118
2 Float Stone PLF 99
1 Cynthia UPR 148
1 Pokémon Ranger STS 104
1 Great Catcher CEC 192
1 Koga's Trap UNB 177
1 Professor Juniper BLW 101
1 Dowsing Machine PLS 128
4 VS Seeker PHF 109
4 Level Ball NXD 89
##Energy - 7
3 Double Colorless Energy HS 103
4 Triple Acceleration Energy UNB 190
Total Cards - 60
***** Deck List Generated by the Pokémon TCG Online www.pokemon.com/TCGO *****
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[@mackharrisiii3306]

Yeeees! This was the first type of deck I made when I got back into Pokémon TCG a number of years ago! A man gave me a Raticate Break card and I fell in love! Shenanigans galore! Thank you so much for showcasing the new Raticate.

[@spencerfelt2093]

BRO SAME

[@MagnaDrake]

thats the first time ive heard someone talking about their (future) child being "pretty busted"

[@Emporkommling]

Any deck that uses base set artwork is legendary

[@MichaelCoombes776]

I was waiting for this! I used to play this but my list got hit hard by the Shaymin ban. Also, YES for Stinger GX. This is such a fun deck because of how deeply it can draw it's great.

[@lordzed-]

Almost a year later and this deck not only still works but works well 👌

[@Hi-Revy]

Zoro rat and seismitoad ex is a deck I’ve played for a long time. I like this rendition too. Well done man - keep up the good work - we love it

[@Joethackray]

Thank you for the game tricky gym (i was the togekiss player), raticate is awesome:)

[@AlexanderJordan-sv7nm]

Currently loving expanded format

[@screamforedits1645]

I’ve been using this raticate for a very long time. I feel special

[@Jewfro44]

Was waiting for this after watching it live lol

[@quinsorigami1318]

I’ve actually seen this deck a few times and almost bought it but the raticate was so expensive :P

[@jaredmayes1396]

Can we please call this deck Laser Rats?

[@darkpyro2920]

Another way: Marshadow GX/ Mewtwo Mew if you wanna be meta, the basic Shedinja that has attack “Life Squeeze” in the discard with hypnotic laser

[@qyzxger790]

i have a version of this deck for ages now and i love it!

[@saltiezsalt1870]

you can also use scoop up net and galarian zigzagoon for a guarneteed ohko a turn

[@mak_707]

This Raticate is my go to in Expanded. WAY TOO BROKEN!

[@gunkulator1]

This deck needs the Exeggcute with the ability to come back from the discard. Maybe a Skyfield as well. Also, consider Cinccino instead of Zoroark GX. It has the same ability but only gives up 1 prize and it and Minccino are searchable by Level Ball. Trade Bridget for Winona which lets you get three normal Pokemons, including stage 1s, and puts them in your hand. Along with your rats, both Minccino and Cinccino are normal, as is Ditto Prism. True you can't attack with Cinccino but you'll be able to get set up much faster.

[@gunkulator1]

@Cinderee True but the Zoroark GX isn't as good of an attacker as it used to be due to power creep. Nowadays you are 2 shotting a lot of single prizers who are in turn 2 shotting you. Not a favorable prize trade. Better to go all in with the rats and concede most of the single prize decks or else pick off their Leles, Dedennes and Crobats

[@dimitriskontoleon6787]

What your opinion from raticate break? May safe you with 70 more hp and one energy color attack less or we just losing more? I mean stage 2

[@gunkulator1]

@@dimitriskontoleon6787 Raticate Break is worse than a stage 2 because Rare Candy won't work with it. You'll be lucky to get one set up, let alone the two or three you need. The extra HP doesn't really make much difference because most GXs and Vs can still one shot it easily.

[@uselessneon9042]

I would use arados from ancient origins to get the poison because you can use it more than once.

[@codename000nerd]

Metal Goggles = Raticate’s only counter in the format? Awesome Raticate deck.

[@Ymho]

Maybe play shrine of punishment??? I know they dont work on v and vmax but it might help

[@kingwailord4143]

Shrine is used in this deck sometimes, it beats mewtwo and dragon decks that are trying to win with Coblion/comfey. Although space is really tight so its understandable that Andrew would want to cut a card that in most games is just trade fodder. .

[@tntcubes9718]

Can you try this adp deck I made? (Click to see full deck) * 1 Crobat V * 2 Arceus & Dialga & Palkia-GX * 1 Eldegoss V * 1 Cobalion-GX * 1 Mawile-GX * 3 Zacian V * 1 Zamazenta V * 4 Cherish Ball * 4 Metal Saucer * 4 Crushing Hammer * 2 Energy Spinner * 4 Boss's Orders * 4 Quick Ball * 1 Chaotic Swell * 2 Air Balloon * 3 Energy Switch * 4 Professor's Research * 4 Switch * 2 Marnie * 2 Water Energy * 10 Metal Energy

[@tylerkwong4947]

Would you please explain your innovation here?

[@956Aero]

I went against a kartana from unbroken bonds and it had pretty much the same concept. Except it's a basic and requires a coin flip. It made an easy win from my deck. It would be awesome if you made a video on it.

[@Professor_Wisteria_]

i made a version of this deck that uses tons of switch cards and it's the Rat paired with Ariados and hypnotoxic lasers, so you poison the opponent and then hyper fang for ohko every turn.

[@LLeong32]

Lemme see that list!

[@Professor_Wisteria_]

@@LLeong32 it's not very good because i'm broke but you'll get the general idea from this: ****** Pokémon Trading Card Game Deck List ****** ##Pokémon - 17 * 1 Ditto {*} LOT 154 * 4 Rattata EVO 66 * 4 Raticate BCR 105 * 4 Spinarak CES 5 * 4 Ariados AOR 6 ##Trainer Cards - 29 * 1 Professor Elm's Lecture LOT 188 * 4 Trainers' Mail ROS 92 * 2 Super Rod BKT 149 * 4 Hypnotoxic Laser PLS 123 * 3 Welder UNB 189 * 4 Random Receiver FCO 109 * 4 Cynthia UPR 119 * 4 Level Ball AOR 76 * 3 U-Turn Board UNM 211 ##Energy - 14 * 8 Fire Energy SMEnergy 11 * 3 Twin Energy RCL 174 * 3 Double Colorless Energy SUM 136 Total Cards - 60 ****** Deck List Generated by the Pokémon TCG Online www.pokemon.com/TCGO ****** please feel free to improve on it, ik it's pretty bad as it is but it's certainly fun to play

[@herecomesthebass]

There is a similar Xatu (from Cosmic Eclipse) deck that is really fun to play.

[@nathanzondlo7393]

And that deck is still in standard too.

[@spenceracheson2808]

Playing against this deck with my metal deck is one of my favourite things to do in expanded because I wall special conditions with the Coballion GX in my deck

[@juwezlol8041]

shrine of punishment and your coballion KO

[@ave_maria323]

Love that this is a reprint

[@Nosebleed]

Poor trevor dont know how hard having twins is. ooooh boy.

[@MaddyBird666]

I have one kid and it probably won't be hard at first, but as soon as they can walk he is in for hell on earth lol.

[@amyhawthorne7093]

Hi Tricky Gym! I was wondering if you could do a video on primal Haxorus in the Expanded Format. I haven't seen any videos on primal Haxorus in expanded, and combo'd with ADP I think it could be good. You'd Altered Creation on your first or second turn with ADP, and then stall with dolls and robo-subs because axew can't be bossed. You just build up your Axew's and then take 2 or 3 K.O's really easily with grind up, your turnly attachment, and N's Resolve/Welder.

[@ericdundas9768]

why wouldn't you do something similar in standard with shedinja?

[@jedidr4918]

I mean...if you’re doing expanded might as well play Rat BREAK instead...that deck used to be my jam. You use the raticate that had antibodies and the ariados with the ability that poisoned both active pokemon, but because of raticate with antibodies you won’t get poisoned, then the BREAK card has suoer fang on it for 2 energy (which is 1 cheaper than the one in the video, and all you need is a DCE) that would leave the opponent 10 hp, then the poison finishes it off. The Rattata doesn’t matter, just don’t use the new one. Ideally you’d run a 4-4-4 line of Rat Break and a 2-2 line of Ariados.

[@DavidMcDaniel-ni8cm]

With Cinccino it would be perfect.

[@myramedchan4775]

I built a similar deck using gorgeist who attacks with dce and I think you would play pidgeoto with radicate so u can use elm to get attackers and engine.

[@LocalMaple]

I was building this deck yesterday! But I added a Garbodor for Poison, as well as Power Plant.

[@Godspeedtheboi]

Hey tricky gym you should do a centiscorch mill deck stream I have testing the deck and it is really good

[@coltranetorres3762]

this deck is so broken with the aridos that allows you to put down one damage counter when it's on your bench

[@winningdeck4406]

Love the content my guy.

[@dimitriskontoleon6787]

Why not put one raticate break. OK I know is stage 2. But cost one energy less and not really need it early.

[@bryandworkin8308]

wouldn’t Jirachi EX be better than Lele?

[@jcmomo3343]

Love the moment Mahone saw Hitmonchan😂

[@panda759089]

Never liked the zoro version of this. I run an almost straight raticate/teammates deck that sets up much faster. I do like the stinger gx tho.

[@kingwailord4143]

Zoro is really helpful for taking out dedeene/crobat without having to waste so much resources.

[@panda759089]

The whole point of the deck is ro ohko. I don't like zoro because then i have to 2shot it instead of using the resources to set up raticate. It's going to get k.o. that's what teammates is for. Return the k.o. and go up in prizes.

[@gunkulator1]

@@kingwailord4143 Zoroark GX at best will 2-shot Dedenne, Crobat and Lele and all of those have a one energy retreat cost. Switch and Guzma are everywhere and Mallow & Lana heals all the Zoroark GX damage.

[@kingwailord4143]

@@gunkulator1 You 1 shot with skyfield, which I did not realize was not in that decklist, which is a mistake as without skyfield zoroark is kind of bad (although it does still work with cherish ball)

[@MagnaDrake]

zoro is for taking out single prizers like necrozma/garbodor its an attempt to not make the raticates just autolose against to those

[@pd6x]

When I saw the name "giannistam", I was shocked my friend has that account!!!

[@nickgeorge21cms]

We love you Andrew

[@ImLostForever]

so kinda like the raticate break and aridos deck?

[@aldoperez23]

Isn’t there a shedninja with this same move?

[@Cutelilgirl301]

Man that smokes vmax decks but will get stomped by decks that don't focus on muti prize pokemon. Which are the meta right now.

[@mackharrisiii3306]

I believe you are correct. It seems this deck is designed to only have to attack three times. If he wanted a more balanced approach, A deck like this can go toe to toe with single price Pokémon decks. I used to play the Raticate break which had a similar attack and did quite well. The only types of decks I struggled with were plant-based ones because I relied on aridos (can’t spell, sorry) to do my poisoning. Also had a back up dragonite ex just in case things got a little out of hand.

[@Cutelilgirl301]

@@mackharrisiii3306 ya just make a colossal deck hope it runs good

[@lavezzi7197]

Skyla>Koga?

[@mynyun3133]

Is there any benefit or difference over using DCE over the current twin energy?

[@TrickyGym]

Dce can be attached to zoroark gx

[@milann1925]

Hi Mr Mahone 😅 Its Stephanie !! How have you been ? 🙂

[@glitch4846]

Xatu from cosmic eclipse does the same thing.

[@jameswilliams3902]

I built the xatu one, does rely on coin flip whereas raticate doesn't.

[@dimitriskontoleon6787]

Xatu stage 1 on coin flip (cc) Raticate stage one garandee (ccc) Raticate break evolve on raticate garandee (cc)

[@sugaryslothvr4217]

I got a deck box of that most op deck

[@WilliamHu29]

Andrew, is FullGripCodes affiliated with FullGripGames? I’m planning to buy some PTCGO codes and I want to “support” you by buying from FullGrip. Also, do you have a discount code that I can use? I know that some PTCGO KZbinrs are sponsored by websites that provide a discount for those that use a KZbinr code, but I don’t remember you mentioning it before so I want to confirm. By the way, have a good day! I enjoyed the video! I tried a deck with Raticate a while back but I don’t have a lot of good expanded cards. Awesome content as always! Take care :)

[@TrickyGym]

Yes! Supporting FullGripcodes.com directly supports the channel. Thanks so much for the support! I don’t have a discount code or anything however. Glad you enjoyed the video :)

[@WilliamHu29]

@@TrickyGym Great! Thanks so much!

[@taylorrestall6717]

hypno laser!

[@jameswhite8364]

Playing this deck forever strongest deck if all time imo

[@gunkulator1]

This deck loses to a lot of single prize decks as well as turbo decks that set up really fast and also any deck that spreads damage to the bench. Autolosses to Honchcrow GX, item locking decks and Pokemon Ranger - Raticate's attack is an effect.

[@dimitriskontoleon6787]

But this deck was good enought to takes wins on any format... And was fun to play

[@gunkulator1]

Yes! It's a lot of fun to play but it's not really all that competitive. Andrew didn't even bother trying against that one deck because there was no way to win.

[@la0122]

Busted deck😂

[@RonnieHouseJr]

Big gg

[@ThatScottishNerd]

I made a video on this deck recently, guess Andrew watched it 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@jamaynejohnson7666]

Everyone here knows who mahone is.

[@dallasdiehard9275]

This game is so stupid right now it’s literally Necro, ADP, and Murkrow decks it’s stupid.

[@Parelily]

HELLO

[@pikiptcg]

Mwahahahaaaa! 😈😈🐭😈😈

[@screamforedits1645]

Dédenne or raticate?

[@kirbi200]

Wow 320 hp pokemon. Raticate : noob Xdddd

[@MasterfulKane]

Broken... Deck.

[@briannaya]

1st