Top 10 Best Decks in Early Aug 2023

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Spoiler Alert! Below here contains the lists for the Best Decks! You can copy and paste these right into PTCG Live to play with. Be sure to like and watch the video too! And of course subscribe to TSS! ----- 1) Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR / Chien-Pao ex ----- Video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWfVhZWaf6tgjaM ----- Pokémon: 3 Origin Forme Palkia V ASR 39 2 Chien-Pao ex PAL 61 1 Lumineon V BRS 40 1 Starmie V ASR 30 1 Bibarel BRS 121 3 Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR ASR 40 1 Radiant Greninja ASR 46 1 Bidoof CRZ 111 Trainer: 1 Hisuian Heavy Ball ASR 146 2 Escape Rope BST 125 4 Irida ASR 147 1 Temple of Sinnoh ASR 155 2 Nest Ball SVI 181 2 Lost City LOR 161 4 Battle VIP Pass FST 225 2 Boss's Orders PAL 172 2 Melony CRE 146 3 Iono PAL 185 1 Lost Vacuum CRZ 135 4 Ultra Ball SVI 196 4 Cross Switcher FST 230 2 Switch SVI 194 1 Canceling Cologne ASR 136 1 Raihan EVS 152 1 Energy Search SVI 172 Energy: 10 Basic {W} Energy SVE 3 Total Cards: 60 ----- 2) Lost Zone / Giratina VSTAR ----- Video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIfMnWWigLmig5Y ----- Pokémon: 3 Giratina V LOR 130 4 Comfey LOR 79 3 Giratina VSTAR LOR 131 2 Sableye LOR 70 1 Manaphy BRS 41 1 Radiant Greninja ASR 46 1 Cramorant LOR 50 Trainer: 3 Switch Cart ASR 154 2 Escape Rope BST 125 4 Battle VIP Pass FST 225 2 Iono PAL 185 3 Path to the Peak CRE 148 2 Super Rod PAL 188 2 Pokégear 3.0 SVI 186 1 Roxanne ASR 150 4 Mirage Gate LOR 163 3 Nest Ball SVI 181 4 Colress's Experiment LOR 155 2 Boss's Orders PAL 172 Energy: 3 Basic {W} Energy SVE 3 3 Basic {G} Energy SVE 1 4 Basic {P} Energy SVE 5 3 Jet Energy PAL 190 Total Cards: 60 ----- 3) Lugia VSTAR / Single Strike ----- Video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZSVXmmLmNNml6M ----- Pokémon: 2 Tyranitar V BST 97 1 Stonjourner BST 84 2 Lumineon V BRS 40 4 Lugia V SIT 138 1 Yveltal FST 175 4 Archeops SIT 147 1 Radiant Tsareena SIT 16 3 Lugia VSTAR SIT 139 1 Squawkabilly ex PAL 169 Trainer: 1 Professor Burnet PR-SW 167 3 Mesagoza SVI 178 2 Nest Ball SVI 181 3 Professor's Research SVI 189 4 Capturing Aroma SIT 153 3 Urn of Vitality BST 139 3 Boss's Orders PAL 172 3 Iono PAL 185 2 Collapsed Stadium BRS 137 4 Ultra Ball SVI 196 Energy: 1 Jet Energy PAL 190 3 Gift Energy LOR 171 3 Double Turbo Energy BRS 151 4 Single Strike Energy BST 141 2 V Guard Energy SIT 169 Total Cards: 60 ----- 4) Lost Zone / Kyogre ----- Video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJ3Cf3mpetV9has ----- Pokémon: 4 Comfey LOR 79 2 Sableye LOR 70 1 Kyogre CEL 3 1 Manaphy BRS 41 1 Radiant Greninja ASR 46 1 Cramorant LOR 50 1 Dragonite V PR-SW 154 1 Raikou V BRS 48 Trainer: 4 Switch Cart ASR 154 4 Escape Rope BST 125 2 Energy Recycler BST 124 1 Hisuian Heavy Ball ASR 146 1 Echoing Horn CRE 136 2 Lost Vacuum CRZ 135 4 Battle VIP Pass FST 225 2 PokéStop PGO 68 3 Super Rod PAL 188 4 Mirage Gate LOR 163 1 Pal Pad SVI 182 2 Forest Seal Stone SIT 156 3 Nest Ball SVI 181 4 Colress's Experiment LOR 155 Energy: 5 Basic {W} Energy SVE 3 3 Basic {P} Energy SVE 5 3 Basic {L} Energy SVE 4 Total Cards: 60 ----- 5) Turbo Lost Zone Box ----- Video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGTEd6Wfec6GqsU ----- Pokémon: 2 Sableye LOR 70 1 Drapion V CRZ-GG 49 1 Cramorant LOR 50 1 Manaphy CRZ-GG 6 4 Comfey CRZ-GG 14 1 Dragonite V EVS 192 1 Raikou V CRZ-GG 41 1 Radiant Greninja ASR 46 Trainer: 1 Hisuian Heavy Ball ASR 146 4 Switch Cart ASR 154 3 Lost Vacuum LOR 217 4 Escape Rope BUS 163 1 PokéStop PGO 68 4 Colress's Experiment CRZ-GG 59 3 Super Rod PAL 276 3 Forest Seal Stone SIT 156 1 Klara PR-SW 302 4 Mirage Gate LOR 163 3 Nest Ball SVI 255 1 Artazon PAL 171 4 Battle VIP Pass FST 225 3 Trekking Shoes ASR 215 1 Boss's Orders PAL 265 Energy: 4 Basic {W} Energy PAL 279 2 Basic {L} Energy SVI 257 2 Basic {P} Energy CRE 232 Total Cards: 60 ----- 6) Gardevoir ex ----- Video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGTEd6Wfec6GqsU ----- Pokémon: 1 Cresselia LOR 74 2 Gardevoir CRE 61 1 Mew CEL 11 4 Kirlia SIT 68 1 Ralts SIT 67 1 Radiant Greninja ASR 46 1 Manaphy BRS 41 3 Ralts SVI 84 2 Gardevoir ex SVI 86 1 Zacian V CEL 16 Trainer: 3 Level Ball BST 129 1 Pal Pad SVI 182 1 Temple of Sinnoh ASR 155 1 Artazon PAL 171 3 Fog Crystal CRE 140 4 Battle VIP Pass FST 225 2 Boss's Orders PAL 172 4 Iono PAL 185 2 Worker SIT 167 2 Super Rod PAL 188 1 Collapsed Stadium BRS 137 3 Ultra Ball SVI 196 1 Sky Seal Stone CRZ 143 3 Rare Candy SVI 191 Energy: 1 Reversal Energy PAL 192 11 Basic {P} Energy SVE 5 Total Cards: 60 ----- 7) Chien-Pao ex / Baxcalibur ----- Video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZ7JgKKfmN-ckMU ----- Pokémon: 2 Frigibax PAL 57 3 Chien-Pao ex PAL 61 2 Bibarel BRS 121 1 Manaphy BRS 41 1 Lumineon V PR-SW 250 2 Baxcalibur PAL 60 1 Radiant Greninja ASR 46 2 Bidoof CRZ 111 1 Frigibax PAL 58 Trainer: 1 Super Rod PAL 188 4 Irida ASR 147 3 Nest Ball SVI 181 2 PokéStop PGO 68 4 Battle VIP Pass FST 225 1 Boss's Orders PAL 172 2 Iono PAL 185 4 Superior Energy Retrieval PAL 189 1 Lost Vacuum CRZ 135 4 Cross Switcher FST 230 3 Ultra Ball SVI 196 1 Escape Rope BST 125 3 Rare Candy SVI 191 2 Canceling Cologne ASR 136 Energy: 10 Basic {W} Energy SVE 3 Total Cards: 60 ----- 8) Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX / Inteleon VMAX ----- Video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJCzXniiYrWNZ7M ----- Pokémon: 2 Octillery BST 37 1 Radiant Alakazam SIT 59 3 Inteleon V FST 78 2 Rapid Strike Urshifu V BST 87 3 Inteleon VMAX FST 79 1 Medicham V EVS 83 2 Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX BST 88 2 Remoraid BST 36 1 Lumineon V BRS 40 Trainer: 2 Iono PAL 185 4 Ultra Ball SVI 196 1 Echoing Horn CRE 136 3 Battle VIP Pass FST 225 2 Melony CRE 146 1 Klara CRE 145 3 Forest Seal Stone SIT 156 1 Cheryl BST 123 1 Hisuian Heavy Ball ASR 146 1 Escape Rope BST 125 2 Nest Ball SVI 181 2 Irida ASR 147 2 Korrina's Focus BST 128 1 Energy Search SVI 172 2 Professor's Research SVI 189 3 Tower of Waters BST 138 2 Energy Retrieval SVI 171 Energy: 6 Basic {W} Energy SVE 3 4 Rapid Strike Energy BST 140 Total Cards: 60 ----- 9) Arceus VSTAR / Duraludon VMAX / Umbreon VMAX ----- Video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGSuamWviaeJiJI ----- Pokémon: 2 Duraludon VMAX CRZ 104 2 Umbreon VMAX EVS 95 1 Lumineon V BRS 40 1 Hawlucha SVI 118 3 Arceus VSTAR BRS 123 4 Arceus V BRS 122 2 Umbreon V EVS 94 1 Radiant Alakazam SIT 59 2 Duraludon V CRZ 103 Trainer: 1 Volo LOR 169 1 Escape Rope BST 125 1 Judge SVI 176 4 Nest Ball SVI 181 3 Lost City LOR 161 2 Professor's Research SVI 189 1 Choice Belt PAL 176 3 Adventurer's Discovery FST 224 2 Boss's Orders PAL 172 1 Path to the Peak CRE 148 4 Iono PAL 185 4 Ultra Ball SVI 196 1 Switch SVI 194 Energy: 1 Luminous Energy PAL 191 3 Basic {D} Energy SVE 7 2 Basic {F} Energy SVE 6 4 Basic {M} Energy SVE 8 4 Double Turbo Energy BRS 151 Total Cards: 60 ----- 10) Mew VMAX / Fusion Strike ----- Video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3vViKqirL6mn6M ----- Pokémon: 4 Genesect V FST 185 1 Eiscue BRS 44 3 Mew VMAX FST 114 1 Meloetta FST 124 3 Mew V FST 113 Trainer: 4 Ultra Ball SVI 196 1 Switch Cart ASR 154 4 Power Tablet FST 236 1 Judge SVI 176 2 Escape Rope BST 125 2 Elesa's Sparkle FST 233 3 Trekking Shoes CRZ 145 4 Cram-o-matic FST 229 1 Hisuian Heavy Ball ASR 146 1 Lost City LOR 161 2 Lost Vacuum CRZ 135 4 Battle VIP Pass FST 225 1 Iono PAL 185 1 Path to the Peak CRE 148 1 Pal Pad SVI 182 3 Forest Seal Stone SIT 156 2 Nest Ball SVI 181 1 Choice Belt PAL 176 1 Cleansing Gloves BRS 136 2 Boss's Orders PAL 172 Energy: 4 Fusion Strike Energy FST 244 3 Double Turbo Energy BRS 151 Total Cards: 60 -----

[@MarioGarcia-hy4ue]

Great video and great decks! 😄👍🏼

[@TheShuffleSquadTCG]

thnx

[@jdgamingdesign2303]

I'm enjoying piloting the Mew deck, changed some energy around and enjoy it much bettet

[@TheShuffleSquadTCG]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@dhofknecht8354]

Gardevoir feels a bit more reliant on that strong opening turn then some of the other top decks which is what I think does kinda hold it back since you lose a lot harder having your early Kirlia targeted down versus losing some Comfeys as a lost box variant

[@TheShuffleSquadTCG]

it can be.

[@BobSmith-hi1gy]

Palk supremacy Been playing it for weeks since I got the palk league battle deck

[@TheShuffleSquadTCG]

100%

[@TheRyutora]

As a newcomer, I've been staring at Palkia and Chienpao since I can't play Lapras in Standard (I learned what Standard and Expanded is last week). I have a different engine in mind which might not work being a newbie right now but I definitely like to build around Palkia right now.

[@TheShuffleSquadTCG]

defs solid

[@BeatstreetStudio]

I’m curious to see how the Mew deck will play at worlds. I’m sure some people will be playing it. It’s been destroying everything out here. Won the last 2 major competitions. Excited to see the evolution of the Chien- pao deck also

[@TheShuffleSquadTCG]

100%

[@Tr1forceProductions]

I bet it will win

[@BeatstreetStudio]

@@Tr1forceProductions I think it did

[@justinjenkins4301]

I've been learning how to play lost Tina and I'm trying out the palkia build .I'm trying out Sawyer malbons list with 4 melony and 1 suicune v.Might play this next challenge.Dope video,I'm surprised no other Arceus variant on here with the flying pikachu and slaking

[@TheShuffleSquadTCG]

You can do it!

[@thatkenesu9843]

I just started for like two weeks and have been practicing lost box giratina. While I've been playing online and been doing fine when i played against my friend who used miraidon seems to just destroy me faster than I can set up my tinas. It was the regi build so there wasnt any flaffys i could do quick KO with sabelye/cramorant. Are there any tips on what im missing to win such matchups?

[@TheShuffleSquadTCG]

Perhaps its your early game setup? Might be worthwhile to look into a coaching session to pinpoint your gameplay too

[@althaboss3925]

Any placeholders i can use for starmie v?

[@TheShuffleSquadTCG]

articuno.

[@Cidwithey]

Is there anything this is based on to back up this list? I told a friend that Palkia is the best deck now and he didn't believe me and then looked up the decks that are winning competitions and said no one is running Palkia. I told him that you said it and he just said, "so some guy I'm the Internet says it so it's true?". I was hoping you had something to back it up.

[@TheShuffleSquadTCG]

Zach's insight as one of the best players in the game, irl event results, and Play Limitless results. Zach's Modern Era results: limitlesstcg.com/players/196

[@darkrai0837]

How do you feel about gengar vmax?

[@TheShuffleSquadTCG]

Very cool deck, but not super well positioned atm

[@TheShuffleSquadTCG]

Things can change and it’s fringe playable at the very least. I’m always looking for an excuse to play Gengar vmax lol - Zach

[@darkrai0837]

@@TheShuffleSquadTCG thanks man can’t wait to see you win worlds

[@jacksnell8875]

There's no way you honestly think Palkia Chien Pao is better than LZ Giratina Zach. I want to see you back the courage of your convictions and play it for Worlds if you truly believe that. LZ Tina is the king of the format, comfortably the strongest deck

[@WhyDoBabiesStareAtMe]

I agree. Run into Flying Pikachu or either version of Giratina VStar and you're having a bad time. Even Avery completely bodies Palkia.

[@benjamingrove47]

@@WhyDoBabiesStareAtMe How does Avery body Palkia?

[@WhyDoBabiesStareAtMe]

@@benjamingrove47 Because Palkia's attack isn't doing near as much when you have to discard your bench down to 3. If your opponent keeps their bench small too, you're not hitting very good numbers at all.

[@TheShuffleSquadTCG]

I think you need to try the Palkia deck. Regardless of what I play, Palkia is the best deck rn.

[@TheShuffleSquadTCG]

I think you need to try the Palkia deck. Regardless of what I play, Palkia is the best deck rn.

[@КдЯдМд]

Miriadon is going to love seeing all these meta water decks 😈

[@TheShuffleSquadTCG]

maybe

[@aukin4830]

chien-pao typing.......

[@sifee]

I LOVE ZACH LESAGE

[@TheShuffleSquadTCG]

[@MatteSilver]

Haha lets go sife

[@justinjenkins4301]

It's gonna be a nice array of decks

[@TheShuffleSquadTCG]

100%

[@ChristianJohnson-wm4dp]

Respect the list but thoughts on arc Tina? You literally run 4 path, 4 judge, 4 Iono and your opponent cannot play.

[@TheShuffleSquadTCG]

100% thats the case, but poor matchups across the board doesn't help it see success.

[@nicholasavarello3023]

Its trainer hill stats are horrible compared to its online stats. Tbh im not exactly sure how trainer hill works is it only irl events like regionals?

[@TheShuffleSquadTCG]

i didnt even realize TH was still running

[@MatthewHill-KentPTCG]

arceus v and vstar in the chien pao list for number 7

[@TheShuffleSquadTCG]

you don't need them.

[@ChristianJSolis-uw4ri]

Zack is Back 🫶🏻

[@TheShuffleSquadTCG]

Yasssssssss

[@1OTDM]

I played Palkia Chien Pao prior to trying ARceus and had much better win rate success w/ Arceus. That said it could easily be my inexpeirence or inability to capitalize on Palkia's strengths

[@TheShuffleSquadTCG]

nice!

[@Sam-lr9oi]

I just made the list in top spot on the video and am on like a 6 win streak and blown away by the deck. I substituted I think one nest ball (tbh I forget and closed Live already) for an energy recycler. That could also be due to a number of factors like your experience, but I'm loving the freedom that all the switch cards and the free pivot of Starmie give you. It feels like there's endless plays in there. I'm gonna be ordering some cards tonight since I'm only a few short of the deck lol

[@dnatal09]

My tina is on the rise again with the help of turbo energy. That poor card has been shunned before the paldea evolved comes out Nice review on the top meta in august mr. Zach❤

[@TheShuffleSquadTCG]

Very nice!

[@Mrballerhimself]

Damn those are pretty hot make sure your wearing suncream

[@TheShuffleSquadTCG]

:D

[@boxcarairwaves182]

Ur fancy lol I appreciate your updates ! I'm ngl I build my decks off your lists. I'm a huge fan of the palkia chien pao as well I bought all the cards last weekend.

[@TheShuffleSquadTCG]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@lustereclips9872]

no arc tina? riot!

[@TheShuffleSquadTCG]

rip

[@althaboss3925]

Bruh i feel like lz tina 1 and palkia 2 atleast

[@TheShuffleSquadTCG]

nice.

[@christianstridiron7640]

LETS GET IT

[@TheShuffleSquadTCG]

:D

[@tayhawk1]

With as much respect as possible, this looks like meta manipulation instead of an actual top 10 list. Still love the content, but hard disagreeing with a good few of the takes in this video. That said I could be proven wrong trying some of your lists.😊

[@TheShuffleSquadTCG]

If you look at the results of Cups and online events, this list is pretty accurate.

[@blikjecola9172]

I spot playing over 2 years ago and know im back and im.cleuless

[@blikjecola9172]

And i hate tcg live its stupid

[@TheShuffleSquadTCG]

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