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OHKO Meta?

Are we in a OHKO meta? I've been playing for less than a year so I can't compare it to previous metas. More specifically, are decks trying to get to a 320 HP attack to OHKO Dragapult?

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u/FoofaTamingStrange — 20 hours ago
▲ 67 r/PTCGL

Xerosic's Machinations + Meddling Memo

Fun combo. Opponent chooses the 3 best cards, then you put them on the bottom of their deck.

u/FoofaTamingStrange — 1 day ago
▲ 10 r/PTCGL

Need some help with Stunfisk deck

I'm trying to build a deck around Stunfisk. The goal is to trap the Pokemon worth the most prize cards that can hurt me the least and then KO it. This doesn't work very often but when I'm up against a deck that I can do this, I want to give me the highest chance of success. I'm open to any changes.

  • Pokémon: 4
  • 4 Stunfisk ASC 62
  • 2 Rayquaza ASC 153
  • 3 Lillie's Ribombee JTG 67
  • 3 Lillie's Cutiefly JTG 66
  • Trainer: 12
  • 4 Buddy-Buddy Poffin ASC 184
  • 1 Switch SVI 194
  • 4 Air Balloon BLK 79
  • 4 Boss's Orders PR-SW 251
  • 3 Switch MEG 130
  • 3 Repel MEG 126
  • 1 Prime Catcher TEF 157
  • 2 Pokémon Catcher POR 82
  • 4 Team Rocket's Petrel DRI 176
  • 4 Poké Pad POR 113
  • 4 Accompanying Flute TWM 142
  • 4 Lillie's Determination MEG 119
  • Energy: 2
  • 6 Basic {L} Energy MEE 4
  • 4 Prism Energy ASC 216
  • Total Cards: 60
u/FoofaTamingStrange — 5 days ago
▲ 0 r/PTCGL

Bullpen Idea (70-Card Deck)

I had a random thought. Could there be a format where we build a 70-card deck and when we match up with an opponent, you remove 10 cards from play. I'm not sure on the mechanics of how. Perhaps there has to be an open deck list or a narrower way to know what you're facing. Such as only reveal all cards which you have 3 copies of? Or reveal 10 random cards...something that give a high confidence of what you are facing.

This is powerful but would there be "normalization" from people building their decks differently?

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u/FoofaTamingStrange — 19 days ago
▲ 48 r/PTCGL

Clever Uses for Survival Brace

Any suggestions for other use cases?

  • Meowth, Dudunsparce (and similar): Infinite use
  • Low HP Evolving Basics: If attacked, evolve
  • Healing: Reset to full HP and reactivate (Super Potion really helpful for this)
u/FoofaTamingStrange — 22 days ago
▲ 10 r/PTCGL

From now until the end of time, this opponent will run Switch.

I have been waiting for this since ASC released! All damage done from Split Bomb.

>{L}{L} → Split Bomb
This attack does 60 damage to each of 2 of your opponent’s Pokémon. 

u/FoofaTamingStrange — 30 days ago
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Need advice for inclusion of Canari

I'm unsure about including Canari in my deck:

My deck currently has 4 poffin, 4 pad, 4 ultra ball. I feel that Canari is not warranted. If it was 2 mons + 1 energy, it would be awesome. Of course Canari can be used under item lock. If I get it turn 1 or 2 that's great, otherwise I can't justify it it. Am I missing something?

Pokémon: 13
2 Dudunsparce TEF 129
2 Dunsparce PRE 79
2 Eelektrik BLK 114
1 Stunfisk ASC 62
2 Tynamo BLK 113
1 Meowth ex POR 107
1 Patrat CRI 70
1 Fezandipiti ex ASC 288
2 Electrike DRI 196
1 Mega Eelektross ex ASC 278
1 Galvantula ex SCR 168
2 Joltik SCR 50
2 Mega Manectric ex MEG 158

Trainer: 16
2 Battle Cage PFL 116
3 Lillie's Determination MEG 169
1 Night Stretcher SSP 251
2 Boss's Orders PR-SW 251
4 Ultra Ball BRS 186
1 Air Balloon MEG 166
4 Buddy-Buddy Poffin MEG 167
2 Special Red Card CRI 113
1 Super Potion EVO 87
1 Powerglass SFA 97
1 Survival Brace TWM 164
1 Team Rocket's Petrel DRI 226
4 Poké Pad POR 113
1 Wally's Compassion MEG 186
1 Switch MEW 206
1 Canari ASC 257

Energy: 1
10 Basic {L} Energy SVE 12

Total Cards: 60
u/FoofaTamingStrange — 30 days ago

RIP Patton 40 year old fan ?

I'm pretty sure this was bought in the 90's. Can anyone shed some light?

It was working fine last night then it started high pitch squealing. I turned it off after a few seconds. The blade doesn't spin freely. It this worth taking apart to add some 3-in-1 oil or is it permanently damaged?

u/FoofaTamingStrange — 1 month ago
▲ 10 r/PTCGL

This is the first time I encountered Tyme, I was fooled and drew extra cards against Mega Frostlass. I was able to get out of KO range luckily.

"What is Budew's HP?"

  1. 80
  2. 110
  3. 50
  4. 60
  5. 30
u/FoofaTamingStrange — 1 month ago
▲ 20 r/PTCGL

Another "read the card" (x2) clueless move this time from a Raging Bolt player

Doesn't the attack damage show "0"? Yet he still chose 5 energy.

The previous turn he gusted up Electrike with Survival Brace and tried to KO it. I feel if you're successful in the 1500 range, you should know what you're attacking. No moves on his part indicated he was trolling.

u/FoofaTamingStrange — 1 month ago
▲ 2 r/PTCGL

Online Tournaments via Limetless

https://play.limitlesstcg.com/tournaments?game=PTCG

I've never played an online tournament. I assume the "good" ones are the ones with a lot of players registered. Is there something that will last less than 3 hours? Recomendations?

Many are not posted in English. I can translate the text but will I be able to communicate properly once started?

TYVM

u/FoofaTamingStrange — 1 month ago
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Pult player eager for a 5-prize turn, concedes after not reading the board state

The only reason I benched a low HP mon was because I had Battle Cage insurance. I'm sorry, but I get real joy out of this result. I'm sure they were very embarassed.

Perhaps this post will help players in the future.

u/FoofaTamingStrange — 1 month ago
▲ 5 r/PTCGL

Does "Basic Box" run any evolution Pokemon?

Obviously the deck means only basics but...

I've gone through a few of these deck lists but there are a lot. I don't see any evolution Pokemon. I play an electric deck with Mega Manectric which is immune from basics. For now I instawin against basic box decks.

What should I be cautious about in the future? What would they run if they knew that Manectric was in the meta? That's really the proper question.

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u/FoofaTamingStrange — 1 month ago

Making Cà Ri Gà

I want to try making this. Can someone go over the recipe and fix any problems? Is there a better sub? Thank you.

PS: I have Lemongrass paste, I hope that will work just fine.

From ChatGPT:

Here’s a classic home-style Vietnamese Cà Ri Gà (Chicken Curry) recipe that emphasizes the coconut, lemongrass, and broth-forward style you described.

Ingredients (4–6 servings)

Chicken

  • 2–3 lb chicken thighs and/or drumsticks, cut into pieces
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp curry powder

Aromatics

  • 3 stalks lemongrass, tender inner parts finely minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 shallots, minced
  • 1 medium onion, cut into wedges

Vegetables

  • 2–3 carrots, cut into chunks
  • 2 potatoes, cut into chunks (optional)

Broth

  • 1 can (13.5 oz / 400 mL) coconut milk
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 1–2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1–2 tsp sugar
  • 1–2 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric

Instructions

1. Marinate the chicken

Mix chicken with:

  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • minced lemongrass
  • garlic
  • shallots
  • salt
  • sugar

Marinate 30 minutes to overnight.

2. Brown the chicken

Heat a little oil in a Dutch oven or large pot.

Cook the chicken until lightly browned on the outside. Remove and set aside.

3. Bloom the spices

In the same pot:

  • Add another teaspoon of oil if needed.
  • Add 1–2 tbsp curry powder and the turmeric.
  • Stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. Build the broth

Add:

  • coconut milk
  • chicken stock
  • fish sauce
  • sugar

Stir well.

5. Simmer

Return the chicken to the pot.

Add:

  • carrots
  • potatoes (if using)

Simmer gently for 35–45 minutes until the chicken is tender and the vegetables are cooked.

6. Finish

Add the onion wedges during the last 10–15 minutes so they soften but don’t disappear.

Taste and adjust:

  • More fish sauce for savoriness
  • More sugar for balance
  • More curry powder if you want a stronger curry flavor

Serving

Serve over steamed rice.

u/FoofaTamingStrange — 1 month ago
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Tera help for Electric deck

I've added Miraidon ex into my deck. Is there anything that requires a tera pokemon that could help me? Things like Area Zero and Glass Trumpet, etc.

u/FoofaTamingStrange — 1 month ago

Yellow Curry Paste

I prepared this dish with chicken and I really feel like something is missing. I added salt and cayenne pepper. Should I use half coconut milk and half chicken stock or is there something not obvious?

u/FoofaTamingStrange — 1 month ago