Conclusion While this is technically outdated, the broad strokes of the metagame are still intact, so it should still be a good starting point for those looking to prepare for the upcoming Deck Master Cup or other events (perhaps for the next GRF if the meta still doesnt change lmao), and at minimum it serves as a record of this format
Pokeball Rare or above No No No No EX Team Rocket Returns No Rare or above Holo Colored
These cards are considered worth more than the non-holo cards, but the difference isnt often very significant
However, before we get on with the actual exploration, let's use this first entry to break down what makes this show such a fascinating entity to review and why the classic review format needs a bit of tuning in order to tackle it properly
Phenax has its own spot on the list, but Thassa, Deep-Dwelling gives you an end step flicker
This not only prevents dust, oil, and water from reaching the cards but also prevents the cards from aging, reduces fading, wear, and tear, and extends their service life