Couple of things need to be said in this article, so let's start taking out fleets of birds with one stone(bad pun intended). First, Haymakers have not been overused all over the country. Many decks that say that they are haymaker decks really are not Haymakers at all, just cheap clones, like Windows 98 is to Machintosh 88, far behind and doesn't quite cut it.(another bad pun intended) Haymaker decks are decks with remarkable speed and hugh power. Some of these fakes use cards like Alakazam, Electrode, and other shabby cards. Haymakers are amazingly hard to make, because they can fall apart if not built right. It took me about 2-3 months just to tweak my haymaker, and I still am tweaking it to this day. Hitmonchan, Electabuzz, Jynx, Mr. Mime, Farfetch'd, and Scyther are common pokemon found in Haymaker decks, but that doesn't mean you can throw them into a deck and call it a haymaker. Trainers are also important. Card drawing, PlusPower, Gust, and many other cards are needed to make it a Haymaker. Now that that is off my chest, this deck is ok. I would really stick to the normal formula for families, but the reason actual haymakers work is because most of the pokemon are basics, and little evoloving is involved. Most only have 1-2 families that actually move up. Another mistake is that you are not play Oak. Oak is a key component in a haymaker. The speed that comes with it is what gives a haymaker it's boost to win. Normally 3 Oaks are found in a Haymaker. Work on your pokemon in the deck, edit the trainers, and this deck will become much better. Just remember that speed is vital. Basics pokemon that can do quick, hard damage need to go in, not little pansies, like Voltorb or Base Set Pikachu. Bob: I have to say something. The kid has a good point. The nickname is cheesy. I mean, it a cute, cuddly forrest animal. You definately aren't cute and cuddly, so the name doesn't fit. Chipmunk: The name has been with me since I was in 2nd-3rd grade. Since I'm a senior now, I don't think I'm going to give it up. Long story behind it, but that's what everybody knows me by. Picking a new name would be like starting over. Bob: So does that mean you like eating nuts?(snicker) Chipmunk: Crushing them, Yes. Anything else, No. Bob: So you like your nuts crushed? Chipmunk: Why do I feel like I'm being backed into a corner? ----Original Message Follows---- Chipmunk: I've got another Recycled Haymaker deck for you to review. Yes, the deck has been over used around the country, but if the shoe fits, wear it. This deck I made is in serious trouble! Once a friend of mine beat this one into a pulp with just his starting pokemon: A Snorlax. Either the deck just really, really sucks, or I got a terrible hand. This deck below is very close to the one that was mutilated by the Couch-Patato Pokemon. 26 Energy: 13 Physic Energy 13 Electric Energy 22 Pokemon: 4 Jungle Pikachu 2 Electabuzz (no brainer) 3 Magnemite 1 Magneton 4 Abra 2 Kadabra (no Alakazam Needed) 2 Jynx (no brainer) 2 Mewtwo 2 Farfetch'd 12 Trainers (including the 3 basics of any Haymaker): 4 Bill 4 Gust of Winds 4 Energy Removal One change that I'll mention before you do: I think I'll change Magnemite/Magneton Family to the Voltrobe/Jungle Electrode Family. The major weakling in my deck is the Abra. I can already hear the Angelic Chorus condemning my Pokemon Trainer Status for placing so much faith in such a weak card. Buy the way, I want to commend you on your 6/7/99 article "Mixed Magic". My only hope is that the same "Deep Voice" that told Monty Python to find the Holy Grail and told you to restrain bashing that kid for a lame deck won't tell me to take my cards and go home. One more thing: cheesy nickname. It had to be said sooner or later. _______________________________________________________________ Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com