This is a nifty strategy which I like to use frequently, except when my 
opponent has a resistance to electricity.  It involves a Magnemite , coming 
from the bench, fully loaded with energy.  Then in one turn, place a 
Defender card on Magnemite.  Then, use Self-Destruct.  Now, that move isn't 
so Self-Destructive anymore is it?  Then, the Defender will be there for 
your opponent's turn, reducing his attack by 20.  If your Magnemite 
survives, you can use Self-Destruct again.  

There!  You get a good 20* (at the minimum) points of damge with this. AND, 
if your opponent's Pokemon is no match for Magnemite (such as Staryu) you 
can use his Thunder Wave attack instead, so Magnemite can take a little off 
the Pokemon after that inferior Staryu.  But why use Self-Destruct, right?  
Well, his Thunder Wave attack is quite weak (10 Damage), PLUS I hate those 
moves where you have to flip a coin (they're so chancy!  or Chansey!  
HEE-HEE!)!

I've never tried this with Magnemite coming out with no energy cards, so I 
don't know if it's safe to do, but feel free to experiment.  I just 
absolutely luv doing this strategy with my electric/grass deck!

NOTE: This will not work with Magneton!  His Self-Destruct does 80 damage to 
himself, compared to his 60 HP.  Not even a Defender can save him now.  But 
still, a 40* (at the minimum) point damage move is quite groovin', baby!

*This is inferring that the opponent's Pokemon does not have Defender, but 
it does include Resistance.


-The One and Only Reelbigfishman 
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