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> From: "Thomason  <thomason@gus.net>
> To: <ThePoJo@thepojo.com>
> Subject: Effects on Decks- Hsu

> Sup Pojo,
>  
> I would like to share my "take on" and opinions of effects of jungle on
> various decks. 
>  
> Haymakers- Still strong as ever and...very speedy! With the addition of
> Scyther, many people are taking Farfetch'd and Switches out of haymakers. At
> tournaments, I see alot of people bring their Scyther/Hitmonchan/Electabuzz
> decks. I heard that at tournaments, Scythers are giving Hitmonchan ALOT of
> trouble. On the fire side, no real improvements. Some people still play
> Magmar in their "so called" haymaker deck. I really despise that Pokemon.
> Some of you may disagree with me but i don't really consider him as a real
> true haymaker Pokemon. Two reasons: Short on Hp, Too energy hungry. He just
> doesn't stand a chance against those incredibly fast haymakers. The ones I do
> like are Jynx, Electabuzz, Hitmonchan, Scyther, and Farfetch'd.  Three of the
> five can attack with only one energy. But there will be a boost in the
> haymaker of fire when the Fossil Magmar comes out. 70 HP, 1 Retreat Cost. I
> say that's pretty good. I can already tell that when Fossil is released, many
> players will be flocking back to fire.
>  
> Turbo Blastoise: NO IMPROVEMENTS. Water was given absolutly NOTHING. I just
> think Goldeen and Seaking are a waste of cardboard. Face it, they suck. Some
> people are playing Vaporeon in Turbo Blastoise decks and let me tell you, 
> they don't work as well as Dewgong and Gyrados. Tip: Stick to the same
> strategy you're using, no need to change.( oh, and give Kangaskhan a try in
> your Turbo Blastoise deck.)
>  
> Damage/Swap: 1 CARD...just 1 card. Mr. Mime. MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS. This Pokemon
> truly completes this deck. It was the element of preventing damage 30 and
> over, that was missing. I can't tell you how devestating this deck has
> become. At tournaments, many Turbo Blastoise and a few Haymakers were
> stopped. The player just laughed as he brought Mr. Mime to greet Scyther. And
> whenever threat came to Mr.Mime, Alakazam would just rinse away the damage
> off of Mime to Chansey. I really hate Mime/Alakazam/Chansey decks because i
> have alot of trouble beating them with my haymaker, it takes forever!  
>  
> Boyfriend Decks: I have seen a few kids tried to build one. IT's TOO HARD. It
> near impossible to get out Nidokings when pressured by Haymakers and Turbo
> Blastoise decks. You just have so MANY things to worry about. And don't
> forget, Nidoking and Nidoqueen are both stage 2.
>  
> Tri-Color Eevee Evolution Decks: I admit, they look pretty but...they don't
> work. Alot people tell me how they can use devolution spray to switch colors
> of Eevee when threat arrises and I personally think a lot of those are bull.
> The problem is that many many people think it's easy and simple. Wake up! It
> doesn't work that way in Card games. What are your chances of getting
> devolution spray when you need one even if you put all 4 dev. spray. It's
> hard...trust me, it's hard. Plus, even if the deck do work, it still sucks.
> They're just not aggressive and fast enough to take down the most fearsome
> haymakers around.
>  
> Well thats about all i'm gonna write, gettin tired.
>  
> Tommy
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