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An abundance of removal spells in Constructed, and especially bounce out of the control decks, kept it down in Standard, but probably more than they should have
Unlucky draws can make any deck feel terrible, and conversely, getting a lucky opening hand can give you a false impression of a deck's power
Once Ragged Playmate's ability has resolved, raising the affected creature's power above 2 won't cause it to be able to be blocked this turn
My names Michael Celani, who you might know as the guy that made that Licids deck, and Ill be your whiter writer for the day
Most new players opt for a pre-constructed theme deck, which provides a balanced selection of Pokmon, Energy, and Trainer cards, ready for immediate play