Hello All-
It's Satoshi, your friendly neighborhood deck mechanic here regarding the
Featured Article written by Keith Williams on the card Computer Error.
While Keith illustrates some instances in which the card may see some use,
it is not the great card he makes it out to be. I'll explain why.
1-Wildfire Decks
Keith states that this card lets you draw, and FORCES your opponent to
draw. Sorry, but this is incorrect. Unless I am mistaken, the card reads
'your opponent _may_ draw up to 5 cards.' As you can see, this strategy
would not work very well. Many players know to stop using Bills, Oaks, etc.
when they see Moltres make an appearance. Thus, this card would not work
well at all, since the play may decline to draw anything at all. The wording
'up to five cards' makes all the difference, as 0 cards does qualify as 'up
to' five cards.
2-Stall Decks
Hmmm...this card _may_ work in this area. However, it faces the same
problem as it did in Wildfire Decks-that is, the opponent declining to draw.
This type of deck has its own special mix of Pokemon as well, and a bench of
Chanceys, Mr. Mimes, and Alakazams would make any player think twice about
drawing excess cards. Besides, if your opponent decides not to draw, you
won't either, as many stall decks focus on 'decking' the other player. And
by drawing the extra cards, you'd be giving your opponent the advantage.
3-Any Hard Hitter Deck
One problem here-no way to attack that turn. Since decks like Haymakers
rely on hard hits, this card will most likely not be seen much in these
decks.
4-Raindance Decks
Sure, it could get you the water energy you need, but you wouldn't get a
chance to play it! I'll bet this card won't be a Raindance favorite anytime
soon.
I really don't have any idea how this card could be played effectively.
Even if your opponent draws the five cards, you'd just be giving him/her a
head start on their turn. It's basically a no drawback Oak with one less
card for them(counting their beginning of turn draw). If anyone has any idea
on how to use this card in a strategy, please contact me. I'd love to hear
some strategies for this new promo. Good Luck and Happy Gaming!!