Hi Pojo! It's OrangeOreo again.Please post this.
There are a good many underrated cards, and I'm not talking about Machop or
Geodude or any of those guys(they act as substitutes). Here is a list of the
underrated cards:
Rapidash-If used correctly, this Pokemon can be
lethal. By the time you've evolved him, you should have two fire energies on
him. This suffices for stomp, a chance to do 30 for two. Next turn, you should
be able to accomplish Agility. His zero retreat cost makes him so very
versatile, and I just can't believe how much this card isn't used.
Lickitung-Oh my GOSH is this guy underused! His
primary purpose is for stalling, and he does just that. For any one energy, he
deals 10 and a chance at paralysis, and with 90 HP, he almost invincible. I
know that you're probably thinking,"What's this guy on?". Although
Lickitung may not look to glamourous, he's very good. If you don't trust me,
just try playing him. He works in Haymaker Variations, most Stall, and even a
good stall for that Blastoise you just can't seem to find in your Raindance
Deck.
Fossil Haunter-Sure, you see this guy used to be
evoled into Gengar, but what about his other purposes? He's rare, and if you
read my article titled "Rarities" then you'll see why him being rare
makes him deserve a second look. His stalling capabilities are endless. By
putting the other guy to sleep, then along with his power, he has a 25% chance
of being damaged or affected(kind of like his Base Set counterpart that has a
25% chance of actually damaging).
Base Magmar-Unless your deck is purely Stall or
Haymaker, then if you have the other Fossil Magmar then you should have ONE of
these guys. He acts as a great starting or even back-up Pokemon like
Lickitung. He deals 30 on turn 2, 50 on turn 3, and by the next turn he should
be dead(most likely). This preps your Electabuzz, Fossil Magamar, etc. for the
kill.
Seaking-You are all gonna hate me, but Seaking is
NOT AS BAD AS YOU SAY HE IS. Here is an example:1st turn: Energy on Goldeen
for 10. 2nd turn: Energy on just-evolved Seaking for 30. This should be used
in beginning or late game, when your opponent is weakest, otherwise Goldeen's
just gonna yeild a free prize to the opponent.
So those are some of the
Pokemon that I believe are very underrated and underused. All I wanna say is
that there are many Pokemon that people take 1 look at and then return it to
it's shoebox. People, they deserve a 2nd look.
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