This iswhat a deck should look like when submitting a deck to the deck garage or the killer deck reports sections(just not to waste any mechanics time).
 
11-15 pokemon (exceptions) 
 
21-30 trainers (no exceptions.. 30 is max cuz u might get a hand a couple pokes and the rest trainers)
 
15-20 energy (no exceptions.. dont worry, it'l be enough)
 
this is a really  good format. but dont ruin it by putting  pokes with really high energy costs such as Blaines Moltres (unless u have the Blaine trainer), and................. well, i cant think of any others but you shouldn't put in pokes with high  energy cost or high retreat because of the low energy count. i'll leave a list of really good pokes for the newbies out there:
 
Sneasel
Scyther
Electabuzz
Hitmonchan
Slowking
Rocket's Zapdos
Cleffa
Magby
Wigglytuff
Mr.Mime
Chansey
Feraligatr
Fossil Magmar
 
well, there ya go
 
Chow,
Nick  u can reach me at boor@hit.net tell me if you think i missed something but no hatemail please.