Ralts -- Plasma Storm Pokemon Card Review

Pokemon Card Overview:

Today's Pokemon Card Review is of Ralts from the Plasma Storm Pokemon Card Set.  Ralts is a basic, psychic type Pokemon card with an hp of 60.  It has a x2 weakness to psychic type Pokemon, no resistance type, and a one colorless energy card retreat cost.  Ralts does not have an Ability, and it only has one move.  The only move it has is called Psy Bolt, this move requires one colorless energy card and paralyzes the defending Pokemon if you get a heads when you flip a coin.

Pokemon Card Strategy:
So as far as strategy goes, since Ralts is a basic Pokemon card with a stage 1 evolution in Kirlia and a stage 2 evolution in Gallade, which I'll be reviewing the next two days, you'll more than likely want to use those cards with this Pokemon.  However, since I haven't reviewed those cards yet, I'll just act as though I plan on using this card without its evolutions.  So on its own, I would not suggest using Ralts in a deck.  I say this  because even though Ralts does have an average hp, the only move it has cannot do any damage.  So unless you desperately need to include this card in your deck on its own, I would avoid this card at all costs.  But if for some reason you want to play this card in a deck, I would recommend getting it in the active Pokemon spot immediately and trying to paralyze the defending Pokemon every turn while setting up your benched Pokemon.

Pokemon Card Rating:
I would give this card a 1 out of 5 rating.  In my opinion, this is a very poor basic Pokemon card.  Like I mentioned in the strategy section of this review, this card is definitely not a good card to use on its own, even though Ralts may be okay with Kirlia and Gallade, this card can not manage on its own, especially without having a move that does damage.  So if you're looking to just use Ralts in a deck, I suggest you look at another set.

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Weezing -- Plasma Storm Pokemon Card Review

Pokemon Card Overview:
Today's Pokemon Card Review is of Weezing from the Plasma Storm Pokemon Card Set.  Weezing is a stage 1, psychic type Pokemon card, with an hp of 100.  It has a x2 weakness to psychic type Pokemon, no resistance type, and a two colorless energy card retreat cost.  Weezing's Ability is called Aftermath and says that if Weezing is knocked out by your opponent, your opponent must discard the top 3 cards of their deck. Besides the Ability, Weezing has one move called Smogbank, this move requires two energy cards, one each of psychic and colorless, and does 20 damage to each of your opponent's Pokemon.

Pokemon Card Strategy:
So as far as strategy goes, since Weezing is a stage 1 Pokemon card, you'll first have to get one of the two Koffing cards from this set into play (I reviewed both of those cards the past few days) and then evolve Koffing into Weezing.  If you read the past couple of reviews you'll know that I like both Koffing cards from this set and that depending on the strategy you're going to use in your deck will determine which one you'll use, but whichever Koffing card you have will more than likely work well with Weezing.  Because both Koffing cards are good in this set you can move it into the active Pokemon spot right away, however I would try and have it so Weezing is on your bench and you can then move it into the active Pokemon spot towards the end of the game so if your opponent knocks Weezing out they may end up losing if they run out of cards in their deck.  This card would work perfectly in a spread damage type deck, just use Smogbank every turn.  Because Weezing is good at the start of games using Smogbank and at the end of games by utilizing its Ability, I would probably use a 3-2 line of Koffing and Weezing in a psychic type deck.

Pokemon Card Rating:
I would give this card a 5 out of 5 rating.  In my opinion this is an above average stage 1 Pokemon card and a Pokemon line that I would definitely include in a psychic type deck.  I love how this Weezing card has an above average hp, a great Ability that will hopefully prevent your opponent from attacking you, then a very good move that does damage to every single one of your opponent's Pokemon in play.  If I was to knock this card at all, it would be for its retreat cost which is two energy cards.  Overall, you can't go wrong with using this Pokemon family from the Plasma Storm set in your deck, I give the entire line a 5/5 rating.

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Koffing #57/135 -- Plasma Storm Pokemon Card Review

Pokemon Card Overview:

Today's Pokemon Card Review is of Koffing from the Plasma Storm Pokemon Card Set.  This is the second of the two Koffing card reviews I'll be doing from this set.  This Koffing is a basic, psychic type Pokemon card with an hp of 60.  It has a x2 weakness to psychic type Pokemon, no resistance type, and a one colorless energy card retreat cost.  Koffing does not have an Ability and it only has one move.  The only move this card has is called Smokescreen, this move requires two energy cards, one each of colorless and psychic, and does 20 damage.  If your opponent tries to attack you after you've used Smokescreen, they have to flip a coin and if they get tails their attack does not do anything.

Pokemon Card Strategy:
So as far as strategy goes, since Koffing is a basic Pokemon card with a stage 1 evolution in Weezing, which I'll be reviewing tomorrow, you'll more than likely want to use this card with that Pokemon.  However, since I haven't reviewed that card yet , I'll just act as though I plan on using this card without its evolution.  So on its own, this Koffing card just like yesterday's Koffing card would be a great starter Pokemon to have in your psychic type deck.  This Koffing card is a more defensive card and will allow you to keep Koffing in the active Pokemon spot quite awhile while you're setting up your bench, so I would get Koffing in the game immediately, use Smokescreen every turn when you can, and then retreat Koffing when it is close to being knocked out.  I would include 1, maybe 2 of these cards in a mostly psychic type deck.

Pokemon Card Rating:
I would give this card a 3 out of 5 rating.  In my opinion, this is an average basic Pokemon card.  After reviewing both Koffing cards from this set I have come to the conclusion that they are both solid, yet average basic Pokemon card.  Both of these cards could be used in a psychic type deck, it will just depend on what method you prefer, being able to attack quickly, or a slower, more defensive card that could last longer in the active Pokemon spot.  I like that this Koffing card has a lower retreat cost than yesterday's card and that its only move not only does 20 damage guaranteed but can prevent damage the next turn from your opponent's Pokemon.  So if you're looking for a Pokemon to use in your psychic type deck, you can't go wrong with a Koffing card from Plasma Storm.

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Koffing #56/135 -- Plasma Storm Pokemon Card Review

Pokemon Card Overview:

Today's Pokemon Card Review is of Koffing from the Plasma Storm Pokemon Card Set.  This is the first of two consecutive Koffing cards I'll be reviewing from this set.  Koffing is a basic, psychic type Pokemon card with an hp of 70.  It has a x2 weakness to psychic type Pokemon, no resistance type, and a two colorless energy card retreat cost.  Koffing does not have an Ability but it does have two moves.  The first move this card has is called Tackle, this move requires one psychic energy card and does 10 damage.  Koffing's second move is called Double Spin, this move requires two colorless energy cards and does 20 damage times the number of heads you get when you flip two coins.

Pokemon Card Strategy:
So as far as strategy goes, since Koffing is a basic Pokemon card with a stage 1 evolution in Weezing, which I'll be reviewing in two days, you'll more than likely want to use this card with that Pokemon.  However, since I haven't reviewed that card yet and I have not reviewed the other Koffing card from this set, I'll just act as though I plan on using this card without its evolution.  So on its own, this Koffing card would be a solid starter Pokemon card to use in a psychic type deck, I would consider using 1 or 2 of these cards and trying to get them in the active Pokemon spot to start the game.  I like this card as a starter Pokemon because it has above average hp and it has two moves but at the same time can attack with only one energy card.  I would use Double Spin most of the time unless the defending Pokemon will be knocked out by 10 damage then use Tackle instead.  Also, if you're only using this Koffing card and not Weezing in your deck, this card would work well in almost all decks because Double Spin requires colorless energy cards.

Pokemon Card Rating:
I would give this card a 3 out of 5 rating.  In my opinion, this is an average basic Pokemon card.  I am giving this card a 3 rating even though it is close to a 4 because of Koffing's retreat cost and that Double Spin may not do any damage at all.  But as far as basic Pokemon go that have evolution cards, this one is pretty good, and definitely could be used in a psychic type deck.

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Crobat -- Plasma Storm Pokemon Card Review

Pokemon Card Overview:
Today's Pokemon Card Review is of Crobat from the Plasma Storm Pokemon Card Set.  Crobat is a stage 2, psychic type Pokemon card, with an hp of 130.  It has a x2 weakness to lightning type Pokemon, a -20 resistance to fighting type Pokemon, and a free retreat cost.  Crobat's Ability is called Night Sight and says that once before your attack you may draw a card.  Besides the Ability, Crobat just has one move called Ultra-Toxic Fang, this move requires three energy cards, two colorless and one psychic, and does 40 damage, plus poisons the defending Pokemon and instead of putting 1 damage counter on that Pokemon between turns you can put 4.

Pokemon Card Strategy:
So as far as strategy goes, since Crobat is a stage 2 Pokemon card, you'll first have to get Zubat into play and then evolve it into Golbat before you can evolve Golbat into Crobat, both of those Pokemon are from this set and I've reviewed both of them (including both Zubat cards) the last few days.  If you read the past few days' reviews you'll know which Zubat I recommend to use in this set, so pair that card with Golbat, and I would definitely use this entire line in a psychic type deck.  I would use a 3-2-2 line and try and get Golbat into the active Pokemon spot as soon as possible.  I would want to do this because not only is Crobat's Ability awesome, allowing you to draw a card, but Ultra-Toxic Fang can be deadly, not only does it do 40 damage per turn, but by poisoning the defending Pokemon you don't even have to attack the defending Pokemon anymore and it will have to keep adding damage to it.  The best part of this card is that you can pair this card with another Pokemon with a free retreat cost and move this card in and out of play whenever you like, whenever a new Pokemon is put in the active Pokemon spot by your opponent, move Crobat into play, poison it, then retreat Crobat that next turn.

Pokemon Card Rating:
I would give this card a 5 out of 5 rating.  In my opinion this is a very good stage 2 Pokemon card, it is so good in my opinion that I would definitely consider building a deck around it.  The only thing I wish was a bit better on this card was its hp, but since this card has a free retreat cost, you can always retreat Crobat if it is close to getting knocked out.  Overall, I would give the entire Pokemon family of Zubat, Golbat, and Crobat from this set a 4 out of 5 rating.

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Golbat -- Plasma Storm Pokemon Card Review

Pokemon Card Overview:
Today's Pokemon Card Review is of Golbat from the Plasma Storm Pokemon Card Set.  Golbat is a stage 1, psychic type Pokemon card, with an hp of 80.  It has a x2 weakness to lightning type Pokemon, a -20 resistance to fighting type Pokemon, and a one colorless energy card retreat cost.  Golbat does not have an Ability and it only has one move.  The only move it has is called Spiral Drain, this move requires two energy cards, one each of psychic and colorless, and does 20 damage, when using this move you can also heal 20 damage from Golbat.

Pokemon Card Strategy:
So as far as strategy goes, since Golbat is a stage 1 Pokemon card, you'll first have to get 1 of the two Zubat cards from this set into play (I reviewed both the past two days) and then evolve Zubat into Golbat.  Golbat does have a stage 2 evolution in Crobat that you'll probably want to use with this Pokemon line but since I haven't reviewed that card yet, the strategy below will act like Golbat is the final evolution in this line.  So after reviewing both Zubat cards from this set, I would recommend using the first Zubat card in this set, #52/135, with this Golbat card because both have the same move, Spiral Drain.  I would use this version of Zubat because it has a higher hp, and it can heal damage every turn it attacks.  I would try and evolve Zubat into Golbat on the bench and then move Golbat into the active Pokemon spot as soon as possible when you can evolve Zubat.  I would put two energy cards on Golbat, and then use Spiral Drain every turn, trying to stay in the active Pokemon spot as long as possible so that I could set up my other benched Pokemon.  I would actually use this line in a psychic type deck, I would use a 1-1 line of the Zubat card I mentioned and this Golbat card.

Pokemon Card Rating:
I would give this card a 3 out of 5 rating.  In my opinion this is an average stage 1 Pokemon card. Even though this card has a below average hp, I am still giving this card an average rating because I like that Spiral Drain heals 20 damage per turn from Golbat, so early on in the game this card will take awhile to get knocked out.  Also this card does have a low retreat cost, and 20 damage for two energy cards is a pretty standard move.  So if you are looking to add a card or two to a psychic type deck I don't think you can go wrong by using Zubat and Golbat from the Plasma Storm set in your deck.

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Zubat #53/135 -- Plasma Storm Pokemon Card Review

Pokemon Card Overview:

Today's Pokemon Card Review is of Zubat from the Plasma Storm Pokemon Card Set.  This is the second of two reviews I'll be doing of Zubat from this set.  This Zubat is a basic, psychic type Pokemon card with an hp of 40.  It has a x2 weakness to lightning type Pokemon, a -20 resistance to fighting type Pokemon, and a one colorless energy card retreat cost.  This version of Zubat does have an Ability, it is called Free Flight and says that if Zubat doesn't have any energy cards attached to it it has a free retreat cost.  Besides the Ability, Zubat has one move called Wing Attack, this move requires two energy cards, one each of colorless and psychic and does 20 damage.

Pokemon Card Strategy:
So as far as strategy goes, since Zubat is a basic Pokemon card with a stage 1 evolution in Golbat, and a stage 2 evolution in Crobat, which I'll be reviewing the next few days, you'll more than likely want to use this card with those Pokemon.  However, since I haven't reviewed those cards yet, I'll just act as though I plan on using this card without its evolutions.  So on its own, I wouldn't recommend using this Zubat card in a deck, and I actually prefer yesterday's Zubat card over this one even though this card has an Ability in addition to one move.  I would use yesterday's card because it has a higher hp, and it can attack quicker while healing damage from itself while attacking.  So if you want to use a Zubat card in your deck from the Plasma Storm set use just 1 of the other Zubat's in your deck on its own, I would use either though.  If you want to use this card in your deck, it is imperative to use this card immediately to start the game, because with only 40 hp, it will be knocked out in no time.  This card can do more damage than yesterday's card but it takes longer to attack, and with a lower hp you can't wait that much longer.  Zubat's Ability is nice if you need to move Zubat out of the active Pokemon spot, but with only a retreat cost of one energy card the Ability really don't help you much.  So after reviewing both Zubat cards from this deck, I can't recommend either of them highly.

Pokemon Card Rating:
I would give this card a 1 out of 5 rating.  In my opinion, this is a slightly below average basic Pokemon card.  I am giving this card a 1 rating instead of a 2 because I gave yesterday's Zubat a 2 and this card in my opinion is a little worse than that card.  Hopefully tomorrow when I review Golbat it will make up for Zubat being so weak in this set.

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