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'''Toxitank'''
'''Toxitank''' was a moderately popular, although short-lived, {{TCG|deck archetype}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].  It centered around the combination of {{TCG ID|Platinum|Toxicroak G|40}}'s ''Deep Poison'' attack and {{TCG ID|Platinum|Skuntank G|94}}'s ''Poison Structure'' {{TCG|Poké-Power}}, along with a strong {{TCG|Engine#SP Engine|SP Engine}} and various support Pokémon.  The deck won numerous [[Play! Pokémon|Pokémon Organized Play]] tournaments soon after the release of the {{TCG|Platinum}} expansion, but it faded into relative obscurity as players moved toward different {{TCG|Pokémon SP}} decks, such as {{TCG|LuxChomp}} and {{TCG|DialgaChomp}}.  Although both Toxicroak G and Skuntank G remain legal for competitive play, Toxitank is rarely played in tournaments.  However, certain builds of the aforementioned SP decks still use a small line of Toxicroak G and Skuntank G to counter {{TCG|Machamp archetype|Machamp}} builds.


==Strategy==
==Strategy==
[[File:017095 P YUKUSHI.jpg|thumb|left|{{TCG ID|Legends Awakened|Uxie|43}}]]
[[File:017095 P YUKUSHI.jpg|thumb|left|{{TCG ID|Legends Awakened|Uxie|43}}]]
 
As previously stated, Toxitank focuses on {{TCG|Special conditions#Poison|Poisoning}} the opponent's Pokémon with {{TCG ID|Platinum|Skuntank G|94}} and proceeding to attack with {{TCG ID|Platinum|Toxicroak G|40}}.  Since Skuntank G's ''Poison Structure'' Poké-Power can be used only if the Toxitank player has a {{TCG|Stadium card}} in play, {{TCG ID|Platinum|Honchkrow G|77}}'s ''Honcho's Command'' attack is very beneficial early in the game.


==Key Cards==
==Key Cards==
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{{decklist/entry|3|{{TCG|Team Galactic's Invention G-109 SP Radar|SP Radar}}|Trainer||Uncommon}}
{{decklist/entry|3|{{TCG|Team Galactic's Invention G-109 SP Radar|SP Radar}}|Trainer||Uncommon}}
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG|Luxury Ball}}|Trainer||Uncommon}}
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG|Luxury Ball}}|Trainer||Uncommon}}
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG|Warp Point}}|Trainer||Uncommon}}
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG|Warp Point}}|Trainer||Uncommon}}
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG|Night Maintenance}}|Trainer||Uncommon}}
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG|Night Maintenance}}|Trainer||Uncommon}}
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG|Galactic HQ}}|Stadium||Uncommon}}
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG|Galactic HQ}}|Stadium||Uncommon}}
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG|Moonlight Stadium}}|Stadium||Uncommon}}
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG|Moonlight Stadium}}|Stadium||Uncommon}}
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG|Miasma Valley}}|Stadium||Uncommon}}
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG|Miasma Valley}}|Stadium||Uncommon}}

Revision as of 19:05, 8 December 2010

Toxitank
ToxicroakGPlatinum40.jpg
SkuntankGPlatinum94.jpg
Toxicroak G and Skuntank G
Types used PsychicDarkness
Major cards Toxicroak G, Skuntank G, Weavile G, Uxie, and Cyrus's Conspiracy
Era 2009-2010

Toxitank was a moderately popular, although short-lived, deck archetype in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. It centered around the combination of Toxicroak G's Deep Poison attack and Skuntank G's Poison Structure Poké-Power, along with a strong SP Engine and various support Pokémon. The deck won numerous Pokémon Organized Play tournaments soon after the release of the Platinum expansion, but it faded into relative obscurity as players moved toward different Pokémon SP decks, such as LuxChomp and DialgaChomp. Although both Toxicroak G and Skuntank G remain legal for competitive play, Toxitank is rarely played in tournaments. However, certain builds of the aforementioned SP decks still use a small line of Toxicroak G and Skuntank G to counter Machamp builds.

Strategy

File:017095 P YUKUSHI.jpg
Uxie

As previously stated, Toxitank focuses on Poisoning the opponent's Pokémon with Skuntank G and proceeding to attack with Toxicroak G. Since Skuntank G's Poison Structure Poké-Power can be used only if the Toxitank player has a Stadium card in play, Honchkrow G's Honcho's Command attack is very beneficial early in the game.

Key Cards

Cyrus's Conspiracy

Typical decklist

The deck list appearing below is not official; it is meant to represent an average build of the archetype, not specifically constructed for any regional metagame. Being that this is merely an archetype, a player may wish to change any part of this deck when building his or her own version.

Quantity Card Type Rarity
3× Toxicroak G Psychic Rare
1× Toxicroak G Fighting Rare Holo
2× Skuntank G Psychic Common
2× Honchkrow G Darkness Common
1× Uxie LV.X Psychic Rare Holo LV.X
2× Uxie Psychic Rare
1× Unown Q Psychic Uncommon
2× Crobat G Psychic Uncommon
1× Bronzong G Metal Uncommon
1× Lucario GL Fighting Rare Holo
3× Weavile G Darkness Rare Holo
4× Cyrus's Conspiracy Su Uncommon
3× Roseanne's Research Su Uncommon
2× Bebe's Search Su Uncommon
1× Aaron's Collection Su Uncommon
4× Poké Turn T Uncommon
3× Power Spray T Uncommon
4× Energy Gain T Uncommon
3× SP Radar T Uncommon
1× Luxury Ball T Uncommon
1× Warp Point T Uncommon
1× Night Maintenance T Uncommon
2× Galactic HQ St Uncommon
2× Moonlight Stadium St Uncommon
1× Miasma Valley St Uncommon
6× Psychic Energy Psychic E —
3× Basic Darkness Energy Darkness E —


Possible Tech Cards

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