What’s happening, Subs! Peoria Regionals has just concluded, crowning yet another Lost Kyogre Champion from the land of poutine. As this piece is being typed, I’m headed to Sacramento to compete in my second Pokemon Regional of the year. Together, we’ll break down the results of the two American Regionals, why Miraidon has risen to a top contender, and my personal build.
The Battle Styles-to-151 Standard format has seen two victors piloting Kyogre, although the lists are quite different. Simply put, I don’t believe the power of Lost Box can be underestimated at any tournament level. If you plan on attending Regionals or League Cups, you must familiarize yourself with your deck’s proper strategies towards Lost Box. If you can’t beat them, join them. I have piloted Lost Box to most of my tournaments since the mid-season rotation of last Standard. Not only comfort steers my position, but the abundant options presented by misplays are magnified. With that being stated, Lost Box doesn’t have the highest conversion rate from Day 1 to Day2 because of the skill cap. When choosing to play Lost Box, prepare yourself with sequencing knowledge. Without that knowledge, it’s simply better off to play a more linear deck for success.
Analyzing the Meta
The percentages of top decks at Peoria were as follows:
- 14% Lugia (colorless/Single Strike)
- 14% Charizard ex (Gallade, Arven, Lost Box)
- 12% Miraidon
- 11% Lost Box (Turbo/Kyogre)
- 11% Gardevoir ex
- 9% Chien-Pao ex
- 8% Giratina Vstar
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