Hey everyone, I’m Michael Davidson, a second-year Master and writer for Cut or Tap. Currently, I’m ranked 3rd in the US and Canada, and at the first major event of the Prismatic Evolutions format, Merida Regionals, I was able to place 7th with a unique build of Gardevoir, playing no Drifloon or Bravery Charm, primarily focusing on Gardevoir ex in combination with Munkidori’s ability Adrena-Brain … Continue reading Gardevoir ex: Hero of the Prismatic Evolutions Format

Introduction Hey everyone, I’m Michael Davidson, a player for Team Dead Draw Gaming and a writer for Cut or Tap. I am a second-year master, and currently, I’m ranked 3rd in the US and Canada, and just made Asymmetrical Top Cut at Toronto Regionals with the slow variant of Gardevoir. In this article I discuss how the meta shifted to allow “Slow Gardy” to maintain … Continue reading Gardevoir: A Refreshing Change of Pace

Hello Cut or Tap readers, I’m Michael Davidson. I’ll be entering my second season of Masters, following my first season in Masters where I was able to make ten Day 2’s, with the pinnacle being Top 8 at the World Championships with Regidrago Vstar. In this article I will explain the deck list I settled on with teammates Andrew Hedrick and Caleb Rogerson, discuss my … Continue reading Regidrago: Top 8 Worlds Tournament Report

Hello, Cut or Tap readers! I’m Michael Davidson, a first year Master following a Seniors season where I ranked 5th globally in Seniors Championship Point Rankings, and am currently just outside of the Top 16 in North America. I’ve made Day 2 in five out of eight Regionals I’ve attended this season, with my highlight being an 11th place finish in Pittsburgh. I’ll be attending … Continue reading “Better Than Ever Before:” Post-Rotation Chien-Pao

Introduction Hello, Cut or Tap readers! I’m Michael Davidson, a Master who recently aged up following a Seniors season including a Regional win, NAIC Top 8, Worlds Top 16, and numerous other Top Cuts, finishing 5th globally in Seniors Championship Point Rankings. I’ve made Day 2 in two out of four major events I’ve attended this season, with my highlight being an 11th place finish … Continue reading Zard ex in the New Paradox Rift Format

Introduction Hello, Cut or Tap readers! I’m Michael Davidson, a Master who recently aged up following a Seniors season including a Regional Win, NAIC Top 8, Worlds Top 16, and numerous other Top Cuts, finishing 5th globally in Seniors Championship Point Rankings. In my first Masters Regional, Pittsburgh, I was able to take Gardevoir ex to an 11th place finish – the highest placement with … Continue reading “The Gardy 151:” Guide to Gardevoir in the Upcoming Format