Pokemon Week Day 4: Hybrid Deck Pros and Cons

Okay, so, if you looked into any given player's deck, chances are pretty good that you will find more than one type of energy card. Mainly, this is because it gives players access to many more Pokemon. This makes it very popular with players new and experienced. But, let's not be too quick to love this type of deck. Let's go over the pros and cons of hybrid decks!

Pros: Hybrid decks give you access to more Pokemon and more "situational" cards, like Stadiums and very specific Supporter cards. You also get access to some of the cooler Special Energy Cards, like the Dark Metal Energy for steel and dark hybrid decks. You also will have a slightly broader range of types, so you can cover your weaknesses much better! Additionally, almost all Pokemon Theme Decks are hybrid decks, so they are easier to acquire.

Cons: Hybrid decks use more than one type (or color, if you will) of energy, which sometimes makes it difficult to use specific attacks. (Single color decks don't have this trouble.) Hybrid decks also have more trouble pulling off unique combos because of their multiple types, whereas single-color decks can combo a bit easier. Finally, it is much harder to focus on a few important cards when building a deck, but in a single-color deck it is relatively easy.

Well, I hope you enjoyed my analysis of hybrid decks and I hope this helps you decide which deck to play!