Notes & Combos

Hitmonchan is the expendable lead I hoped to start with, then Sudo. 2 copies of X Speed was a great addition. It allows a lead Riolu that attacked the previous turn to switch out, while preserving the energy in case I had to attack with Lucario later in the game. One copy of Iono worked perfectly, especially after using a Research or two the previous turns.

Cyrus without Hitmonlee seemed pointless to keep, so I cut that, and Marshadow was also excluded because I hate leading with it. Due to the re-inclusion of X Speed, Marshadow might have a place back in the deck.