Recorded variation · 1 changed cards
View source deck →Added or increased
+1 Poké Ball
61.1% · 110/180
Observed inclusion
Removed or reduced
−1 Deceptive Needle
96.1% · 173/180
Observed inclusion
Meta Share
2.1%
180 decks
Win Rate (adj.)
48.8%
Win Rate (raw)
48.8%
Tier
S
Observed win rate above 50%
This archetype's win rate · minimum sample: 5
Larger samples first. These are recorded results, not predictions; a few matches can give extreme rates.
Mega Charizard Y exEntei ex51.8% · 58–54 · n=112
Greninja exMega Greninja ex54.3% · 19–16 · n=35
Observed win rate below 50%
This archetype's win rate · minimum sample: 5
Larger samples first. These are recorded results, not predictions; a few matches can give extreme rates.
Giratina exDragonair48.1% · 26–28 · n=54
Suicune exBaxcalibur32.5% · 13–27 · n=40
Statistics computed (UTC):
Analysis window (UTC): –
Choosing this deck from the evidence
2026-10-03 15:20–2026-11-02 15:20 UTC · 180 recorded decks; standings total 491W / 516L / 22D. Raw win rate is 48.8% over 1007 decisive games; adjusted is 48.8%. Meets the tier sample floor (5 decks, 15 decisive games). Draws are excluded from both rates. These are participant records, not unique head-to-head matches.
Matchups, recorded lists and construction differences
Against Mega Charizard Y ex Entei ex: 58W / 54L / 2D; 51.8% over 112 decisive games (114 reported match results including draws). This is the largest qualifying sample above 50% among shown opponents. Study this pairing to examine favorable recorded results. These are past results, not a prediction.
Against Giratina ex Dragonair: 26W / 28L / 3D; 48.1% over 54 decisive games (57 reported match results including draws). This is the largest qualifying sample below 50% among shown opponents. Review this pairing before choosing the deck if this opponent is your concern. A rate near 50% is a near-even record, not a strong counter claim. These are past results, not a prediction.
Start with the complete recorded list from The Dark League Evening pop up UPDATE YOUR GAME!!! (#1): 9W / 1L / 1D. Its representative rank uses placement, record, recency and event size; it is not the most common build. Compare the second recorded list in full before making substitutions. Their finishes do not isolate the effect of a card change.
Recorded list →The Dark League Evening pop up UPDATE YOUR GAME!!! →Second recorded list →
Compared with the representative list, the second recorded list adds 1× Poké Ball (P-A-5); removes 1× Deceptive Needle (B4-148). Both contain 20 cards. These are exact-print differences, which may include equivalent prints; compare the complete changes before copying an alternative, not one isolated card.
Representative Deck
The single best real example of this archetype this epoch (best placement, then record, then most recent, then largest tournament).
The Dark League Evening pop up UPDATE YOUR GAME!!!
View Full Decklist →TDL | MoonlightshurikenVT · #1 · 9-1-1
Observed deck variations
Compare this deck with the top recorded results for the same archetype in the current meta window.
These are complete recorded changes, not one-for-one replacement recommendations. Check evolution lines, energy and deck rules before changing your deck.
Recorded variation · 3 changed cards
View source deck →Added or increased
+1 Mega Absol ex
47.2% · 85/180
Observed inclusion
+2 Poké Ball
61.1% · 110/180
Observed inclusion
Removed or reduced
−1 Mega Sableye ex
43.3% · 78/180
Observed inclusion
−1 Serena's Choice
57.8% · 104/180
Observed inclusion
−1 X Speed
53.3% · 96/180
Observed inclusion
Inclusion counts this exact card print across all decks of the archetype in the current window. Known alternate prints are grouped by game card identity when comparing deck changes.
Top Tournament Decks
Real tournament results, ranked by placement, record, recency and event size.
#1 result
TDL | MoonlightshurikenVT · #1 · 9-1-1
The Dark League Evening pop up UPDATE YOUR GAME!!!
#3 result
DNT | Tortellino69 · #2 · 6-3-1
The Dark League| C SERIES LEGAL (UPDATE GAME)
Observed win rate above 50%
Minimum decisive matches: 5. Mirror matchups excluded.
| Opponent | Record | Sample | WR (raw) | WR (adj.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Charizard Y exEntei ex | Record58-54-2 | Sample112 | WR (raw)51.8% | WR (adj.)51.8% |
| Greninja exMega Greninja ex | Record19-16-1 | Sample35 | WR (raw)54.3% | WR (adj.)54.1% |
  Mega Mewtwo X exMew ex | Record23-11-0 | Sample34 | WR (raw)67.6% | WR (adj.)66.7% |
  Mega Manectric exHeliolisk | Record19-11-1 | Sample30 | WR (raw)63.3% | WR (adj.)62.5% |
  Pikachu exPawmot | Record10-8-1 | Sample18 | WR (raw)55.6% | WR (adj.)55.0% |
Observed win rate below 50%
Minimum decisive matches: 5. This archetype's win rate
| Opponent | Record | Sample | WR (raw) | WR (adj.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giratina exDragonair | Record26-28-3 | Sample54 | WR (raw)48.1% | WR (adj.)48.2% |
| Suicune exBaxcalibur | Record13-27-1 | Sample40 | WR (raw)32.5% | WR (adj.)33.3% |
| Mega Greninja exSuicune ex | Record19-21-1 | Sample40 | WR (raw)47.5% | WR (adj.)47.6% |
  Mega Altaria exEspeon | Record6-21-1 | Sample27 | WR (raw)22.2% | WR (adj.)24.1% |
| UmbreonMega Absol ex | Record11-13-1 | Sample24 | WR (raw)45.8% | WR (adj.)46.2% |
Recent Tournament Decklists
Recorded decks in the current meta window, most recent tournament first.
| Tournament | Trainer | Placement | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR KELP’S CHUM BUCKET POP UP | 𝐁𝐓𝐆|frozzin _ | #47 | 2-3-0 |
| DR KELP’S CHUM BUCKET POP UP | 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄 | isanpum | #82 | 0-2-0 |
| DR KELP’S CHUM BUCKET POP UP | IMO | DrBrandao I | #35 | 2-2-1 |
| DR KELP’S CHUM BUCKET POP UP | manjoume | #41 | 2-3-0 |
| DR KELP’S CHUM BUCKET POP UP | DragonKni8 | #24 | 3-2-1 |
| DR KELP’S CHUM BUCKET POP UP | 𝗠𝗢𝗡⭐️ | KnowticeTkO | #62 | 1-2-0 |
| DR KELP’S CHUM BUCKET POP UP | DoShiHaNazzZZ | #16 | 4-3-0 |
| DR KELP’S CHUM BUCKET POP UP | yoCasper | #66 | 1-4-0 |
| Lagoon Season 11 Invitational (FA Prizes) | MrWise | #10 | 4-2-0 |
| Lagoon Season 11 Invitational (FA Prizes) | Lord_Vader | #8 | 4-3-0 |