A New World
What’s poppin’ TCG Park readers? Have you been enjoying our new format filled with awesome decks from Brilliant Stars? I certainly have and this article serves as a way for me to share my findings with all of you! I’ve been putting in those late nights and long testing hours with my group to find the best decks for you to play with! This article is part one of a two part series that will cover the current 10 Best Decks for March 2022. These are the absolute best decks right now and I hope they serve you well when you’re testing with your friends or playing in events! Let’s check out these decks!
10. Zacian V
This deck surprised me here, but Zacian V [Sword and Shield] seems to offer consistency. Intrepid Sword + Brave Blade might be Basic, but it’s effective. The goal of this deck is to either hit hard with Zacian V or use Zamazenta V [Sword and Shield] to tank hits from VMAX decks.
| Pokémon – 8 |
| 2 Oranguru VIV 199 |
| 4 Zacian V SSH 211 |
| 2 Zamazenta V SSH 212 |
| Trainer Cards – 40 |
| 3 Marnie PR-SW 121 |
| 1 Circhester Bath VIV 150 |
| 4 Metal Saucer SSH 214 |
| 4 Rotom Phone CPA 64 |
| 4 Crystal Cave EVS 230 |
| 4 Switch SUM 160 |
| 4 Professor’s Research CEL 24 |
| 4 Boss’s Orders RCL 189 |
| 4 Cape of Toughness VIV 200 |
| 1 Tool Scrapper RCL 208 |
| 4 Quick Ball SSH 216 |
| 1 Raihan EVS 202 |
| 2 Air Balloon SSH 213 |
| Energy – 12 |
| 12 Metal Energy EVS 237 |
9. Suicune V / Ludicolo
Suicune V [Evolving Skies] / Ludicolo [Evolving Skies] seems to be a truly synergistic deck! You need to fill up your bench for Blizzard Rondo and Ludicolo fills that space while also increasing your damage output! Choice Belt [Brilliant Stars] further increases your damage output to make this deck a great contender.
| Pokémon – 21 |
| 1 Lombre RCL 8 |
| 3 Lotad EVS 32 |
| 4 Sobble CRE 41 |
| 4 Suicune V EVS 31 |
| 4 Drizzile SHF 99 |
| 2 Inteleon SHF 100 |
| 1 Inteleon EVS 227 |
| 2 Ludicolo EVS 34 |
| Trainer Cards – 30 |
| 3 Level Ball BST 181 |
| 2 Evolution Incense SSH 163 |
| 1 Professor’s Research CEL 24 |
| 1 Escape Rope BUS 163 |
| 2 Rare Candy GRI 165 |
| 2 Boss’s Orders RCL 189 |
| 2 Scoop Up Net RCL 207 |
| 1 Cape of Toughness VIV 200 |
| 4 Quick Ball SSH 216 |
| 1 Raihan EVS 202 |
| 2 Capacious Bucket RCL 156 |
| 3 Melony CRE 195 |
| 1 Marnie PR-SW 121 |
| 1 Cynthia’s Ambition BRS 169 |
| 2 Ultra Ball BRS 186 |
| 2 Choice Belt BRS 135 |
| Energy – 9 |
| 4 Capture Energy DAA 201 |
| 5 Water Energy CRE 231 |
8. Eternatus VMAX
Eternatus VMAX [Darkness Ablaze] has been around since Darkness Ablaze, but it recently got buffed up with the release of Ultra Ball [Brilliant Stars] and Choice Belt. These cards make the deck more consistent and give you the option to swing hard with Dread End!
| Pokémon – 22 |
| 4 Crobat V PR-SW 110 |
| 4 Eternatus V SHF 194 |
| 2 Galarian Moltres V CRE 177 |
| 4 Galarian Zigzagoon SHF 151 |
| 1 Hoopa DAA 111 |
| 2 Purrloin CPA 39 |
| 2 Liepard PR-SW 187 |
| 3 Eternatus VMAX SHF 195 |
| Trainer Cards – 30 |
| 4 Marnie PR-SW 121 |
| 2 Switch SUM 160 |
| 4 Professor’s Research CEL 24 |
| 4 Ultra Ball BRS 186 |
| 3 Boss’s Orders RCL 189 |
| 3 Scoop Up Net RCL 207 |
| 2 Choice Belt BRS 135 |
| 4 Quick Ball SSH 216 |
| 2 Energy Switch SSH 162 |
| 2 Training Court FST 282 |
| Energy – 8 |
| 6 Darkness Energy EVS 236 |
| 2 Hiding {D} Energy DAA 175 |
7. Ice Rider Calyrex VMAX
Ice Rider Calyrex VMAX [Chilling Reign] has always been about choosing between Ride of the High King and Max Lance, but now Choice Belt makes the deck that much better! There are some players that prefer the new build that plays Arceus VSTAR [Brilliant Stars], but this deck gets all the extra techs without using that extra space!
| Pokémon – 19 |
| 4 Ice Rider Calyrex V CRE 164 |
| 4 Sobble CRE 41 |
| 1 Suicune V EVS 31 |
| 4 Drizzile SHF 99 |
| 1 Inteleon SHF 100 |
| 2 Inteleon EVS 227 |
| 3 Ice Rider Calyrex VMAX CRE 203 |
| Trainer Cards – 34 |
| 2 Marnie PR-SW 121 |
| 3 Level Ball BST 181 |
| 2 Evolution Incense SSH 163 |
| 1 Fan of Waves CRE 226 |
| 1 Professor’s Research CEL 24 |
| 2 Boss’s Orders RCL 189 |
| 1 Scoop Up Net RCL 207 |
| 4 Quick Ball SSH 216 |
| 3 Path to the Peak CRE 148 |
| 2 Capacious Bucket RCL 156 |
| 4 Melony CRE 195 |
| 2 Choice Belt BRS 135 |
| 4 Cross Switcher FST 230 |
| 1 Raihan EVS 202 |
| 2 Ultra Ball BRS 186 |
| Energy – 7 |
| 7 Water Energy CRE 231 |
6. Ice Rider Calyrex VMAX / Arceus VSTAR
Speaking of the build that plays Arceus VSTAR… This deck gives you the choice of two attackers – Ice Rider Calyrex VMAX and Arceus VSTAR! Do you need to search for a few pieces to make a magical combo happen? Use Star Birth? Need to set up multiple attackers? Use Trinity Nova! This deck offers a mix of power and consistency that is unparalleled by most decks!
| Pokémon – 20 |
| 2 Arceus V BRS 166 |
| 2 Ice Rider Calyrex V CRE 164 |
| 1 Lumineon V BRS 156 |
| 4 Sobble CRE 41 |
| 4 Drizzile SHF 99 |
| 1 Inteleon SHF 100 |
| 1 Inteleon EVS 227 |
| 2 Ice Rider Calyrex VMAX CRE 203 |
| Trainer Cards – 31 |
| 2 Marnie PR-SW 121 |
| 4 Level Ball BST 181 |
| 2 Evolution Incense SSH 163 |
| 1 Fan of Waves CRE 226 |
| 1 Leon VIV 182 |
| 1 Professor’s Research CEL 24 |
| 1 Escape Rope BUS 163 |
| 2 Boss’s Orders RCL 189 |
| 1 Scoop Up Net RCL 207 |
| 2 Choice Belt BRS 135 |
| 1 Ultra Ball BRS 186 |
| 4 Quick Ball SSH 216 |
| 1 Raihan EVS 202 |
| 2 Capacious Bucket RCL 156 |
| 1 Air Balloon SSH 213 |
| 3 Melony CRE 195 |
| Energy – 9 |
| 7 Water Energy CRE 231 |
| 2 Double Turbo Energy BRS 151 |
Happy Testing
All of the above lists are amazing and I’ve handcrafted them myself to help you see the most success! Feel free to interchange cards or try that spicy new tech to give them a personal spin if you like! Otherwise, they’re ready to go as long as you have the cards! If you don’t, no worries at all! Stay tuned for the next part of this article that will feature the Top 5 Best Decks!
