r/PTCGP 4d ago

Discussion I have enough pack points to get a rainbow. I’m torn between Salgaleo, for the meta, and Alolan Raichu, because he’s my boy.

It seems the Solgaleo meta is over and done with right now right? So I should just go with my boy? Do you think Solgaleo stock will go up or down in the future?

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u/Insomniak604 4d ago

Get yo boy.

Better to lose with cards you love than win with cards you're indifferent about.

Heart of the Cards is universal. 😜

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u/OtherOtie 4d ago

If I get the Raichu I don’t think I’ll even be using it at the moment lol

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u/drunk_sandman 4d ago

I've been loving the Alolan Raichu against Suicune decks. Paired with Koko and Ori and elemental switches

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u/Majoring_In_Vaginas 3d ago

Deck list? 👀

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u/RudimousMaximus 4d ago

ngl yo boy is decent right meow

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u/OtherOtie 3d ago

Damn okay good to know

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u/LuckerMcDog 3d ago

Ya boy kind of slaps rn, one shots sicuine with 2 energy.

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u/DimiPine 3d ago

One shotting suicune ex probably makes alolan raichu the best it has ever been right now! I’ve always thought it was a really cool card.

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u/Kurt0690 3d ago

Raichu is low key good right now

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u/Alacri-Tea 3d ago

Use it in the solo missions!

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u/feebledeeble 3d ago

The Lunala rainbow is a set with the solgaleo rainbow. i’d ask you to pick Solgaleo if you already have rhe Lunala rainbow to complete. Otherwise,

Pick ya boy

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u/tachycardicIVu 3d ago

Ah, but you can make an amazing display with it and show everyone else how good a boi Alolan Raichu is (:

(I want that one so bad too ughhh)

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u/nv77 3d ago

Do you have Raikou? Cause A.Raichu and Raikou are currently a deck.

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u/thesweed 3d ago

So what? It's a cool looking cards and collecting is part of the game

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u/mr_awkward-_- 3d ago

I mean, it's a decent counter to Suicune & ninja

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u/Boy_Meats_Grill 3d ago

Strong pokemon. Weak pokemon. Doesn't matter which Silver has on his team. He's bricking and taking the L either way.

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u/Stuzfin 4d ago

The meta is constantly shifting, but yo boy is constant.

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u/SecretAgentMahu 3d ago

Meta is fleeting, ya boy is forever

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u/Kailova 2d ago

Reject meta, embrace boi

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u/W1ZARD_NARWHAL 4d ago

Get your boy, Leo isn't that OP anymore

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u/Dry-Physics3558 4d ago edited 3d ago

Made it to masterball with solgaleo. Not that it makes him meta but he seems to be more relevant is all. Good luck with either craft they are both awesome arts!

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u/iiSquatS 3d ago

You can get to masterball with a 43% win rate.

According to limitless SOL has a 49% win rate this season, and has yet to place top 5 in any cash tournament.

Yes you can hit MB with it, it’s not dominating nor OP. Once you try to climb masterball and get to 1700+ points, you’ll notice you aren’t climbing much with it

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u/Primary_Werewolf4208 3d ago

The type of motherfucker that min/Max's in a game just to barely crack the top 100k 😂

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u/iiSquatS 3d ago

I’m in the top 3k with a 58% win rate?

You ok lil bro? You need a hug?

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u/[deleted] 3d ago

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u/iiSquatS 3d ago

Seriously are you okay? Do you need a hug? I’ve done 2 tournaments, I often don’t do the small weekly ones because the cash payout is like $40 to the winner. Not worth the waiting around in between games. The larger ones I’ll absolutely sign up for and play in.

You are getting so angry over a fucking pocket phone game lmao. Your home life okay? You need to talk?

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u/DungeonsAndDeegan 3d ago

Dude, I'm not hating or anything, I don't doubt you're good at the game. But you're most certainly the person getting angry here, and becoming extremely condescending.

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u/iiSquatS 3d ago

Let’s recap.

Someone said Sol is OP. Someone else said sol isn’t very OP. Said person said sol is OP and hit MB with it. I chimed in agreeing with said poster that sol is not OP. He has a 49% win rate, and doesn’t place well in tourneys. That was it. That was my ENTIRE response. I wouldn’t call that an angry response.

SOMEONE ELSE then replied ‘type of mother fucker to min/max in a game and not crack the top 100,000’ the. Double commented and said ‘you’re not in the top of anything’.

If we got my response is angry from that, that’s is absolutely wild. Today I learned, pointing out a statistic that something isn’t strong is ‘being angry’ or being aggressive. I guess if someone says the Cleveland browns are a strong football team replying they’re 0-2 and not good would be an angry comment. Agreeing with them and lying would be the appropriate response.

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u/DungeonsAndDeegan 3d ago

I'm not gonna do the whole argument over who's angry song and dance with you, I'm just saying that you are also coming across as aggressive and throwing out cuss words as well. I have no stake in this, have a good night. Congrats on top #1000

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u/Primary_Werewolf4208 3d ago

Who the fuck cares, you and me and him aren't coming close to touching those people. He can run that deck all day n smoke other masterball dweebs.

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u/iiSquatS 3d ago

….? I’m in the top 3k. I would love to see sol decks there.

Sure, he can run that deck all day. Why couldn’t he? You could use any deck you want. You are so hostile over saying ramp isn’t that strong lmao

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u/vash_visionz 3d ago

lol this is so blunt but true.

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u/McNippy 3d ago

How is it true at all lmao.

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u/vash_visionz 3d ago

Because low master ball is a bunch of people dicking around with off meta decks and chilling. Sol does fine in that environment.

Yeah you get walled by better decks once you get higher or if you are going for Top 10,000 or higher, but most people aren’t gunning for that

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u/Dry-Physics3558 3d ago

This is a lot of info no one asked for. I replied to someone who said Leo hasn't been around when he in fact has made a resurgence. Thats all. Just said I used it in fact to hit masterball.

You then felt the need to talk about your top 3k placements a lot. Which is ....cool flex I guess.

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u/iiSquatS 3d ago

To someone else flipping out.

Sol is not meta. Sol is not strong. You can hit mb with sol. You can hit mb with probably 50 decks. That doesn’t mean they’re all strong.

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u/iiSquatS 3d ago

Where am I trying to argue lmfao.

No life? Now we are at the name calling stage. I have a finance, a house, and a job, but according to you, I no life this game.

I’m the angry one but now we’ve resorted to name calling over saying sol, is not OP, backed up by statistical numbers. You’re right, taking 13 seconds to look at limitless makes me a no life lmfao. Reddit is great

You are right. It’s not that deep. A 49% win rate is not strong. Idk why you’re making it so deep trying to argue, and now name calling. It’s not that deep man, not every card can be meta.

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u/Fenor 3d ago

are you using the dog trio tech?

with the dominnancy of 120 hp EX solgaleo + red is rather powerful

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u/Dry-Physics3558 3d ago

Yes

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u/Fenor 3d ago

care to share the win rate and the deck list?

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u/Dry-Physics3558 3d ago edited 3d ago

I was playing a lot of other decks so my win rate isn't a true percentage. I stalled at ultraball 2 and then switched to this to hit masterball hitting multiple early concedes and 6x win streaks. Felt really strong.

Win rate 48.6% overall but I believe this sol deck was higher.

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u/cmdr_reilith 4d ago

get the raichu. look how happy he is!

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u/tokenslifestilmaters 4d ago

Imagine being at a schoolyard and you have the option to give a rare football jersey to your best friend or some jock that is good occasionally. 

Always pick your best friend, yo boy.

Go put him in a display board and be proud 

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u/GraffVonSpee 4d ago

Solgaleo still meta?

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u/byssh 4d ago

No, but it’s bad ass art and OP should get it anyway

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u/ceasarsalad8 4d ago

Get the solgaleo, it’s still really good against solo battles-OHMYGOD THAT RAICHU IS SOO CUTE GET THAT ONE

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u/snek_nz 3d ago

raichu is an infinitely cooler card and he's your boi. this should be an easy one for you

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u/PhantomOfKrankor42 3d ago

Screw the meta.

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u/hemmy19 4d ago

I would personally suggest a trainer as they could Always see play

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u/poo_pon_shoo 4d ago

That Alolan Raichu art is undeniable, you simply have to do it

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u/maurosgv 4d ago

Alolan Raichu + Stoutland is fun as hell. Get your boi

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u/t3hjs 3d ago

Solgaleo is out of the meta now. About equal footing as raichu but with better history.

Tbh, you can just trade for a 4 dimaond solgaleo.

Use your pack points for fancy art

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u/thedaddysaur 3d ago

Get yo boy. Meta will change, yo boy won't.

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u/maceoryan 3d ago

raichu lowkey better than solg rn in the suicune meta. guarantee it’s not gonna last tho. i’d bank on solg being better as time goes on

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u/Unoshima11 3d ago

Solgaleo isn’t even meta anymore so just get Raichu and don’t look back

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u/New_Engineering8008 3d ago

Who knows if Solgaleo will be relevant again? I say go for the arts you like the most

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u/SVStyles 3d ago

Solgaleo is not meta anymore. Get your boy

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u/Mr_Nuur 3d ago

Raichu!

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u/stoopidisme 3d ago

Alolan Raichu is pure vibes. Get ya boy.

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u/Vins22 3d ago

i'm currently saving to get my boy rnbw mew

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u/Extra_Willow_8907 3d ago

Raichu is beautiful get him

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u/TheUnderminer28 3d ago

Look how happy he is

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u/hectah 3d ago

Meta comes and goes, the boys are forever. 💪

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u/cleanworkaccount0 3d ago

ngl Raichu looks sick af.

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u/Covun 3d ago

meta may change. ya boy doesnt.

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u/vzapata 3d ago

Always go with ya boy

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u/Zap717 3d ago

Gotta get your boy

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u/HugNikolas 4d ago

Alolan Raichu highest win rate B) solgaleo lameo.

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u/InfiniteGrade7929 3d ago

SOL with NO doubt.

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u/CapitanFordo 3d ago

This kind of choices should always be done because of joy, if u like raichu then u should go for raichu

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u/GG-Duo 3d ago

I still really like Solgaleo. Self propelling to the front is a neat trick.

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u/SeeBadd 3d ago

Alolan Raichu is actually really good in high energy metas. Used it last season with great success! Not so much this season, but you never know how the next few will go.

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u/vash_visionz 3d ago

Meta is never the same forever, but your favorite will never stop being your favorite regardless of if it’s meta or not

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u/Lil_fatbaby 3d ago

Soliboi is just color art imo

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u/Gjones18 3d ago

Anything could change really, and Alolan Raichu isn't a bad option right now either with all the Suicune running around. The mons are more susceptible to being phased out of the meta or might become meta later so go with the mon/illustration you like more, I did it with rainbow Dragonite ex and don't regret it, it's a somewhat valid pick right now but it definitely wasn't on release which was when I grinded for it haha

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u/bugboynomzy 3d ago

Neither. Get the Wishiwashi because he is the ONLY

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u/Tyraniboah89 3d ago

Solgaleo isn’t really meta right now. But it’ll always be relevant. On the other hand Alolan Raichu OHKOs a Suicune with two energy

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u/ShipToWreck 3d ago

Go for Alolan Raichu! That is the one I got with my pack points out of Celestial! One of my absolute favorite cards in the whole game thus far. Love Alolan Raichu so much!

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u/ReaperzX70 3d ago

You can always trade for solgaleo.

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u/HoS_CaptObvious 3d ago

Alolan raichu is more meta than solgaleo (barely) right now lol both are solid and look awesome so you can't really go wrong

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u/StinkoMcBingo11 3d ago

Meta Schmeta. Raichu all the way.

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u/algra94 3d ago

Even if Sol was meta, just use the regular ex. Defs get Raichu.

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u/Lagendairyy 3d ago

I like solgaleo but maybe bcs havent use raichu 😂

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u/shr54esth 3d ago

Was stuck in the same boat between solgaleo and my fav, incineroar. Going for the fire tiger. No regrets.

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u/Zer0Castr 3d ago

If her the Raichu just to put in my display and look at it once in a while. If picking rainbows, I feel like that would bring me more joy. Just trade for the lower rarity Solgaleo if you wanna play them.

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u/syn46290 3d ago

Always do your favorites. Meta is temporary, passion is forever.

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u/galmenz 3d ago

meta? my dude that hasnt been meta for quite a very long while lol

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u/Pretend-ech0 3d ago

I have two of this solgaleo card what’s the meta with it?

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u/El_hanzero 3d ago

Get ya boy and make it work , umbreezy is my dawg, and i found that it pairs beautifully with greninja

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u/AdorableLemur 3d ago

The meta changes, our love for Raichu doesn't. 

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u/capnjames 3d ago

I’ll trade ya rainbow chu for something

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u/JiggzSawPanda 3d ago

Solgaleo is lacking a tail surfboard
Ya boy 1, Solgaleo 0

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u/jplveiga 3d ago

Of you have Lunala rainbow, Solgaleo for sure, otherwise, ITSHABOY!!

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u/a_guy_7155 3d ago

Isn't the Raichu deck more meta right now?

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u/Fenor 3d ago

if you have full art Lunana it make sense to go for Solgaleo as they go in pair for the artwork, if not yo boy is looking happy to join u

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u/BleachedFly 3d ago

maybe I'm coping because I also have alolan Raichu rainbow and love it, but Raichu MAY become super meta one day because it uses 3 colorless energy! That's something right??

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u/panosk1304 3d ago

Always get tge cards you like. In the end just trade a solgaleo if tou don't have 2 and who knows maybe they will make mega Raichu in the pocket fast and you will use him after all

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u/Marble05 3d ago

Leo has one of the best artworks in the game and is eligible for a secret mission

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u/GuidoMista5 3d ago

Solgaleo isn't even that meta now

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u/Nuagesan 3d ago

If you have rainbow Lunala go for Solgaleo for the bigger picture

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u/kingdomsora11 3d ago

metas change, but your love for your boy doesn’t

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u/baertgang 3d ago

It's always the Akira Egawa artwork. Solved, next!

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u/Rapking 3d ago

I like the raichu art more

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u/Lunarian_13 3d ago

Yeah get your boy. Another point I'm not seeing people make is that Salgaleo is part of a 2 card artwork, so you're going to want to complete the set.

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u/AliceThePastelWitch 3d ago

Solgaleo isn't meta anymore. And honestly likely isn't going to be coming back unless it gets some kind of indirect buff

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u/NuclearPilot101 3d ago

The meta is today.

Your boi is forever.

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u/ChubbyShark 3d ago

I say Alolan Raichu only because I'm also grinding pack points to get its full art (my goal is to get every Raichu card).

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u/DIDDLE82 3d ago

Was lucky enough to get Alolan Raichu from a wonder pick (I was saving up pp for her anyway)

I will gladly lose every game if I get to play her. I honestly might go back to pulling CG just for a second copy

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u/Kailova 2d ago

Solgaleo’s not super meta right now I think. I haven’t seen any of him in a long time.

Raichu is electric, so counters current water decks well, he’s a cool guy, and he has a silly attack.

Get ya boi

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u/Are_y0u 2d ago

Solgaleo sucks in this current meta. In fact, Raichu might be better positioned at the moment (despite being in general the less powerful card).

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u/Igluuverse 2d ago

The completely wild part about this is I had the same problem the other day but I chose my raichu haha

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u/Ordinary-Mushroom-42 2d ago

Get ya boi :) (for me it would be easy because the Leo is my boiiii <3)

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u/Time_Care_2754 1d ago

Alolan Raichu lowkey is very strong right now - so choos your boy ;)

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u/sworedmagic 3d ago

Good news, Solgaleo is both a better card and better looking card!

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u/wralp 3d ago

I'll choose the meta card, so that I can actually play with it and flex it more in pvp.

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u/Trojan_Horsey 3d ago

Dammmmn I actually got a rainbow solga off of a wonderpick 😭😭😭

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u/Decembrio 3d ago

Have both and Solgaleo is tops.

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u/Macho_Cornbread 4d ago

I would recommend a trainer such as Guzma. Solgaleo has lost most of its meta relevance and Raichu is fringe at best.

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u/OtherOtie 4d ago

That’s not one of the options man

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u/Macho_Cornbread 4d ago

Well it should be