March has been a hectic and exciting month for our Pokémon TCG Ambassador team. With cups and challenges in full swing, the group has been deep in testing, deck theory, and prepping for key events like Stockholm. Here’s a look at what went down in our March Ambassador Chat—featuring hot takes, friendly rivalries, and some classic misplays along the way.
🔥 Meta Watch: Deck Tech, Debate & Drama
As always, the Ambassador chat was buzzing with meta analysis. Gigas in Lost Box sparked debate: some called it unnecessary, while others praised its utility against turbo matchups like Ceruledge and Bolt. Meanwhile, Enamorus V was pitched as tech against Munkidori in Dragapult—only to be swiftly labelled “a bad idea” by most of the group.
Pika Pult (yes, a Pikachu/Dragapult hybrid) gained traction with some spicy results, while Katy held firm with her Manley 60 Lost Zone Box. Other top contenders included Fernandez Dragapult, Terapagos Budew lock decks, and even a bit of Giratina discussion as the month came to a close.
🏆 Tournament Season: Prepping, Playing, and Picking
March saw a jam-packed calendar of events, with a whopping nine League Cups scheduled for just one day—March 29. The Ambassadors discussed venue options, travel plans, and metagame expectations. From Excelsior to Hereford and Newport, the talk was equal parts strategic and logistical.
Paul D reported strong runs with his “pile” of a deck, while AJ made waves winning two cups in one day, sparking amazement across the group. Katy and others debated matchups like Dragapult vs Gholdengo and the impact of item lock decks like Terapagos Budew.
Deck lists were shared, critiqued, and tweaked all week long, with suggestions flying about card cuts, matchup counters, and clever stadium techs (PokéStop getting a lot of love, especially from Lou).
💬 Community Vibes: Support, Celebrations & Silliness
Beyond the deck debates and tournament prep, March saw a great sense of community spirit among the Ambassadors. Three birthdays—Katy, Lou, and Ben—were celebrated back-to-back, with plenty of well-wishes and jokes exchanged.
The group also rallied around Paul when he was hit with a chest infection just before flying to Stockholm. From helping him find deck bits to sharing extra cards, the team proved once again how supportive this community can be.
📊 Challenges and Championship Points (CP)
Excelsior’s Challenge events continued to grow, sparking discussions about expanding them to weekend slots. However, tight Swiss standings saw players like Katy and Paul finishing 4-1 and still missing out on top cut—highlighting the limitations of 5-round formats.
The new CP reward program also drew some shrugs from the Ambassadors. With a single promo card at 200 CP, many wondered if it was worth the grind—especially without further tiers being announced.
✈️ The Road to Stockholm
As Stockholm loomed, travel plans became chaotic. With Heathrow disruptions affecting several UK players, there were frantic reschedules and some last-minute deck decisions. Paul considered switching to Pult Zard, and the great “Entei vs Ursaluna” debate took over chat in the final days.
Despite illness, travel delays, and deck uncertainty, our Ambassadors showed up in force—testing, tweaking, and encouraging each other through every step.
Conclusion:
March was a wild ride. From spicy decklists and intense meta calls to event prep and birthday shenanigans, the Ambassador group chat continues to be a space for passion, knowledge-sharing, and genuine Pokémon TCG community spirit.
We’re proud of the work our Ambassadors are doing—not just at the tables, but in representing what makes the game so great.
Stay tuned for the next round of updates, and may your topdecks always be gas.
— The TCG Group Team
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