Life is like Play(ing) Pokémon

Hello everyone and welcome back. My name is Ryan B Hebert, and today I'll be doing my Regional Forecast for Santa Clara Regionals 2019. Ultra Series is thriving and players have been creating new and emerging archetypes with only a few events. Without further ado, let's get started! A small note for Rayquaza/Xerneas players, your time has come. Find a new archetype or master your match ups! Ultra Necrozma in Ultra Series The last time I discussed the potential of Ultra Necrozma in Ultra Series, I was seriously uninformed and wrong about my judgments. I admit I should have been more attentive to this intimidating Pokémon, and I congratulate Tommy Cooleen for taking Ultra Necrozma to the number one spot for Hartford Regionals! I once thought the problem was with the prevalence of Xerneas. Instead, the issue comes down to positioning and speed control. The overall power and potential of this pokémon combined with Tapu Lele's Psychic Terrain mean that it will tear th

Hello everyone and welcome back. My name is Ryan B Hebert, and today I'll be doing my Regional Forecast for Hartford Regionals 2019. Ultra Series is officially underway and players have been forming their own opinions on some of the best archetypes in the series. Without further ado, let's get started! A small note for Rayquaza/Xerneas players, the hate may be strong, but we must stick together. Pull out another W for Hartford Regionals, and for X-Ray. Thank you.  Ultra Necrozma in Ultra Series Last time I discussed the potential of Ultra Necrozma in Ultra Series and so far, it has not proved itself worthy enough. We're still waiting for the right trainers to bring along an archetype of this team that dominates the meta-game. The problem is, with the prevalence of Xerneas in the late game of most sets, Ultra Necrozma may be able to deal unspeakable damage in early to mid-game, but if Xerneas is able to set-up, the Dragon-typing on Ultra Necrozma hurts it more tha