Feature Article: The best of Secret Wonders

The new Diamond and Pearl set, Secret Wonders, has brought a ton of metagame changes to the game of Pokemon./ I'll review over the best 5 cards for several different conditions and formats.

Modified Top 5:

1. Gallade
This little guy can do tons of damage, unfortunately I'm bound to secrecy on what to use him with, as he's in my Cities deck ;) Just the sheer power of doing 180 max, to Blissey you can OHKO. The first attack won't be used as much, but is great utility.

2. Gardevoir
A stronger and stage 2 Jirachi ex, the power speeds plenty up for you, and with a stream of Psy-locks, you'll seal the game easily with the right cards.

3. Flygon
This guy has auto-poison on anything not fighting, can deal 80 for FFC, and has an amazing Stage 1 in the form of SW Vibrava, who deals 10 to all for F.

4. Minun
He generates huge card advantage, when something hits the discard, he'll draw 2 to bounce you right back with more resources. Tough decision over Ampharos.

5. Ampharos
This damages the opponent's field whenever they use supporters, so any decks without Cessation are extremely harmed by this. The attack is nice for spread, too, but I'd use Amphy as a tech 1-0-1 line.

Rares Top 5:

1. Minun
Obviously, this is amazing as explained above.

2. Absol
This thing discards your opponent's hand so fast they might lose simply due to not having enough resources available. Phunphun.

3. Magmortar
The body and second attack are extremely gopod, a 40 with a double 20 split is really good for spreading damage.

4. Electivire
I didn't like him after testing with Delcatty PK, but the idea is still out there, the damage to energy output is decent, and with Energy Switches and Delcatty with extra switchers, you might be able to have a decently competitive deck.

5. Plusle
Minun's ability but acts as a Magneton PK as a Basic, I like it for decks with low energy, otherwise, stick with a solo Minun.

Uncommons Top 5:

1. Vibrava
This is a psuedo-Prinplup DP, 10 to all for F is the best attack on an uncommon here.

2. Muk
Could be decent for a budget Psychic deck, but otherwise a crapshot.

3. Donphan
Remember NG Donphan with Rapid Spin? That thing dominated, I have a feeling Donphan will be back in some form that might win a few tournies like CCs.

4. Cloyster
Decent spread attack for a Stage 1, not the greatest of cards, but good for budget Water spreads.

5. Farfetch'd
This might be good as a haymaker basic if haymaker ever becomes viable again.

Draft Top 5:

1. Kecleon
The god of SW drafting, play it with every energy, and watch as the opponent can't manage to do anything to you.

2. Ho-Oh
Again, rainbow card, with the power this thing will sweep entire draft matches.

3. Spinda
Rainbow card again, this one can draw cards and do quick cheap damage. Nice pull.

4. Miltank
Heals your Kecleon swarm if they take damage.

5. Smeargle
With so many rainbow cards, why not fetch energies and maybe even use Trace to get a cheapshot in.

That's a rundown of the best of SW. Thanks for reading!