Daniel (TCGO)

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Daniel
"This is what I live for!"
Art from PTCGO
Gender	Male
Eye color	Brown
Hair color	Black
Hometown	Unknown
Region	USA
Trainer class	Trading Card Game Player

Daniel is a regular at the Game Store in Pokémon Trading Card Game Online. He can be faced in the City Championship in the Trainer Challenge for a total of two matches.

Official biography

"Daniel has been playing the Pokémon TCG competitively since he was 12. He's attended the World Championships several times, and he placed 61st one year. Though he's pursuing a PhD in Political Science, he still takes time out to practice the violin...and play Pokémon.

League appearances

City Championship

After defeating Cammie in the seventh round of the City Championship, players move on to face Daniel in round eight. He uses a Lightning /Fighting deck. After defeating Daniel, players move on to face Mick.

Later in the tournament, players face Daniel again in the finals after defeating Kendall.

Daniel's decks

Daniel's XY decks

Easy deck

Quantity	Card	Type	Rarity
2×	Dedenne
4×	Gligar
3×	Gliscor
4×	Helioptile
3×	Heliolisk		—
3×	Hitmonchan
1×	Pachirisu
2×	Crushing Hammer	I	—
1×	Energy Retrieval	I
1×	Pal Pad	I
1×	Professor's Letter	I
2×	Red Card	I
1×	Repeat Ball	I
3×	Trick Coin	I
2×	Korrina	Su
2×	Tierno	Su
1×	Pokémon Center Lady	Su
14×	Lightning Energy	E	—
9×	Fighting Energy	E	—
1×	Strong Energy	E

Medium deck

Quantity	Card	Type	Rarity
2×	Dedenne
4×	Gligar
3×	Gliscor
4×	Helioptile
3×	Heliolisk		—
2×	Hitmonchan
1×	Pachirisu
1×	Solrock
2×	Crushing Hammer	I	—
1×	Energy Retrieval	I
1×	Pal Pad	I
1×	Professor's Letter	I
2×	Red Card	I
1×	Repeat Ball	I
3×	Trick Coin	I
3×	Korrina	Su
2×	Tierno	Su
1×	Pokémon Center Lady	Su
13×	Lightning Energy	E	—
8×	Fighting Energy	E	—
2×	Strong Energy	E

Hard deck

Quantity	Card	Type	Rarity
1×	Dedenne
4×	Gligar
3×	Gliscor
4×	Helioptile
3×	Heliolisk		—
2×	Hitmonchan
1×	Pachirisu
3×	Solrock
2×	Crushing Hammer	I	—
1×	Energy Retrieval	I
1×	Pal Pad	I
1×	Professor's Letter	I
2×	Red Card	I
1×	Repeat Ball	I
3×	Trick Coin	I
3×	Korrina	Su
3×	Tierno	Su
1×	Pokémon Center Lady	Su
10×	Lightning Energy	E	—
7×	Fighting Energy	E	—
4×	Strong Energy	E

Test Deck Mode

Quantity	Card	Type	Rarity
2×	Dedenne
4×	Gligar
2×	Gliscor
4×	Helioptile
2×	Heliolisk		—
2×	Hitmonchan
1×	Pachirisu
2×	Tynamo
1×	Eelektrik
2×	Crushing Hammer	I	—
1×	Energy Retrieval	I
1×	Pal Pad	I
1×	Professor's Letter	I
2×	Red Card	I
1×	Repeat Ball	I
3×	Trick Coin	I
2×	Korrina	Su
1×	Tierno	Su
1×	Pokémon Center Lady	Su
11×	Lightning Energy	E	—
14×	Fighting Energy	E	—

Daniel's retired decks

Daniel's Early XY era decks

Easy deck (List missing 8 cards)

Quantity	Card	Type	Rarity
3×	Blitzle
2×	Zebstrika
3×	Drilbur
2×	Excadrill
3×	Stunfisk
2×	Terrakion
1×	Tynamo
1×	Eelektrik
2×	Zekrom
2×	Evosoda	I
2×	Great Ball	I
2×	Professor's Letter	I
2×	Roller Skates	I
1×	Pokémon Catcher	I
2×	Crushing Hammer	I	—
2×	Potion	I	—
1×	Revive	I
2×	Cilan	Su
2×	Tierno	Su	—
7×	Lightning Energy	E	—
8×	Fighting Energy	E	—

Medium deck (List missing 58 cards)

Quantity	Card	Type	Rarity
1×	Lightning Energy	E	—
1×	Fighting Energy	E	—

Hard deck (List missing 58 cards)

Quantity	Card	Type	Rarity
1×	Lightning Energy	E	—
1×	Fighting Energy	E	—

Daniel's Black & White era decks

City Championship #2 (List missing 58 cards)

Quantity	Card	Type	Rarity
1×	Zekrom
1×	Lightning Energy	E	—

Daniel's initial decks

City Championship #1 / #2 (List missing 9 cards)

Quantity	Card	Type	Rarity
2×	Blitzle
3×	Mareep
3×	Flaaffy
1×	Ampharos
1×	Ampharos
4×	Phanpy
1×	Donphan
3×	Sandile
2×	Krokorok
1×	Krookodile
1×	Zekrom
1×	Energy Retrieval	I
2×	Poké Ball	I
1×	Revive	I
2×	Black Belt	Su
2×	Emcee's Chatter	Su
1×	Pokémon Collector	Su
2×	Professor Elm's Training Method	Su
2×	Professor Oak's New Theory	Su
7×	Lightning Energy	E	—
9×	Fighting Energy	E	—

Quotes

• City Championship, before the first game: "Ah, <player>. I've heard a lot about you. Time to test your skills for myself..."
• City Championship, before the second game: "<player>. I had a feeling it would come to this. I'm glad to have a worthy opponent."

Retired quotes

• Match setup:
  • "Otis talked me up, huh? It's true. I haven't dropped a game. Let's see if YOU can break my winning streak..."
  • "This is it, then. One game for all the marbles. Winner takes all. Ready when you are..."
• Player loss:
  • "And my streak remains unbroken! Still, you gave me a run for my money. Again? I wouldn't mind seeing more of your deck..."
  • "Tsk. Bad luck. Still, a win is a win, right? Now, if you'll hand me my trophy..."
• Player win:
  • "Well, played, <player>. My first loss of the day. I expect to meet you in the finals. Don't slip up..."
  • "And the home team is victorious! Congratulations. You made coming here worthwhile. I hope to see you at the State Championship..."

Gallery

Original design from the B&W era of the game

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Game Store Players
Employees Zach • Ella Professor Professor Holly League contestants Mick • Calvin • Ali • Grayson • Juji • Kendall • Tyson • Penelope Cammie • Logan • Nathan • Brittney • Rika • Otis • Daniel

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