Perhaps I just missed the hype but I haven't seen any discussion about this fella. Is it because of the 2 points extra that makes him bad? I think freeing the EPT slot is a great deal. Here's my take:

PS9 Poe (33)

Lone Wolf (2)

R2D2 (4)

Autothrusters (2)

IMO Lone Wolf is the most logical EPT given his ability. With this build he's only gonna do one action: focus. Green dice won't be so fickle as he can reroll blank+modify 1 focus for every incoming attacks. Now 41 points sounds pricy eh? But he can effectively replace Corran Horn as Super Dash' wingmen. The list comes at exactly 99 points for an extra point bid.

Thoughts?

##EDIT##: Just realized this discussion should be in the Squad Lists subforum

Essentially, it boils down to two options: either you're swapping 1 points of pilot skill and 2 points for an elite pilot talent (where something like Lone Wolf works well) or you're looking to double-down on pilot skill and take it up to 11.

The latter is a 'nice-to-have' - it only really matters against PS10s and PS11s - which is nice, but not critical. Given the preponderance of Vader and Dengar, there are worse things to spend 2 points on.

Where I'd consider using the new cards is Black One + BB-8 - who pair together amazingly well. If you've got BB-8, then Push The Limit works really well for the action economy.

To be honest, the popular builds won't change much. The EPT will change, and all the other upgrades he always takes will stay the same.

Predator or Push

R5P9

Autothrusters

And the new addition of Black One will be popular.

To be honest, the popular builds won't change much. The EPT will change, and all the other upgrades he always takes will stay the same.

Predator or Push

R5P9

Autothrusters

And the new addition of Black One will be popular.

I think you're completely wrong on this.

being PS9 means Poe isn't tied to VI as a necessity.

I agree with Magnus. PS9 Poe with Black One Title and bb-8/PTL make for an amazing arc dodging ship that OL can't do anything about and will neuter Vader (have to have an init bid of course)

Vessery even with TIE-D title becomes less of a worry as well.

ALSO,if Poe with BB8 barrel rolls then boosts either off that or after he can clear a TL off himself AND another ship

To be honest, the popular builds won't change much. The EPT will change, and all the other upgrades he always takes will stay the same.

Predator or Push

R5P9

Autothrusters

And the new addition of Black One will be popular.

I think you're completely wrong on this.

being PS9 means Poe isn't tied to VI as a necessity.

I agree with Magnus. PS9 Poe with Black One Title and bb-8/PTL make for an amazing arc dodging ship that OL can't do anything about and will neuter Vader (have to have an init bid of course)

Vessery even with TIE-D title becomes less of a worry as well.

ALSO,if Poe with BB8 barrel rolls then boosts either off that or after he can clear a TL off himself AND another ship

I actually think we agree more than you're thinking. I was meaning that VI isn't needed anymore for him to be a threat.

However, beyond that, the current builds are still optimal, with the addition of B1.