Nope. Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) doesn't provide any kick... Not sure where you heard this?
Test is not always used but it certainly should be. Test should be used as a base of all cycles. That's because you are shutting down your natural test so you must replace it. Most guys try to run oral only cycles which is also bad... But if u can get deca, surely you can get test. And research Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG), it is not a steroid, it is used to prevent testicular atrophy during shutdown of htpa.